Category: Arhivă Apeluri

Apel inchis: Junior Professionals in Delegation [DL: 3.03.2014]

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JUNIOR PROFESSIONALS IN DELEGATION (JPD)

A new traineeship programme

Following the phasing out of the Junior Experts in Delegation (JED) programme by the end of 2012, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (High Representative) and the European Commission (Commission) decided to establish a successor regime from 2013 to continue to attract highly qualified junior professionals from the EU Member States in the European Union Delegations (Delegations).

A Joint Decision [478 KB] of the Commission and the High Representative establishing a High Level Traineeship Programme in the Delegations of the European Union and theRules Governing this Programme in Partnership with the Member States of the European Union (EU) was adopted on 12.06.2012.

This Joint Decision has been further specified by a Decision of the Chief Operating Officer of the European External Action Service (EEAS) on the Implementing Rules of the High Level Traineeship Programme [164 KB] which was adopted on 22/01/2014.

Applicants are strongly invited to read carefully both decisions before applying to this traineeship programme.

An opportunity to deepen partnership with EU Member States in the field of training

This programme is an important contribution to the inter-institutional partnership between the EEAS and the Commission, as well as to the continuation of individual partnerships with each EU Member State in the field of training (the previous JED programme was created in 1984). The new scheme keeps the main strengths and spirit of its predecessor: it is based on a pre-selection of eligible candidates by the partner EU Member States and the preservation, where possible, of a quota of training places per EU Member State.

The authorities of each partner EU Member State have a key role to play in the management of the programme, such as the organisation of the pre-selection of candidates to be presented to the EEAS and the Commission pursuant to the rules established by the Joint Decision, or the possible sponsoring and financing of additional traineeship places.

A new opportunity to be trained from inside an Delegation in the post-Lisbon context

The purpose of this programme is to enable talented and promising junioruniversity post-graduates who hold at least a Masters Degree (see Diplomas Annex [245 KB] ) from the EU Member States to gain first-hand experience in the work of Delegations and a deeper insight into their role in the implementation of EU external relations policies, including the Common Foreign Security Policy (CFSP).

In principle, Delegations accredited to third countries and to major international organisations are placed under the authority of the High Representative and represent the EU. Delegations act in close cooperation with the EU Member States” diplomatic and consular missions (Art. 221 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU). They shall support the EU Member States in their diplomatic relations and in their role of providing consular protection to EU citizens in third countries (according to Art. 35 of the Treaty on the EU). In most third countries (more than 125) Delegations have now responsibility for locally representing the EU towards the host state. Where this is not the case, an EU Member State Embassy has agreed to represent the EU.

The programme is open to those trainees (JPD) showing a great interest and motivation for the mission entrusted to Delegations, sharing the values and principles of the European Union and committed to defend the latter and the place of the European Union in the World.

Staff in the Delegations shall comprise EEAS staff and, where appropriate for the implementation of the European Union budget and European Union policies other than those under the remit of the EEAS, Commission staff. The whole staff in a Delegation is placed under the authority of a Head of Delegation, Ambassador.

Junior Professionals in Delegation will similarly be deployed, depending the nature of their functions and tasks, in both the EEAS sections of the Delegations (for political, press and information functions) and in those under the authority of the Commission (aid management, trade, economic issues, etc.).

Financing of the programme

The traineeship placements are financed through 2 folders:

an “EU folder” financed by the credits of the EEAS and of the Commission; the EEAS financing will only cover placements within sections or functions under its direct authority while the Commission credits will finance placements within sections or functions under its authority;
a “bilateral folder” financed by voluntary financial contributions of partner EU Member States on the basis of bilateral sponsoring agreements with the EEAS and/or the Commission. Such contributions may finance placements within sections under the authority of the EEAS and/or the Commission.

Number of traineeship positions in 2014

The EEAS plans to commit in 2014 credits covering the expenses of 1 JPD/traineeship position per EU Member State (i.e. a total of 28 JPD) to be deployed in the Delegations for political, press and information functions. Here is the standard description of training assignments for EEAS functions [11 KB] .

