OPEN CALL
The Maria Foundation for UNESCO announces an international volunteer action camp within the context of the WHV – International School for Heritage, Culture and Art “Constantin Brancusi”, under the auspices of the UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers Initiative – “Working on the Future” and organized under the patronage of the National Commission of Romania for UNESCO.
Students and young professionals aged 18 to 32 with studies in the fields of art, heritage, and architecture are eligible to participate.
The partners of the International School for Heritage, Culture and Art “Constantin Brancusi” include important institutions such as the “Alexandru Ștefulescu” Museum in Gorj County, the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest, the National University of Arts, the “Dimitrie Paciurea” High School in Bucharest, Rper – Rencontres du Patrimoine Europe – Romania Association, the National Institute for Heritage, Regional Development and European Policies Association, The Targu Jiu Palace for Children, the Museum of Oltenia, Musetesti Commune, Capital Vision SRL, and German Architects & Partners.
The volunteer camp offers a valuable opportunity for young people passionate about heritage, culture, and art to actively engage in projects for the conservation of cultural and natural heritage. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in heritage conservation projects, attend seminars, workshops, and lectures by experts in the field, as well as meet other passionate young people from around the world.
Interested in applying?
We invite all potential candidates to read the information described below.
The call for applications closes on July 15 , 2023.
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About the site |
The unique monumental ensemble of the sculptor Constantin Brancusi “The Way of the Heroes” was created in 1937 in memory of the heroes fallen during the First World War. The compositional axis oriented east-west contains: the “Column of the Endless Recognition”, the “Door of the Kiss”, the “Table of Silence”, the “Alee of Chairs”. The Church of Saints Apostles Peter and Paul, built in 1927, must, in Brancusi’s conception, fit into the whole composition. The ensemble, which instead of placing the monument in the city, “placed the city as a functional element in the center of the monument”, demonstrates a perfect interdisciplinary fusion between sculpture, architecture, engineering, environment and urbanism.
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Objective of the action camp |
The Maria Foundation will continue for the second year its work at L’ensemble monumental de Tirgu Jiu for the promotion and dissemination of the sites’ unique attributes at the local level, raising the awareness of youth, volunteers and local communities of the importance of cultural values of heritage from the proposed area, and helping protecting the site.
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Organising parties |
The Maria Foundation – www.fundatiamaria.ro
Patroage: The National Commission of Romania for UNESCO.
Partners: “Alexandru Ștefulescu” Museum in Gorj County, The “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest, The National University of Arts, the “Dimitrie Paciurea” High School in Bucharest, Rper – Rencontres du Patrimoine Europe – Romania Association, The National Institute for Heritage, Regional Development and European Policies Association, The Targu Jiu Palace for Children, The Museum of Oltenia, Musetesti Commune, Capital Vision SRL, German Architects & Partners. Contacts: office.fundatiamaria@gmail.com ; catalin.bancila@fundatiamaria.ro |
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Location of the Site |
Tg Jiu , Gorj County, Romania |
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Dates |
Arrival Day – July 24, 2024 Departure Day – August 7, 2024 |
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Ideal candidate |
We are looking for young professionals and/or students who are between 20 and 32 years old, proficient in English, and have studies in the fields of cultural heritage, art, and architecture. We welcome all interested applicants to apply. The deadline for applications is July 15th, 2024 (inclusive). Candidates from non-European countries who require a visa must submit their applications by May 10th, 2024. Selection of volunteers will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
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How to apply |
Please send your CV and motivation letter (in English) to office.fundatiamaria@gmail.com ; catalin.bancila@fundatiamaria.ro The call for applications closes on 15 of july, 2024.
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What to bring in your luggage |
Gorj county is located in a mountainous picturesque region. In the summer temperatures usually rise to a maximum of 35°C, with colder nights (up 10°C). · Sun screen, head covering and sunglasses, · Sturdy comfortable shoes, · Mosquito repellent, · Cotton clothes, rain jacket, sweaters, · Pocket money for souvenirs, · Cameras and computers are not compulsory, but recommanded for photos, work / research. |
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IMPORTANT (costs, visas and insurance) |
· There is NO participation fee.
· Health insurance is each volunteer’s responsibility.
· The volunteers do NOT pay for meals and accommodation during the project period.
· The volunteers are responsible for covering the costs of transportation from and back to their country of origin.
· Please check here if you require a Visa to travel to Romania. The organising parties can only provide invitation letters to those volunteers needing a visa to travel to Romania.
The project lasts for 10 days and volunteers are expected to remain involved for the entire duration of the project. |
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Accommodation |
Each volunteer will be given accommodation in double rooms with twin beds, hot water, bed sheets. Internet connection will be available in the main room. |
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Meals |
Three meals per day. |
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Language of the project |
English. |
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Meeting point |
Possible itineraries and meeting points will be communicated in due time to selected candidates only. |
