Seminars, Training Courses and Study visits
Our international network SCI organises many national and international projects each year, on diverse themes such as conflict resolution, capacity building, peace education, organisational management, human rights and xenophobia and fundraising that need your participation!
The more you get involved with IVS, the more it can broaden your horizons, build skills and confidence in a number of areas and of course meet many new friends from all over the world.
These seminars are open only to members of IVS. If you have been on a project this year you are already a member or you can join for a small fee. See the Become a Member page for details.
What does it cost?
IVS does not charge for its volunteers to attend international seminars. Usually the seminars are funded by the EU with 70% travel reimbursements. A small participation fee by hosting organisation may be charged. Food and accommodation is included.
How to apply
To find out about availability and apply for a place on an international seminar, training course, study visit etc. contact the IVS for an application form.
Some upcoming and recent seminars:
- Hocus Pocus!
- Strumica, Macedonia
10th – 20th June 2010
The program details are currently developed by young people from the Centre for Intercultural Dialogue a non-governmental, non-profit youth organization that works on regional level in Macedonia but for sure they will include a lot of role plays, outdoor activities … - Building bridges through volunteering
- Sevastopol, Ukraine
20th - 27th September 2009
The main aim is improve the quality of the exchanges and the international communication and cooperation in SCI in the field of EVS and long-term exchanges by evaluating them, discuss challenges and difficulties, and how to deal with them. - Sustainable Tools and Practices in Youth Projects
- Italy, Rome, "La Città dell'Utopia"
3rd – 11th April 2009
The content of the training will focus on two mains issues. The first one will give the classical tools and methods for SCI Workcamp Leaders. The second one will aim in exchanging and developing stronger attention in leading a sustainable and environmental friendly workcamp. - Promoting Active Citizenship- Feed your billfold: How to survive hunger for information on EU programmes
- Slovenia, Izola – 4th - 9th March 2009
Italy, Palermo – 6th - 11th May 2009
Two seminars aimed at teaching participants about the EU Youth in Action scheme and sources of funding for projects and seminars.