OAT and MTM

Aims & objectives

 To introduce to the host region, support to adapt to cultural and personal challenges.
 To provide space to get to know each other and support building a network.
 To provide time and space for planning the coming months and to develop a personal learning
plan.
 To exchange first experiences and reflections of hosting projects.
 To introduce EVS philosophy, as well as the rights and responsibilities of EVS Actors.
 To provide guidance on conflict prevention and crisis management.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

EVS/ESC volunteers from EU countries

Training methods used & main activities

- Welcoming of participants and introduction of the program
- Getting to know each other, Ice breakers and team building activities
- Project presentations, Zoom-out evaluating their so far EVS experience (project activities,
home and friends, colleagues, free time and cultural discoveries, local community, etc.)

- Reflection on what’s working so far and what’s there to be improved, bridging the gap
- EVS Philosophy, Who is Who and Support - Structures in EVS
- Intercultural Learning and Cultural Peculiarities
- Crisis cycle, conflict prevention, and non-violent communication
- Learning, learning styles, learning to learn
- Next steps after OAT, project and future planning
- Evaluation & Closure

Outcomes of the activity

Integrate European volunteers to local society, introduce local culture and discuss their challenges and give the opportunity to share their volunteer projects.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Full-time trainer

I worked on this training for 9 days days as a full time trainer.