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Volunteer Mentoring Journey

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About Course

Welcome to the start of an exciting and impactful journey! As a volunteer with our organization, you are about to embark on a path filled with opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and meaningful contributions to our community. We are thrilled to have you join our team and look forward to supporting you every step of the way.

What to Expect

Your volunteer journey is designed to be a rich and rewarding experience. Throughout your time with us, you will engage in a variety of activities, each aimed at enhancing your skills and broadening your understanding of our mission. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

  1. Orientation and Training:
    – To get started, you will participate in an on arrival training where you will learn about our organization, our goals, and the impact we aim to achieve.
    – You will receive training tailored to your volunteer role, ensuring you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
  2. Mentorship and Support:
    – You will be paired with a mentor who will provide guidance, answer your questions, and support you throughout your journey.
    – Regular check-ins with your mentor will help you stay on track and make the most of your volunteering experience.
  3. Monthly Activities and Reflections:
    – Each month, you will engage in activities designed to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of our work.
    – Reflective exercises, such as the “Hot Air Balloon,” “River of Learning,” and “Wheel of Life,” will help you assess your progress, celebrate your achievements, and identify areas for growth.
  4. Learning and Development:
    – You will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and training sessions focused on various topics, such as leadership, communication, and project management.
    – Tools like the “Learning Styles” and “Hand Reflection” exercises will help you tailor your learning experience to your preferred style and needs.
  5. Community and Collaboration:
    – Volunteering with us is not just about individual growth; it’s also about building a supportive and collaborative community.
    – You will have the chance to connect with other volunteers, share experiences, and work together on projects that make a real difference.

Your Commitment

Your active engagement and commitment are crucial to the success of your volunteer journey. By fully participating in the activities and reflections, and by embracing the support and guidance provided, you will not only achieve your personal goals but also contribute significantly to our mission.

How to Make the Most of Your Journey

  1. Be Open and Curious:
    – Approach each activity with an open mind and a willingness to learn. Ask questions, seek feedback, and embrace new experiences.
  2. Reflect and Act:
    – Take time to reflect on your experiences, celebrate your successes, and identify areas for improvement. Use these insights to set actionable goals and make continuous progress.
  3. Engage with the Community:
    – Build relationships with your fellow volunteers and mentors. Share your ideas, listen to others, and collaborate on projects.
  4. Stay Committed:
    – Your dedication and consistency are key to making a lasting impact. Stay committed to your volunteer role and the goals you set for yourself.

Looking Ahead

We are excited to see you grow, learn, and make a difference. Your volunteer journey is not just about what you can do for others, but also about how you can develop and enrich your own life. Together, we can achieve great things.

Welcome to the team, and here’s to a successful and fulfilling volunteer journey!

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Course Content

First module
Welcome to the European Solidarity Corps! In this first module, you'll be introduced to the ESC, its mission, and the values that underpin it. You'll learn about the importance of solidarity in Europe, the goals of the ESC, and what it means to be part of this vibrant community. We'll also give you a tool to brainstorm your initial steps in your new project, that will also serve as a reflection on your first impressions. Let’s get started on this exciting path toward making a positive impact in communities across Europe!

Second module
As you know, the European Solidarity Corps are based on non formal education: but what is it? In this module you'll learn more about it, and you'll start reflecting on the learning processes that can help you get the most from your project.

Third module
In this module we'll continue reflecting on the learning process starting with an activity that helps you summarize your past experiences; then we'll take some time to pause and reflect on how you are feeling at this point of your project, and finally you'll have the chance to get in touch with your future self to start projecting on your after-ESC!

Fourth module
This module will help you setting more precise learning goals and discover what learning style works best for you. In the end, we'll have another evaluation tool to check how every aspect of your life is going right now.

Fifth module
Ever heard of Youthpass? Well even if you haven't, we're going to provide you with a recap! You'll find out what it is, what are its purposes and content, and you'll start noting down the things you've learnt or improved during your project. As in every module, we'll also help you take a pause, reflect on your last days/weeks and think of what you enjoyed, what can be improved and so on.

Sixth module
Living as a European Solidarity Corps volunteer often means living in an intercultural, diverse environment, where effective communication is crucial. This is why we thought that non violent communication might help: in this module you'll learn the basics of it, even with some practical examples, and you can train it in your everyday life... even after the end of the project! We'll also provide you with another tool to evaluate your experience and reflect on it under different aspects.

Seventh module
You are now at half-project! We'll take advantage to keep exploring a path of personal development, particularly with the Ikigai assignment, and we'll give you the chance to reflect on the first half of your project with a reprise of an activity you did at the beginning: going back to it and updating it will help you evaluate it and find new motivation for the second half!

Eighth module
The end of the project approaches, and it can still be an amazing opportunity to train your soft skills: do you know what they are? Find out more about them in this module!

Ninth module
In this module we'll provide you with some practical tip that, in our experience as and with European Solidarity Corps volunteers, we noticed are very valuable: time and money management. We hope you'll treasure them!

Tenth module
Only two more modules to go, so we're curious about your learning process: this module will allow you to update your Youthpass and give us a periodic evaluation of your experience.

Eleventh module
Almost at the end of your project, we thought to help you end your journey of personal development and self-discovery with something that can make you reflect about yourself under a different light...

Twelfth module
We are getting at the end of your project, so before you finish we'd like to give you a few tools that can help you plan for the after-ESC: an analysis of your personal resources, a brainstorming about your possible future goals and paths... Thanks for having followed this journey, take advantage of this last tools before leaving us!

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Francesca
2 months ago
I am taking this course during my volunteering experience. It's a great tool that helps to reflect and understand all the experience