Georgia Sotiropoulou

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Since 2014, I’ve been navigating the challenges of youth work with a blend of humor and empathy. My training sessions are creative and dynamic, designed to engage participants through unexpected approaches. While the work can be demanding, I believe supporting young people should be both rewarding and enjoyable.

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Georgia Sotiropoulou

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Current occupation

Trainer/Facilitator/Project Manajer. Full time.

Work experience

WORK EXPERIENCE
RED INTERNACIONAL B-LIVE ASSOCIATION | Organization of local workshops| Erasmus+ European Project
Manager | Social networks| Facilitation of activities within the framework of Non-Formal Education | Coordinator
of European Solidarity Corps volunteers. 01/11/2023-31/07/2024

Proposal writing and Facilitator of the “Embracing YOUth” project (Euroaccion, Youth Exchange funded by Erasmus+), 01/07/2023-30/01/2024

Trainer in the “Rooted Wings” project (Valpore-Italy), (Marga Pura, Training course funded by Erasmus+), 12 – 21/2023

Proposal writing and Facilitator of the “Dancing in Divercity”, project (Euroaccion, Youth Exchange funded by Erasmus+). 01/06/2022-30/11/2022

CREATIVE YOUTHLAND 08/09/2014-Present
Representative| Organization of local workshops| Erasmus+ European Project Manager | Social networks| Facilitation of activities within the framework of Non-Formal Education.
Trainer of mobility activities for youth workers and Manager of the following Erasmus+ KA2 projects: Youth Affirmative Mental Health Approaches for LGBTIQ+”, “Hestia: Belonging through community theatre”, “Cultural Education for Adults with sociotherapeutic needs”, “Fun@Science”, “Wish”.

Proposal writing, Facilitator and Project Manager of the “YOUth emPOWERed” project, (Creative YouthLand, Youth Exchange funded by Erasmus+). 01/08/2020-30/09/2021

Proposal writing, Trainer and Project Manager of the “IMPROdigious”project, (Creative YouthLand, Training Course funded by Erasmus+). 01/01/2020-29/09/2020

Proposal writing, Facilitator and Project Manager of the “Metis” project, (Creative YouthLand, Youth Exchange funded by Erasmus+). 01/05/2019-31/12/2019

Facilitator and Project Manager of the “Gardening Communities: Agriculture for Social Change” project, (Creative YouthLand, Youth Exchange funded by Erasmus+). 01/06/2018-31/12/2018

Oragniser, contact person & trainer of the “Mask of Conflict 3” project, (Creative YouthLand, Training Course funded by Erasmus+). 01/09/2016-31/01/2017

Program organizer, contact person and trainer for the “Train2Game” project, (Informal Youth Group of Egio, Training Course funded by Erasmus+). 09/2014 – 04/2015

Program organizer & contact person for “Creative Entrepreneurship” project, (INTERACTIVE MEDIA KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER, Training Course funded by Erasmus+). 04/2013 - 02/2014

INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY, Germany 06/2015 – 08/2015
Program Coordinator (Erasmus Placement)
Assistance in Marketing plans for projects
Assistance in Public Relations of the Organization
Communication, assistance during events, writing articles.

Educational pathway

ACADEMIC EDUCATION
1. Panteion University of Political and Social Sciences (2015)
MSc Methodology and Application of Social Policy: Labor and Employment Policies
Thesis: “Apprenticeship programmes in Greece”
2. National University of Athens (2012)
BA Political Sciences and Public Administration, Major in Political Analysis
3. Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Political Sciences and Administration, ERASMUS/Lifelong Learning Programme

COURSES AND TRAININGS
Training of adult trainers, Training and Lifelong Learning Center of the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens-Greece, (200 hours, 20/01-22/04/2022)
Erasmus+ Training Course “EDUSOC” on prevention of violence against women and music therapy, ZAMEK Culture Centre, Poland, (3 days, 12-14/07/2022)
Erasmus+ Training Course “EDUSOC” on outdoor activities and mental health, Anatta foundation, Greece, (3 days, 03-05/04/2022)
Erasmus+ Training Course “EDUSOC” about Gestalt Therapy Theater, Euroaccion Cultural Association Murcia, Spain, (3 days, 24-26/01/2022)
Erasmus+ Training Course “Kinetic youth-move to grow” on the development of kinetic intelligence, Aspira Institute, (19 days, 24/05-11/06/2021)
Erasmus+ Training Course "Theatre of the Oppressed for Social Inclusion" on social inclusion and emotional intelligence through the Theater of the Oppressed and Forum Theatre, Unglingasmiðjur Reykjavíkurborgar, Iceland (7 days, 02-08/06/2019)
Erasmus+ Training Course “IMPROfessional” on Improvisation in Youth Work, Moave, Slovenia, (10 days, 19-28/03/2019)
Erasmus+ Training Course “Strengthen your Power” on mental health, L'Ydille Lang-Transculture, France, (9 days, 12-20/09/2018)
Erasmus+ Training Course “Mask of Conflict Ireland” on conflict resolution, Eolas Soileir, Ireland (8 days, 20-27/08/2016)
Workshop "European Priorities & EU Strategies for the Youth", Institute of Youth and Lifelong Learning, Athens(1 day, 13/10/2014)
Youth in Action Youth Exchange “Preserving our future: From the roots to the fruits”, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, (8 days, 11-18/12/2011)
Youth in Action Event on Regionalism and Regional Identity “Where does Europe End”, León, 7 days, 31/10-06/11/2010)

