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CALL FOR TRAINERS
Shift! Training for Trainers
21 – 28 May 2017
Application deadline: 9 January 2017
The main aim of Shift! Training for Trainers is to train multipliers that will be able to
deliver workshops and activities addressing social inequalities as well as raising
awareness of the imbalance of power and its consequences, encouraging young people to
What are the act against all forms of discrimination.
aims and The training will focus on improving training and facilitating skills of both new and
experienced YFU facilitators while giving them concrete themes to work with, related to
objectives? anti-discrimination education, and new tools.
While new trainers will develop their skills in designing, planning and evaluating training
sessions as well as managing group dynamics, more experienced trainers will have a
chance to further practice their facilitating skills, learn to work with the Forum Theatre
method from the Theatre of the Oppressed and use Outdoor Education for antidiscrimination workshops.
Through this training course the participants will acquire competencies needed to raise
awareness about social injustices and motivate others to take action for more equality in
the world, to be mindful and willing to protect human rights.
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The specific objectives of this training course will be to:
provide participants with necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to ensure a
high quality training process (e.g. increase competencies to design, implement
and evaluate educational activities, improve participants’ skills in group dynamics
management, presentation and facilitation skills)
explore and experience innovative training methods such as Forum Theatre and
Outdoor Education as well as other tools for anti-discrimination and social justice
work
provide a mini training on human rights in intercultural context, focusing on
exploring inequities, social injustice, power imbalance, xenophobia and
discrimination as a result of bias and stereotype
encourage participants to be the "challengers" of all forms of discrimination
stimulate a paradigm shift in YFU where intercultural education is not merely
linked to cultural backgrounds and encouraging intercultural understanding, but
encompasses also exploring socio-economic-political implications
provide a possibility to practice newly gained competences and impact a local
community
The participants of this training course will be volunteers and staff who either have already
training experience (advanced track) or wish to become trainers (starting trainers track).
We will be looking for persons interested in the issues of social injustice, inequality,
discrimination and intercultural education.
The training course will take place in Italy from the 21st until the 28th of May 2017.
What is the
target group?
Where and
when?
What is the
profile of the
EEE-YFU is now looking for 5 trainers who will be responsible for facilitating the training.
Interested individuals should be:
 aged 18+,
 able to work in English,
 knowledgeable about topics related to: (please note you do not have to be
proficient in ALL topics, we are searching to create teams of trainers with
complementary skills and knowledge)
- training the trainers
- planning and design of educational activities
- group dynamics
- learning cycle
- Forum Theatre
- Human Rights education
- educational tools for workshops on social inequality, discrimination, power
imbalance
- Outdoor Education
- Intercultural Education
 committed to work with other trainers in the team in preparing the training to a
high and professional level,
 experienced in training and/or facilitation
 committed to participate in the full duration of the training.
trainers? The trainers will be responsible for: (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
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communication with the participants before the event in what content is
concerned
preparing the training course and its methodology
implementing the training course
evaluating the training course
preparing the hand-outs and session summaries
ensuring that all training outcomes and foreseen outputs from the training are
assembled to be shared with member organisations
writing parts of the report for the funders
ensuring follow-up with the participants
Board and lodging are provided for trainers. 100% of travel expenses for the trainers will
be reimbursed upon presentation of the relevant receipts.
Trainers should be available for the full duration of the preparation meeting and the
training course itself, from the 19 of May (arrival day for trainers) to the 28 May 2017
(participants arrive on the 21st). Trainers should also be able to attend a weekend
preparatory meeting in Brussels, Belgium. The alternative dates are either 3 – 5 March
2017 or 10 – 12 March 2017
Further details will be established once the team has been chosen. The trainers are
responsible to organise their own health insurance.
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Should you wish to apply to be a trainer at this training course, please complete as fully as
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What are the possible the application form and return it to [email protected] by the 9 of January
2017. The selection results will be announced within a week after the deadline.
responsibilities
of the trainers?
What about the
financial side
and other
technicalities
How to apply?
CALL FOR TRAINERS
Shift! Training for Trainers
21 – 28 May 2017
Application deadline: 9 January 2017
Trainer Application Form - PART I
First Name:
Last Name:
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Organisation:
Nationality:
Street address:
Postal code:
City:
Country:
Telephone: +
Date of birth:
Gender:
E-Mail:
Do you need a visa to enter any EU country?
If yes, please
complete:
Passport number:
Issue date:
Expiry date:
Vegetarian:
Other needs:
Trainer Application Form - PART II
1. What is your role in your national YFU organisation?
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2. What is your experience in facilitating training courses / seminars?
3. What is your relevant experience / knowledge regarding the topics of this training course, especially
educational tools to work with social inequality and discrimination?
4. Do you have any experience with Human Rights Education? If yes, please provide more details.
5. What is your motivation to take part in this training course as a trainer? What can you bring to the team?
6. Language competence:
English (spoken/written)
Other (please specify)
7. Are you able to attend a preparatory meeting in Brussels, Belgium:
3 – 5 February 2017 YES/NO
10 – 12 February 2017 YES/NO
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