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Data: 26/10/2015
NR.: 282
DATA: 26.10.2015
TITOLO PROGETTO: “SOHO - European Training Course for EVS Support People”
RICHIESTA PROVENIENTE DA: Fergal Barr (Regno Unito)
TIPOLOGIA: Training Course
ARGOMENTO: SOHO aims at enhancing quality of EVS projects through development of essential competences of support persons. It also provides up-to-date information to its participants on the opportunities given by the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme.
PAESI PARTNER CHE HANNO GIÀ ADERITO: -
ALTRE NOTIZIE:
Activity date: 17th – 21st May 2016.
Venue place, venue country: United Kingdom.
Summary: SOHO aims at enhancing quality of EVS projects through development of essential competences of support persons. It also provides up-to-date information to its participants on the opportunities given by the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme.
Target group: Youth workers, EVS mentors/tutors.
For participants from: Belgium - FL, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Eastern Partnership countries.
Group size: max 30 participants
Details:
The SOHO training course is designed for those who are directly involved in the support system around the EVS volunteer (e.g. mentors and task-related support persons) on the hosting, sending and coordinating side. The support people play a crucial role in providing conditions for a quality voluntary service and creating opportunities for volunteer’s learning in EVS.
The overall aim of the SOHO training course is:
To increase the quality of EVS activities through development of competencies (knowledge, skills and attitudes) of key actors involved in the support system around the volunteer in the EVS projects developed within the frame of the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme.
The specific objectives of the SOHO course are:
• To get a better understanding of the concept of EVS as “learning service” and related quality aspects in EVS;
• To improve the ability for co-operation and working in international partnership;
• To reflect on the roles, responsibilities and challenges within the EVS volunteer support system;
• To raise awareness of the learning dimension in EVS and provide tools for learning support;
• To support the recognition of non-formal learning in EVS through the competent implementation of Youthpass;
• To provide up-to-date information about the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme.
In addition to this, SOHO training is an excellent opportunity for EVS support persons to exchange their experiences, share good practices and for informal partnership building.
The programme
The programme of the SOHO TC is built around four quality aspects relevant to the support system implemented in an EVS project. During the course participants and trainers will analyse the identified quality aspects (concept of EVS – international partnership – learning dimension of EVS – support system) thanks to simulation exercises, case studies, and working groups. Besides, the trainers’ team will provide activities to improve the group dynamics and a final evaluation.
The main subjects
Understanding the concept of EVS: we will favour a common ground among participants to understand the concept of EVS. We will reflect on its values, reasons, interests and needs of all actors involved. We will support the process of understanding EVS as “learning service”, linked with the concept of European citizenship.
The learning dimension of EVS service: EVS is very much about learning – non-formal and informal. It is about acquiring new life experiences, but also gaining new competences – getting new knowledge, improving skills and developing attitudes. Young people can really learn a lot in EVS! But in order to learn effectively and efficiently, young people need to be properly supported by – YOU! During the course you will go through the different stages of the learning process and you will get acquainted with the concept of Key Competences and Youthpass.
Implementing a competent support system in an EVS project: whether you are a mentor or a task-related support person in a sending or in a hosting project, it is important to know your role and responsibilities, and to develop competences. We will explore the different dimensions of supporting an EVS volunteer. After this training course you can define your role in the context of your organisation and use the practical experience to develop this role.
Partnerships in EVS: issues as the importance of building up a partnership with the partner organisation and the volunteer, keeping the contact, communication and co-operation, and the intercultural dimension of international partnerships will be dealt with. A good partnership is of great value for the success of an EVS project.
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