The main aim of this project is to equip participants with skills and knowledge in the field of Emotional Intelligence, Social Emotional Learning, and Emotional Awareness to promote effective youth development and social inclusion. This edition’s focus will be on “organizational well-being”, as we will design ways to improve the quality of human relationships within our organizations. The first edition of YDEA took place in June 2022 in Bulgaria and was coordinated by CVS Bulgaria. Considering its big success, the high number of applications received, and the strong demand for a follow-up, we decided to propose a second edition.

 

YDEA 2…What is it about?

  • It is a project for those interested in emotional intelligence, social psychology, emotional awareness and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL);
  • It is ideal for educators, trainers, facilitators, youth workers, workcamp coordinators who wish to develop their facilitation and non-formal education skills addressed to youth;
  • It is an opportunity to learn more about how to improve the impact of non-formal activities and youth work (workshops, webinars, workcamps, training courses…) through emotional intelligence and emotional awareness;
  • It is a space to learn more about assertiveness, nonviolent communication and peace education;
  • It is a project that encourages the exchange of good practice and reflections aimed at improving organizational well-being among the IVS networks and organizations;
  • It is a project that promotes networking, international cooperation and intercultural friendship.

…and what is it NOT about?

  • YDEA is not a “voluntourism” project. If you plan to skip the sessions to visit Rome while receiving free tickets, accommodation and meals, we strongly encourage you not to apply for this project;
  • YDEA is not addressed to individual participants who do not belong to any network or organization and aims only at their personal development; the skills & knowledge gained through the project must be transferred to the organization, activists and volunteers;
  • YDEA is not a “therapeutic” seminar addressed to participants who expect to receive personal psychological treatment through professional advice (even if, of course, the training can be highly beneficial for you!)

 

At the training, you will:

  • get to know and learn more about the international participants and their organizations, through team building and interactive sessions;
  • increase your knowledge on Emotional Intelligence, Social Emotional Learning, Emotional Awareness, social psychology, mental health and how to apply this knowledge to youth work to boost social inclusion and impact;
  • through “learning-by-playing” sessions, develop non-formal educational methods, tools, models and practice based on SEL and EI, and focus on the current needs of young people;
  • develop and consolidate sensitivity and expertise concerning mental health issues within the organisations, the networks, the International Voluntary Service movement and in youth work in general;
  • learn and practice nonviolent communication (NVC) through a specific workshop;
  • share best practices, needs, challenges and ideas related to the organizational well-being within your organizations: how to improve the quality of the working environment, the relationship among staff/board members, volunteers and activists;
  • share ideas and inspirations on how to create synergies with formal and non-formal education bodies, to reach-out and include young people with fewer opportunities.

 

For whom:

The ideal participants are educators, youth workers, facilitators and trainers (also to-be trainers), workcamp coordinators, NGOs staff and board members with an interest in emotional intelligence, mental health, non-formal education, NVC, social inclusion and its applications in their work with young people and youth organizations.

There are a few formal requirements you need to satisfy to join the training course:

  • You need to be a resident1 of one of the countries listed on the first page of this call;
  • You must be able to communicate in English (the working language of the course);
  • You must be at least 18 years of age. Please note that there are no age limits, but priority will be given to participants aged between 18 and 35 years;
  • You should be an active member of an organization;
  • Active members of an SCI branch, or of an organization belonging to the IVS movement will have priority in the selection process. Participants from non-IVS organizations can apply, too.
  • You need to attend the whole course duration (there is no possibility of making exceptions).

We explicitly encourage participants of all genders, abilities and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

 

Finances:

Food and accommodation as well as all organizational costs (additional insurance, training materials, etc.), will be fully covered thanks to the co-financing by the European Union.

Some of the partners may ask for a small sending fee to cover their placement costs. Please check with your
organization.

Reimbursement of the travel tickets (including visa and visa-related costs) will be 100% up to the maximum amount after the receipt of original documents. Maximum travel reimbursement will be according to the 2022/23 Erasmus+ rates (as the YDEA2 project has been co-financed through a grant that refers to those years).

Distance / Not green travel (plane, ferry) / Green travel (shared car, train, bus)

  • 10 – 99 km / 23 euro / 23 euro
  • 100 – 499 km / 180 euro / 210 euro
  • 500 – 1999 km / 275 euro / 320 euro
  • 2000 – 2999 km / 360 euro / 410 euro

Even though this is not a “getting to know Rome” project, you may also stay in Rome a few days (1 or 2) before or after at your private expense, as long as the travel cost is not higher than the cost which you would bear if coming
only for course duration – otherwise, you will be asked to cover the difference.

 

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