The Commission has also decided to finance 1 JPD/traineeship position per EU Member State to be deployed in the Delegations (i.e. a total of 28 JPD). Most positions will be located within operational sections “OPR” in charge of the management of external aid (e.g. institution & capacity building, economic development, energy & climate change, social sectors, governance, infrastructure, rural development, food security, etc. – Development and Cooperation DG – EuropeAid). Here is the standard description of training assignments for Commission operational functions [15 KB] . Other positions may cover “Trade & Economic Affairs” (Trade DG), management of the “Instrument for Stability/Governance” (Service for Foreign Policy Instruments), “European integration” (Enlargement DG) and “Humanitarian aid” (Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection DG). A standard description for those different training assignments is available when clicking on the name of the corresponding Commission DG.

Should the number of positions funded by the EEAS or the Commission be higher or lower than the number of EU Member States, an equivalent number of candidates will be selected amongst the best qualified, taking into account that a maximum of partner EU Member States should benefit from the positions available. The EEAS and the Commission apply an equal opportunity policy.

Applicants are strongly invited to take into consideration these indications before applying for Commission JPD/traineeship positions.

The partner EU Member States have been invited to communicate to the EEAS and the Commission whether they would in principle be interested to resume or initiate the financing of additional junior professionals through a “bilateral folder”, and to provide indications on the envisaged numbers, timelines and the list of thematic/geographic areas and/or Delegations.

What we offer

Under this programme selected candidates might be offered a single traineeshipagreement of a fixed-term of nine (9) months. A renewal of the agreement for another period of nine (9) months may be offered. Hence, eighteen (18) consecutive months maximum.

Trainees or “JPD” will get a monthly basic grant of 1,300 EUR, as well as a monthly accommodation contribution of 1,000 EUR to which a monthly hardship contribution will be added (see LCA table [58 KB] ). Overall, trainees will receive a monthly package within a range of +/- 2,300 EUR to +/- 3,000 EUR, depending on the place of the traineeship. Further financial contributions are foreseen: 2,000 EUR installation contribution, 2,500 EUR contribution towards the cost of the journey and 500 EUR contribution towards the cost of the insurance premium.

Finally, credits will also be allocated to Delegations (not to trainees) to cover the mission and security expenses of the JPD.

How to apply

There are 2 parallel pre-selection processes: one for the EEAS and one for the Commission.

Applications have to be introduced solely according to the standard application form [92 KB] available on this website.

Applications shall be sent exclusively to relevant EU Member States” contact points [347 KB] .

Any spontaneous application sent directly to the EEAS or to the Commission will be rejected.

The modalities for presenting applications to the respective national authorities are determined by the EU Member States and should in principle be made available on their relevant websites [124 KB] and/or at the addresses of their contact points.

Insurances

Candidates who accept an offer for a Traineeship Agreement must conclude by their own means a set of individual insurances against sickness expenses, against the risk of accident and for repatriation, adapted to their country of assignment (specified in the agreed offer). The EEAS may ask the trainee to provide all relevant documents concerning the trainee”s insurance coverage.

The preceding paragraph applies, mutatis mutandis, to the insurance coverage of the trainee’s dependents following him or her to the place of the traineeship.

It is recalled that the default of subscription by the trainee to above individual schemes may lead to immediate termination of the traineeship agreement without financial compensation.

Steps & Timelines for the 2014 selection round

Launching of the 2014 Round – Publication on the website	3 February 2014
Deadline for applications to EU Member States	3 March 2014
Lists of pre-selected candidates sent to EEAS and Commission HQ	28 April 2014
selection panels at EEAS and Commission HQ	May 2014
matching (who goes where)	May 2014
Communication of results to EU Member States	2 June 2014
Traineeship offers sent to validated candidates	July 2014
reception of documents required from selected candidates	July 2014
Obligatory Induction Training in Brussels	September 2014
Starting of traineeships in Delegations	September/October 2014
Possible renewal of the traineeship agreement for 9 months	June/July 2015

Apel închis: Stagii de voluntariat in Share Discovery Village, Northern Ireland (ongoing)

Publicat pe 4 February 2014 de

Deadline: ongoing
Open to: internationals over 18, long and short term volunteering is available
Venue: Share Discovery Village,

Description

Do you have the time and skill to be a volunteer? Whatever your skills or experience, whatever your age or ability, whatever your time commitment, we have a wide range of volunteering opportunities at SHARE. Volunteers are needed to assist in all areas of the Share Centre both short-term and long-term. to work at SHARE.