Education: My academic pursuits at Panteion University and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens have equipped me with foundational knowledge in political sciences, public administration, and the methodology and application of social policy. These degrees have provided me with critical thinking skills, theoretical frameworks, and practical tolos necessary for my career in the social sphere.

Vocational Training: My vocational training in adult education and tango dance has enhanced my skill set in different areas. Training as an adult trainer has improved my ability to communicate effectively and facilitate learning experiences. Additionally, my professional tango training has contributed to my physical coordination, artistic expression, and interpersonal skills.

Erasmus+ Training Courses: Participation in various Erasmus+ training courses has exposed me to diverse topics. These experiences have broadened my perspective, enriched my understanding of societal issues, and equipped me with practical tools and methodologies for addressing them. Moreover, they have facilitated cross-cultural exchange and networking, enhancing my adaptability and intercultural competence.

Fields of training expertise

  • (advanced) Coaching & Mentoring
  • (advanced) Communication Skills
  • (advanced) Conflict Management & Mediation
  • (expert) Creativity & Art
  • (intermediate) Drama & Theatre
  • (beginner) Environment & Ecology
  • (beginner) Entrepreneurship (Social)
  • (beginner) Gender Awareness & Mainstreaming
  • (advanced) Group Dynamics & Motivation
  • (advanced) Health & Prevention
  • (expert) Intercultural Learning
  • (expert) International Youth Work
  • (expert) Organizational Management
  • (advanced) Outdoor & Experiential Training
  • (expert) Personal Development & Empowerment
  • (expert) Project Management
  • (expert) Recognition of NFLearning
  • (expert) Social Inclusion & Exclusion
  • (advanced) Social Media
  • (intermediate) Storytelling & Humour
  • (advanced) Volunteer Programmes
  • (expert) Youth Exchanges
  • (advanced) Youth Information Work
  • (intermediate) Youth Participation & Initiatives
  • (advanced) Youth Worker Training

Knowledge about institutions and programmes

  • (expert) Erasmus+ (KA1) Youth Exchanges
  • (expert) Erasmus+ (KA1) Training & Networking
  • (advanced) Erasmus+ (KA2) Transnational Youth Initiatives
  • (expert) Erasmus+ (KA2) Strategic Partnerships
  • (expert) European Solidarity Corps Volunteering
  • (intermediate) Erasmus+ (lifelong learning, non-youth)
  • (beginner) Solidarity Fund for Youth Mobility (CoE)
  • (beginner) European Institutions

Working with specific target groups

  • (intermediate) Children
  • (intermediate) Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender work
  • (expert) Intercultural Teams
  • (expert) Marginalized & Excluded Youth
  • (beginner) Minorities
  • (intermediate) Young People with a Mental Disability

Experience with specific geographical regions

  • (beginner) Euro-Mediterranean Co-operation
  • (expert) European Cooperation
  • (advanced) North-South Co-operation
  • (beginner) South East Europe

Language Skills

  • (fluent) English
  • (fluent) Greek
  • (fluent) Spanish

Trainer references

  • Train2Game

    Validated (2024-04-10)
    The training activity took place
    in Egio, Greece
    organised by Informal Youth Group of Egio
    April 18-26, 2015
    Reference person

    Maria Sotiropoulou

    (Organiser)
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  • Mask of conflict III

    Validated (2024-04-10)
    The training activity took place
    in Egio, Greece
    organised by Creative YouthLand
    24-30/01/2017
    Reference person

    Maria Sotiropoulou

    (Organiser)
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  • IMPROdigious

    Validated (2024-04-10)
    The training activity took place
    in Egio, Greece
    organised by Creative YouthLand
    May 20-29, 2021
    Reference person

    Maria Sotiropoulou

    (Organiser)
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  • Youth Affirmative Mental Health Approaches for LGBTIQ+

    Validated (2024-04-10)
    The training activity took place
    in Brac, Croatia
    organised by Queer Sports Split
    20-24/10/2022
    Reference person

    Petar Dukic

    (Co-Trainer)
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  • Cultural Education for Adults with Sociotherapeutic Needs

    Validated (2024-04-10)
    The training activity took place
    in Egio, Greece
    organised by Creative YouthLand
    31/3-2/4/2022
    Reference person

    Maria Sotiropoulou

    (Co-Trainer)
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This profile was last modified on 2024-10-14

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