Skip to content
« BACK

Share

"Dancing through Europe"

http://ferso.org/dzialania/2015/715-broszura-o-wolontariacie-dancing-through-europe-ju-dostpna.html

Culture

Education and training

The below description was adapted from the official online materials of partner organizations.

International Seniors Volunteering Project „Dancing through Europe!” was an initiative launched by two organizations: Foundation Institute for Creative Activities from Poland and European Association 'World-Our Home' from Latgalia region in Latvia. It was implemented as a part of European Commission programme Grundtvig.
The main goal of the project was to support a long – term cooperation between two partner organisations and to facilitate persons 50+ to participate in volunteering activities at international dimension. The main topic of "Dancing through Europe!" was folk culture. During voluntary service seniors learned about tradition, history but also about present times of partner's country.
There were 6 volunteers (seniors) from Poland and 6 from Latvia. They shared experience, tradition.

Foundation Institute for Creative Activities (FERSO)

The FERSO Foundation has existed since 2003. Its main goal is to support the sustainable development of civil society through education, art and multimedia technologies. The Foundation achieves its goals, in particular, by organizing and financing seminars, symposia, workshops and training courses. It organizes comprehensive educational workshops, field activities, trips, green schools, summer and winter camps, concerts, theater performances, publications, exhibitions and sports events. The activities are addressed mainly to teachers, school and preschool children, youth and the local community.

Poland

Fundacja Edukacji i Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Obywatelskiego
ul. 28 Pułku Strzelców Kaniowskich 71/73
90-558 Łódź

http://ferso.org/kontakt.html

Contact lead organisation

The project aimed to develop competences and knowledge of volunteers - especially in terms of new traditions and customs. Its main aim was also to promote understanding amongst EU citizens thanks to international and intercultural experience. The volunteers could learn from each others.

Volunteers shared knowledge with local community - working with children, youth and seniors.
During volunteering time, seniors established international contacts, friendships and partnerships which will contribute to the further cooperation.
(Both in a formal and informal dimension).

Roles of the volunteers

90%

Have been involved in the implementation

part of EU-programme/ co-funding

http://ferso.org/images/stories/dokumenty/eng_dancing_through_europe_final.compressed.pdf

Seniors, Volunteers, dance, culture, local community

Quality Standards of project with volunteers

I declare that my project meets all the quality requirements here listed

  • There are clear, planned outcomes for the local community based on identified needs.
  • Volunteers bring added value to the project and don’t replace paid staff.
  • Volunteers are recruited, trained and managed according to the quality volunteer management cycle.
  • The conditions of the opportunity are inline with the relevant legal framework in the country/ region concerned. Eg regarding insurance, expenses payments, agreements/contracts etc.
  • The volunteers are celebrated and thanked for their time and commitment.

Yes

  • The organization providing the volunteer opportunity demonstrates an inclusive approach. Volunteers from all backgrounds and situations are welcome.

Yes

  • There is the opportunity for the learning acquired through volunteering to be validated, if the volunteer desires it.

Yes

Rate the good practice
0.0
Comments
[c4wp-captcha]
No comments found