My project in Cawsand
Summary of the project :
This is Pathway Europe’s first project as an EVS hosting organisation.
They want to build interest in the YOUTH programme in their local area and think that one of the best ways to do this is to have European volunteers on site, meeting the young people here and demonstrating to them that their options are open too. They are planning a wide range of activities which the volunteers will take part in, both within our organisation and outside it, in the local community.
Profile of the applicant organisation :
Pathway Europe is a new international non-gouvernemental organisation, based at the Maker Heights Centre, in rural Cornwall. Although the centre is new, our staff have many years experience with EU programmes, especially the Youth programme. They are interested in arranging movements of young people between countries, with the particular aim of encouraging young people in their area to get out into Europe.
They are developing contacts with Cornwall’s Youth Service and other providers and intend to become a useful resource for the county and beyond.
Local community :
The centre is located on a peninsula formed by the sea and the Tamar river, with very poor access to towns, especially in the evenings when public transport stops. There are several small villages in the immediate area, which offer virtually nothing for the area's young people to do.
Point Europa expect the impact of having young foreigners here to be very great, as this is a quiet area with limited contact with more urban areas, let alone other countries. One thing is a presentation by Maker staff about Europe, young people and the possibility of getting involved; quite a different thing is that the local young people meet and work with the volunteers themselves.
Objectives and motivation :
The intercultural dimension is the key to this project. Pathway Europe is a new organisation, helping young people with no previous contact with other cultures to reach out and make connections; it is very important that the volunteers are here to help smooth the path across language and cultural obstacles.
Point Europa would like the volunteers to work “in-house” on their own activities and also in the local community. The tasks involved are different so it may be that the volunteers will prefer one type against the other. The Point Europa's preference is the creation of a team, also including local volunteers, so that most tasks can be shared and enjoyed by the whole group, so enriching the experience for the volunteers and offering greater support on the work needed.
Volunteers tasks :
- intercultural dimension,
- variety and balance of tasks,
- responsibilities for certain tasks, specific guidance and support in the case of highly demanding tasks, options for a personal project
Direct involvement with young people’s activities
Organisation of events : 25%. Examples: Planning and preparation for a day workshop on website building – help with publicity, arrangements for the workshop leaders, help with bookings. Work on social events: planning, flyer design and distribution, set up music systems.
Taking part in events and helping at them : 25%. Examples: Attend the website workshop as a participant and/or coordinator, helping with food arrangements, checking attendance, taking part in the activities to learn (or develop) website design. Attend the social events, work on the door, help with food and drink.
Preparation of materials and presentations for Youth projects: 10%. Examples: Write up individual experiences about EVS and volunteering, learn more about the overall programme by shadowing staff, prepare posters and information boards, become confident about speaking to groups.
Help with presentation of Youth projects to young people: 10%. Help to present the idea of EVS and other YOUTH programmes to young people by attending open days, answering questions at presentation meetings, talking to groups and to the media.
International communication and organisation
Design and planning of international events: 15%. Work with staff to prepare project applications, help with transport and accommodation planning, design of programmes and contact with activity leaders.
Contact with home country to coordinate projects: 5%. Act as the liaison person with the group from the volunteer’s home country, answering enquiries, helping with transport bookings, answering questions on the arrangements and planning.
Work with international groups at the centre (events, coordination): 10%. Translation where needed, help with problem solving, food and activities arrangements.
Work in the local community
Working with young people’s organisations (youth club, playgroup, local primary school): 40%. Helping with activities and events at the various sessions, working with children and their carers and teachers. Will include a wide range of tasks, from theatre shows and outings to discussions about the volunteer’s home country for primary age geography lessons.
Mount Edgecumbe Country Park: 40%. The park is run by the local authority and functions with a core staff and a large number of local volunteers. The work in the House is based around heritage and interpretation – visitor support and guided tours, informationpacks and interpretation, planning and running of events. Outside work is available in the grounds, from general gardening and footpath work to visitor support and assistance with study groups, children’s work days, etc.
Work in and for the village hall and the local Institute: 20%. Typical hall activities are theatre and music events, flower shows, seasonal festivities; the Institute is a heritage centre where the work is around local history and intrerpretation, support for community groups by arranging meetings and local events, etc.
The working hours will necessarily be very flexible, but will not exceed 35 hours/week. There will inevitably be a certain amount of weekend work, at workshops and social events. The centre’s usual holiday entitlements will apply to the volunteers. Centre staff often have to travel around the region and beyond, and volunteers will be encouraged to accompany them when this is possible.
Point Europa wants each volunteer to feel that they are making a specific contribution to the centre’s work, so we will be designing personal projects for each.
Some examples are :
- Creation of guides and advice sheets for young British people who will visit the volunteer’s country
- Others will be asked to write about the reality of life in Britain for incoming visitors
- Planning and coordinating an international project, such as a visit by a school or youth group, under our staff’s supervision
- Work on market research and planning, such as visits to businesses to look for work placement opportunities
The volunteer and their supervisor will meet weekly to agree a timetable for each day’s activities in the following week, ensuring compliance with the maximum hours/week, access to language and other training, social activities and time off.
PS : Si vous êtes intéressés par ce projet, je vous invite à lire le descriptif actualisé sur la base de données.
