Theatre Studio 4xC
Sofia, Bulgaria
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
International Theatre Festival Alter Ego 2026, Sofia, Bulgaria
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
Alter Ego Theatre Festival is one of the biggest alternative festivals in Sofia, Bulgaria - a place that gathers artists, dancers, theatre directors, and critics from all over the world. We invite volunteers who will work in the organisation of the festival with the following profiles: ARTIST (actors, musicians, theatre directors, stage designers); COORDINATOR (translation, logistic, organisation) TECHNICAL SUPPORT (cameraman; sound engineer; online streaming, editing) MARKETING AND ADVERTISING (public relations, copywriter and graphic designer). During the festival all participants will take part in many cultural activities such as para-theatrical games, performances, online streaming, workshops, integration activities, and discussions.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation โ The hosting organisation provides free accommodation in shared apartments/hostel rooms in Sofia. Linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included. Food & pocket money โ Each volunteer receives 9 EUR per day for food and 7 EUR per day as pocket money, paid in cash or by bank transfer at the beginning of every month. Local transport โ A Sofia public-transport card (metro/bus/trolley) is provided.
Training during the activity
Volunteers follow a blended training path:
โข On-arrival induction โ safety, ESC rights, basic Bulgarian.
โข Logistics โ scheduling, artist liaison, crowd flow, eco-practice.
โข Tech lab โ lights, sound, cameras, live-stream & quick editing.
โข Social-media studio โ storytelling, copy, Reels/TikTok, branding.
โข Artistic workshops โ voice, movement, para-theatrical games.
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Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people (18โ30 years old) from EU and partner countries who are curious about experimental theatre and want to explore creativity through collaboration. No previous experience is required, but interest in one of the following areas is essential: performing arts, cultural management, visual storytelling, social media, or technical support. Volunteers should be open-minded, proactive, communicative, and ready to work in a dynamic international team. English is needed for team coordination.
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 05/09/2026 to 31/10/2026
Activity location
Tsar Osvoboditel 15, Sofia, Bulgaria
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/07/2026 20:00
Project code
2026-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000401193
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52989_en
Applications are accepted only through the application form at the following link: https://forms.gle/reYSyNNUgetWmHBg8
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