„ART for inclusion. Art related methods for Youth Workers and Educators”

Our s training course is designed for youth workers and educators who want to explore the power of art as a tool for inclusion, participation, and wellbeing. Each day will focus on a different artistic approach, including music, movement and dance, visual arts, theatre, and art therapy. Participants will also explore mindfulness as a tool for wellbeing and self-awareness and visit organisations working in the fields of inclusion and diversity to learn from their experiences and good practices. Through practical, creative, and experiential activities, participants will discover how to use artistic methods to respond to diverse needs, encourage self-expression, strengthen connections, and create more inclusive learning environments for young people and people with different abilities, backgrounds, and needs.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Identify how different art forms can support inclusion, wellbeing, communication, and emotional expression.

Apply practical artistic methods in their educational and youth work activities.

Adapt creative activities to the diverse abilities, needs, and backgrounds of participants.

Use music, movement, visual arts, theatre, and art-based methods to encourage participation and collaboration.

Create safe, supportive spaces where everyone feels valued and empowered to express themselves.

Develop inclusive activities that promote empathy, respect for diversity, and a sense of belonging.

Reflect on their own facilitation practices and integrate arts-based approaches into their daily work.

Target Group

Youth workers, educators, trainers, teachers and facilitators residing in the programme countries, speaking English, with at least 2 years of work experience.

FLOW OF THE TRAINING DAY

The general working day of the training is the following but will be flexible to the group dynamics and we are open to making some changes during the week.

8:30‒ 9:30 Breakfast

10:00 ‒ 13:30 Morning sessions (with one break)

13:30 ‒ 15:30 Lunch break

15:30 ‒ 19:00 Afternoon sessions (break and reflection time included)

19:00 Dinner

20:30 Free time or led activities

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE PART IN THIS LEARNING OPPORTUNITY? THIS IS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

* Members or close collaborators of active Youth Organization (staff or active

member, paid or not). The organization should have a valid OID number (we will

sign partnership agreements with the sending organization).

* Willingness and motivation to be involved in the partner organization for at least one

more year after the project.

* Enthusiastic youth workers who are motivated towards taking a strong lead in

designing and/or facilitating meaningful learning experiences for young people on the

topic of our training.

* At least 2 years experience in youth work/education/psychology

* Good command of the English language;

* People older than 18 years and with a legal residence (proven by valid documents)

in the country they are currently residing in.

IMPORTANT TO HAVE IN MIND BEFORE DECIDING TO APPLY:

* If you do not provide an OID number your application will be considered ineligible.

* Your organization should be based in the same country as you are currently residing

in. If your situation is different you might not be eligible to participate in the course.

* Double-check the eligible countries from which we can accept participants. Do not apply

if you do not currently reside in one of them.

* To support a positive group atmosphere and effective learning, we ask that participants refrain from consuming alcohol during the project.