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Data: 19/11/2011
NR.: 316
DATA: 19.11.2011
TITOLO PROGETTO: “SOHO in Germany - European Training Course for EVS Support People”
RICHIESTA PROVENIENTE DA: Karin Schulz (Germania)
TIPOLOGIA: Gioventù - Training course
ARGOMENTO: Increase the quality of EVS
PAESI PARTNER CHE HANNO GIÀ ADERITO: -
ALTRE NOTIZIE:
Activity date: 13th - 17th of June 2012.
Venue place, venue country: Germany.
Target group: Youth workers, Youth leaders, EVS mentors/tutors.
For participants from: Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovak Republic.
Group size: 30 participants.
Details:
The training course is designed for those who are directly involved in the support system around the EVS volunteer (mentors and task-related support persons) on the hosting, sending and coordinating side. The participants from Sending and Hosting organisations should already have some experience in EVS (minimum of being in the process of sending or hosting a volunteer, better having been already sending or receiving the first volunteer).
Aim and objectives:
The overall aim of the SOHO TC 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 EVS volunteer.
The specific objectives of the 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 SOHO Info Pack for Participants 5 Version January, 2011;
• 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 implementation of the Youthpass.
An additional benefit of the training course is the valorisation of EVS through the exchange of best practices and experiences among participants. In the training course participants have the opportunity to meet and to get to know other organisations, but contact making is not directly a priority of the training course.
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 quality in EVS: we will favour a common ground among participants to understand the concept of quality in 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.
Costs:
This project is financed by the Youth in Action Programme. Being selected for this course, all costs (accommodation, travel, visa, etc.) relevant to participation in the course will be covered by the NAs involved in this project - except a participation fee which varies from call to call and country to country. Please contact your NA to learn more about the financial details, and how to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your trave
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