Training course “Volunteering in Youth Work”
20th – 28th May 2015
Location: Google Map: ASHA Centre, Gunn Mill House, Lower Spout Lane, Flaxley, Gloucestershire, GL170EA, United Kingdom
Website: Asha Centre

Participating Countries: Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Romania, Croatia, Finland, Hungary, United Kingdom.

This is an Erasmus+  training course is aiming to develop youth workers competences in volunteer management, promotion of volunteering among young people and exchanging expertise on volunteer projects.

The objectives of this project – and intended impact includes:

– To increase youth worker competences in volunteer management

– To promote volunteering among young Europeans

– To reflect on the nature of voluntary work and its importance to young people today, especially in relation to

their current socio-economic needs (employment, social inclusion)

– To exchange experience and good practice in youth volunteering

– To further the co-operation between project partners, notably within the Erasmus+ EVS

Programme

As a result of the project, participants will have a better understanding of volunteering as a tool and method in youth work practice. They will have a chance to reflect on the needs of young people and the beneficial effects of volunteering.

The methodology of the course is based on non-formal education.

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http://www.ashacentre.org/images/Documents/UK%20application%20volunteering.docx