Jordan Herreros

Current occupation

Learning Facilitation – Group Facilitation & Youth Work – Project Writing – Coaching – Conflict Facilitation

Work experience

[1. Learning Facilitation - Education & Training]

Creating educational programs for adults – workshops, training courses, retreats – and facilitating participant’s learning and personal development process.

1.632+ hours of training delivered
871+ participants
43+ nationalities
11+ countries

• Training Courses and Workshops for Youth Workers, Educators, Youth Leaders and Volunteers

2021 September, Czech Republic - Compassion in ACTion (8 days, 20 pax)
Training course with the aim to provide youth workers with an introduction to Social Theatre and Compassionate Listening (NVC-based), for carrying out initiatives that can trigger a change in their local communities.

2021 September, Sweden - Empathy in ACTion (8 days, 24 pax)
1st phase of a 3-phase training program with the aim to provide youth workers with an introduction to Social Theatre and Empathic Listening (NVC-based), for carrying out initiatives that can trigger a change in their local communities.

2021 August, Spain - Talking Bodies (6 days, 24 pax)
Bodies of Change was an Embodied Arts Laboratory where we shared Theatre, Dance, Circus, Body Expression and other embodied arts methods to be used in youth work as powerful tools for developing a sense of Connection and Belonging to our communities through an Empathy-based approach.

2020 September, Croatia - Bodies of Change (9 days, 28 pax)
Bodies of Change was an Embodied Arts Laboratory where we shared Theatre, Dance, Circus, Body Expression and other embodied arts methods, as well as NVC-based tools to be used in youth work as powerful tools for developing a sense of Connection and Belonging to our communities through an Empathy-based approach.

2020 August-September, The Netherlands - ACTing for Change (4 days, 26 pax)
3rd phase of a 3-phase training program with the aim to provide Social Theatre tools to youth workers directly working with youth at risk of social exclusion in the search for their empowerment and real social inclusion.

2020 July, Sweden - The beauty of Anger: how to hear and express it compassionately (2 hours, 23 pax)
2 hours NVC-based workshop on understanding the Stimulus, Cause and Root of Anger in order to connect compassionately with others and ourselves; for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, working on real communication challenges from participant's life trough "NVC Dancefloors" and guided excercises.

2020 July, Sweden - Speaking with myself compassionately - beyond Shame, Guilt and Depression (2 hours, 26 pax)
2 hours NVC-based workshop on Self-Compassion exploring the inner judgements behind Shame, Guilt and Depression, for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, working on real communication challenges from participant's life trough "NVC Dancefloors" and guided excercises.

2020 June, Sweden - Vulnerable Honesty (2 hours, 18 pax)
2 hours NVC-based workshop on (Vulnerable) Honest Expression for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, working on real communication challenges from participant's life trough "healing roleplays" and guided excercises.

2020 June, Sweden - Connecting in Conflict 2: Empathic Listening (1'5 hour, 20 pax)
1'5 hour NVC-based workshop on Conflict Resolution and Empathic Listening for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, working on real conflict situations from participant's life trough "healing roleplays" and guided excercises.

2020 June, Sweden - Connecting in Conflict (2 hours, 26 pax)
2 hours NVC-based workshop on Conflict Resolution for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, working on real conflict situations from participant's life trough "healing roleplays" and guided excercises.

2020 March, Sweden - NVC Intro - Part 3 (2 hours, 12 pax)
2 hours NVC (Nonviolent Communication) Intro workshop for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, sharing an introduction to NVC and working on real conflict situations from participant's life trough "healing roleplays" and guided excercises.

2020 March, Sweden - NVC Intro - Part 2 (2 hours, 15 pax)
2 hours NVC (Nonviolent Communication) Intro workshop for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, sharing an introduction to NVC and working on real conflict situations from participant's life trough "healing roleplays" and guided excercises.

2020 March, Sweden - NVC Intro - Part 1 (3 hours, 10 pax)
3 hours NVC (Nonviolent Communication) Intro workshop for a group of community members - volunteers, teachers, coordinators - from Ängsbacka, sharing an introduction to NVC and working on real conflict situations from participant's life trough "healing roleplays" and guided excercises.

