Recognise Learning - Recognise Yourself - Youthpass in the EVS training cycle

• Are you an EVS trainer implementing pre-departure, on-arrival, mid term and/or evaluation training courses for EVS volunteers for the National Agency within Action 2 of the Youth in Action Programme? • Do the words “Youthpass” and “Learning to learn” ring a bell to you? • Are you interested in learning more about implementing Youthpass and Learning to learn processes in the EVS training course cycle? Then we have the right offer for you!!! Aim and objectives of the training course The training course aims to create an atmosphere where participants can explore Youthpass and the process behind it as a tool for learning. We invite you to explore the different learning dimensions of Youthpass and the role of the training courses and trainers in supporting the reflection of learning in the EVS context of the Youth in Action Programme. Specific objectives of the training course include: • to explore learning to learn (L2L) 1. as a trainer personally and 2. as a trainer implementing it in practise with a specific focus on how to make volunteers recognise the learning dimension of EVS (Besides the “service”), • to explore different dimensions of learning and its implications for the EVS context, • to discuss and develop the role of EVS trainings in the EVS context according to Youthpass, • to develop and discuss concrete measures of implementing Youthpass in the concept of EVS training measures and transfer them to reality • to develop opportunities/tools/methods for self-assessment, reflection and feedback to be used in working practice when working with volunteers in training courses, • to support the challenge of facilitating a process based on self-directed learning including assessing competences and describing learning outcomes in EVS, • to raise awareness about and discuss the philosophy behind Youthpass as a European tool for recognising and encouraging non-formal learning within the Youth in Action Programme. During the training course you will have the opportunity to reflect on your experience in arranging non-formal learning processes in training courses. There will also be time to explore challenges and opportunities related to the recognition of non-formal learning. Target group The training course is meant for trainers who are implementing pre-departure, on-arrival, mid term and/or evaluation training courses for EVS volunteers for the National Agency within Action 2 of the Youth in Action Programme: Participants should be: • directly connected with the preparation and implementation of these training courses • motivated to work on the topic after the training course (follow-up on national level) • aged 18 + • able to communicate and work in English • residents of the Youth in Action Programme Countries (27 EU countries + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey) or SEE countries.