Description of the organisation
Founded in 2001, the Centre des Métiers des Arts de la Scène et du Spectacle Ton sur Ton is a regional centre of competence (CRC) for artistic training. It’s main objective is promoting a leisurely, participatory, amateur culture within the reach of all. This institution has established and provides a complete and lively academic education to students (children and adults) from the BEJUNE region in the nationally recognised fields of jazz, contemporary music, theatre, contemporary dance and circus arts. Individual or group lessons are offered on a weekly basis in these different disciplines. Artistic projects such as performances, shows, animations and concerts are also regularly organised. In addition, since 2016, the Ton sur Ton Foundation has been actively working in the field of social and cultural mediation. The "Art without Borders" project was born with the objective of using live art as a tool for social integration and personal development for populations that do not usually have access to it (from migration, disability, etc.).For further details, visit https://www.tonsurton.ch/
Activity description
The tasks of the volunteers:
Circus classes :
- Accompanying and assisting teachers during circus classes with children, teenagers and adults in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Events (circus):
- Participation in the staging of circus shows/animations throughout the year and particularly during the end-of-year shows (May-June).
- Participate in the management and implementation of various artistic and cultural events at Ton sur Ton.
- Participate in the technical management of the school (maintenance of equipment, construction of sets, assembly of the marquee, etc.) at Ton sur Ton.
- Accompanying and assisting the teachers during circus initiations outside the school.
“Art Without Borders" project:
- Accompanying and assisting the teachers during adapted circus classes (and possibly dance and yoga), with people with disabilities, from migrant backgrounds, etc. in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds.
- Participate in the organisation of youth exchanges, set up in collaboration with Movetia.
Other :
- To set up a personal project within the organisation.
Learning outcome for the volunteer:
- Discovering a new culture and learning a new language.- Familiarisation with teaching and accompanying children, adolescents and adults from different backgrounds.- Familiarisation with the circus environment (pedagogy, circus techniques, staging, etc.)- Technical skills (setting up a big top, managing equipment, sound and light, etc.).- Skills related to the management of an artistic and cultural project (events, animations...) and youth exchanges.
Language of the hosting organization
FrenchOther languages spoken by certain colleagues: English
Information about the EVS PlacementDuration (in months): 12 monthsStart Date: September 1st, 2025
Volunteer’s profile
• Age: 20 – 30 years
• Language: good English, basic or good French is a plus
• Enjoy working with people
• Willing to learn and try new things
• Being autonomous and proactiveMore information, see attachments