Call for participants
Intercultural, in a nutshell
Lviv, Ukraine
April 6-12, 2014
The project aims to explore intercultural learning, how it is happening in international groups and how to make it more interesting and diverse, touching deeper aspects of culture, cultural aspect of conflicts in international groups, connect cultural exchange with other learning aspects and general project theme; and develop new methods for intercultural learning and exchange to be used in different types of int. youth and volunteer activities.
The project is organized by SCI International Secretariat and SVIT-Ukraine with support of Youth in Action programme of the European Union.
The program of the training will cover following issues:
- fresh look on intercultural evening
- conflicts in the group, cultural background in conflict resolution
- impact of culture on group dynamics
- study components in international groups – addressing such issues as human rights, racism, social inclusion, equality, volunteering and other in international context
- creating and practicing activities and methods for intercultural learning in international youth and volunteer projects
Participants profile: active volunteers, leaders of workcamps and international youth exchanges, volunteers with experience of organizing activities with international group or working with long-term foreign volunteers (EVS and other).
Working language is English.
Financial conditions: All costs concerning meals and accommodation as well as the program and materials will be fully covered for the whole duration of the training. The participation fee is 35 euros for AVI Moldova memebers and 40 for other volunteers. Travel costs will be reimbursed 70%.
Application procedure
- Deadline for applications is March 8th, 2014. However, applications will be considered on first served basis (who applies earlier, will be reviewed and approved earlier)
- A completed application form with any other relevant information shall be sent by email to: avi@avimd.org; ask for the application form at the same address.
- All candidates will be informed by email about the decision
- For any questions do not hesitate to contact the us at avi@avimd.org
Looking forward to welcome you in Ukraine!