Planning activities for youth

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In this chapter, our attention will be directed toward the outlined key findings from the research on the needs of youth workers, organized into three sections:
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Environment for youth work / involvement in local reality 
Training for trainers - what is that in where to go 
Methodology of youth work - basic sources 
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You will acquire:
Understanding of the local community and the placement of youth work within it.
Information on where to access training programs for youth workers aiming to become trainers in youth work.
Fundamental sources on youth work methodology.
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In this segment, you will investigate the specifics at the local level, identify key stakeholders in youth work, and learn methods for gathering the needs of young people. Moreover, you will have the capability to plan youth work activities based on your findings and organize youth worker training for your staff.
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Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Attempt to delineate your local context with the assistance of the following questions:
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Youth:
How many young people reside in your local community?
What is the size of your target group among them?
In what locations are they situated within your community—schools, playgrounds, or elsewhere?
Whom do they typically listen to, such as parents, teachers, or peers?
How do you attract them to participate in activities, and is there a more effective approach? What resources would be necessary for that?
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Stakeholders:
Who are the primary funders of youth work in your community, and who holds decision-making authority on financing?
How have you engaged with them in the past, and is there room for improvement? What resources would be required?
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Who are other significant stakeholders for your organization?
How have you previously engaged with them, and can it be done more effectively? What resources are needed?
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Reference the listed good practices and identify two that could be adapted for your local context https://europegoeslocal.eu/good-practices-results/﻿
What adjustments would be necessary for implementation?
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Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Youth workers are introduced in the first chapter, yet for enhanced effectiveness, they transit into the role of youth trainers eventually.
 
Trainers are usually able to:
Understand and facilitate individual and group learning processes
Design educational programmes
Direct one's own learning (Learning to Learn)
Co-operate successfully in teams
Communicate meaningfully with others
Intercultural Competence
Being civically engaged
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Browse trough training offers https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/browse/﻿
and decide:
Which two trainings you should attend and why?
Which two trainings would you recommend to your co-workers and why?
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Task no.3

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Since youth work is different in different countries, go to this link to understand the essentials: https://www.coe.int/en/web/youth-portfolio/youth-work-essentials.
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Then go here: https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/toolbox/﻿
and find 3 tools you can use with your work.
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Describe which 3 you choose and why. 
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Skills

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Time to complete: 45 minutes

Organisers

Zavod Nefiks

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You(th)App training for youth workers

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