An exciting opportunity for young people from across Europe to join the ESC Team Volunteering Project "Aruba Artweek", which takes place in San Nicolas - the Art Capital of the Caribbean. This 3-week volunteer project runs from the 27th of August to the 17th of September 2026. The project is organised by Echo in partnership with Tur Cos Ta Posibel (TCTP) and funded by the European Solidarity Corps Programme of the European Union.
About the Volunteering Project
"Aruba Artweek" is a yearly festival that turns San Nicolas - the Art Capital of the Caribbean - into a vibrant space for art and community. The event is a celebration of Aruba’s cultural diversity through murals, exhibitions, performances, and public art.
This 3-week volunteering project brings together international volunteers from across Europe to help set up and run the festival. Volunteers help artists, support logistics, and help with communication. It’s a hands-on experience in event organisation, creativity, and cultural exchange in a dynamic Caribbean environment.
During the project, volunteers will get hands-on experience by helping set up and run a vibrant art fair. One of the main goals is to enhance exchange between volunteers and the local community, artists, and organisers.
You'll learn by doing, receive basic training and guidance from the team, and have the chance to contribute your own skills and creativity throughout the process.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Young people aged between 18 and 30, who are residents in one of the following countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain)
- Volunteers should be proactive and physically fit, and can enjoy hands-on work and teamwork.
- Ideal candidates are ready to support the festival’s physical and logistical setup, including painting, prepping mural surfaces, organising supplies, and lifting or moving materials.
- Volunteers should be comfortable performing manual labour, working outdoors, and assisting with cleaning and site preparation.
- A helpful attitude and willingness to support artists and team members with various on-site tasks are essential.
- No previous experience is required - just a positive, can-do mindset and readiness to get involved!
Expenses and Benefits
- Volunteers will be accommodated in a shared community house in Pos Chiquito, close to the main festival venues. Rooms are shared by 2 to 5 people.
- The house is fully equipped for self-catering and is located just five minutes from the beach. Towels are provided.
- A food allowance will be provided via a bank card, covering groceries and household needs. Pocket money will be distributed individually upon arrival.
- TCTP covers economy flights with hand luggage and transportation to and from the project site.
- Each volunteer is entitled to get a travel reimbursement for (one return journey) up to the maximum cost as stated in the ESC programme rules, according to the following limits:
- from 10-99 km: standard travel (28 EUR)
- from 100 - 499 km: standard travel (211 EUR)
- from 500 - 1999 km: standard travel (309 EUR)
- from 2000 - 2999 km: standard travel (395 EUR)
- from 3000 - 3999 km: standard travel (580 EUR)
- from 4000 - 7999 km: standard travel (1188 EUR)
- more than 8000 km: standard travel (1735 EUR)
More Details
For more details about "Aruba Artweek", check the opportunity details on the ESC Portal from HERE
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