My pathway to a volunteering experience

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Welcome to your pathway to a volunteering experience!
This learning playlist consists of a range of activities which aim to lead you step by step to the volunteering opportunity of your dreams!
﻿The value of international youth-work: In the first opportunity you can discover the value of youth work. A volunteering service is closely related to the topic and therefore it´s useful to know about it. 
﻿Volunteering experience: What is that? In the second activity you can explore what a volunteering experience is if you don´t know yet. We especially want to introduce you to the European Solidarity Corps, which is funded by the European Commission. 
﻿Is it the right track? In the third activity you get the opportunity to check yourself. Is a volunteering experience the right track for you? 
﻿Find your perfect match! The fourth activity helps you to find the perfect match: the volunteering experience of your dreams!
﻿Tips and tricks to your application: In the fifth activity we offer you tips and tricks to a hopefully successful application. 
﻿My application: You are ready to apply? Earn a badge doing so in the sixth activity!
﻿My successful participation: And finally it´s time to tell your own story of your volunteering experience in the last activity! 
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This playlist is created by Cities of Learning, an international network of youth organizations. We want to encourage people to use the many opportunities that are out there. 
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The value of international youth-work

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Volunteering experience: What is that?

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Conținut

Volunteering: verb; to offer to do something that you do not have to do, often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment
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This is the definition you can read in the Cambridge Dictionary. But what exactly are we talking about when referring to a volunteering experience in this playlist?
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The European Solidarity CorpsIn this activity we want to introduce you to the European Solidarity Corps Program, launched by the European Commission. 
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What is it? Shortly said, an ESK is an unpaid, full time volunteering service. The Youth for Europe describes it like this:
The European Solidarity Corps are meant to take action where it’s needed, in case of a crisis. Natural disasters, climate crisis, migrant emergencies or simply care of the disadvantaged ones – like people with disabilities, poor people or youngsters with fewer opportunities.
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How long? They can last from 2 weeks up to 12 months. They can be done 
individually (usually long term between 2 to 12 months) or 
in a team (usually 2 weeks to 2 months.
In total, you can participate for 12 months maximum, for example a 12 month long term service, or another example a 2 month short term and afterwards a 10 month long term service. 
Where? Most projects are in a country part of the European Union, but occasionally outside of the EU. 
Who? The program is dedicated to young Europeans between the age of 18 and 30. 
Expenses: The program is funded by the European Union. Travel, food and accommodation are provided, plus a monthly pocket money.
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Earners of this badge explored what a volunteering service is. They understand the concept of volunteering opportunities abroad and show engagement in learning about volunteering opportunities for young people, particularly those supported by European Programs. To earn educational videos to understand the scope, benefits, and possibilities offered through volunteering and getting inspiration from other young people were watched by the earner.
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Tasks

Task no.1

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Watch the video from the activity description. Is this something you are interested in trying? How long Would you like to do it? And where would you like to go?

Task no.2

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To get a better idea of these experiences, read one of the many stories of young people that already participated in an ESC. 
Which one did you read? What inspired you the most?
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Volunteering experience: Is it the right track?

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Volunteering experience: Find your perfect match!

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Volunteering experience: Tips and tricks to your application

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Volunteering experience: My application

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Volunteering experience: My successful participation

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Skills

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#brief volunteers

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#encourage volunteers

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#help volunteers

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#inform volunteers

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#involve the volunteers

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#involve volunteers

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#recruit volunteers

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#manage personal lifelong learning

#Applying non-formal learning principles in programme design with emphasis on youth-centeredness, transparency, democratic values, participation, empowerment, and social transformation

#Knowledge of assessment practices in non-formal learning

#Knowledge of the values and key principles of non-formal learning

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#briefing volunteers

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#arrange charity activities

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#help volunteers

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#encourage volunteers

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#inform volunteers

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#application method

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#encourage cultural diversity

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#advise on careers

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#accord help on self management

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#achieve optimal time-critical decision making

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#foreign languages for careers abroad

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#counsel on career

#Acknowledging the experiences of others

Activități: 7

Started: 4

Listă de activități finalizată: 0

Time to complete: 1oră 55minute

Organizatori

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