Every summer the Share Centre in Northern Ireland welcomes about 15 international volunteers from all over the world, to come and help. These volunteers stay between 1 week to several months, living and working alongside our staff and volunteers. They participate in a variety of jobs from helping those with a disability, to working in the Centre’s garden, to assisting our water and land based activity programmes. Any young international volunteers, who are interested in short or long term volunteering at the Share Discovery Village please enquire.

The busy peak season runs from March to September – this is when volunteers will mostly be required to help our qualified instructors provide activity programmes and assist with the needs of our guests. During the winter months we mainly carry-out maintenance and cleaning projects.

Eligibility

Share works closely with many different groups and societies every year. Many of our 10,000 guests come from the M.S. Society, the Down Syndrome Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Society, the RNIB, the NDCS as well as primary and secondary school groups, youth groups, church groups, scouts and guides and many, many more. All in all we work with a very diverse range of people for whom we need a diverse range of volunteers.

Benefits

Food and accommodation are provided for all volunteers. Volunteers have access to all the facilities offered at Share. Accommodation for long term volunteers is provided in two houses, both located one-quarter mile from the main Share site. All international volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years old. SHARE offers not only food and accommodation but also opportunities to meet a huge variety of people of all ages and abilities from all around the world and make lifelong friends. You will be helping people and learning lots of new skills and you get all this on the beautiful shore of Lough Erne.

Application

If you want to apply, please fill in the Application Form.

In order to provide a safe environment for the guests visiting SHARE, all staff and long term volunteers must be vetted in accordance with the guidelines provided by Access NI for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. It is requested that along with an application form you must provide a police check from your country of residence. Joining the team at Share couldn’t be easier, simply pick up the phone and call Jacqui on +44 (0) 28 6772 2122 or e-mail jacqui@sharevillage.org. She will answer any questions you may have. If you have time on your hands or just want to try something different get in touch, it’s time to discover what you can share!

Apel închis: Stagiu de voluntariat in Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka, Slovacia (1 Apr. 2014 – 31 Ian. 2015)

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Asociatia Comunitatilor Interculturale impreuna cu Asociatia GMS (Gemerský mládežnícky spolok) din Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka, Slovacia, cauta un baiat (18-29 de ani) pentru un stgiu de voluntariat in cadrul Serviciului European de Voluntariat. Stagiul incepe: in data de 1 aprilie 2014 si se termina in 31 ianuarie 2015. Voluntarii vor fi implicati in urmatoarele activitati:
1. Fotografierea si digitalizarea bisericilor, cimitirelor, muzeelor din regiunea Rožňava, respectiv colectarea de date si actualizarea bazelor de date despre satele din jur, ONG-uri, biserici, si atractii turistice. (www.rozsnyovidek.sk)
2. Activitati in cadrul cursurilor de tras cu arcul.
3. Ajutor in organizarea evenimentului Vara Gomor-Tornai 2013, editia a 3-a
4. Ajutor in implementarea evenimentelor organizate de GMS si asociatiile partnere – excursii, tabere de vara, seminarii, schimburi de tineri, ateliere de lucru etc.
5. Activitati in legatura cu functionarea biroului GMS- intretinere, vopsire, curatare etc.
In perioada stagiului, voluntarii vor avea posibilitatea de a invata limba slovaca cu ajutorul unui profesor. Voluntarii vor fi cazati in Pensiunea Jozefína din Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka. Va avea la dispozitie o camera, o bucatarie complet utilata- aragaz electric cu cuptor, cuptor cu microunde, frigider, congelator, etc; baie, calculator, internet, biciclete pentru excursii in zona.
Voluntarul va primi 95 de euro/luna bani de buzunar, si 150 de euro/ luna pentru alimente, deci in total 245 de euro/luna.
Mai multe informatii despre activitatile voluntarilor:www.facebook.com/git.voluntarywww.face1book.com/git.voluntary
Asteptam cv-urile si scrisorile motivationale pe adresa de email:as.comunitatilor.interculturale@gmail.com

Apel închis: Stagii de voluntariat in Schio, Italia(03/03/2014 – 03/03/2015 – 07/04/2014 – 07/04/2015) [DL: 31.01.2014]

Publicat pe 22 January 2014 de

FCASEC (www.fcasec.com) in parteneriat cu PROGETTO ZATTERA BLU SOCIETA’ COOPERATIVA SOCIALE ONLUS din Italia, selecteaza tineri pentru stagii de voluntariat in Schio (Italia).

