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Debido a la situación Covid la fecha del proyecto puede ser modificada, en dicho caso se le dará a oportunidad a los participantes de participar en el proyecto en una fecha distinta o de que les sea reembolsada la cuota de socio
Fecha
21.09.2022. (ARRIVAL) – 28.09.2022. (DEPARTURE)
EIGHT PROJECT DAYS
Participantes
6 participants + 1 group leader.
Lugar
Malino, Croatia
Greener EU-rope
Youth Exchange – Actividad subvencionada por la Unión Europea
Through the «Greener EU-rope» project, 50 participants, young people and their leaders will take part in a youth exchange in the Republic of Croatia, in the village of Malino, Oriovac Municipality, Brod-Posavina County. The youth exchange will bring together seven representatives of partner organizations from six countries. In addition to the hosts from Croatia, young people from Bulgaria, Greece, Spain, Romania, Turkey, and Portugal will participate in the exchange. The project is aimed at young people with reduced opportunities who come from rural areas in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development, who, through the development of basic competencies, will adopt common fundamental values such as cultural interaction, strengthening social inclusion and solidarity of young people and environmental protection, on which the European Union is based and operates.
THE WORKING LANGUAGE OF THE YOUTH EXCHANGE WILL BE ENGLISH. Your English doesn’t need to be perfect – neither is ours! Better to try to speak even a little bit of English then to have no language communication at all.
The total travel costs (arrival and departure) for Spain are 275€ per participant
THE MAIN GOALS OF THE PROJECT
The goals of the project are closely related to the goals of the Erasmus+ and youth exchange programmes, namely the development of key competencies of young people with reduced opportunities in the field of environmental protection. Those goals are:
- To promote of intercultural and interreligious dialogue
- To encourage young people to actively participate in democratic life and the development of skills and attitudes of young people,
- To strengthen social inclusion and solidarity among young people
- To introduce young people to the socially important topic of environmental protection and sustainable development, thus encouraging their inclusion in society and active participation
- To encourage intercultural dialogue and learning, and a sense of belonging to Europe
- To empower young people through the adoption of competencies, tools, methods and skills through which they will adopt the common fundamental values on which the EU is based on and operates
THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT PERTAINING TO SOCIAL MOBILITY
The project is aimed at young people with reduced opportunities who come from rural areas. The young people involved in this youth exchange are young people with reduced opportunities who will gain the experience of international mobility in a safe group environment through group mobility. Part of the participants will be without experience or with minimal experience in the Erasmus+ program. Part of the young people from Croatia, domestic participants, will participate in an international project for the first time, including a project within the Erasmus+ program.
THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT PERTAINING TO THE ENVIRONEMENT
During the youth exchange, the participants will adopt:
- Ecologically sustainable and responsible behaviour
- How the EU cares and through which mechanisms it acts on environmental protection and sustainable development
- How young people can actively participate in the promotion and protection of nature
- Which opportunities green transition offers them in terms of personal growth and development.
During the exchange, young people will take care of the environment by integrating sustainable practices, such as choosing reusable or environmentally friendly materials, waste reduction and recycling as well as the use of sustainable modes of transportation.
The project is organized by and for young people. Our activities during the preparation, implementation, evaluation and the follow up phase ensure the active participation of young people in each stage of the project. We want the project to make a positive change in the life of young participants and thus we value their reaction, opinion and feedback at every step of this project.
THE BASIS OF THE WORKING METHODS OF THIS PROJECT
• An active participation in workshops, presentations, study visits
• Personal and group discussions
• Brainstorming, and sessions for enhancing creativity
• Personal development activities and reflection sessions
• Team-building activities, energizers, games (music, dance)
• Intercultural dialogue and presentation
• Role play
HOSTING A SESSION IS REQUIRED, BUT FUN AND FULFILLING
Each national group will be responsible for hosting one session. We will help you shape your session in best possible way as a learning experience. Remember, this is non-formal education and the main purpose of your active involvement is to develop soft skills.
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE FULL DURATION OF THE YOUTH EXCHANGE.
COST OF ACOMMODATIONS AND FOOD
The cost of accommodation and food is 100% covered by the Erasmus+ programme. Travel costs are budgeted according to Erasmus + conditions (using the EU distance calculator).
