GEYC is selecting 3 Romanian participants to take part in the “Training 4 Trainers” European project that will take place in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, from 25th of October until 3rd of November 2014. This is a training course that aims to train youth workers to become trainers.
The project Training 4 Trainers aims to train youth
workers to become trainers and provide them with the theory, skills and tools
necessary to design implement and evaluate effective training programmes themselves in order to
generate optimum learning outcomes and improved performance. The training course will
take place in England and will gather 26 participants from 8 European
countries. It is planned as an intensive 10 day long training course using the
method of non-formal education in order to create an appropriate learning
environment by focusing on
learning by experience, reflection on
the past activities of the participants, discussions about the
key competencies of youth work and
discovering training competencies and methodology. A team of highly competent
trainers will implement the activity ensuring that each participant will get adequate
learning guidelines and personal mentoring as well.
Specific focus of the training
will be made on active learning - how to understand it and to promote it when
working with young people. There is a lack of competent trainers in the youth
field who are able to work on this Youth in Action programme priority areas - thus
the training will directly contribute to the increase of the educational
activity and quality youth work done around the dimensions and act of youth
work and learning in Europe. The training course will contribute to the development
and expansion of a network of trainers and facilitators with the skills and
motivation to contribute to the quality and sustainability of the youth programmes
in Europe. It will include various types of learning activities and formats to
provide the youth workers with considerable flexibility in adapting the
educational programmes to the specific needs of participants.
Available places: 3 participants
Timeline
- until 28th of September - submitting the online applications;
- until 1st of October - selection of participants, notifications and confirmations (paying the participation fee - please notice that the participation fee is non-reimbursable);
- after 1st of September: organizers will arrange the travel details (please be ready to cover your travel costs: at the moment of the call, the cheaper return flight to Newcastle upon Tyne costs 300 EUR, however we expect a price increase of 20-30 EUR by the moment of purchase, feel free to check www.paravion.ro for the current price level). GEYC will support you throughout the booking process and the reimbursement procedure;
- 25th of October – 3rd of November: the training course takes place: enjoy British culture, intercultural exchange and enhance your knowledge about how to become a trainer.
Target group
- Over 18 years old;
- Must be youth workers, project coordinators and/or volunteers;
- Must have previous experience in voluntary work and international projects.
Selection criteria
- Personal and professional motivation;
- Gender balance;
- Age: participants over 18;
- Fluent English level;
- GEYC volunteers and GEYC Community applicants will have priority to participate;
Financial details
The organizers will cover the following costs with
the support of the European Commission :
- 100% of meals, accommodation, activities costs;
- transport cost up to 360 euro per participant.
Participants will be required to cover:
- a participation fee covering administrative costs for this project (the fee will be paid in RON, by bank transfer at the exchange rate given by the ING Bank for the day of payment; the fee will be paid after the participants are selected. Please don't pay any fee before you receive the confirmation e-mail): 50 EUR for GEYC Community (please note that for this call we will consider the members that joined the Community before September 19th, 2014) applicants and 80 EUR for other applicants (GEYC active volunteers are not required to pay the participation fee);
- extra cost for transport (the amount exceeding 360 EUR).
- (if needed) medical insurance;
- (if needed) any other personal costs;
Relevant information
In order to travel to United Kingdom, Romanian
participants should own a valid ID card or passport.
Arrangements regarding medical insurance are the
responsibility of the participants;
In order to be reimbursed, Romanian participants
should travel to UK only from Romania.
Contact
If you have any questions feel free to contact us
through the Contact form or by Facebook (as a private message). Please mention
”Training 4 Trainers - UK” when you contact us.