European Solidarity Corps Volunteering

Kulturlabor Stromboli

The Kulturlabor Stromboli is a cultural venue in Hall in Tirol, a small town situated near to Innsbruck. The venue was established in 1989 by an active youth group with the aim to connect local artists and to promote cultural events in the region. Nowdays, with more than 150 events over the year, Stromboli is still one of the most diverse culture and creative hubs in this area and is well known throughout Austria. At a regional level the Kulturlabor Stromboli works as a local artistic platform. Thanks to a rich variety of program, guests are able to choose from concerts, parties, theatre through cabarets, literature readings and other specials, like open air events. For families it offers very popular children´s program on a regular basis. Beside, we run a bar, which has grown in reputation over the years and it became a base camp for a thriving youth scene.

Hall in Tirol

Hall is a small town with around 13,500 inhabitants and it lays in the middle of the Inn valley around 10km East of the main city in Tyrol, Innsbruck. Thanks to its location, Hall is a favourite destination for visitors coming from all around the world, both in summer and winter alike. The old beautiful tasteful architecture in the old town of Hall give you a glimpse of the importance of Hall throughout the history of Austria. Going right back to the middle ages, Hall was one of the most important economic centres in North Tyrol through the trade of Salt. Today Hall is a pulsing small town, which streets are filled with small shops, cafes and bars and since 2002 it also became a university town. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, Hall offers a wide range of free time activities from sports and nature as well as cultural highlights in which Kulturlabor Stromboli plays a large role. For an even broader range of activities Innsbruck is very quickly and easily accessible with public transport in almost 20 mins.

Amalia (Spain)
September 2024 – Juli 2025

Hi! My name is Amalia, and I come from the Canary Islands, in Spain. I just finished high school and decided that, rather than going straight to university, I’d take a gap year before applying. This led me to look for volunteering opportunities through the European Solidarity Corps, where I found Stromboli. I decided to apply due to the project’s connection with many of my interests, such as music, film and literature. This being my first time living away from home, I also wanted to go somewhere different. Tirol is the perfect place for this; as someone who has lived on an island their whole life, being so close to the mountains is a shocking yet welcome change. I’m looking forward to what my time here has to offer, and with being able to work alongside the amazing team at Stromboli, I’m sure it will be nothing but great things!

Sonia (Spain)
September 2023 – Juli 2024

Hello! My name is Sonia and I come from Granada, Spain. I have studied Social Education and since I was little I’ve always wanted to live abroad, so when I found this opportunity I knew I couldn’t let it pass. My interests have always been related to culture: art, music, literature, cinema… So the chance to work in a creative environment such as Stromboli was my chance to be in contact with all kinds of artists. The incredible team that is Stromboli have made the transition of living abroad easy and welcoming; I cannot wait to see what these 10 months in Stromboli bring me in terms of learning, developing new skills and meeting wonderful people. The Tirolean culture and magnificent landscapes that surround us make you feel at peace, at the same time that awakens the need to explore every beautiful place Tirol and the rest of Austria has to offer. The chance to live abroad in a new country, with a different language can be scary, although exciting, but Hall in Tirol makes it easier with its welcoming people and inviting energy. I’m excited to discover what the time here will bring me!

Lauréane (Frankreich)
September 2022 – Juli 2023

Hello! I am Lauréane and I am from the french alps. I am spending 11 months in Stromboli! I just finished my Social and Human Sciences degree and this European Solidarity Corps is my first long experience abroad! The amazing variety of events, the welcoming and good atmosphere and the open-mindness of the Stromboli team make this organisation the perfect place for me. I am meeting many different artists from Tirol but also from whole Europe. I would not ask for more to know about the cultural world and the Tyrolean culture! It’s a real pleasure to help this place to develop, bringing people together around culture! In the middle of these beautiful Alps, you will quickly find Stromboli, a place where everyone is smiling broadly! 

