Volunteer Creative & Performing Arts Projects Abroad

Our exciting Creative & Performing Arts projects give you the opportunity to express and share your artistic talents with young people abroad. Whether you are a music student on a gap year eager to work abroad, or a career breaker with a keen interest in the arts, we have a placement that will suit you and your talents.

Next Step: Click here to choose your Creative & Performing Arts project

These projects place you in schools and communities where the arts can offer children an outlet for emotions, beliefs and dreams that they might not otherwise have means to express.

As a volunteer, you can choose between projects such as dance, drama or music. These projects are based in developing countries, including Ecuador and Senegal, where you will have the opportunity to encourage children to use and develop their artistic talents in a positive way.

While working on one of our Creative & Performing Arts projects and learning about a different culture, volunteers will receive support and guidance from our in-country staff. As a volunteer you’ll meet other volunteers from all over the world and will form part of the Projects Abroad volunteer community.

‘Music is unique in the way that anyone can experience it and benefit from it; therefore I knew that the Music project in Bolivia echoed my passion for making a positive difference via music.’

Ellie Sherwood
Music in Bolivia

Creative & Performing Arts Projects

Togo Arts & Crafts
Work within a local NGO s workshop and learn new arts and crafts from local tradesmen such as pottery, jewellery, print T-shirts and make batik decorations.

Ecuador Creative Arts
Help young people practise their talents and become more aware of the opportunities in a range of areas, such as art, drama, music and dance.

Romania Dance
Teach dance to children in schools and clubs, put on dance workshops and create your own dance performance.

Romania Drama
An opportunity to work with drama clubs in Romania as well as the local drama community and theatre groups.

Bolivia Music
Work in a care centre or school and help children from difficult backgrounds gain self-confidence through music therapy. You will help the children learn new skills and discover their musical abilities.

Jamaica Music
Teach music appreciation and musical instruments including the keyboard, guitar, violin, flute and drums to children and teenagers.

Senegal Music & Culture
Join a Senegalese group of musicians while learning about the culture and history of Senegal.

South Africa Music Production
On this exciting placement in Cape Town, volunteers will gain valuable work experience in a modern, fully-equipped music studio, learning about all aspects of artist management and music production.