We are looking for volunteers who have the opportunity to work within our small team and become involved in the various tasks which surround museum life. The work is often hands-on and varied. One day you could be assisting with a linocut workshop with kids, the next could be making notebooks for our shop-corner. We have experience hosting many ESC volunteers and each one has contributed a unique aspect to our project.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
You will be living in a private room in a shared apartment. Kitchen, toilets etc will be shared. The apartment will have the usual amenities, furniture, dishes etc. You will be provided with a monthly allowance for food and living expenses of around 320 euros. Tartu is a relatively small city, so most locations are within walking distance. Tartu is a safe, clean and green city, with a great cultural scene. You can spend your free time hiking in nature or taking part in ESN parties, in museums or gallery openings. There is also a good public bus service and a city-wide bicycle rental system. Getting around will be easy!
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
The volunteer will be provided with training in many of the techniques offered at TYPA; such as papermaking, letterpress printing, linocut, cyanotype photography, bookbinding, to name a few. You will also have the opportunity to assist with workshops, and organising cultural events. Our volunteers often have the chance to lead their own public events and collaborate with other ESC volunteers in organisations around Tartu; such as Tartu 2024 and Aparaaditehas cultural space.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
We are looking for two volunteers, starting January or March/April. Both roles will help us with our creative and heritage work: be willing to assist with the various daily tasks of museum life. individuals with good initiative, who can lead their own projects and will be ready to get their hands dirty. Volunteers need to have a passion for creativity and culture, however, we are not necessarily looking for experienced printmakers, as we are able to provide training in these areas. We want someone who works well in a small team and they must like cats.
Within these roles we are looking for the following positions:
🎨 A HANDS-ON CREATOR 🎨
– Has a background in visual arts and crafts and who would love to get experience in making books, assisting with workshops and helping with our artistic projects.
– Must be good at working with their hands and a keen eye for detail.
– Ideal for a visual arts student/graduate.
📷 A MEDIA SAVVY PEOPLE PERSON 📷
– A natural promoter and people person.
– Good with communication and photography a bonus.
– Ideal for a communication and design student/graduate.
APPLYING
To apply, please send a motivational letter, detailing which role you would be most suited to, why you would like to volunteer at TYPA and your motivation to becoming part of the European Solidarity Corps.
We will accept applications until the 30th of November
Contact: charlotte@typa.ee