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Solidarity Academy
Solidarity Academy
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Across the programme you’ll build confidence, learn new skills and get a better sense of what you want for your future. Through training, mentoring and hands-on experience, Solidarity Academy helps you grow as a person, make a real difference in your community, and take steps towards whatever comes next - be it work, further education or more volunteering adventures.
Watch this video to discover more about the European Solidarity Corps initiative.
This video will tell you more about the European Solidarity Corps experience as well as the impact that ESC projects can have on both the participants and the community at large.
The Solidarity Academy badges are here to celebrate everything you’ve been doing during your journey with Solidarity Academy.This programme is all about getting you ready for your volunteering adventure abroad. Over the past weeks, you’ve been gaining hands-on experience here in Ireland, building confidence and picking up the skills you’ll need on the next step of your journey.
By completing the associated activities, you’re showing that you’ve:
- Taken part fully in the Solidarity Academy.
- Reflected on your own journey.
- Practiced real-life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, and adapting to new cultures/communities.
- Started getting yourself ready to live, work and thrive abroad.
The badge tasks are your chance to look back on what you’ve done, share your highlights, and show how you’ve grown. It's about celebrating your progress and recognising the strengths you’ll bring with you on your ESC adventure. As you complete these tasks, you’ll have a record of your journey so far and a story that might just inspire someone else to take the leap too!
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Activities to complete
Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated
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This badge celebrates everything you’ve accomplished by the end of the Solidarity Academy. Over the weeks, you’ve grown as a person, developed new skills, and faced challenges that have helped you build resilience and confidence. You’ve also had the chance to make a real difference in your community. This badge is about recognising your journey, reflecting on how far you’ve come, and sharing the impact you’ve made and the lessons you’ve learned along the way. It’s your moment to celebrate your achievements and inspire the next group of participants.
In this video, you will hear Amy’s story about discovering herself through the European Solidarity Corps. In it, Amy reflects on how the programme helped her learn more about who she is and the kind of person she can be. At first Amy doubted whether ESC was for someone like her but taking part proved life-changing. The experience not only boosted her confidence but also showed her that opportunities locally or abroad are open to everyone, regardless of background.
This next video is about Nikola, a young man who took the opportunity to volunteer in Germany through the European Solidarity Corps. In it, he shares his journey abroad - what inspired him to join, the challenges he faced and the skills he gained along the way. Nikola reflects on how the programme helped him grow in confidence, adapt to a new culture and discover new possibilities for his future. His story highlights the impact of volunteering with ESC and shows how experiences like his can open doors, build resilience, and shape a brighter path forward.
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Solidarity Academy: Graduate Get this badge
To achieve this badge, we’d love to hear about your own Solidarity Academy journey. Just like Nikola shared in his video about volunteering in Germany, we want to know what your experience was like. What challenges you faced, the highlights that stood out and the skills you developed along the way. Or maybe, like Amy, you discovered more about yourself and your character through ESC. We’d love to hear how this experience has shaped your outlook, your confidence and your future.
You have to finish all tasks to get the badge
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
One word challenge part 2.
For the On Arrival badge tasks, you were asked to describe how you felt at the start of your Solidarity Academy journey with one word. What one word would you choose to describe how you feel at the end?
Task no.2
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Personal reflection.
Looking back, what moments stand out most from your Solidarity Academy journey? What did they teach you about yourself or others?
Task no.3
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Skills check part 2.
What new skills or strengths have you discovered or improved during your time in the programme? How have they helped you in real life?
Task no.4
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Making a difference.
Think of one way (big or small) that you’ve made a positive impact in your community or workplace. How did it feel to see the difference you made?
Task no.5
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Pass it forward.
Imagine you’re talking to someone just starting their Solidarity Academy journey. What advice, message, or encouragement would you give them?
Skills
ETS-TR
#Empower learners to act in solidarity with each other and in the community
ETS-TR
#Conveys the importance of a life-long commitment to solidarity - beyond the training environment
ESCO
#advocate youth work in the local community
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Started: 2
Completed playlist: 0
Time to complete: 55 minutes
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