Each year we receive many applications from those wishing to volunteer at Andanças. Those who are selected give body to a team which builds the festival and keeps it running for 4 days in a unique manner. From handing out food or washing the dishes in the canteen, working at the parking area, the camping site or even at the stages during day and night: the spirit of joy and cooperation of our volunteers is contagious. If there is a problem? It will be solved! Applications from 1st to 10th June 2017. (Applications now closed)
Andanças is the largest festival of traditional dances in Iberian Peninsula. Volunteer's time and effort are essential to keep the festival running and to fulfill the commitments towards participants, artists and teamleaders, partners, local community and all who contribute directly or indirectly to its success. We are grateful to all people who dedicate themselves every year to be part of the volunteering program in Andanças and who help us implement the principles and guidelines which govern the work PédeXumbo Association.
The volunteer has to arrive one day prior to the beginning of the festival (or in exceptional cases, on the date specified by the team coordinator) in order to carry out organisational tasks and preparations essential for the proper functioning of his/her respective team as well as for training purposes. The volunteer needs to be available until the end of the festival. During the 4 days of the festival the volunteer has to work a total of 16 hours. The daily number of hours depends on the specific nature of the duties performed and will be defined and communicated by the coordinator of each team. If the volunteer has joined the Mounting or the Dismounting Team, he/she must be available on the 5 days prior , or the 5 days after the festival, respectively, and will do 7 to 8 hours of daily work, but will also be able to dance the festival away.
There is a canteen at Andanças where omnivorous as well as vegetarian meals are served. Volunteers have the right to one meal voucher each day, for either lunch or dinner at the canteen. The vouchers are handed out daily by the team coordinators. If the volunteer has joined the Mounting or the Dismounting Team, he/she will be entitled to 3 meals a day, during the time they are performing their duties.
The volunteer has the right to use the camping/cantonment area of the festival for free. For camping it is absolutely necessary to bring: sleeping bag and tent, caravan or any other kind of equipment suitable for such purpose.
The volunteer has the right to a personal accident and liability insurance for the duration of his/her working hours.
The volunteer has the right to freely access all areas of the festival grounds and to participate in all program activities outisde his/her working hours as a volunteer. If the volunteer is part of of the Dismanteling team, he/she should purchse his/her ticket for Andanças. The ticket cost will be reeimbursed after the volunteer period and tasks are complete.