3. Required experience.
To volunteer with Dramatic Need in South Africa, we require that you have a valid passport, an open mind and either a degree or diploma in any discipline of the creative arts.This includes anyone who has graduated from a recognised drama, arts, dance or music school/college or a performing arts program (such as a circus school) or anyone who has been professionally involved in the arts for an extended period.
Before leaving, participants will need to attend a one day workshop, based in London, where they will be given travel advice, information on cultural differences, disease, security, first aid, language and basic child psychology. It is essential that you attend one of these courses before you leave for South Africa.
Please note that although Dramatic Need is firmly against volunteers teaching on religious or political subject matter, the programme does encourage the inclusion of health issues and HIV awareness as workshop themes.
Please see Fine Print for details on CRB checks, immunisation and travel insurance.
