"Dancing through Europe"

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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.

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).

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Seniors, Volunteers, dance, culture, local community

Declaro que mi proyecto cumple todos los requisitos de calidad aquí enumerados

• Hay resultados claros y planificados para la comunidad local basados en las necesidades identificadas.
• Los voluntarios aportan un valor añadido al proyecto y no sustituyen al personal remunerado.
• Los voluntarios son contratados, formados y gestionados de acuerdo con el ciclo de gestión de la calidad del voluntariado.
• Las condiciones de la oportunidad están en consonancia con el marco legal pertinente del país/región en cuestión. Por ejemplo, en cuanto a seguros, pago de gastos, acuerdos/contratos, etc.
• Se celebra y agradece a los voluntarios su tiempo y compromiso.

Sí

• La organización que ofrece la oportunidad de voluntariado demuestra un enfoque inclusivo. Los voluntarios de todos los orígenes y situaciones son bienvenidos.

Sí

• Existe la oportunidad de que el aprendizaje adquirido a través del voluntariado sea validado, si el voluntario lo desea.

Sí