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iSpark-Holistic Happiness·Chennai, India

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #4 by developing high-level cognitive and transferable skills to people of all ages through activities and/or workshops connected to art production (e.g painting, sculpture, music, theater, photography...)
This project contributes to,
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Quality Education - Target 4.4

By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Shadowing at workplace to understands the future routines and profiles you will work with
Onboarding space with partner to set expectations towards project artistic focus and beneficiaries development
Get to know the staff and beneficiaries
Document your experience each week: interesting observations, lessons learned, questions for discussion, comments on workouts observed, useful client communication / training techniques, etc.
Determinate measure of outcome system and material to be used
Training on how to manage and engage with project beneficiaries
Week 2
Design and prepare educational methodology and materials (from activities instructions to the raw material and ingredients)
Document your experience each week: interesting observations, lessons learned, questions for discussion, comments on workouts observed, useful client communication / training techniques, etc.
Take classes on Theatrical acting/Drama for children [different theatre acts as examples can be used]
Introductory session about the project, the SDG and presentation of the volunteer to the students
Bring interactive classes to understand throughout the week the beneficiaries' backgrounds with arts and their professional and personal dreams for the future
Build and present activities calendar considering beneficiaries' from practical learning until "hands-on" i.e. peer tutoring, chain drawings, jigsaws, etc
Week 3
Document your experience each week: interesting observations, lessons learned, questions for discussion, comments on workouts observed, useful client communication / training techniques, etc.
Run artistical first step activities with beneficiaries in order for them to have first contact with the different artistic materials and media (e.g. drawings vs painting, sculpturing, photographs etc.)
Take classes on Theatrical acting/Drama for children [different theatre acts as examples can be used]
Create a Personal Development Plan for each participant and tracking their improvement weekly by a coaching system
Bring activities that explore imagination, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork and communication skills between the beneficiaries
Week 4
Take classes on Theatrical acting/Drama for children [different theatre acts as examples can be used]
Document your experience each week: interesting observations, lessons learned, questions for discussion, comments on workouts observed, useful client communication / training techniques, etc.
Go outside of the classroom to explore the cities' cultural and artistic scene (e.g museums, galleries, local projects, art schools or panel with artists)
Deliver weekly lessons connecting the development of art and creativity skills with beneficiaries dreams and plans for the future
Bring data towards Arts & Employability in the world and request a case study or groups presentation about the connection of arts with their future (diversified by topics, research areas, cultures etc)
Use libraries and computer laboratories to diversify the research spaces and build an interactive environment for their case study
Week 5
Conclude the main project and run an Art Exhibition with all the artistic activities from the past weeks
Take classes on Theatrical acting/Drama for children [different theatre acts as examples can be used]
Document your experience each week: interesting observations, lessons learned, questions for discussion, comments on workouts observed, useful client communication / training techniques, etc.
Set up a "creative brainstorming" to define the project artistic development with the beneficiaries (e.g media they will work with, expected creation and how to do it)
Divide the final project into smaller activities and define the responsibles for each part of the whole creation (e.g by sorting, building groups of interests, connecting with previous activities deliveries, etc)
Week 6
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and community
Collect data from what you have learned
Analyse data to determinate outcome results (how does art develop cognitive skills?)
Present the results of the projects and add final recommendations on sustainable living
Document your experience each week: interesting observations, lessons learned, questions for discussion, comments on workouts observed, useful client communication / training techniques, etc.
Week 7
Week 8

Working hours

Monday to Friday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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