Richter is organizing from 31 May 2008 till 07 June 2008 a training about youth project managements ; A tool for social integration. With this training we want to give an opportunities to NGO from Europe and from the former Soviet republics to share their experiences and gain knowledge about youth projects management as well as to establish new contacts and develop common project ideas in the field of the new program Youth in Action.

Three main objectives :

First of all we would like to investigate how West European organize their voluntary work, and how does (for example) East European foundations organize their. We have a deeper look at the differences and similarities. What can the participants learn from an organization from Estonia or Scotland? We will have a look at the positive sides of both of them. What is good and interesting volunteer project? In what way are volunteers protected by law during their projects; does it even exist in Russia and what about Sweden?

The second part of the training is to give opportunities to the applicants to share their experiences gain knowledge about youth project management. Together we will find tools that helps the involvement local and regional to develop themselves in organizing youth exchanges and to make EVS to take part in the activity.

The third part is to clarify the use of theatre as a tool for establishing social integration. The training will help the applicants and their organizations to improve their skills and to enhance their knowledge of the theme.

Partners :

Head applicant is Richter Foundation which is an NGO from the Netherlands and are responsible for input training, application forms and the travel arrangements. Richter organizes over 15 youth exchanges and trainings/seminars per year: They are also much involved in EVS programs as a sending and hosting organization.

Richter will be working in close co-operation with West Lothian Youth Theatre. WLYT is one of Scotland’s leading youth theatre organizations, using theatre techniques to support the social, educational and creative development of its young people.

The local Belarus partner is Youth Education Centre “Fialta who is responsible for accommodation, food and local transport. Also the study visits are there responsibility and is a part of the practical side of the training.

Dates and place

Minsk, Belarus
31 May till 07 June 2008

Working language

English

How can participate:

There will be 24 places(maximum) on the training and the applicants should fulfil the following conditions.

• they should be working with volunteers
• they should already have some experience of working in sending and hosting EVS
• they should be prepared to pass on the information, skills and contacts
• they must have a mandate to make concrete agreements with other organizations
• they should be able to use English as a working language
• they should be ready to fulfil an open and active role in the training
• they should be able to attend the full duration of the training

We don’t accept adventurers, (ex) EVS volunteers, travellers, groupies, treasure hunters, vagabonds, holiday makers, training tourism and self-seeking personalities.

Expenses:

Almost all of the expenses will be covered by the hosting organisation, with funding from the EU program Youth. Board, local transport and lodging are provided by the hosting organization and are covered by the project budget.

70% of travel expenses will also be reimbursed, based on the most economic form of transport (APEX, student fare etc.). Please note that there are limitations for travel reimbursements, depending on the country and the distance (a detailed table will be send to the selected participants). In principle, the biggest compensation for the travel costs will be up to 550 EUR (but 70% of the costs).

Application and selection of participants:

Participants will be selected by the project organizing committee on the basis of:

• the above described profile of participants and the rules of the program youth in action
• the experience, expectations and training needs of applicants
• the desire to create a balance in the range of participating organizations
• the desire to create a balance in the range of geographical areas represented

Accepted candidates will receive confirmation of their participation and more detailed information.

Please send your completed application form and completed Part III form (by fax, post or e-mail) before 07 January 2008 to:

Peter Keijzer
Richter foundation, PO Box 6062,
1780 KB Den Helder, the Netherlands
phone/fax: +0031 223 619109
e-mail: richtereu@hotmail.comMore info :
www.richtereu.com

Download the files bellow to apply:

Application Form Training Belarus, file type .DOC (Word MS Office, 1997-2007)
Part III, Training Belarus, file type .DOC (Word MS Office, 1997-2007)

From 23 till 30 October 2007, two Richter Volunteers (Rosine and Maria) participated in an international training in Poland. The16 pictures that you are about to see are not only the proof that they went there but it shows mainly the fun they had.

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