TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Heidi Jyrkkä
The training was organised for the participants of European Solidarity Corps. The 12 young volunteers of the ESC work experience were given a good introduction to the ESC framework, working in Villa Elba, daily responsibilities and rights as a volunteer in the youth centre, to the support staff of the project, conflict management and communication in order to complete a total of 3 weeks work together in the youth centre settings.
As a trainer I prepared the young people for the work experience but I also worked for the young people to understand the reasons they participate the programme and I gave more insight to think why and which way their participation in ESC could be useful in their future.
One interesting add to the training was the international scale during COVID pandemic and border closures. As a trainer I worked for the young people to feel safe and welcome during the exeptional times.
In the training course there were participants from Finland, Italy, Hungary, Pakistan and Thailand.
For every part of the training we used different type of a non-formal method. We used problem solving methods, group tasks indoors and outdoors with different groups, learning cafe, social media as a tool, quiz website, etc.
The participants were more familiar to each other, knew about each others background and learning/participatory difficulties of each other and were more respectful towards each others different skills/ways to participate.
We created an athmosphere to support their future work together.
Outcomes of the training are visible in Villa Elba's Instagram.
One of two responsible trainers.