Let's coordinate! - Training course for EVS organisations

Aim: To develop capacities of accredited EVS organisations and enhance the quality of coordination of EVS projects Objectives: • To ensure a thorough understanding of the project cycle in EVS • To explore the role of coordination organisation in EVS projects and possibilities for new forms of partnerships • To gain competences for strategic planning in EVS • to provide space for sharing experiences and good practice examples • to provide space for networking between participating organisations and planning of further cooperation Learning outcomes: On completion of this course you will be able to: • enhance strategic approach to preparation, implementation and evaluation of your EVS; • define and explain the steps and activities in EVS project cycle; • critically reflect on your tailor made EVS project; • conceptualize the deeper meaning of EVS (its benefit to local community, volunteers and organizations); • map minimum quality standards in EVS projects, based on different context (regions, project type, profile of volunteer, etc.); • to enhance the quality of EVS projects, especially with attention to selection of partners and selection of volunteers; • understand the support mechanisms for EVS volunteers; • map the support mechanisms their organization is providing to the volunteers and identify weak spots in the support structure; • use different tools and methods to help volunteers translate their experience to employers; • define and explain the roles of Coordinating organization in EVS project; • understand the challenges Coordinating organisations are faced with; • critically analyze own potential to become Coordinating organisation in our local community; • identify potential partners for future EVS projects; • apply Youthpass process within youth activities. Target group: EVS project managers and EVS project coordinators from accredited S/H/CO organisations