Titlu: HUG THE DIFFERENCES

Durata: 12 luni

Perioada: 03/03/2014 – 03/03/2015, respectiv 07/04/2014 – 07/04/2015

Nr voluntari: 2

Tematica: lucru cu persoane cu dizabilitati

Informatii despre stagii se pot gasi in documentul atasat sau se pot cere la adresa: georgeta.mureanu@yahoo.com

Data limita de inscriere: 31.01.2014

Scrisoarea de motivatie, CV-ul si formularul de inscriere atasat se vor trimite la adresa georgeta.mureanu@yahoo.com

“Hug the differences” este un proiect SEV. Serviciul European de Voluntariat (SEV ) este un program finanatat de UE care asigura voluntarului 90% din transport, cazare, masa, transport local si alocatie lunara (difera de la tara la tara).
Informatii despre programul Serviciul European de Voluntariat puteti gasi aici:
http://www.tinact.ro/serviciul-european-de-voluntariat
http://www.voluntareuropean.ro/meniu.php

Apel închis: Voluntari pentru un stagiu SEV, Centrul pentru Arta Contemporana “Kronika” din Bytom, Polonia (Martie 2014-Martie 2015) [DL: 2Februarie]

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The Centre for Contemporary Art KRONIKA is looking for volunteers for the
” Filling empty spaces” EVS project, to be implemented in Bytom, Upper
Silesia, Poland. The 12 months project will start in march/april 2014 and
involve two volunteers, one from Germany and one from Romania. They will
support with the educational program in KRONIKA, organizing language
workshops and innovative artistic and cultural activities. The aim of the
program is to increase knowledge and skills of young people living in
postindustrial cities of Upper Silesia. Volunteers will be working mainly
with children and young people with lower opportunities . They will have a
chance to learn about the way contemporary art influences local
communities, they will explore the environment in which the young people
live on a daily basis, where they spend their time and try to make they
dreams come true .
Also the volunteers will have the opportunity to help in the
implementation of contemporary art projects such as: exhibitions,
installations, discussions , artistic residences organized in KRONIKA .
They will be involved in work related to the organization of events and
their promotion and gain skills and experience in managing cultural events.

Project start: march (april) 2014

Project length: 12 months

Volunteer profile:

We are searching for 1 volunteer from Romania and 1 volunteer from
Germany, motivated to work with young people through innovative art
projects. Interest in contemporary art will be an advantage. Applications
including a CV and motivation letter should be sent to the project
co-ordinator Ms Agata Gomolinska-Senczenko at biuro@pfee.org.pl

and in CC to the sending organization from the partner country:

GERMANY:
Ulla Eberhard: ulla.eberhard@koeln-freiwillig.de
Kölner Freiwilligen Agentur e.V.

ROMANIA:
Cristina projectinfo.mc@gmail.com
Millennium Centre Association in Arad

Application deadline is the 2nd of February.

Pentru alte detalii, persoana de contact este Agata Gomolinska-Senczenko –
coordonator proiect, e-mail: biuro@pfee.org.pl

Apel închis: Stagiu de Voluntariat in cadrul Serviciului European de Voluntariat 1 feb – 31 ian 2015

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Asociata Comunităților Interculturale în parteneriat cu Asociația GMS (Gemerský mládežnícky spolok) din Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka, Slovacia, cauta tineri (18-29 de ani) Stagiu de Voluntariat in cadrul Serviciului European de Voluntariat. Stagiul incepe: in data de 1 februarie 2014 si se termina in 31 ianuarie 2015. Voluntarii vor fi implicati in urmatoarele activitati:

1. Fotografierea si digitalizarea bisericilor, cimitirelor, muzeelor din regiunea Rožňava, respectiv colectarea de date si actualizarea bazelor de date despre satele din jur, ONG-uri, biserici, si atractii turistice. (www.rozsnyovidek.sk)

2. Activitati in cadrul cursurilor de tras cu arcul.

3. Ajutor in organizarea evenimentului Vara Gomor-Tornai 2013, editia a 3-a

4. Ajutor in implementarea evenimentelor organizate de GMS si asociatiile partnere – excursii, tabere de vara, seminarii, schimburi de tineri, ateliere de lucru etc.

5. Activitati in legatura cu functionarea biroului GMS- intretinere, vopsire, curatare etc.

In perioada Stagiului de Voluntariat, voluntarii vor avea posibilitatea de a invata limba slovaca cu ajutorul unui profesor. Voluntarii vor fi cazati in Pensiunea Jozefína din Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka. Vor avea la dispozitie doua camere, o bucatarie complet utilata- aragaz electric cu cuptor, cuptor cu microunde, frigider, congelator, etc; baie, calculator, internet, biciclete pentru excursii in zona.

