Image: Fingerprint [8 weeks]

Fingerprint [8 weeks]

Bela vista - centro de educação integrada ·3750 Águeda, Portugal

Global Volunteer

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English

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

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
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
Week 2
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
Bring interactive classes to understand throughout the week the beneficiaries' backgrounds with arts and their professional and personal dreams for the future
Run artistic 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, fotographies etc.)
Build and present activities calendar considering beneficiaries' from practical learning until "hands-on" i.e. peer tutoring, chain drawings, jigsaws, etc
Organize a brainstorming session where team members share ideas, themes, and inspirations for the project.
Divide the final project into smaller activities and define the responsibles for each part of the whole creation
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Week 3
Dynamic: Set up a short, fun challenge, such as creating a piece of art in a limited time or using only specific materials.
Set aside time for individual or group reflection on personal artistic goals for the project. Participants can discuss what they hope to achieve or learn during the process.
Work on an initial draft of the project’s main piece (e.g., the first scenes of a play, the first strokes of a mural, etc.) and then hold a feedback session with peers or mentors.
Hold a workshop where participants can collaborate on a small art piece or experiment with different mediums related to the project (e.g., painting, sculpting, digital design).
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
Create a Personal Development Plan for each participant to track their improvement weekly by a coaching system
Week 4
Conduct a development session focused on how art fosters cognitive skills (critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity).
Pair art activities with creative writing prompts, where students write a short story or poem based on their artwork or the themes they explored
Dynamic: Organize an art swap where students can exchange their creations, promoting appreciation for each other’s work and fostering a sense of community.
Pair students' artwork with music, encouraging them to create visual pieces inspired by different musical genres, exploring the relationship between auditory and visual creativity.
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
Present students with a real-world problem (e.g., community issue, environmental challenge) and challenge them to brainstorm and create a visual solution (e.g., poster, infographic, performance art).
Week 5
Dynamic: Open Studio Sessions (Provide participants with dedicated, uninterrupted time to work on their individual art pieces while having access to a collaborative environment for feedback and inspiration.)
Take the beneficiaries outside the classroom to explore the local community, including landmarks, parks, and cultural traditions.
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
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Week 6
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Conclude the main project and run an Art Exhibition with all the artistic activities from the past weeks
Dynamic: Reflection on the artistic growth of the beneficiaries during the project
Dynamic: Art Pannel Discussion - invite local artists to share their experiences and insights about their creative process, challenges, and the importance of art in personal and professional development.
Provide participants with constructive feedback on their art pieces in a supportive and collaborative environment, helping them refine their work and gain new insights.
Dynamic: Open Studio Sessions (Provide participants with dedicated, uninterrupted time to work on their individual art pieces while having access to a collaborative environment for feedback and inspiration.)
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
Week 7
Dynamic: Art Pannel Discussion - invite local artists to share their experiences and insights about their creative process, challenges, and the importance of art in personal and professional development.
Conclude the main project and run an Art Exhibition with all the artistic activities from the past weeks
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Provide participants with constructive feedback on their art pieces in a supportive and collaborative environment, helping them refine their work and gain new insights.
Dynamic: Open Studio Sessions (Provide participants with dedicated, uninterrupted time to work on their individual art pieces while having access to a collaborative environment for feedback and inspiration.)
Dynamic: Reflection on the artistic growth of the beneficiaries during the project
Week 8
Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Assist in the development of cognitive abilities in children who require support in early learning and basic education.
Use artistic tools to encourage children's creativity and self-confidence.
integrate workshops: dance, art, cooking, practical life activities, hands-on activities, and increase experiences
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Closing day with beneficiaries
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).

Working hours

Monday to Friday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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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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