NAME: LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CHALLENGE! PLACE: Szeged, Hungary DURATION: July 15 - August 15, 2018 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “Talentum” foundation 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, initiative, motivated young people with conversational level of English. The experience of working with youth will be an asset. TO APPLY you need to send your Europass CV and a motivation letter in English to evs.sending@yic.am email address. APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 25th. More details about the project can be found in the info pack. In c...

TITLE: OUTDOOR L.O.V.E. (LABORATORY OF VARIOUS EMOTIONS) PLACE: Atskuri, Georgia DATES: July 12-22, 2018 Main objectives of the project Becoming more aware about Emotional Intelligence as a crucial transversal competence both for personal and social well-being as well as successful tool for working with young people in youth work context and promoting their empowerment Exploring and reflecting on own (participant’s) emotional intelligence skills through real-life situations of interacting with others during the training and experiencing different challenges during the 2 days Hike in mountains Identifying competency gaps in applying emotional intellig...

TITLE: “Connect the Dots” PLACE: Gyumri, Armenia DATES: May 10 -18, 2018 The Training Course is aimed at fostering cooperation between 24 representatives of EVS Organizations from Armenia, Germany, Estonia, Czech Republic, Poland, Georgia, The Netherlands, Moldova, Russian Federation, Italy, Spain and Belarus aiming at increased quality and innovation in EVS through the exchange of good practices. The working language of the training course is ENGLISH. Applicants should be at least 18 years old, EVS support people, EVS coordinators, EVS Mentors/Tutors and have experience in youth work. PARTICIPATION FEE: 25 EUR To apply for the project, plea...

TITLE: “(Dis)appearing (dis)abilities with Schuman Volunteers” PLACE: Poland DURATION: October 1, 2018 - June/September, 2019 (depending on the hosting organization) COORDINATING ORGANIZATION: “The Polish Robert Schuman Foundation” AIM: To change the way of thinking about disabilities by focusing on abilities - actions that we can undertake to increase the participation of people with disabilities in our society. Main aim of the project is to promote common values as solidarity, tolerance and respect for human dignity and rights by increasing knowledge about and understanding for people with disabilities who face the risk of exclusion and marginalizati...

NAME: "Unlock the World" PLACE: Craiova, Romania DURATION: August 1, 2018 - April 4, 2019 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “EXPLORATOR” AIM: To improve the situation of people with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) from partner communities through public awareness actions and creating a support network for families and people with ASD. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, active, motivated young people with conversational level of  English. The specialization of social worker and the experience of working with vulnerable youth will be an asset. TO APPLY you need to send CV and a motivation letter in English to the following-mail, evs.se...

TITLE: “Be a Mentor” PLACE: Gyumri, Armenia DATES: April 1 -8, 2018 The Training Course is aimed at empowering 22 European Voluntary Service Mentors from Armenia, Norway, Greece, Poland, Romania, the Russian Federation, Moldova, Estonia, Italy, Georgia and Ukraine to increase the quality of EVS projects through developing capacities of EVS coordinators and mentors by equipping them with vital methods and tools to support and guide the volunteers towards the development of competences for future employment. The working language of the training course is ENGLISH. Applicants should be at least 18 years old, EVS mentors, EVS coordinators and ex-EVS volunteers who wan...

TITLE: «Волонтёрство в деле сохранения культурного наследия на пространстве СНГ» PLACE: Dushanbe, Tajikistan DATES: May 13-19, 2018 THE MAIN AIM OF THE PROJECT To design a programme in the support of volunteering in the sphere of protecting cultural heritage, To create mechanisms to support and popularize the value of volunteering practices amongst youth, To involve youth in the process of developing and establishing universal values WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: participants should be 18-28 years old socially active young people, youth workers and representatives of cultural sphere who have ex...

PLACE: Sępólno Krajeńskie, Poland DURATION: April, 2018 - 2019 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “Stowarzyszenie “Dorośli - Dzieciom” 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. APPLICATION DEADLINE is March 3, 18:00. In case of further questions you can contact Mariam Gharagyozyan at mariam.gharagyozyan@yic.am or call YIC office with number 09...

We are glad to inform, that Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO announces a new French clubs for beginners and advanced learners. The club will be led by Internationаl "French Civic Service" volunteer in YIC Lydia Vartanian from France. If you want to learn French or improve your knowledge, then hurry up to register online through this link. The deadline for registration is February 27. The first meeting of the clubs will take place on March 1, at 14:00.   In case of questions call 095 91 91 97 (except Mondays and Sundays) or visit YIC office at Shahumyan 69 (Arevamanuk bld, 1st floor)....

TITLE: Social Life PLACE: Chisinau, Moldova DATES: April 20-28, 2018 THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT: to give the participants handy tools to work with in the future (for example concerning effective and smart time management or how to coordinate and motivate others); to share tips and inspirations for new generation which will lead to a diverse opinion making through our youth; to motivate young people to have initiative and involve in more social activities, such as volunteering in which their leadership skills will develop; to increase cooperation between people; to help young people implement their individuality into society; to develop...