Training of Multipliers for the European Youth in Action Programme

In 2007, ToM seminar 1 is hosted from 10 to 18 June 2007 by the Turkish National Agency and seminar 2 is hosted from 24 to 30 November 2007 by the Portuguese National Agency. OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING OF MULTIPLIERS To give participants the opportunity to develop their: • knowledge and understanding of the Youth in Action Programme • understanding of the concept of European citizenship / participation • understanding of the concept of non-formal education • knowledge of youth work realities in different European countries • intercultural competence • communication competence (presentation, active listening, and information providing skills) • competence to analyse and address the needs of potential programme users • competence to motivate others' competence to plan, run, and evaluate multiplying projects THE FIVE PHASES OF TOM PHASE I. Preparation of participants at national level PHASE II. International training: initial seminar of 7 days PHASE III. Practical experience – multiplying projects at local/regional level PHASE IV. International training of 5 days PHASE V. Evaluation and follow-up at national level with NAs Essential for the success of the whole process is the co-operation between the National Agencies and participants and their support during the course. PROFILE OF A ToM PARTICIPANT A potential participant in the Training of Multipliers is somebody, who: • has experience in the Youth in Action Programme • has basic knowledge of the Youth in Action Programme and its different Actions • is part or is ready to be part of a network, which enables him/her to act as a multiplier • works directly with young people or works with people, who work with young people • is in active contact with other potential users of the Youth in Action Programme • is willing and ready to co-operate with the National Agency • will implement a project with multiplying effect during the module and preferably will continue afterwards • is above 18 • is able to work in English • is committed to the total duration of the training course