TRAVEL TIPS (ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE)
The participants should arrive in Malino, Croatia on 21.9.2022. and depart on 28.9.2022.
You are invited to use the most environmentally friendly means of travel such as trains or buses. Croatia is well connected to international train and bus lines, and Malino is well connected to Croatian train and bus lines. After all, our project is all about protecting and breathing together with nature, so, we say, GO GREEN! 😀 If, however, you chose to travel by plane, we recommend choosing the airport in Zagreb. You can also use the nearby airports in Budapest (Hungary) or Belgrade (Serbia) since it is possible to reach Slavonski Brod or Nova Gradiška from those destinations. There are three main options for reaching Malino once you are in Zagreb:
OPTION 1: When you arrive to the Zagreb airport you can use a train that gets you directly to Malino. In case that a direct train to Malino doesn’t fit your needs you can travel to Nova Kapela and from there we will pick you up (it is just one stop away from Malino).
OPTION 2: You can travel from Zagreb by train to Slavonski Brod and then take another train to Malino or to Nova Kapela
OPTION 3: You can travel from Zagreb by bus and go to Nova Gradiška or Slavonski Brod. From there you can use the train to Malino or Nova Kapela, or you can just travel to Nova Gradiška or Slavonski Brod and we will pick you up, but you need to inform us of your traveling agenda so that we can help you.
COVID PRECAUTIONS & RESPONSIBILITY FOR EARLY STAYS OR OVERSTAYS
Please take into consideration that the even though there are no strict epidemiological measures in Croatia right now, the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing throughout the world, therefore we suggest trying to stay safe and healthy during the journey.
Please take care of yourselves and others.
WE KINDLY REMIND YOU THAT EARLY ACCOMMODATIONS BEFORE THE PROJECT STARTS AND EXTRA OVERSTAYS WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF OUR ACCOMMODATIONS
When it comes to accommodations and your stay in Malino, we have prepared special conditions for your overall experience. You will be hosted on our premises for which we have built sustainable, eco-friendly and natural “hobbit houses.”
We built this place with a lot of love by respecting nature and with the intention of offering a part of a fairy tale in a unique environment. Everything that you will see there comes from our creative mind and it was created using materials that we could find in nature – this is very important for us. In that way we are zero waste and environmentally friendly, Robinson kind of people.
We highlight the fact that our accommodations are a Robinson style of accommodations that tells the story about how it is important to take care of nature, but also, what you can do with what nature can offer you.
Also, we understand that people nowadays live in a modern, technologically developed society – our premises are not like this. We will take you and bring you into a fairy tale, in a place where you can find your inner peace and discover yourself again.
Of course, we do have water, electricity, internet etc. and we are not far away from all the things that you might need: stores, hospitals, bars, train station, bus station and all the other things that make us modern people, therefore you will not felt isolated.
SLEEPING CONDITIONS
When it comes to night-time and sleeping, you will sleep in sleeping bags. Maybe this sounds scarry to you, but this is a part of the learning experience, and it goes along with our story about an environmentally friendly Robinson fairy tale. This is a small step outside your comfort zone, but a big step for personal empowerment.
EATING CONDITIONS
In our accommodations we will offer you 3 meals a day and coffee breaks. When it comes to food, you will eat organic and local food prepared by us. It is only the best that nature can offer you and we will bring it to you and serve it with lots of love. Our accommodations and environment will help in the process of your personal development and our food will satisfy your personal needs.
We will take care of your needs and if you are vegan, vegetarian or omnivorous we will offer healthy and eco-friendly (organic) food to you. If you have any special needs when it comes to food, please let us know in the application form and we will take care of it.
GOOGLE MAPS & ACOMMODATIONS IMAGES
Feel free to preview our premises on Google Maps by clicking on the following link: https://goo.gl/maps/BTukNnwg2iBv4rsi8
A. MATERIALS ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION
During the youth exchange, everyone will get the opportunity to orally and visually present their own organisation at the “Organisational market evening”. We encourage you to bring as many relevant materials as possible. For example, informational materials about your organisation such as brochures, leaflets, etc. (preferably in English if your organisation offers such materials in English), as well relevant information at your disposal regarding the previous international project(s) you’ve organised or been part of (such as reports, gadgets, press releases, pictures, posters, etc.)