Voluntarii vor primi 95 de euro/luna bani de buzunar, si 150 de euro/ luna pentru alimente, deci in total 245 de euro/luna.

Mai multe informatii despre activitatile voluntarilor:https://www.facebook.com/git.voluntary

Apel închis: Supporters Weekend 2014, Kandersteg, 11-13 Aprilie 2014 [DL: 15 februarie]

Publicat pe 18 January 2014 de scout.ro

Din 1923 visul lui BP se materializeaza la Kandersteg, Elvetia. La centrul Cercetasesc Mondial are loc o mini-jamboree continua unde vei gasi peste 700 de alti cercetasi din intreaga lume.

Cu ocazia celebrarii jubileului de 90 de ani de la infiintarea centrului, la Kandersteg se organizeaza Supporters Weekend, intre 11 si 13 aprilie 2014.

Este invitata cate o persoana din fiecare organizatie cercetaseasca din lume si TU poti reprezenta Romania si cunoaste o multime de cercetasi de peste tot in lume!

Costuri de participare:

– 10 euro taxa pentru evenimente internationale

– transport

– un pachet pentru decorarea camerei romanesti din Centrul International Scout Kandersteg.

Ce inseamna pachetul pentru decorarea camerei? Ei bine, Romania este una din putinele tari norocoase care are o camera in centrul scout. E vorba de o camera relativ mica, cu 4 paturi (2 supraetajate), care inca nu arata prea bine. De aceea, dorim ca persoana care aplica pentru acest loc la Supporters Weekend sa ne faca o propunere de amenajare a acestei camere si sa-si asume acest lucru. Te rog fa-ne propunerea de decorare a camerei (Atentie! Tu va trebui sa achizitionezi cele necesare si sa le duci la Kandersteg!) in campul “De ce vrei sa participi la eveniment?”.

Pentru a participa, te rugam sa completezi formularul de AICI si te vom contacta cat mai curand.

Apel închis: Stagiu de voluntariat pe termen scurt, in Bystrzyca Kłodzka, Polonia (01-28 Feb 2014)

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FCASEC impreuna cu Europejskie Forum Młodzieży, selecteaza 4 tineri cu varsta intre 18-30 ani, in vederea participarii la un stagiu de voluntariat pe termen scurt, in Bystrzyca Kłodzka, Polonia. Stagiul se va desfasura in perioada

Stagiu este finantat prin programul Tinert in Actiune – Actiunea 4.6. Voluntarului i se va deconta 50% din valoarea tansportului si cazarea si masa pe perioada stagiului. Orice tanar cu varsta 18-30 ani poate participa (inclusiv fosti voluntari SEV).

Cei interesati pot cere mai multe informatii la adresa: georgeta.mureanu@yahoo.com .

Pentru a participa, va rugam sa trimiteti CV + scrisoare de intentie + formular de inscriere la adresa:georgeta.mureanu@yahoo.com

Apel închis: Activitate de constituire de parteneriate “MAKE the MOVE!”, Portugalia (18 Martie 2014 – 23 Martie 2014) [DL: 7 februarie 2014]

Publicat pe 17 January 2014 de Mihaela Girleanu

Loc de desfasurare: Vila da Marmeleira, Portugalia, jud.

Perioada: 18 Martie 2014 – 23 Martie 2014

Descriere:

APEL pentru PARTICIPARE la Activitatea de constituire de parteneriate “MAKE the MOVE!”
18-23 martie 2014 | Vila da Marmeleira, Portugalia

Scopul principal al acestui seminar este de a sprijini lucratorii de tineret si tinerii in gasirea de parteneri pentru a coopera si a dezvolta impreuna proiecte de schimburi de tineri de calitate, prin programul Erasmus+ Tineret in Actiune.

Profilul candidatului:
– este membru al unei organizatii non-guvernamentale de tineret care lucreaza direct cu tinerii (lucrator de tineret sau voluntar);
– este motivat sa dezvolte un proiect de schimburi de tineri prin programul Erasmus+ Tineret in Actiune;
– are varsta peste 18 ani;
– cunoaste bine limba engleza (scris, vorbit).

