Introduction to the course „International volunteering opportunities“
Dear students!
This course will help you get to know about international volunteering opportunities and take part in the programme of Erasmus+ Volunteering Activities. After this course, you will be able to find and choose a suitable project, get and apply tools for successful application submission.
- describe volunteers opportunities which offer EU for Ukrainian youth, highlight their types, charachteristics, conditions;
- find, choose and apply for approached volunteering programme;
- plan and develop own volunteering activities;
- design personal short-term and long-term goals for informal and non-formal learning during volunteering;
- manage information for other students.
Topics:
1. Overview of the Erasmus+ Volunteering Activities programmes. Types of activities and topics. Preconditions and conditions 2. A methodology of project seeking. How to apply for a project. Motivation letter 3. Preparation for volunteering. Volunteer’s agreement, other activities 4. Learning to learn and goal setting
Link of activity with the real world:
Connections include global issues as globalization, career choice satisfaction, lifelong learning, critical thinking, self-organization, digital literacy, soft skills