B. CURIOSITIES FROM YOUR COUNTRY, REGION OR TOWN
Please bring examples of your national food, traditional drinks and music or souvenirs for the intercultural evening. On this evening you will be able to show what is typical for your country. It can be food, drinks or whatever you would like to present from your country.
C. PERSONAL ITEMS
Please, do not forget to bring items such as medication, hygiene items (shampoo, toothbrush etc.) and other personal items as well as standard seminar equipment. Also, you will need to bring along towels for yourself – if you forget, we will help you, but bear in mind that towels are your responsibility.
D. PROOF OF ALL THE RELEVANT TRAVEL EXPENSES
If you come by plane, please be sure to bring evidence of the sum actually paid (invoice) and boarding pass. Electronic tickets will only be considered as acceptable on proof of payment (invoice) and on presentation of the boarding pass for the outward journey. Please keep in mind the travel rules of the Erasmus+ Program. If you come by train or bus do not forget to buy a return ticket. Please copy your tickets before you leave your home. You will find more information about this on the next page.
DRESS FOR THE OCCASION AND DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
Please check the weather in Croatia as well as the youth exchange agenda before you start packing so you can make sure you bring varied and comfortable clothes appropriate for the activities and conditions you will meet upon arrival.
RULES ABOUT USING CASH VS. CREDIT
Please take into account that only the tickets for busses or trains are allowed to be paid in cash. For the airplane tickets you will have to pay using the bank services (online transfer, payment order, etc.), even if you are buying them online or directly from the airlines company (or another travel agency). During the project you will also need to provide evidence that you paid your tickets to the amount that you claim. If you buy tickets online, we will need bank transaction evidence, and if you pay by cash, we need to have the original bill with all the information.
WE WILL CHECK THE VALIDITY OF YOUR TICKETS
We’ve had some experiences where participants tended to fake their tickets in order to get more money for them. In the case that you do that you will be sent home without reimbursement and we will report your act to the National agency.
PROOF REQUIRED FOR REIMBURSEMENT
INVOICE
An invoice for the tickets.
RECEIPT
A receipt showing that you have paid the money – only for train and bus tickets.
OTHER
A printed document showing that money was paid (receipt, bank confirmation, etc.) – necessary for airplane tickets.
SEND US YOUR TRAVEL PLAN FOR APPROVAL
Please send us your travel plan, including the price of tickets, the means of travel you’re going to take and the route you’re going to take. We need this information to plan our budget and make sure you didn’t make a mistake when planning how to get to Croatia.
TRAVEL INSURANCE, EU HEALTH CARD & PASSPORT
It is necessary that all participants on this youth exchange have travel insurance. So, buy travel insurance for the dates of this youth exchange. If you have an EU health card, please bring it with you. If you have a passport, please bring it with you.
WHEN TO EXPECT REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement will be done after you go back to your home, after you send us all the tickets from your journey back and after you do dissemination. We will transfer money to your NGO bank account, and they will send you money on your account, or, we can transfer money to bank account of group leader.
Please note that we cannot reimburse your travel costs if you lose your tickets, or we do not receive all details and proofs of your expenses!
All workshops will take place in the Pavletić Theme Park, managed by the Arteco Pavletić Association. It is a park that abounds in numerous works of art set up outdoors, made from discarded materials from nature. In addition to the artistic component, the Park is full of natural beauties such as streams, plants and trees.
During the preparation of the workshops, representatives of all partner organizations participated in their development and formation, and a framework was set by which the goals, activities and results of the exchange contribute to the goals of the Erasmus+ program and the goals and strategies of partner organizations.
After the selection of participants by the partner organizations, the participants will participate in co-creating the workshops through group meetings with their national facilitator.
Following that, the leaders will consult with each other and agree on all the necessary and important details before coming to the youth exchange. Details will be defined during the youth exchange leaders’ meeting and at the national coordination meetings.
Participants will be acquainted with details about each day’s agenda when they arrive.
The project will last for eight days. Arrivals are included in the first day and departures are included in the last day.
