Malý Berlín is looking for ESC volunteer
Are you 18 to 30 years old, interested in arts and culture or in international collaboration, and looking for opportunities to travel abroad? Malý Berlín in Slovakia is looking for European Solidarity Corps volunteer (ESC) for 12 months starting in March 2025. You can apply until 9 February!
What is Malý Berlín?
Malý Berlín is a cultural organisation based in Slovakia. We run a cultural centre, exhibition space, and residential programme in the historical and university city of Trnava. Annually we organize 300 cultural, artistic and educational events for all ages. We are very active in international collaborations and projects – with focus on supporting the Ukrainian cultural and creative sector (e.g. Zmina: Rebuilding), developing cultural cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe, working with cultural heritage from the communist era (e.g. Footsteps of Resilience), or modernist architecture and climate change. Supporting the development of civic society and democracy, both at home and abroad (e.g. Proseco), is also important to us.
We are a member of the European network of independent cultural centres Trans Europe Halles, within which we have established a sub-network Easthub that brings together cultural centres and other similar organisations from the Central and Eastern European region.
You can find out more about what we do on the website:
https://www.malyberlin.sk/en/cultural-center-maly-berlin/
Where are we based?
Trnava is a cozy historical city just 30 minutes from Bratislava and 70 minutes from the international airport in Vienna. Malý Berlín operates from a cultural heritage protected townhouse directly in the historic center of the city. Just 15 minutes by walk from main train and bus stations.
Trnava is a small, but vibrant city. With two major universities and technical college, part of Slovak Technical University in Bratislava, is an important hub for education with 12 000 students. Thousands of foreigners from dozens of countries live here. The wider region around Trnava is an important centre of industry in Slovakia. Many factories are also located in the city or its surroundings and they are gradually being joined by research and development centres.
What do we offer?
Volunteer position for 12 months, starting in March 2025, in Malý Berlín, Trnava, Slovakia. Accommodation will be provided directly in the cultural centre, transport costs will be fully covered. The volunteer will receive a monthly stipend.
We will create many opportunities for the volunteer to get involved in all the activities of our organisation. She/he can participate in international projects, work with the local Ukrainian community, help us run a cultural centre, exhibition space or work with local and international artists. The volunteer will also gain practical experience in event production, promotion and working with people.
The nature of the volunteer work will also be influenced by the specific interests and preferences of the volunteer. There will also be room for the volunteer’s own activities or projects, which we will support as much as possible.
If you are interested in this offer, please fill out this form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_bww7xgqLHgycfdcNVfwDeHsGJPwqGlriBIDV3gbM-s/edit
ESC is the mobility programme of the EU for young people to volunteer, support the community and improve their skills during a project of up to 12 months. The European Solidarity Corps brings together young people aged between 18-30 to build a more inclusive society and improve their skills.
Deadline:
February 9, 2025