Widening Horizons - A training for organisations hosting or sending volunteers

Training Course
19-23 November 2018 | Ireland

for 24 participants
from Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Project managers, ESC (ex-EVS) Mentors/tutors, Hosting and Sending Organisations

Working language(s): 
English

Organizer:
Léargas (National Agency)

The training will explore the concept of transformative learning and how volunteering can transform our understanding of ourselves; our belief systems; and influence our behaviour/lifestyle choices.

Volunteering offers vital support to people in need, worthwhile causes and the community. However the benefits of volunteering can be as important to the volunteer. It is now recognized that volunteering can reduce stress, combat depression, provide an opportunity to be mentally and physically stimulated and provide a sense of purpose. Dedicating time to volunteering can help expand social networks and boost social skills. It can also present opportunities to develop important skills used in the workplace, such as, teamwork,communication skills, problem solving, project planning, task management and organisation. The benefits of volunteering are often underdeveloped and not maximized during or after a volunteering experience under Erasmus+. This training will support participants to develop these aspects of their own projects.

Overall objectives of this training:

• To explore the concept of Transformational Learning (Psychological; Convictional; Behavioural)
• To build a bigger picture of the benefits of volunteering
• To explore these benefits focusing on, personal development, youth mental health and wellbeing
• To look at tools, methods and structures that we can implement within E+/ESC projects to maximise the potential for transformational learning

This training will also provide the opportunity for meeting potential project partners and sharing best practice.

Training overview
 

Costs
This project is financed by the Erasmus+: 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 Erasmus+: Youth in Action NA to learn more about the financial details, and how to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.

Note: Hungarian applicants are expected to apply on a Hungarian and on an English application form, too.

Jelentkezési lap

Kódszám a jelentkezéshez: 2018-1-HU01-KA218-000086

Application form in English

Application deadline: 1 October 2018
Date of selection: 19 October 2018

Contact for questions:
Kiss Andrea / Ms Andrea Kiss
Pályázati referens / Programme Officer
andrea.kiss@tpf.hu
 
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