2020 February, The Netherlands - NVC Intro & Intimate Relationships (4 hours, 10 pax)
4 hours NVC (Nonviolent Communication) workshop for a group of Phsicology students from Rotterdam University, sharing an introduction to NVC and working on real conflict situations from participant's life trough "healing roleplays" and guided excercises.

2019 December, The Netherlands - ACTing for Change (8 days, 26 pax)
1st phase of a 3-phase training program with the aim to provide Social Theatre tools to youth workers directly working with youth at risk of social exclusion in the search for their empowerment and real social inclusion.

2019 October, France - Body Poetry (9 days, 21 pax)
Body Poetry was a space for creativity, art and inspirational sparks where we shared Theatre, Dance, Circus, Body Expression and other embodied arts methods to be used in youth work as powerful tools for Social Inclusion.

2019 May, Czech Republic - The Art of Facilitating (7 days, 26 pax)
Development of youth workers' Experiential Learning facilitation competences.

2019 February, Czech Republic - Gamifica(c)tion in Youth Work (7 days, 26 pax)
Development of youth workers' Game Based Experiential Learning design and facilitation skills.

2019 January, Liechtenstein - Limelight (4 days, 24 pax)
3rd phase of a 3-phase training program with the aim to provide Social Theatre and Body Expression tools to youth workers directly working with with LGBTIQ+ young people, as well as other youth at risk of social exclusion, in the search for their empowerment and real social inclusion.

2018 December, Greece - Film the Change (7 days, 31 pax)
Developing youth worker's and NGO staff members' team-work and Guerilla video-making skills as tools for creating social impact.

2018 November, United Kingdom - B.O.M.B.:Building Organisation's Media Brand (8 days, 34 pax)
Developing youth worker's and NGO staff members' team-work and Guerilla video-making skills as tools for creating social impact.

2018 September, The Netherlands - Limelight (8 days, 24 pax)
1st phase of a 3-phase training program with the aim to provide Social Theatre and Body Expression tools to youth workers directly working with LGBTIQ+ young people, as well as other youth at risk of social exclusion, in the search for their empowerment and real social inclusion.

2018 August, Hungary - Actualize your Potential: Facilitate! (7 days, 26 pax)
Development of youth workers' Experiential Learning facilitation competences.

2018 July, Hungary - Inclusion in ACTion (4 days, 24 pax)
3rd phase of a 3-phase training program with the aim to provide Social Theatre and Body Expression tools to youth workers directly working with youth at risk of social exclusion in the search for their empowerment and real social inclusion.

2018 June, Romania - Facilita(c)tion (7 days, 24 pax)
Development of youth workers' Experiential Learning facilitation competences.

2018 March, Hungary - Inclusion in ACTion (8 days, 24 pax)
1st phase of a 3-phase training program with the aim to provide Social Theatre and Body Expression tools to youth workers directly working with youth at risk of social exclusion in the search for their empowerment and real social inclusion.

2017 November, Estonia - Facility to Facilitate (7 days, 24 pax)
Development of youth workers' Experiential Learning facilitation competences.

2017 October, Spain - Im' Part of it (5 days, 20 pax)
Development of youth workers competences related to on youth engagement and participation.

2017 June, Spain - Dream it, Do it (4 days, 17 pax)
Personal development training focused on self-empowerment and accountability.

• Experiential Learning Programs for young adults

2018 July, Czech Republic - A(e)ffective Communication (8 days, 36 pax)
Personal Development experiential learning program for youth focused on exploring communication from the affective dimension and the effective dimension.

2018 May, Czech Republic - Care to Communicate (9 days, 36 pax)
Personal Development experiential learning program for youth focused on exploring care, communication and connection.

2017 December, Spain – Time to (Re)Connect (6 days, 30 pax)
Personal development experiential learning program for youth focused on reconnection in four dimensions: self, community, nature and society.

2017 September, Spain – Move-it (6 days, 30 pax)
Personal development experiential learning program for youth focused on connecting through body expression and dance.

2017 May, Spain – COOLinary (10 days, 18 pax)
Experiential Learning program for youth focused on cultural exchange through healthy life habits.

2017 April, Spain - Hands up! (7 days, 30 pax)
Experiential Learning program for youth focused on exploring the positive impact of volunteering.

