NAME: "International Volunteering for raising the intercultural understanding in Łazarz district" PLACE: Poznan, Poland DURATION: September, 2019 - August, 2020 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: Centre for Youth Initiatives Horizons SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: To contribute to the individual and social development of local youth and children, to improve teamwork and language skills, and to increase the level of intercultural awareness. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, initiative, motivated young people with conversational level of English. TO APPLY you need to send your CV (Word or PDF forma...

NAME: "EUROBAKCYARDS 9" PLACE: Bydgoszcz, Poland DURATION: July 15 - August 31, 2019 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: Fundacja Wiatrak SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: Raise the intercultural awareness of local children and youth through organizing various cultural events and games. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, initiative, motivated young people with conversational level of English. TO APPLY you need to send your CV and a motivation letter in English to evs.sending@yic.am email address.   APPLICATION DEADLINE is April 14, 18:00. In case of further questions you can contact Mari...

NAME: “Make your neighbourhood move!” PLACE: Vaulx-en-Velin (Lyon), France DURATION: May 22 - June 12, 2019 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: Concordia organisation SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: To promote cross-cultural interrelations between neighboring communities, through various events and with the participation of "International Social Housing Festival". WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, initiative, motivated young people with conversational level of English. Knowledge of basic French will be plus. TO APPLY you need to send your CV and a motivation letter in English to evs.sending@yic....

TITLE: Chasing after diversity PLACE: Skrzynice/Lublin, Poland DATES: June 20-30, 2019     MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT To promote diversity through music and culture, To create an inclusive platform for youngsters with disabilities, To hold music and dance workshops on drumming, vocal, folk dancing, etc., To create an international orchestra and make a public concert during the project.   WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Participants should be 18-28 years old young people with musical background (professional level not required). Youngsters with disabilities are encouraged to apply.   PARTICIPATION FEE: 20 EUR Th...

We are glad to inform, that Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO announces a new French conversational club. The club will be led by European Vountary Service volunteer in YIC Sarah Fawaz from France. If you want to improve your French communication skills, then hurry up to register online through this link. The deadline for registration is April 5, by 11:00. The first meeting of the clubs will take place on April 6, at 12:00 in "Youth House" Open Youth Centre (address: Vazgen Sargsyan 20).   In case of questions call 095 91 91 97 (except Mondays and Sundays).  ...

TITLE: ESC to Reality: QualiCaucasus PLACE: Rustavi, Georgia DATES: March 11-18, 2019 THE PROJECT AIMS: to increase the quality level of volunteering projects under European Solidarity Corps implemented with partners from Caucasus region by developing competences of the persons directly involved in support system of volunteers. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: ESC coordinators, mentors, supervisors and people who are directly involved in volunteering support system. Participants should be 18 and above.   PARTICIPATION FEE: 20 EUR There is no participation fee for YIC members and for participants nominated from institutions with agreement to YIC. &nbs...

NAME: “Do your EVS in Poland” PLACE: Klodzko, Poland DURATION: April-August, 2019 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “Klodzko Educational Association” SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: To develop local youths’ cultural sensitivity, tolerance, to introduce history, customs, traditions and problems of Europeans, as well as to increase self-esteem and improve language skills of youngsters. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, responsible, active and communicative young people with a conversational level of English. TO APPLY you need to send your CV and a motivation letter in English to evs....

TITLE: Water and us PLACE: Nowy Sącz, Poland DATES: March 9-16, 2019 MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT to understand the importance of water and our role in the protection of the environment to do workshops on water hazards and ways to counteract them to make a documentary film about the problems of water environment to provide opportunity for young people to experience intercultural learning WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Participants should be 17-20 years old young people who are eager to expand their knowledge on natural environment and water protection, as well as to have an intercultural experience.   PARTICIPATION FEE: 20 EUR The...

NAME: “Bring your country to Hungary!” PLACE: Szeged, Hungary DURATION: July, 2019 - April, 2020 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “Talentum Foundation for the Support of Volunteering” SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: To develop local youth’s cultural sensitivity, increase self-esteem and improve language skills. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, responsible, communicative young people with a conversational level of English, who are also ready to learn the Hungarian language. TO APPLY you need to send your CV and a motivation letter in English to evs.sending@yic.am email address. ...

NAME: “EVS: Open Up” PLACE: Sępólno Krajeńskie, Poland DURATION: April, 2019-2020 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “Stowarzyszenie “Dorośli - Dzieciom” SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO AIM: To empower and assist young people in their personal and social development, to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to realize and achieve their full potential. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, active, motivated young people with conversational level of English. TO APPLY you need to fill in this form.   More details about the project can be found in the info pack. ...