Join us to organise and run the non-profit folk in Ghent, Belgium

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  Beschreibung

  Hello there!
  
  We are a group of 4 friends (Michael, Margot, Dries & Corneel) based in Ghent (Belgium), passionate about organising folk dance events on a non-profit basis. Folk is a warm, welcoming community where people of all ages come together to enjoy beautiful live music and dance — both in couples and in groups.
  
  Each month, we host a folk dance evening in Ghent, and we’re excited to present the third edition of our winter folk Festival 2027, following the great success of our first and second edition. We’d love your help to make it all happen again!
  
  Whether you’ve been part of the folk world for years or you’re just discovering it — you’ll be warmly welcomed. Volunteers will have opportunities to take part in dance workshops and initiations, but of course, you’re always free to join in as much or as little as you’d like — dancing is never mandatory.
  
  💪 When and how can you help?
  We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help: with the set-up right before the festival, during the festival itself, and with the tear-down right after the festival, that will end with a cozy volunteer winter barbecue.
  We’ll need help with logistics, welcoming guests, serving food, etc.
  
  The festival takes place from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February 2027. The set-up starts at Monday, 22 February. The tear-down ends at Tuesday, 2 March, when the volunteer BBQ also takes place in the evening.
  
  🛏️ Accommodation
  We can offer free group accommodation in Ghent. This group accommodation is about 10 minutes biking, 25 mintues walking, and 5 minutes from the venue by car. We will offer a free shuttle service to this accommodation from the venue and back.
  
  🕺 Monthly folk dance evenings
  During our monthly dance evenings, we mostly rely on local volunteers, as we unfortunately cannot offer full accommodation for these smaller events. However, accommodation for one night can sometimes be arranged, so feel free to contact us if you’re nearby and want to come help!
  You can always check our website to see when these monthly events are happening — and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to lend a hand or join the dancing.
  
  🌍 A vibrant, international experience
  For our second edition of our Festival, we had about 120 volunteers from Belgium and beyond, creating a fantastic mix of people and cultures. This year, we hope to build a similar team — and there’s still room for you!
  You’ll have plenty of chances to meet local dancers and musicians, connect with other international guests, and truly dive into the heart of the folk culture.
  There are also many other balfolk festivals in the region — in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany.
  
  ❤️ Who are we looking for?
  If you’re curious, open-minded, and enjoy lively, creative communities, you’ll feel right at home with us. Whether you're handy with tools, good at cooking, enjoy welcoming guests, or just want to contribute in your own way — we’d love to hear from you.
  
  We can’t wait to meet you!

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Karitative Arbeit

  Kunstprojekte

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
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  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Kultur

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Musik

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Tanzen
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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  You will get to know the world of European balfolk in its most intimate sense; 3 days of fun and true connection with lovely people and music.

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  Arbeit

  We'll need all sorts of help: at the registry, taking care of artists, helping building up & taking down decorations, etc.

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Niederländisch: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  We will provide a sleeping space with beds in a heated building (showers and toilets available), relatively close to the festival.

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  Was noch ...

  The festival is in the city of Ghent itself, so it is very reachable by public transport. In your free time you can enjoy the festival or the city itself.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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