GEYC is selecting 5 Romanian participants and 1 group leader to take part in the “Multireligious dialogue of youth” European project that will take place in Elektrenai, Lithuania, from 25th of January until 3rd of February 2015.
Please notice that this call is for Romanian
participants only.
Other applications will not be considered. Deadline: 19.11.2014. Apply now!
About the project
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The aim of this youth
exchange is to learn more about different religions and traditions in Europe,
to understand differences and similarities of different faiths and values. The main
topics of this youth exchange are: interfaith conflicts, values and symbolism,
advantages and drawbacks in different religions. There will be workshops, trips to old
churches and chapels, historical graveyards and to the genocide museum.
Available places: 5 participants and 1 group leader.
Timeline
- until 19th of November - submitting the online applications;
- until 23th of November - selection of participants, notifications and confirmations (paying the participation fee - please notice that the participation fee is non-reimbursable);
- after 23th of November: 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 Vilnius costs 240 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 January – 3rd of February: the youth exchange takes place: enjoy Lithuanian culture, intercultural exchange and enhance your knowledge about differences and similarities in Europe’ religions.
Target group: 18-30
years old;
Selection criteria
Personal and professional motivation;
Gender balance;
Age: participants between 18 and 30 years old;
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 170 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): 30 EUR for GEYC Community applicants and 50 EUR for other applicants (GEYC active volunteers are not required to pay the participation fee);
- extra cost for transport (the amount exceeding 170 EUR).
- (if needed) medical insurance;
- (if needed) any other personal costs;
Relevant information
In order to travel to Lithuania, 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 Lithuania only from Romania.
The group leader should attend an advance planning weekend that will take place between 14 and 16 November in Elektrenai, Lithuania. The travel cost will be reimbursed no more than 170 EUR.
The group leader should attend an advance planning weekend that will take place between 14 and 16 November in Elektrenai, Lithuania. The travel cost will be reimbursed no more than 170 EUR.
Contact
If you have any questions feel free to contact us
through the Contact form or by Facebook (as a private message). Please mention
”Multireligious dialogue of youth - Lithuania” when you contact us.