2017 February, Spain - E(a)ffective Communication (7 days, 30 pax)
Personal Development experiential learning program for youth focused on exploring the effective and affective dimensions of communication.

2016 August, Spain - Workcamp Let's put Alcala del Valle on the map (14 days, 12 pax)
International Workcamp for youth in cooperation with the municipality of Alcala del Valle creating an Official Promotional Video and Tourist Brochures in 9 different languages in order to give increase its visibility.

[2. Group Facilitation, Coordination & Youth Work]

2021 February - October – Sweden | Ängsbacka Festival & Course Centre - Volunteer Office Coordinator
-Coordinating the Volunteering department and the Working Community living at Ängsbacka with the focus on the Wellbeing of its members.

-Space Holding for 50-80 volunteers during the Course Season and 100-300 volunteers during the Summer Season.

2020 July & August – Sweden | Ängsbacka Festival & Course Centre - “Healing Circle” Coordinator
-Coordinating and Facilitating the Healing Circle – team in charge of providing bodywork, coaching and energetic healing sessions for 150+ festival volunteers – during the Summer Festival season.

2017 November - 2018 February – Hungary | Nyitott Kör Egyesület - Youth Worker & Volunteer
-Leading non-formal education activities for adults with disabilities;
-Acting as part of a Theatre in Education play in high schools for youth

2017 November - 2018 February – Hungary | Együttható Egyesület - Youth Worker & Volunteer
-Leading non-formal education activities and supporting youth and children (8-14 y.o.) with school homework.

2017 June-July – Spain | Finca Daroca English Summer Camp – Youth Worker & Camp Counsellor
-Working as part of an international bilingual team;
-Supervising groups of 15-25 kids and teenagers (6-16 y.o.);
-Creating and leading non-formal education activities for kids and teenagers

2016-2017 – Spain & International | Amagi Projects - Youth Worker & Project Manager
-Board member of the NGO;
-Project Manager of International Projects funded by the European Programme Erasmus+;
-Creating and facilitating non-Formal Education programmes for young people

2015 - ongoing – Spain & International | WeGo - Founder, Coordinator and Project Manager
-Founder and Coordinator of WeGo, platform created and run by a group of young people active in youth work established in Spain with the aim to provide international mobility and personal development opportunities to young people and youth workers;
-Project Manager, coordinating and managing international partnerships under the framework of the EU program Erasmus+

2015 June-August – Estonia | Vihasoo Noortelaager Summer Camp & Lasnamäe Huvikool Urban Camp – Youth Worker & Camp Counsellor
-Supervising groups of 10-20 kids and teenagers (6-16 y.o.) from the Russian-speaking minority in Estonia;
-Creating and leading non-formal education activities for kids and teenagers

2015 April – Spain | Scouts Group "Sempre Avant" - Youth Worker & Camp Counsellor
-Supervising groups of 10-20 kids & teenagers (8-14 y.o.);
-Creating and leading non-formal education activities for kids & teenagers

2014 October - 2015 May – Spain | YMCA Valencia - Youth Worker
-Supervising groups of 15-25 kids (8-12 y.o.) with fewer opportunities;
-Creating and leading non-formal education activities for kids (8-12 y.o.);
-Supporting kids and teenagers with their school homework (8-16 y.o.)

[3. Project Writing – Grant Writing]

Cooperating with organisations across Europe, supporting them to receive Funding to develop Educational and Social Projects.

2016 – ongoing ; internationally

Expertise in:
-Erasmus+ Programme
-European Solidarity Corps (former EVS)
-Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

30+ Grants approved & Projects funded
20+ Organisations cooperated with
13 Countries where the projects have been implemented

[4. NVC-based Coaching/Counselling - Empathy Sessions & Inner Conflict Mediation]

Supporting Individuals explore inner and outer conflicts, gaining inner clarity and facilitating (re)connection with themselves.

2019 – ongoing ; internationally - in person & online

[5. Conflict Facilitation – NVC-based Mediation]

Facilitating Dialogue and Conflict Transformation between couples and groups, gaining understanding and supporting (re)connection.

2020 – ongoing ; internationally - in person & online