Culture Act
Do you want to…
✅ feel more confident?
✅ develop personally and professionally?
✅ embrace improvisation in daily work and life?
✅ create educational games for young people?
Are you passionate about intercultural learning and excited to put your creativity into action?
Join CultureAct and embark on your next creative adventure in the Estonian woods!
Background
International Voluntary Service (IVS) brings young people from across Europe—and beyond—together to live, work, and create. It’s a space to explore, challenge yourself, and build connections.
CultureAct is designed to enhance improvisation and creative problem-solving skills in IVS. Through improv theatre-based games, you’ll learn to:
Build confidence and adaptability
Think outside the box and embrace mistakes
Facilitate intercultural learning more effectively
By the end of the project, you’ll be equipped with innovative tools to make a positive impact in your organization, workshops, and training sessions.
CultureAct is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
Project Structure
CultureAct consists of four phases:
1️⃣ Online Preparations (End of May – June)
2️⃣ Training Course in Estonia (16–23 June, including travel days)
3️⃣ Implementation Phase (July – October) – apply your new skills in your organization
4️⃣ Online Evaluation (End of October)
Who Can Apply?
CultureAct is open to anyone who:
✔️ Is involved in IVS (as a volunteer, staff member, board member, etc.), preferably through an organization that is a member/partner in CCIVS, Alliance, or SCI
✔️ Resides in an EU Programme Country or Ukraine
✔️ Is interested in intercultural learning through improv theatre
✔️ Is committed to actively participate in all phases of the project
✔️ Wants to enhance the IVS experience for future participants
✔️ Is at least 18 years old by 16 June
✔️ Has sufficient English skills to participate in training and evaluation
✔️ Is ready for a fun, immersive week in Piirsalu, Estonia!
Participants with fewer opportunities are highly encouraged to apply.
Logistics & Participation
✔️ Accommodation & meals are fully covered
✔️ No participation fee
✔️ Travel reimbursement (based on Erasmus+ distance calculator):
Higher compensation if you use sustainable travel (bus, train, carpooling)
Do not book any tickets until your participation is confirmed!
Venue: Piirsalu, Estonia
Piirsalu is a peaceful village in western Estonia, surrounded by nature. The training will be held in Piirsalu Klubi, a heritage-protected building known for its unique architecture.
Location: About 1 hour from Tallinn
Accommodation: Shared rooms (2–3 people), with shared showers and toilets
How to Apply?
Apply by 26 March via the online application form.
Results will be shared in early April.
Questions? Contact Rob van Leeuwen at rob.van.leeuwen@siw.nl
Still Not Sure?
Hear from past participants:
“This training helped me not only learn new methods but also understand myself better while interacting with different cultures.”
“CultureAct addresses the challenges of intercultural communication in a fun and engaging way through improvisational theatre.”
“We built a family through improv theatre—it was the perfect environment for learning.”
“I was amazed at how well we could understand each other despite our diverse backgrounds, ages, and cultures.”
Join CultureAct and turn the world into your stage!