Klaudyna (Poland)
September 2021-Juli 2022

Hello! My name is Klaudyna and I am from Poland, Poznań.
I am a graduate student of culture studies at the Adam Mickiewicz University in PoznaÅ„. It is an academic field that is developing all of my interests: art, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, sociology and society development. I consider this project „Open Culture Hall“ as an exquisite opportunity to develop my interest and improve my German language. In Kulturlabor Stromboli I have faced a very friendly and open-minded team that is creating amazing events. I cannot wait to learn more about organization skills and the Austrian style of living. I am so happy to be here because I am surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and kind people. I believe at the end of the project we might be one Stromboli family and leaving this place will not be easy.

Alexandre Barreiro Piñeiro (Spain)
September 2020-Juli 2021

Hello! My name is Alexandre Barreiro Piñeiro and I was born on 21 March 1995. I come from Galicia/Spain, where the end of the world is. Historically Cape Finisterre (=end of the world) in Galicia was considered the western end of the world.
After I had finished my training as a social worker, I decided to apply for an internship at Kulturlabor Stromboli with the European Solidarity Corps. I was lucky and now I work as a volunteer in this place. I couldn’t have found a better place for me, because here I have everything I need: a small cultural world and great concerts. But unfortunately Covid came in between. I am sure that the Stromboli team will continue to be active despite the restrictions imposed by Covid.
I am grateful that there are cultural centres like the Kulturlabor Stromboli and people like those who work there and that young people can learn and grow personally and professionally in this place. And I am very happy that I can get to know the culture and the people from Tyrol.  My wish is that everyone will have fond memories of me when I travel back to the end of the world in july 2021.

Camille (France)
September 2019 – Juli 2020

Hallo everyone ! I´m Camille, coming directly from France. Like many of you, I´ve always wanted to live abroad in order to experience new things and meet new people. For me, Stromboli is definitely the best place to do it: I´ve been in the musical field for some years now so I was very attracted by the project. And what a joy! Everything is even better than expected: concerts, readings, theater… a great diversity of events within a place with such a welcoming and outstanding team. I´ve met such big-hearted people, worked in an exciting environment and I´ve always felt exactly where I should be. Tyrolean culture, food and landscapes are the icing on the cake. Danke für alles!

Snehiddy Karina Maldonado Martinez (Spain)
März 2019 – Juli 2019

This is Snehiddy Karina, from Galicia-spain, and a traveler soul. Since many years ago I have wanted to join the European program for voluntaring, and in December I got the chance to join this charming, interesting and exciting organisation. I spent one of the best experiences of my life in Stromboli, in Hall in Tirol. Become a community and be part of them it’s the first aim. For sure I will come back, because home is home, and the strombolians people are my family and home. Thank you for this beautiful opportunity.

Meis (Spain)
September 2018 – März 2019

Hi! I’m Meis and I come from Galiza, Spain. After searching among many projects for some time, I found Stromboli to be the perfect place to do my EVS. I’ve always been into cultural scene, and specially music. So the opportunity of working in a cultural venue like this is priceless for me. The great variety of events; from music concerts to children theater or literature readings; creates the perfect atmosphere, the perfect boiling pot for creativity to arise. This, together with the Stromboli team members and its usual guests, all of them helpful, welcoming and friendly, makes of this place the perfect spot to have an outstanding voluntary experience.

Juliana (Slovakia)
September 2017 – Juli 2018

Hi, everyone! I am 24 years old open-minded student of arts management. After great experience from my abroad study exchange I have decided for EVS. I have browsed databases and collected information about available EVS options for couple of month and then I decided for Kulturlabor Stromboli as a perfect place for me. Why? I find Stromboli as a unique place, where creativity mixed with enthusiasm and it has got an important role in the country, not just for local community. Lot of valuable friendships and contacts can be made here, so whole experience can help me to expand cultural network and gain new load of inspiration for projects. Even better, that it can come directly with possibility to realize them. Beside, Kulturlabor Stromboli provides space to create positive social changes and the whole experience can enrich me as a person and also as a future professional in culture sector… plus, improvement of my German language skills is priceless.

António (Portugal)
September 2016 – Juli 2017

Olá! My name is Antonio and I come from Portugal. I was an EVS volunteer in Stromboli during years 2016/2017. Thanks to this project I have meet lots of amazing people, went to great shows and concerts, and learned and experienced the Tyrolean culture. Big thanks to all members of Stromboli team and guests. who always made me feel welcomed! Oachkatzlschwiederschauen!