🇦🇼 ESC Volunteering in Aruba 🎄 Organising a Christmas Fair With Local Artists 🎨

Description

The project supports the preparation and organization of the Christmas Fair on December 12, 2026, organized by Pure Aruba Events Foundation. The volunteer will help prepare event spaces and materials, set up exhibition booths, coordinate activities, and welcome visitors.

They will also contribute to event promotion through social media, photography, videos, and graphic design. Depending on the project's needs, they may assist local artists during workshops and participate in the foundation's artistic, cultural, and social inclusion activities.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers are accommodated at Cas Arena, a shared house in San Nicolas, within walking distance of ArtisA’s project spaces. The house hosts up to four volunteers and is fully equipped for daily living, including bedding, towels, kitchen utensils, and basic cookware. Volunteers receive an allowance per day for food and pocket money The local currency is the Aruban Florin, while US Dollars are widely accepted. A bus stop is located 2 minutes’ walk from the house. For project-related activities, transport costs are covered by the project.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will take part in on training sessions designed to support integration and preparation for the role. The training includes an introduction to ArtisA and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), cultural orientation, and an overview of the working context. It also covers roles and responsibilities, health, safety and well-being, teamwork, non-formal learning, reflection methods, and available support systems such as mentors and coordinators. The aim is to ensure a smooth integration, personal growth, and confidence throughout the experience.

Participant profile

We are looking for a proactive, motivated, and responsible volunteer interested in art, culture, event management, and social initiatives. No artistic background is required, but creativity, flexibility, initiative, and teamwork skills are essential.

The volunteer will support the preparation and management of the Christmas Fair, including setting up exhibition booths, painting and decorating spaces, installing lights and Christmas decorations, welcoming visitors, and assisting local artists during workshops and creative activities.

The volunteer will also contribute to the event's communication and promotion through social media, photography, video, and digital content creation, working closely with the foundation's team, artists, and local partners. They should be open-minded, sociable, and willing to participate actively in the foundation's activities and help create a positive experience for the local community.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A SENDING OR SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION ABLE TO FINANCE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THIS ESC PROJECT. IF NOT, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. SEND CV AND MOTIVATIONAL LETTER TO: ADMIN@ECHOARUBA.ORG ONLY APPLICATIONS SEND TO THIS EMAIL WILL BE TAKING IN CONSIDERATION DON'T APPLY THROUGH THE PORTAL APPLICANTS WITH A VALID SENDING ORGANIZATION WILL RECEIVE THE INFO PACK OF THE PROJECT

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 21/11/2026 to 21/12/2026

Location

B. v/d Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 6, San Nicolas, Aruba

Deadline

01/11/2026

Project code

2024-2-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000266706

Topics

Looking for participants from

26 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇦🇼 Aruba.