DAILY STRUCTURE
The daily structure presented below represents primarily a general concept and may be subject to minor changes during the duration of the programme, depending on the needs of the programme as well as the needs the participants.
08:30 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30 SESSION 1
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 – 13:00 SESSION 2
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch and free time
15:00 – 16:00 SESSION 3
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 17:30 SESSION 4
17:30 – 18:30 Reflection group
18:30 – 19:30 Leader meeting and national group coordination
19:30 – 20:30 Dinner
20:30 – … Evening activities
CONDICIONES DE PARTICIPACIÓN
Por favor lee cuidadosamente las condiciones de participación en el proyecto.
Coronavirus
Cómo bien sabéis nos enfrentamos a una situación inédita en los últimos 100 años, una pandemia mundial. Desde Somos Europa, en el caso de que seáis seleccionados para participar en alguno de nuestros programas, os animamos a que toméis todas las precauciones posibles, uso de mascarilla,geles hidroalcohólicos, respeto de la distancia social, contratación de seguros de cancelación de viaje por coronavirus etc… Sin embargo no podéis olvidar que nuestra función es la de promocionar el intercambio, seleccionar a los participantes del grupo español y darles apoyo durante y después del mismo. Por tanto, debereís entender y aceptar que no podemos asumir más responsabilidades de las que nos corresponden, que viajar en estas circunstancias supone un riesgo, pero un riesgo que debe asumir el participante, no nuestra organización:
Si la compañía aérea cancela los vuelos, deberéis ser vosotros los que mediéis con la compañía aérea para el reembolso de los billetes cancelados. En caso de que la compañía aérea no respondiera de sus obligaciones, será su exclusiva responsabilidad, por parte de Somos Europa lo único que podemos hacer será dar parte a la comisión europea para ver si ella puede hacerse cargo, aplicando el principio de «Fuerza Mayor», de los posibles desajustes entre lo gastado y lo reembolsado.
Si cualquiera de los gobiernos involucrados cierra fronteras u os obliga a realizar un periodo de cuarentena, la responsabilidad de que podáis volver recaerá en el gobierno actor y/o en los servicios diplomáticos nacionales.
También deberéis ser flexibles en el caso de que por motivos relacionados con el COVID-19 las fechas del intercambio sufriesen alguna variación.
En el caso de que durante el proyecto no se estuviesen cumpliendo adecuadamente las medidas de seguridad higiénico-sanitaria os pedimos que nos lo hagáis saber para poder exigir responsabilidades a la organización de acogida.
Os pedimos máxima responsabilidad durante el intercambio, sobre todo a la hora de relacionaros con ciudadanos locales, así como una actitud de máxima sensatez a la hora de volver a casa.
Compromiso
Es la Entidad Organizadora, la organización del país de destino, la responsable del reembolso del dinero de transporte. El participante es responsable de guardar y presentar el ticket y factura de cada gasto que quiera que se le reembolse. Somos Europa tratará de Mediar en caso de conflicto, pero la última decisión residirá en la entidad organizadora, sin que Somos Europa incurra en Responsabilidad de ningún tipo.
Los participantes son los únicos responsables de las actividades previas y posteriores que el proyecto requiera. Somos Europa tratará en la medida de lo posible de guiar a los participantes en su consecución, no obstante lo hará fuera de sus competencias y sin olvidar que es una responsabilidad de los participantes y que dicha responsabilidad forma parte del proceso educativo.
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IMPORTANTE:
Antes de Aplicar debes saber que desde el equipo de Somos Europa nos tomamos muy enserio tu solicitud y emplemos mucho tiempo en leerla detenidamente y realizar un riguroso proceso de selección teniendo en cuenta diversos aspectos, como puede ser una buena cohesión entre el perfil de todos los participantes o la capacitación para desarrollar el proyecto.
Toda la información del proyecto y del proceso de admisión está contenida en esta página web. Aprender a gestionar la información y gestionar un proceso de admisión es también una parte del aprendizaje muy importante. Te invitamos a que nos escribas en el formulario de contacto si realmente tienes alguna con respecto a información que no has podido encontrar en la web. Estaremos encantados de atenderte, pero por favor lee previamente con detenimiento toda la información de la web.
