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A calling for Volunteers - Live, Share and Create your Art |
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| (or pursue your own interests) with an internationally noted equestrian artist, Virginia Neary Carrithers. Ginny has had multiple sclerosis (MS) since 1976, yet has survived multiple bouts of paralysis. Ginny is seeking assistance in preparing for an international art show in San Martin de los Andes in Province Neuquen, Argentina (see www.creativityheals.org). The exhibition teaches, by example, the Healing Power of Creativity. | |||
It includes the art of rural school children that have few opportunities for exposure to the arts, as well as art the local indigenous Mapuche people. Given current tension with the Mapuche, this effort is a step toward healing our relationship. Share with the local people and work to promote kindness and friendship in the presentation of this coming exhibit, a “Celebration of the Arts.” 
Live the summer months (Dec-April 15) on a remote, and life changing estancia in the Andes with horses as your primary transportation. Your private entrance and bedroom with studio, opens to one of the best fly fishing rivers in the world. Shared bath and kitchen. Winter, fall and spring months (April 15-Dec 1) will be based on a horse farm in a rural pueblo just an easy walk or horse ride from town (less than 10 min by foot). Accommodations include a private apartment, art studio and bath. Come to know and participate with the native Mapuche people on their reservation, as opportunities arise. Personal pursuits might include: Studying Spanish, Cultural Immersion, Teaching English, Understanding horses, All arts, Skiing in Caviahue and Copahue Hot Springs (1 hour), Gardening. Work is typically 4 hours per day, and hours are flexible with your willingness to be available as needed. Your personal time and space will be respected. Preferred skills: Bi-lingual (or good at charades!) or willing to learn, valid drivers license, basic massage, computer skills, light cooking and cleaning, gardening and building if interested. Horsemanship (if needed we can teach you) Nurses, doctors, please as we are in short supply here in the pueblo and on the reservation. Must be self sufficient, kind hearted and responsible people. Rates Volunteers: This is a VOLUNTEER position for Creativity Heals Foundation 501(c)(3), a not for profit entity. Room and board included. Volunteer-related travel with Ginny will be paid. Fee to cover room and board is $450 USD per month, with a 1 month minimum paid in US dollars on arrival or in advance. A private horse can be provided for the duration of your stay for a $250 one time fee (orientation provided.) If after one month trial period, we are a good team, the cost can be renegotiated to fit our mutual needs. 50% of your cost is tax deductible if you are a USA citizen. For special small groups and extended stays, price and terms negotiable. If interested, please write: ginnycarrithers@yahoo.com and send resume and photo. Non-Volunteers: For those who want to experience life on the ranch and in the pueblo, but do not want to commit their time and expertise, room and board can be provided at $30 USD per day (price subject to change). For fly fishing, $50. USD per day. For more info see our web page: www.creativityheals.org |
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