Criterii de selectie:
– capacitate de multiplicare, informare si formare;
– motivatie si asteptari personale;
– distributie geografica;
– abilitati lingvistice.

Informatii suplimentare cu privire la aceasta activitate si la obiectivele acesteia, gasiti accesand urmatoarea adresa:
https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/pba-make-the-move.4006/

Formularul de candidatura se va completa ONLINE in LIMBA ENGLEZA (fiind necesara in prealabil inregistrarea pe site-ul SALTO-Youth) la adresa:
http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/application-procedure/4175/application/

Dosarul de candidatura va contine urmatoarele documente COMPLETATE in LIMBA ENGLEZA:

1. Formularul de candidatura, completat, printat de la adresa de mai sus si obligatoriu SEMNAT (SAU se poate trimite confirmarea primita via e-mail, printata si semnata)

2. CV in format european.

NOTA: Persoanele care nu vor semna formularul de aplicatie sau nu vor trimite prin posta dosarul complet de candidatura (incluzand cele 2 documente) nu vor participa la selectie.

Data limita atat pentru inscrierea ONLINE, cat si pentru trimiterea dosarului de candidatura prin posta, cu CONFIRMARE de PRIMIRE, este 7 februarie 2014 (data postei).

Conditii de participare:
a. Numar maxim de participanti din Romania: 2
b. Preselectia se realizeaza de catre ANPCDEFP.
c. Selectia finala la nivel european se realizeaza de catre Agentia Nationala din Portugalia.

Adresa de trimitere a dosarului de candidatura, cu confirmare de primire, este:
Agentia Nationala pentru Programe Comunitare in Domeniul Educatiei si Formarii Profesionale
Calea Serban Voda nr. 133, Corp A, etaj 3, Sector 4
Bucuresti, cod 040205
cu specificatia “TCP – Candidatura ‘PBA – MAKE the MOVE!’ Portugalia”.

NOTA:
1. Costurile de participare vor fi acoperite in totalitate. Costurile de transport vor fi acoperite de catre ANPCDEFP pe baza de contract, iar cele legate de subzistenta (cazare si masa) de catre organizatori.

2. Candidatii selectionati trebuie sa-si avanseze sumele necesare acoperirii costurilor de transport pana la locul de desfasurare a cursului, utilizand cel mai ieftin mijloc de transport: bilet de avion (clasa economic, low-cost), bilet de tren (clasa a II-a), autocar etc. Aceste costuri vor fi rambursate in totalitate de ANPCDEFP.

3. Suma de 10 euro va fi perceputa ca fiind co-finantarea participantilor la curs (si ea va fi retinuta din cheltuielile de transport, la decont).

4. Agentia Nationala din Portugalia va asigura costurile privind cazarea, masa participantilor si costurile aferente programului de activitati.

Apel închis: Non-Formal Education for the Next Generation!-France (10 – 17 March 2014) [DL: 02 februarie 2014]

Publicat pe 17 January 2014 de Mihaela Girleanu

Non-Formal Education for the Next Generation!

Training Course

10 – 17 March 2014

Base de Loisirs de Rouffiac – Lanouaille – France

Summary

“Non-Formal Education for the next Generation” is a six days training course taking place close to Limoges (France) between the 10th and 17th of March 2014.

The general aim of this project is to improve the quality of youth work on local and international levels, using Non-Formal Education.

We will bring together youth workers from different cultures, backgrounds, countries, allowing them to develop a certain knowledge of intercultural learning;

We will give them the opportunity to discover and experiment new Non Formal Education methods; we plan to bring international NFE knowledge to local youth working; and we hope to

work on future projects together, promoting mobility.

In total, twenty participants (four from each country : France, Spain, Romania, Poland, Croatia) will be able to take part in this project.

Their profile will be diverse (youth workers, holiday camp coordinators and leaders, volunteers, etc.) as we would like to question youth work national specifities.

A european team of three trainers will permit us to reach our goals – through non-formal educational methods, role games, simulation exercises, peer to peer education, workshops,

debates… – and also thanks to visits, intercultural evenings, reflections groups and – last but not least – informal moments.

To participate, you have:

– To have 18 years old at the beginning of the training course

– To be able to communicate in english

– To be a youth leader, holiday camp leader, youth worker, volunteer, anyone working or dealing with youth issues…

– To be able to take part in the full duration of the training course

How to apply

Please download the application form and send it to office@centruladdo.ro before 02.02.2014.

