Climate changes,
change it!

The main purpose of our project is to increase the motivation and competence of young people in the fight against climate change and to contribute to the reduction of the pace of climate change by showing the effects of the environment on humans. Young people who have only a superficial knowledge of the environment and climate change will gain awareness and knowledge through the activities and will find the opportunity to experience what they have learned, they will examine in groups the phases of climate change from past to present and its effects on the world and will learn by researching what the world will become if we do not protect the environment and climate, considering the extent of this in the future. they will see the problems caused by recklessness regarding the climate and the environment, and they will have an awareness of environmental protection, what they want to change in their life and what they need to do to protect the climate, in writing. Young people will have the opportunity to make new friends, develop intercultural dialogue and overcome their disadvantages with dynamic group games, activists and teamwork.

The aim of the project is to increase the ability for using the debate as a tool for working with young people among 30 participants, representatives of 6 NGO`s from Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey and Croatia. During the 8 days of training, we will explore methods of non formal education and they will organize debates, with the use of these methods on topics related to youth. We want to exchange experiences in this field, talk about the ethic and meet activists from the region. The participation in this project will also constitute an opportunity to establish contacts with organizations from other countries and to improve the development of youth activities in the area of international cooperation.

Participant’s profile:

• Has between 22 and 30 years old;
• Has Romanian Nationality;
• Holds valid EU Digital COVID Certificate at the time of the mobility (fully vaccination – including booster in case more than 9 month passed since the last dose; recovery from the disease in the past 6 months); Please count back from the last day of the mobility in Italy – namely 9th of April 2022;
• Presents knowledge / interest in the topic;
• Is motivated to participate in this youth exchange;
• Is open to diversity and interculturality;
• Assume that they will share with others the knowledge, attitudes and abilities learned, and that they will be actively involved in all stages of the project.

Group leaders:

• No age limit;
• Holds valid EU Digital COVID Certificate at the time of the mobility (fully vaccination – including booster in case more than 9 month passed since the last dose; recovery from the disease in the past 6 months); Please count back from the last day of the mobility in Italy – namely 9th of April 2022;
• Have interpersonal and communication skills, team spirit, strategic thinking oriented to results;
• Promote a positive attitude at the group level;
• Have coordination, planning and organization skills;
• Have an advanced level of English;
• Have experience in volunteering, non-formal education and youth;
• Have competences to evaluate the learning process of young people.

Selection:

• Fitting in the participants’ profile;
• Motivation to participate and the quality of the application;
• Euroactive NGO volunteers and the members of the communities we are activating in have priority;
• Gender balance;
• Priority will be given to young people with fewer opportunities and young people who have not participated in the Erasmus + program until now.

Deadline to apply: 2nd of May 2022

Number: 4 participants + 1 group leader (18+ years old)

The selection results will be sent by email to all candidates at the latest 3rd of May 2022.

Costs:

1. The participation costs (accommodation, food, materials etc.) will be covered by the organizers. Also, the transportation will be reimbursed according with the attached Info-pack and Erasmus+ regulations (maximum 275 euro/participant).

2. The selected candidates must advance the amounts necessary to cover the transport costs to the place of the course, using the cheapest means of transportation: flight ticket (economy class, low cost), train ticket (2nd class), bus etc.

3. Travel insurance is mandatory and must be covered from your own expense.

4. An amount of 25 euro will be perceived by the sending organization as a co-financing of the participant to the project (not applied to Euroactive volunteers).

For any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!