European Solidarity Corps: TOSCA – training and support for organisations active in the volunteering actions in the European Solidarity Corps

Objectives and benefits of the training course

● Foster understanding, awareness and commitment to core quality criteria of the European Solidarity Corps
● Build up competences on how to design and implement European Solidarity Corps projects with a view to quality
● Ensure clarity and support on how the programme works formally: opportunities, guidelines, structures, priorities, rules, and procedures
● Give space to participants to express burning issues and needs and offer support where possible
● Foster a supportive community of organisations involved in the European Solidarity Corps
● Awaken the learner within

Part of the course is an obligatory online preparatory phase:

Before attending the residential training course in Slovakia, participants should complete an obligatory online preparatory or introductory phase. This phase is designed to provide basic information and establishing a common foundation. It also serves as a platform for you to begin forming a learning community and to conduct initial assessments of your own organisations, local communities, and personal needs. The preparatory phase requires 4-6 hours of commitment, and participants have the flexibility to allocate these hours across the days as they see fit. This phase will take place from January 22 to February 2, 2024, on the HOP Platform, including an online meeting scheduled for January 25 (16:00-17:30 CET). If you are selected and unable to attend the online meeting, please notify the organisers in advance.

We are looking for participants who:

● are involved in the Volunteering Actions in European Solidarity Corps Programme
● are connected to organisations/institutions holding a Quality Label for Volunteering (or an accreditation for Volunteering in Erasmus+).
● have a crucial role in and commitment to
● providing conditions for high quality activities
● ensuring a positive impact of Volunteering Activities within their community
● creating learning opportunities within the organisation and for volunteers

Team: 
The concept of the TOSCA is based on the experience of the network of National Agencies and established by a pool of trainers with the support of Resource Centres. The names of the trainers will be provided by SALTO ESC.