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Data: 08/09/2010
NR.: 8
DATA: 08.09.2010
TITOLO PROGETTO: "Learning on voluntary projects"
RICHIESTA PROVENIENTE DA: Helena Poucki (Ungheria)
TIPOLOGIA: Learning on International Voluntary Projects - Study Session at the EYCB
ARGOMENTO: The learning within intercultural/international voluntary projects
PAESI PARTNER CHE HANNO GIÀ ADERITO: -
ALTRE NOTIZIE:
The European Youth Centre of Budapest of the Council of Europe will host in the coming weeks (24-31 October) a study session on "Learning on voluntary projects". The session, is organized by SAVA, a working group of Service Civil International. The aim of the study session is to explore the possibility of youth workers on voluntary activities to support the learning within intercultural / international voluntary projects.
Objectives:
- to identify different possibilities for non-formal and informal learning on intercultural and international volunteering projects
- to develop competences to facilitate learning on intercultural / international volunteer projects
- to understand the role of international / intercultural voluntary experiences in promoting the core values of the peace voluntary movements
- provide space to share best practices on how to support the learning during international voluntary projects
- support the networking and development of quality follow-up activities between the participants from different SAVA member organizations, partner organizations and other organizations
- introduce participants to different learning opportunities within the Council of Europe Directorate of Youth and Sport.
The programme of the study session will be based on non-formal education principles and practices. A team of experienced facilitators will design and carry out the programme of the session. The programme will include the following elements
- introduction to Non-Formal Education and Learning with special emphasis on what is non-formal and informal learning; dealing with learning outcomes and supporting learning on intercultural/international volunteer projects
- Intercultural learning and acceptance
- Exploring concepts related to values of SAVA WG: Volunteerism, Peace, Human Rights, and Environmental Awareness
- Sharing best practices on tools to support learning on intercultural/international projects
- Planning of follow-up suggestions and projects
Profile of the participants:
- 18-30 years old
- Able to work in English
- Motivated to attend the entire duration of the Study Session
- Experience in participation in international voluntary projects as participant or organizer and/or experience in local community development projects
- Interested in planning, leading, participating in local and international voluntary projects
- Interested in working with SAVA working group of SCI and/or Balkan region in general
- Coming from one of the Council of Europe member states. Please note that limited number of places is also available for participants from other countries
The call is open to members, volunteers and activists from all organizations interested in the theme of the study session.
Financial conditions:
Accommodation and meals will be provided and paid for by the Council of Europe at the European Youth Centre Budapest. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms.
Reimbursement of participants’ travel and visa costs:
Travel expenses (the cheapest route possible only) and visa costs are reimbursed 100% by the Council of Europe, Directorate of Youth and Sport.
Participation fee:
The participation fee for the study session is 50 € per person. This
amount will be deducted from the amount reimbursed for the travel expenses.
SCADENZA: 11th of September 2010
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