Oberliht is represented partially by the most talented young artists who regularly take part in national and international group and personal exhibitions, recording diplomas and prizes for their work. Through its projects Oberliht has promoted a big number of artists from Moldova and abroad, reconfirming its status of a professional organization. When being granted financial support, its members were able to competently administrate it by organizing complex projects and events.
Main Aims and Activities:
Our main activities are...
- organization of different types of projects and events (exhibitions, festivals, symposiums, competitions, seminars, workshops etc.) - cooperation with other similar organizations - initiation of editing and publishing activities - promotion of the young artists’activities
Please check our current projects at www.oberliht.org.md
Volunteer Tasks & Role:
There are different grades of involvement that a volunteer could have...
- help running the CHIOSC, a small architectural unit that will play the role of a cultural info point and a public platform for manifestations (open 4 hours a day / 5 days a week);
a) open CHIOSC to public b) activate the exhibition/information display in CHIOSC c) distribute the information materials / magazines etc. d) preparation of public events / connection of the equipment, cables etc. e) photo / video documentation f) close CHIOSC for public, etc.
- help running the ARThotel, a gallery space in Chisinau coordinated by Oberliht Association (schedule to be established in relation to each exhibition/event);
Volunteers are expected to work 4-6 hours/day.
Desired Volunteer’s Skills:
- Personal initiative and motivation to develop the assigned tasks and flexibility in time management. - Ability to adapt to new cultural/social/economic context and to work in sometimes-stressful environment - Good language and communication skills.
Above all the candidates for volunteers have to be interested in art.
Location:
Chisinau is the capital of Moldova. It is the largest city of the country and its political, administrative, economical and cultural centre. Nowadays the population of Chisinau is more than 700 000 inhabitants. Chisinau is connected to other localities in Moldova and also to other countries. The connection with other localities is accomplished mostly by bus.
Accommodation:
There are different types of accommodation...
A room in a host family; A room in a flat outside the project where 2-6 volunteers live together.
It depends on the availability of places at the time of your application.
Food:
Volunteers will receive a food allowance.
Hosting Fee:
350 Euro / 4 weeks. 90 Euro for every additional week.
« I think our work has really opened the eyes of the youth there. I think that, because of our presence, some local youths got the chance to learn about other cultures which they wouldn't have otherwise. »