This is Pathway Europe’s first project as an EVS hosting organisation.
They want to build interest in the YOUTH programme in their local area and think that one of the best ways to do this is to have European volunteers on site, meeting the young people here and demonstrating to them that their options are open too. They are planning a wide range of activities which the volunteers will take part in, both within our organisation and outside it, in the local community.
Profile of the applicant organisation :
Pathway Europe is a new international non-gouvernemental organisation, based at the Maker Heights Centre, in rural Cornwall. Although the centre is new, our staff have many years experience with EU programmes, especially the Youth programme. They are interested in arranging movements of young people between countries, with the particular aim of encouraging young people in their area to get out into Europe.
They are developing contacts with Cornwall’s Youth Service and other providers and intend to become a useful resource for the county and beyond.
Local community :
The centre is located on a peninsula formed by the sea and the Tamar river, with very poor access to towns, especially in the evenings when public transport stops. There are several small villages in the immediate area, which offer virtually nothing for the area's young people to do.
Point Europa expect the impact of having young foreigners here to be very great, as this is a quiet area with limited contact with more urban areas, let alone other countries. One thing is a presentation by Maker staff about Europe, young people and the possibility of getting involved; quite a different thing is that the local young people meet and work with the volunteers themselves.
Objectives and motivation :
The intercultural dimension is the key to this project. Pathway Europe is a new organisation, helping young people with no previous contact with other cultures to reach out and make connections; it is very important that the volunteers are here to help smooth the path across language and cultural obstacles.
Point Europa would like the volunteers to work “in-house” on their own activities and also in the local community. The tasks involved are different so it may be that the volunteers will prefer one type against the other. The Point Europa's preference is the creation of a team, also including local volunteers, so that most tasks can be shared and enjoyed by the whole group, so enriching the experience for the volunteers and offering greater support on the work needed.
Volunteers tasks :
- intercultural dimension,
- variety and balance of tasks,
- responsibilities for certain tasks, specific guidance and support in the case of highly demanding tasks, options for a personal project
Direct involvement with young people’s activities
Organisation of events : 25%. Examples: Planning and preparation for a day workshop on website building – help with publicity, arrangements for the workshop leaders, help with bookings. Work on social events: planning, flyer design and distribution, set up music systems.
Taking part in events and helping at them : 25%. Examples: Attend the website workshop as a participant and/or coordinator, helping with food arrangements, checking attendance, taking part in the activities to learn (or develop) website design. Attend the social events, work on the door, help with food and drink.
Preparation of materials and presentations for Youth projects: 10%. Examples: Write up individual experiences about EVS and volunteering, learn more about the overall programme by shadowing staff, prepare posters and information boards, become confident about speaking to groups.
Help with presentation of Youth projects to young people: 10%. Help to present the idea of EVS and other YOUTH programmes to young people by attending open days, answering questions at presentation meetings, talking to groups and to the media.
International communication and organisation
Design and planning of international events: 15%. Work with staff to prepare project applications, help with transport and accommodation planning, design of programmes and contact with activity leaders.
Contact with home country to coordinate projects: 5%. Act as the liaison person with the group from the volunteer’s home country, answering enquiries, helping with transport bookings, answering questions on the arrangements and planning.
Work with international groups at the centre (events, coordination): 10%. Translation where needed, help with problem solving, food and activities arrangements.
Work in the local community
Working with young people’s organisations (youth club, playgroup, local primary school): 40%. Helping with activities and events at the various sessions, working with children and their carers and teachers. Will include a wide range of tasks, from theatre shows and outings to discussions about the volunteer’s home country for primary age geography lessons.
Mount Edgecumbe Country Park: 40%. The park is run by the local authority and functions with a core staff and a large number of local volunteers. The work in the House is based around heritage and interpretation – visitor support and guided tours, informationpacks and interpretation, planning and running of events. Outside work is available in the grounds, from general gardening and footpath work to visitor support and assistance with study groups, children’s work days, etc.
Work in and for the village hall and the local Institute: 20%. Typical hall activities are theatre and music events, flower shows, seasonal festivities; the Institute is a heritage centre where the work is around local history and intrerpretation, support for community groups by arranging meetings and local events, etc.
The working hours will necessarily be very flexible, but will not exceed 35 hours/week. There will inevitably be a certain amount of weekend work, at workshops and social events. The centre’s usual holiday entitlements will apply to the volunteers. Centre staff often have to travel around the region and beyond, and volunteers will be encouraged to accompany them when this is possible.
Point Europa wants each volunteer to feel that they are making a specific contribution to the centre’s work, so we will be designing personal projects for each.
Some examples are :
- Creation of guides and advice sheets for young British people who will visit the volunteer’s country
- Others will be asked to write about the reality of life in Britain for incoming visitors
- Planning and coordinating an international project, such as a visit by a school or youth group, under our staff’s supervision
- Work on market research and planning, such as visits to businesses to look for work placement opportunities
The volunteer and their supervisor will meet weekly to agree a timetable for each day’s activities in the following week, ensuring compliance with the maximum hours/week, access to language and other training, social activities and time off.
PS : Si vous êtes intéressés par ce projet, je vous invite à lire le descriptif actualisé sur la base de données.
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