Tagged: European Solidarity Corps

Mentoring under Construction 2 [Image Andreea Buzec]

Spotlight ON! Mentoring under Construction | 2020

Mentoring under Construction is community for mentoring practitioners within the European Solidarity Corps programme. It is also a process to build and develop this community. Mentoring under Construction aims at identifying, adapting and implementing good practices on mentoring within European Solidarity Corps programme. Read more

Online Training Support in Uncertain Times

Online Training Support for Volunteers in Uncertain Times

In March 2020, within a couple of days transnational mobility events within the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps came to a full stop. Many organisations, trainers and facilitators asked themselves, how they are able to continue their work in times of lock-down and beyond. The idea of moving training activities online became very popular, however it takes a various considerations, before one is able to thrive online. Read more

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Resources for Volunteers in Poland

What do you need to know to start your voluntary service in Poland? – Check out information and resources for volunteering activities within the European Solidarity Corps (also known as European Voluntary Service) and the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme: volunteering, learning and Youthpass, Poland, it’s history, places to see and travelling tips, learning the Polish language and working with children and youth. Read more

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The undiscovered country. Learning through experience during Volunteering Activities Abroad

European Programmes provide various non-formal learning experience: youth exchanges, youth initiatives and volunteering activities. These activities are based on learning through experience, which gives young people an opportunity to develop competences and one’s own personality. A perfect preparation for an unknown future. Read more

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European Solidarity Corps: Volunteering Activities Abroad

The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an initiative from European Union which provides opportunities for young people to volunteer and/or work in projects that benefit people and communities around Europe. The programme is offering volunteer and occupational activities that support non-governmental organisations, local authorities or private companies in addressing challenging situations across the European Union. Read more