Art and Craft Volunteerism

lesserspottedchloe

Hey,

So, I've been doing a bit of research the last few months looking for a decent, worthwhile volunteer placement that focuses on the teaching of art and craft as a new skill and income source.

I would really like to pass on my knowledge and teach people skills that can help them to provide for themselves.

I have travelled throughout Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia-I'm well aware of the dire situations that a lot of the population there are trapped in and I really don't want to end up on a 'tour' where the only contribution I make is coming from my wallet.

While I would like to return to S.E Asia, I would also be looking at programs in East Africa and South America-has anybody had any experience/ recommendations for these areas?

I've found three places that I would really appreciate some feedback on if ye have any:

http://www.artrelief.net/ Thailand

http://artforchildrenuganda.org/ContactForm2.html Uganda

http://www.volunteerchallenge.com/CONTEMPORARYARTMUSEUM.htm Bolivia

Thanks!

lesserspottedchloe

anyone?

Hi, don't know anything about those particular projects but if you haven't already, I'd recommend you speak with VSO Ireland. http://www.vso.ie/

This could be useful too

Book a Course
www.comhlamh.org
This participatory one-day workshop on 28th April allows participants to explore important issues in volunteering for global development:

lesserspottedchloe

Thanks for the advice Suzie! I don't intend to go until this time next year but I wanted to start checking out my options now because I'm still a student and the finances will need to be planned ahead! I'll let you know how it goes

Best of luck laylah, would love to hear how you get on

Bazgina

that sounds fantastic! I have an interest in art and have a dream of becoming an art therapist. I am currently looking for volunteer work in relation to arts and craft but I have no experience teaching it. I have no idea where to start . let us know how u get on though