ESC: Circus Trainer Assistant

Name: ESC: Circus Trainer Assistant
Start: 2026-08-31
End: 2027-07-30
Location: Galway, Ireland

Code: 50405 Copied

Ireland European Voluntary Service Social work Education Culture Sport European Voluntary Service Social work +3 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Our circus trainer assistants play an integral role at Galway Community Circus. They work closely with our team and support them in the running of our circus program. Their tutor tasks include but are not limited to: co-preparing class schedules contributing to in-class activities participating in camps and outreach workshops assisting lead trainers in various administrative tasks assisting in the maintenance of our circus hall During classes our ESC trainers may interact with toddlers, youth members, adults, and even whole families. Our ESC trainers are encouraged to develop themselves creatively. Work hours include working on a personal project that contributes something meaningful to the Circus community. GCC also offers our trainer assistants the chance to train and learn new circus artist skills. They receive opportunities to perform throughout the program and to lead small productions. Our trainer assistants volunteer 38 hours a week.

🏠 Accommodation on site

GCC provides a house shared for 4 ESCs. Our house currently has three bedrooms, two single rooms and one shared room with the option for rotating through the year. GCC covers all basic bills such as internet, heating, electricity, and maintenance. Our ESCs receive €11 per day pocket money plus €180 food allowance per month.

🎒 Leisure activities

GCC provides training to our volunteers through the ASK training (Assistant Trainers Sharing Knowledge). This is a course developed through two years of collaboration among eleven EU circus schools and funded by erasmus+. It provides a curriculum and guidebook with modules to teach assistant trainers pedagogical methods, theories, and practical skills. ESC trainers will also develop their circus skills as artists through practical experience and by attending the weekly skill development sessions. Trainers will also be given basic admin training.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Applicants must be interested in the (performance) arts. GCC are looking for someone who: can work as part of a team is open to work with people from diverse backgrounds can be flexible around work hours can work under pressure wants to immerse themselves in the world of circus! Ideally, trainer assistant applicants already have skills in circus, gymnastics, theatre, dance, or other performance arts. GCC also encourages people with previous experience in the Youth sector to apply.
Deadline: 30/03/2026 17:00

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

IE50405

31/08/2026 → 30/07/2027

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Deadline: 30/03/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Galway, Ireland

Ireland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 20:50 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English