Boomers Abroad

Description

The Maldives is a land of diverse culture, and is famous throughout the world for its rich cultural heritage. Festivals are full of colour and vibrancy, dance and music all from a rich cultural pot. The Maldives also has a rich art history, which is evident in many disciplines - from carved tombstones, and artwork on mosques, lacquer ware and weaves, to the extraordinary skill of boat building with the indigenous coconut wood.

There is a lot of talent in the Maldives, but often there is not an appropriate stage to show it off, or not the tutoring opportunities to develop the talents to their true potential. This is where our volunteers come in!

Volunteer Maldives will give unique opportunities for international artists, and Maldivian artists alike, to make the most of their talents. We offer placements for volunteers in classes, workshops, the National Gallery, and the National Museum. Please go through the project categories to see where you would be best placed - be it as a musician, a crafts person, an actor, archivist, or a curator!

All disciplines of art are to be used to educate, motivate and inspire a huge cross section of the population, especially the youth of the Maldives, many of whom have exceptional talent just waiting to burst out, but need direction and advice as to where to take it! The Arts and Culture Department want to expand and create outlets for the youth to channel their creative energies into something positive.

In order to develop the already established, and the untapped talent, we need volunteers to come and tutor/teach a variety of activities. This includes music (all instruments) - musicians can take classes in the capital of Male, and will also have an opportunity to visit other islands to teach youngsters from their homes - this will enable them to be able to play to audiences on tourist resorts. All kinds of design work - including computer, graphic, and specialist forms. Theater/drama students may like to come and spend some time, to teach and perhaps put on a play.

Drop us a line and visit our website... extend your talents to the Indian Ocean!