"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

Je déclare que mon projet répond à toutes les exigences de qualité énumérées ici

• Il existe des résultats clairs et planifiés pour la communauté locale, basés sur des besoins identifiés.
• Les volontaires apportent une valeur ajoutée au projet et ne remplacent pas le personnel rémunéré.
• Les volontaires sont recrutés, formés et gérés selon le cycle de gestion des volontaires de qualité.
• Les conditions de l'opportunité sont conformes au cadre juridique pertinent dans le pays/la région concerné(e). Par exemple, en ce qui concerne les assurances, le remboursement des frais, les accords/contrats, etc.
• Les volontaires sont fêtés et remerciés pour leur temps et leur engagement.

Oui

• L'organisation offrant l'opportunité de volontariat fait preuve d'une approche inclusive. Les bénévoles de tous horizons et de toutes situations sont les bienvenus.

Oui

• L'apprentissage acquis par le bénévolat peut être validé, si le bénévole le souhaite.

Oui