Thomas Brant Academy : art therapy near the ocean

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The experience

Creative volunteer opportunity in Pozo de Calcosas, El Hierro: help test and develop art workshops (painting, land art, photography) using natural materials, and assist with hosting tasks in a small seaside house. Share ideas, create, and enjoy a unique spot by the ocean.

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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: Food and artistic materials

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What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Our project is based in Pozo de las Calcosas, a small coastal village on the island of El Hierro (Canary Islands).

We are building an art and creativity space by the sea, using natural materials like stones, shells, and driftwood.

Volunteers help test and improve new art workshops (painting, land art, photography, installations), document the process (photos, videos), and support the daily life of the house (basic hosting tasks).

It’s a space for creativity, connection, and sharing ideas while enjoying a unique natural environment.

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Activities & Shift

Morning (approx. 3–4h):

• Participate in or help organize art workshops (painting on stones, arranging sculptures, photography).
• Collect and prepare natural materials (shells, stones, wood).
• Assist with documenting the projects (photos/videos for the website).

Afternoon (approx. 1–2h, flexible):
• Light help with hosting tasks: tidying, preparing meals, organizing supplies.
• Occasional support with guests (if any are staying).

Schedules are flexible and adapted to the weather, tides, and ongoing projects. There’s plenty of free time to explore the island, swim in natural pools, or create personal projects.

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Rules

• Respect the natural environment: take care of the beach, use materials responsibly, leave no waste.
• Be open-minded and collaborative — no artistic background required, just a willingness to experiment.
• Share the communal space respectfully (clean up after yourself, help with shared tasks)..
• Respect quiet hours at night to preserve the peaceful setting.