The EVS Circus For All 2 project with Albert & Friends Instant Circus host one Volunteer from Slovenia in London from October 2015 for 11 months. The Volunteer completed training and supported the organisation in • assisting and facilitating circus arts projects with young people in the local community including those from a range of socio-ecomomic backgrounds, with physical and learning needs, not in education or at risk of offending. • developing projects with these communities using circus skills to build young people’s confidence, self belief and ability to work together fostering a sense of community and fighting discrimination. • assisted and took an active part in all of A&FIC activities, youth leisure activities, vocational training in a community arts setting and attend national and international youth meetings. A&FIC’s work is based on the teaching of circus arts providing • a non-formal teaching methodology for social meeting and exchange • promoting physical activity for young people • offering a space for personal development and creative expression in a non-formal learning environment building a wide range of practical competencies The project has • fostered links with the diverse local community developing sustainable projects and facilitated cultural integration • developed a range of life skills and competencies in the volunteer that will benefit them in their future education and careers