On November 21, an info day was held at Gyumri “Youth Initiative Center’’ NGO. During the meeting with the help of human library method attendees had an opportunity to learn about foundation history of YIC, about its activities and local, international projects implemented by the organization. ...

NAME: “KROMATIKON UPGRADED” PLACE: Craiova, Romania DURATION: February - August, 2019 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: Asociatia Nationala de Dezvoltare Continua a Tineretului din Romania “ANDCTR” NGO SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: To raise children's interest in education by applying innovative mechanisms and actions during lessons. 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.   More details about the project c...

On October 23 and 30 new English clubs for beginners and pre-intermidiate learners have been launched and the first meeting took place with the participants. The participants got acquainted with each other and with the club leaders, as well as the procedure and format of the clubs were presented. We wish the club members a productive and an interesting work. ...

Receiving organization: Talentum Foundation When: July 2018 – August 2018 Where:  Szeged, Hungary Volunteers: Asya Sepkhanyan, Elena Babayan Aim: To develop local youngster’s cultural sensitivity, increase self-esteem and improve language skills. Volunteer’s Tasks: To organize two summer camps for Hungarian teenagers, interactive games for young people, write a one-day-length training programme about their country including games and presentations, hold intercultural nights, organize and participate in public activities. ...

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Skills are never too much. Skills provided by international experience are never enough. Once you did your first step in intercultural environment then you want more and more! I did my first EVS step on July 2018. It was time to challenge myself in a new country and forget a little bit about the comfort zone. I and my lovely friend Yelena succeeded together ''Language and Cultural Challenge'' EVS program in one of the lovely corners in Central Europe: Szeged, Hungary. In the framework of the EVS, we organized two summer camps for Hungarian teenagers. We taught them both our culture and English. The diversity of volunteers made the program richer. We all had different ages...

On October 24-26, staff members, mentors, local and international volunteers of Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO and “Youth House” Open Youth Centre participated in three-days-long training of trainers about “UPSHIFT Model: Engagement Adolescents and Youth”, which UNICEF aims to realize in Armenia. *“UPSHIFT’ model is a special tool for discovering and developing skills of 12 to 18 years old youngsters.      ...

On October 22, 2018 the farewell event for Martin Mico (Slovakia) took place. 😊 👋 Martin used to do volunteering in Gyumri within the framework of European Voluntary Service (EVS) programme, has been a volunteer at Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” for a year organizing activities within the framework of "Friday’s Café" and various events, led Computer club at the Youth House. He also was engaged in PR management of the organization. During the event, EVS Coordinator Mariam Gharagyozyan awarded the volunteer with a Certificate of Appreciation and YouthPass for his work. ...

I am writing from my house, which is only 500 meters away from the places where I study and work. I would like to say that my daily routine is awesome. I work at University of Economy in Bydgoszcz, where we organize various events, trainings, seminars for international students, and also we organize and participate in "Erasmus+" Youth Exchange Program. I also work in the Museum of Photography, where we help to organize exhibitions, events, etc. Besides working, I study and I'm also engaged in sports. I can say that this will be one of the best and happiest years of my life.I am really happy to help these people. Thank you very much for giving me such a c...

Receiving organization: Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki w Bydgoszczy When: September 2018 – September 2019 Where:  Bydgoszcz, Poland Aim: To develop local youngster’s cultural sensitivity, increase self-esteem and improve language skills. Volunteer’s Tasks: To organize various events and trainings for international students, hold intercultural nights, to be involved and assist the Erasmus + Youth Exchange organizational team, organize exhibitions and public events in the Museum of Photography.   ...