Sending organization from Azerbaijan: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
Participants per country: 5 participants
Erasmus+ TC – 1st stage – 3 – 13 July, 2024
2nd stage – 27 October – 4 November, 2024.
Deadline – 23:59, 14.05. 2024 (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email)
Transport cost for Azerbaijan – 245 Euro (this cost is considered to be spent for economical and environmental tickets. It is not for personal use!)
NOTE: 100% of the accommodation, food and transportation during the project will be covered with the support of Erasmus+.
How to apply: Please read all information before completing the application.
The project:
The project aims to develop outdoor skills for the participants and equip them with a series of helpful methods in implementing learning experiences in outdoor education. At the first stage of the project Participants will be trained in order to fully understand the potential of outdoor education (OE). The knowledge and skills obtained at the project will help the participants to make their activities engaging and safe. The program of the second stage will be built on the experience from the first stage and it will continue it, by preparing participants to implement complex and structured indoor and outdoor education activities.
Specific Objectives:
-Develop outdoor skills for the participants (camping, hiking, orienteering, climbing) and equip them with a series of helpful methods in implementing learning experiences in OE
-Encourage personal growth and self-reflection and develop a greater sense of purpose and direction
-Promote teamwork and leadership as values in youth work
-Raise awareness and consideration for a healthy and active life style and the benefits of OE
-Empower youth workers to cover this topic with target groups
Participants profile:
-Be educated or employed in the field of youth work
-Have some experience in outdoor/scout methods
-Age: above 18
-Be healthy enough to participate in the activities
-Have at least an intermediate level of English
-Work directly with youngsters and be motivated to support your mental & physical wellbeing
-Readiness and availability to get involved in the project actively and dedicate time and effort to it
-willing to improve your level of lifestyle and to increase your competencies in outdoor activities and Projects.