Working methods

This training course is a concrete expansion of the field in which all the participants work or volunteer, as to know youth-working, leading camps, …

This TC will permit them to discover and explore non-formal education methods, new tools, share their own methods and confront their daily practice to what can exist abroad, by sharing an international and intercultural experience.

Moreover, by experiencing the basic process learning in an intercultural setting, it will improve the participants awareness towards other cultures and it will increase their abilities to work in an international team.

We will use Non-formal education methods, tools from non-violent communication and intercultural understanding.

We will focus on role games, simulation exercises, team-building, debates and discussion…

Each participant is going to have the opportunity to play an active role on each stage of the project.

From the beginning, they will be able to share some information, start presenting themselves, through a blog (or web-page) and a facebook page.

We also would like them to prepare, using video or photo, a small insight of their daily practice corresponding to the training course.

Also, during the TC, we want to make everyone able to propose activities or methods, to lead a training session according to his skills, wills, abilities… and also to learn new from the others.

Logistical organisation

The training course will take place in the « Base de Loisirs de Rouffiac », in Lanouaille, France.

This project receives the support of the European Program Youth in Action, the expenses of accommodation, food and activities are totally covered.

Travel costs are covered in the limit of 70%.

Organizers:

The training is organized by AROEVEN du Limousin, in partnership with ACCENT OBERT, CARPE DIEM, EDUQ Association and ADDO – The Centre for Development and Training.

Youth in Action Program

The project is financed by the Youth in Action programme, which makes an important contribution to the acquisition of competences and is therefore a key instrument in providing young people with opportunities for non-formal and informal learning with a European dimension.

Reflective Practice, a UK Perspective

Training Course

Burnley, UK, 9-15th March 2014 (Open for participants from Estonia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Turkey and UK)

This course aims to explore the theory of reflective practice in youth work from a UK perspective. The UK has over 60 years history of professional youth work which this course plans to highlight and demonstrate how this came to be. This course is open to participants based in EU countries as well as Turkey.

The course will take place in the town of Burnley, England (nearest airport is Manchester). During the course, participants will be taken to visit youth work settings in the region and have a chance to interact and ask questions to UK youth workers.

We will be exploring reflection based practice in order to better understand it so we can use it effectively in our own work setting. We will be using reflection throughout the week in order to assess our progress and see it in practice in UK based settings. From what we explore we hope that each participant will be able to implement what they learn into their own work in their own country. We will seek to share the benefits that we all see in order to get the most out of reflection and then look at how we might use it with others in our own culture.

During the course, participants will engage in various activities that explore the topic and look at reflective practice while discussing models for its growth and development in Europe. The course will also foster new collaborations between the partner countries and explain how to gain funding for future cooperation for international youth activity.

This project is the result of a desire to share reflective practice between European Countries, by taking a process-based approach that does not assume a level of understanding. Instead it builds on introducing the subject, exploring its relevance and applying it in the context of each country so the each participant will return home with something of real value.

Through the teaching of theory and practice via the use of interactive training we will share this knowledge and skills base with a range of professionals from other countries. The training will be facilitated by experienced and qualified professional Youth Workers, trained in reflective practice, from the UK. The trainers will deliver a curriculum on a range of subjects centered around the course objectives. These are focused on the learners participating and we aim to achieve the following:

Participants will be able to:

Identify what reflective-based practice is
Understand and explain the use of reflective practice
Locate reflective practice in the context of your own work
Share the benefits of reflective practice with others/those around you
Understand the challenges of implementing reflective practice in your work

The course also aims to foster partnerships between countries while also explaining how participants involved can continue activity with their new partners and where to access funds to do so.

The working language of this course is English, so participants will need to be proficient in their skill level. Participants are also expected to attend the full duration of the events.

Our organisation will cover participant’s food and accommodation costs, as well as 70% of your travel cost.

If you are interested to apply to participate in this training course, please fill this short online application form.

Closing Date for applicants: 27th January 2014

Date of selection: 3rd February 2014

Partners for this project are:

Act Global CIC (UK)
ADDO Association – The Centre for Development and Training (Romania)
MTÜ Kultuur aitab hingata (Estonia)
Istanbul Youth Initiative (Turkey)
Fundacja Na Rzecz Wspierania Kultur Alternatywnych i Ekologicznych (Poland)
Stichting The Exchangeables (Netherlands)