Böðvar Nielsen

born 1993 • lives in Iceland • speaks fluent English

About:

I'm a 31 year old trainer from Iceland. I have a Bachelor degree in Leisure & Social Studies. My specialties are peer to peer education with experiential learning and outdoor education. I'm passionate about finding the 'why' to what you do through the lense of character education. My main occupation is a leisure facilitator with the municipality of Reykjavík.

Böðvar Nielsen has 4 references for past work as a trainer.

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Current occupation

Leisure Facilitator

Work experience

I worked for six years as a project manager at the Youth Center of Reykjavík City. Recently I moved jobs inside the city which is a brand new project called Leisure Facilitator. I'm also a contractor for the National Agency of Iceland in the TEC team.

Educational pathway

I have a bachelor degree in Leisure and Socio Studies. I specialized in adventure outdoor education and peer to peer education. My education is a vital tool in my training kit as it gave me an oppurtunity to work in a team. With a different perspective on life giving me the chance to put myself in other people's shoes.

Fields of training expertise

Change Management
Coaching & Mentoring
Communication Skills
Conflict Management & Mediation
Education through Sports
Evaluation & Assessment
Event Management
Group Dynamics & Motivation
Health & Prevention
Intercultural Learning
International Youth Work
Leadership Development
Organizational Management
Outdoor & Experiential Training
Personal Development & Empowerment
Project Management
Public Speaking
Recognition of NFLearning
Social Inclusion & Exclusion
Storytelling & Humour
Volunteer Programmes
Youth Information Work
Youth Participation & Initiatives
Youth Worker Training

Knowledge about institutions and programmes

Erasmus+ (KA1) Youth Exchanges
Erasmus+ (KA1) Training & Networking
Erasmus+ (KA2) Strategic Partnerships
Erasmus+ (KA3) Youth Policy Meetings
European Solidarity Corps Volunteering
International Youth Structures

Working with specific target groups

Children
Marginalized & Excluded Youth
Minorities
Young People in/from Conflict Areas
Young People with a Mental Disability
Young People with a Physical Disability
Young People with a Sensory Disability

Experience with specific geographical regions

Eastern Europe and Caucasus
European Cooperation
Global Cooperation

Language Skills

English

Trainer references

Study Visit on Inclusion

Validated (2024-04-09)

The training activity took place

in Copenhagen

organised by Danish National Agency

4. march - 7. march 2024

Reference person

Alexander Clausen

(Representative of the Danish National Agency)

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On Arrival Training

Validated (2024-05-27)

The training activity took place

in Laugarvatn

organised by National Agency of Iceland (Rannís)

22.-25. May 2024

Reference person

Guðmundur Ari Sigurjónsson

(Representative of the Icelandic National Agency. Officer of the ESC Programs)

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On Arrival Training

Validated (2024-10-29)

The training activity took place

in Laugarvatn

organised by National Agency of Iceland (Rannís)

14-18. October

Reference person

Guðmundur Ari Sigurjónsson

(Representative of the Icelandic National Agency. Officer of the ESC Programs)

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18th International Tool Fair

Awaiting validation (requested 2024-11-21)

The training activity took place

in Reykjavík

organised by National Agency of Iceland & French National Agency

4. November - 8. November 2024

This profile was last modified on 2024-11-15