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El participante deberá tener toda su documentación en regla: DNI, Pasaporte y Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea, así como el visado(en caso de ser necesario) antes de que empiece el proyecto.
Gestión de transporte
Son los participantes los que tienen que comprar los vuelos (previa consulta con Somos Europa), así como organizarse el viaje. Al principio esto puede parecer complicado (sobre todo para los que no han tenido una experiencia previa), nosotros trataremos una vez más de guiaros, pero es vuestra responsabilidad y estamos seguros de que asumirla os ayudará a aprender y mejorar. Además no os olvidéis, nos somos una agencia de viajes.
Los participantes deberán leer todos los documentos que se les entregue y actuar consecuentemente con respecto a ellos.
El programa erasmus no reembolsa billetes con embarque prioritario. Los costes derivados de condiciones especiales que no estén previamente justificadas y aprobadas tampoco serán reembolsados.
No se reembolsa ni taxi ni transporte privado
Gastos Subvencionables
Cuota de Asociación
Deberéis abonar la cuota de socio de Somos Europa fijada equivalente a 6 meses (120€), con ella financiamos nuestra labor social , así como todos los gastos derivados de la gestión de este proyecto, pagamos los gastos corrientes de la asociación (Telefonía, cartelería, impresión, promoción etc…), nos dotamos de equipamiento (cámara de vídeo, proyector, equipo informático) , así como tratamos que nuestros técnicos cuando realizan un trabajo profesional tengan unas condiciones laborales de calidad. Durante ese periodo (a contar desde el día que comience el intercambio) podréis participar en cualquier otro proyecto de Somos Europa y en todas las actividades que organizamos sin tener que volver a pagar la cuota (pero deberéis aplicar y pasar el proceso de selección).
Una vez abonada la cuota de membresía no se podrá reclamar su devolución. El pago de dicha cuota se realizará una vez haya sido preseleccionado el candidato.
Asistencia al proyecto
Los participantes previa confirmación por parte de la asociación organizadora podrán llegar o irse unos días antes al país de destino por razones de vuelo o porque quieran hacer turismo, no obstante los gastos de alojamiento y comidas de esos días correrán a cargo de los participantes.
La cuota de Socio no es reembolsable en caso de NO asistencia al proyecto.
Idioma
Aunque no es necesario tener un nivel determinado de inglés se recomienda tener una base para aprovechar bien la experiencia.
Toda persona con residencia en España que cumpla los requisitos propios de cada proyecto.
La selección de tu inscripción recaerá en Somos Europa.
Para poder ser elegible se te exigirán:
Datos básicos y CV (Cumplimentado a través de esta web)
La subvención cubre alojamiento, manutención y transporte hasta el lugar del voluntariado, por lo que el gasto que vas a tener que pagar va a ser mínimo.
El transporte hay que abonarlo inicialmente y una vez finalizado el proyecto, si hemos asistido al proyecto y una vez entregemos los tickets y facturas a la organización del país al que vamos, se nos realizará la devolución del lo gastado en transportes hasta el límite establecido.
En caso de aprovechar el viaje al país de realización de la actividad y llegar antes o volver después, tu estancia en el país de destino correrá de tu cuenta.
Además habrá que pagar la cuota de socio correspondiente
¿Porqué tengo que pagar la cuota de Somos Europa? Somos Europa cobra una cuota de asociación para poder gestionar futuros proyectos y mantener las actividades de la asociación. Somos Europa es una asociación sin ánimo de lucro, por lo que todo lo que pagas a la asociación se revierte en generar mas actividades. Además Somos Europa pone a tu disposición diferentes espacios y actividades para que puedas participar y mejorar tu internacionalización y todo lo que ello conlleva.
Si, al finalizar el proyecto recibirás un certificado llamado Youthpass emitido por la Comisión Europea que refleja los días y las actividades que has realizado, el idioma en el que se han realizado las actividades y los talleres a los que has asistido. Es un certificado que podrás usar para tu CV.
Sí, aunque los itinerarios y viajes los tienes que establecer tu, y en general la gestión del viaje; que es un aprendizaje más de como gestionar un proyecto, desde Somos Europa podemos resolver cualquier duda que te surja con el proyecto.
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