Training course for youth facilitators

Training course for facilitators in non-formal education with young people in the field of social inclusio, voluntary or employed staff of INGYOs and other youth network in European Youth Centre Strasbourg , 14-22 February 2010

Deadline to apply:
7 January 2010

Voluntary or employed staff of International non-governmental youth organisations, and other youth networks
-who are conducting occasional training and other educational activities for young people andn who are, or will be, responsible for or involved as facilitators in a study session or other educational activity at one of the European Youth Centres or
– in the framework of applications to the European Youth Foundation in 2010 or whose organisation plans to apply for a study session or a project funded by the European Youth Foundation in 2011.

All candidates must

-be aged between 18 and 30 (exceptions may by made on the basis of justification)
-be actively involved in a youth organisation or network, while preparing to take on occasional responsibilities in the field of training with an international dimension
-be well informed about their organisation, institution or service and be prepared to explain to the other participants about the training activities in which they have been involved
-be able to work in English
-be in the position to act as a facilitator after the course whether as course director or member of a team in charge of a study session or in an activity supported by the European Youth Foundation
-be committed to attend for the full duration of the course and be supported by a youth organisation

Application, procedure and selection of participants
All candidates must apply on-line, completing the application form under this LINK

Applications must be submitted by 7th January 2010, a letter of support from their sending organisation has to uploaded on the platform or sent separately by email, fax or post. In case of several applicants of an IYNGO, the INGYO is asked to set a priority within their applicants. The preparatory team will select thirty participants on the basis of the profile outlined above. It will try as far as possible to respect the organisations’ priorities, but also to ensure a balance between sexes, geographical regions, different types of experiences, cultural backgrounds and organisations, institutions or projects. A waiting list may be established. Candidates will be informed about whether their application has been accepted or rejected, and if they have been put on the waiting list, by 15th January 2010.

Financial and practical conditions of participation
-Travel expenses
Travel expenses and visa costs are reimbursed upon presentation of the relevant receipts, according to the rules of the Council of Europe. Only the participants who attend the entire training course can be reimbursed. The payment will be made either by bank transfer after the course, or at the end of the course in cash (in Euros).
-Accommodation
Board and lodging are provided and paid for by the Council of Europe at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg.
-Enrolment fee
An enrolment fee of 60 Euros is to be paid by each participants. This amount will be deducted from the amount to be reimbursed for travel expenses or paid at the EYCS during the course.

More info HERE

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