Volunteer at Poets Translating Poets Festival 2016 |
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Volunteer
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Mumbai, India
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Job Type & Duration
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Volunteering, 24th - 27th November
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Background
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Poets Translating Poets is a two-year-long project initiated in July 2015 by the Goethe-Institut-Mumbai, in collaboration with Literaturwerkstatt Berlin and in Cooperation with Deutsche UNESCO, with an aim to create a platform for poets from South Asia and Germany to translate each other’s works. Contemporary poetry from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka will be translated into German by well-known German poets, while German poetry will be similarly translated into South Asian languages during the course of the project. By bringing together 51 poets including 17 German poets from across 20 languages through literary encounters in several South Asian locations, this project promises to stimulate new literary networks and open new avenues for transcultural understanding. The project will also include readings, book fairs, photo essays and a sound installation in South Asia and Germany, and will culminate in a Poetry festival in Mumbai in November 2016.
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Role & Responsibilities
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The team is looking for energetic contemporary poetry, art and music enthusiasts to help before, during and after the Poets Translating Poets Festival 2016 taking place from 24th November to 27th November 2016 in Mumbai. After two years and travelling to over 30 cities in South Asia and Germany, 50 poets speaking over 20 languages will be coming together in Mumbai.
The festival line-up includes an invigorating, thought provoking and fun programme of readings, performances, music nights, installations, public space interventions, panels and film screenings. Whether it’s spreading the word and flyers around the city, setting up till late night, welcoming and guiding audiences, documenting the festival, the team needs all the help possible. |
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Prerequisites
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Poets Translating Poets is seeking energetic contemporary poetry, art and music enthusiasts. Skills in writing, photography, social media, acting, design, sports, language etc. would be a bonus.
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Compensation & Benefits
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• Experience in the production of an international, trans-disciplinary festival;
• An opportunity to expand your network and gain experience for later; • A ‘Volunteer Certificate’ from the Festival; • And last but not least, a great time with lots of poets, artists and the team. |
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Application Deadline
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Till positions are filled
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