TITLE: VOLUNTEERING POTENTIAL LAB PLACE: Poznan, Poland DATES: August 16 - 24, 2019 THE PROJECT AIMS  to increase the quality of volunteering projects by developing competences of coordinators and other people working with volunteers.     Through this training course it is envisaged that participants would be able to expand their knowledge with modern methods of assessing the needs of volunteers, will develop conflict resolution and communication skills․       WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Participants should be at least 18 years old youth workers, volunteer coordinators, youth leaders, youth managers and other professionals who work...

 
TITLE: Wild style: live outdoors, love outdoors PLACE:  Tramonti (Amalfi Coast), Italy DATES: 10-20 September, 2019 THE PROJECT AIMS to reconnect participants to nature and through this reconnecting them also to each other and to themselves.         THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Re-discover outdoor activities of different types and having fun outdoors together; Intercultural exchange and sense of community through outdoor educational elements and a small “adventure” together; Discover and develop personal competences during everyday camp life; Discuss and develop concepts of sustainability and respect for nature and...


TITLE: Developing Resilience through Youth Work PLACE: Wroclaw, Poland DATES: 30 August – 06 September 2019     THE PROJECT AIMS to improve the quality youth workers’ work and to improve the quality of Erasmus+ projects at all stages, by developing practical recommendations on symptom recognition and minimizing the consequences of professional burnout that will be disseminated among the partners and uploaded on SALTO for the use of youth workers from different countries. Project aims to also develop participants’ resilient skills and to deal effectively with stress using tools and resources for further application of these methods within the...


On June 4th in the frames of "UPSHIFT Armenia" Adolescents Development and Empowerment programme monitoring visits took place with teams which got financial support. The programme team visited them and got acquainted with the process and the results which they have now. The adolecents also had an opportunity to share their impressions, challenges and positive moments they had during the implementation of their projects, in addition they made suggestions on what kind of changes they want to see in the programme. *"UPSHIFT Armenia" Adolescents Development and Empowerment programme is implemented by Gyumri "Youth Initiative Centre" NGO in cooperation with UNICEF Armeni...


On June 28 a forum entitled "Perspectives for the Development of Open Youth Work in Armenia" took palce in Yerevan. The forum was aimed at presenting the results of the project "Recognition of Open Youth Work in Armenia" and discussing the issues of youth work in Armenia, the challenges and opportunities, the experience and future actions of the key stakeholders. In the course of the event YIC signed Memorandum of understandings with the Gyumri and Spitak Municipalities about NGO - Community collaboration on providing educational and youth services to young people aged 12-18 in Gyumri and Spitak communities. The forum was summarized by thematic discussions on the t...


TITLE: Youth Work With a Difference PLACE: Malta DATES: August 31 – September 08, 2019 THE PROJECT AIMS to create awerness among the particpants about Youth Theatre as an innovative, creative and alternative learning process approach that can boost enthusiasn in the learning proces of young people.   Through this training course it is envisaged that participants would be able to familiarize themselves with youth theatre techniques and methods and in turn feel confident to plan, construct, devise and facilitate workshops to reach and support excluded youth especially those who are labeled as drop outs.   WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Participants sh...


NAME: “Do your EVS in Poland” PLACE: Klodzko, Poland DURATION: August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “Europejskie Forum Młodzieży” SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: To develop cultural sensitivity, tolerance of local youth, 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 let...


We are glad to inform, that Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO announces a new English clubs for beginners and advanced learners. If you want to learn English or improve your knowledge, then hurry up to register online through this link. Any person over the age of 13 can be the club member. The deadline for registration is June 29, 12:00 pm. The first meeting of Beginners Club will take place on July 2, at 14:30 Advanced Club will take place on July 2, at 16:00 In case of questions call 095 91 91 97 (except Mondays and Sundays) or visit YIC office at Shahumyan 69 (Arevamanuk bld, 1st floor)....