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ECO-UNESCO’s Consultancy Work
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ACCREDITED COURSES (QQI) QQI Accredited Centre ECO-Community Development Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production Growing vegetables Peer Education for Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Work Experience Ecology and the Environment
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SHORT COURSES Youth Leadership & ECO-Skills 10 Drug Prevention Training for Trainers 11 ECO-Watchers Training for Teachers and Leaders 12 Environmental Education: Trends & Developments 13 Environmental Education: Programme Development & Curriculum Links 13 Youth Work & Sustainability Training 14 ECO-Sustainability Award Training 14 ECO-Community Garden Training 15 ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 16
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Course Fees
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Membership
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ECO-UNESCO Opportunities
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Volunteering / Internships / TY Work Experience / Supporting Our Work
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About ECO-UNESCO ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation. ECO-UNESCO is affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO clubs, centres and associations (WFUCA) and is a FETAC accredited training centre. ECO-UNESCO specialises in environmental education, training and environmental youth work. ECO-UNESCO is a registered Irish charity (Charity no. CHY 7225).
Our aims are to:
Raise environmental awareness, understanding and knowledge among young people Promote the protection and conservation of the environment Promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects and activities Promote the ideals of UNESCO
ECO-UNESCO is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs with Support of the National Lottery Funds.
ECO-UNESCO runs:
Training courses ECO-UNESCO Clubs Environmental Youth Programmes ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards Programme A membership programme Volunteer and internship programmes ECO-UNESCO also develops a wide range of education resources
Our Mission:
To channel the energy and passion of young people into environmental protection and conservation.
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING ABOUT ECO-UNESCO
CONTENTS
About ECO-UNESCO
ECO-UNESCO is part-funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government through the Irish Environmental Network.
Irish Environmental Network
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ECO-UNESCO’s Consultancy Work
ECO-UNESCO provides training consultancy in the following areas: Sustainable Development Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development (including curriculum links) ECO-Community Development Strategic Sustainable Development ECO-Tourism and Community Based Tourism Media and Sustainability Drug Misuse Prevention and Awareness Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491 for more details.
ECO-UNESCO provides environmental, sustainability and youth training for personal and continuous professional development (CPD) to a wide range of stakeholders including: young people, trainers within non-formal and formal education, professionals, public and private sector, teachers, community and business leaders, national and international (ENGOs), local authorities, architects, engineers, the media, the unemployed, academics and others with an interest in learning about sustainability. ECO-UNESCO provides both accredited and nonaccredited training courses. In addition to our training courses ECO-UNESCO offers an Alumni Network open for advice, support and networking to all past participants of our trainings.
Accredited Training Courses
QQI Accredited Centre ECO-UNESCO is an accredited training centre operating under the qualities and standards set out by QQI, the National Awarding Body. ECO-UNESCO offers courses in the areas of sustainable development, environmental education and youth and community development. Courses are open to all interested in availing of flexible accreditation that can be used to enhance their learning experience and their professional development. ECO-UNESCO has become widely acknowledged as an expert training organisation in sustainability in Ireland. ECO-UNESCO is the leading provider of the following courses: ECO-Community Development (Level 3), Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production (Level 3), Growing Vegetables (Level 4), Peer Education for Sustainable Development (Level 5), Sustainable Development (Level 5) (ECO-UNESCO designed and developed this module in 2005 and has run the course with over 1,000 students across Ireland), Work Experience (Level 5) and Ecology and the Environment (Level 6).
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
ECO-UNESCO, as a specialist provider of accredited (FETAC) and non-accredited training courses, offers tailor made training courses on an in-house and outreach basis. ECOUNESCO has provided consultancy services for the Department of Education and Skills and Comhar Sustainable Development Council, among others. ECO-UNESCO has developed tailor made training courses for local authorities nationwide, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, local and regional partnerships, VECs and private and public agencies since 1986.
ECO-UNESCO Training
Progression Paths: All our current QQI modules can be used as Minor Award modules for QQI Major Awards.
Our training courses are open to all. We offer special discounts for ECO-UNESCO members, people on social welfare payments and young people under 25.
As a youth organisation ECO-UNESCO offers all of our training courses to young people and we offer special discounts to those under the age of 25.
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ECO-Community Development (QQI Accredited Module - Level 3)
Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production
Growing Vegetables
(QQI Accredited Module - Level 3)
(QQI Accredited Module - Level 4)
(QQI Accredited Module – Level 5)
By the end of the training participants will: acquire a general knowledge and understanding of the term community development develop an awareness, knowledge and understanding of community development principles both in theory and in practice develop skills of problem solving, critical thinking, relational thinking, decision making/consequence learning and self awareness develop practical analytical skills through the mapping of a community develop communication, project planning and facilitation skills
Who? Anyone interested in gaining a basic understanding in community development.
Where? ECO-UNESCO and on-site (nationwide).
When? For dates please visit www.ecounesco.ie/fetac-accredited-module-l3.html or phone +353 (0)1 6625491. ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
What?
What?
This programme has been designed to help enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and explain pH levels in the soil, the stages of preparation required for vegetable sowing and the tools and materials required in order to grow and harvest vegetables. Participants will learn the techniques required for thinning, transplanting and weeding. This programme will cover topics including the preparation, the planting and growing of vegetables, the maintenance and harvest while applying and maintaining safety in a working environment.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to plant, grow and mantain a range of vegetables under supervision.
Who?
Who? To access programmes leading to this award the learner should have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with the preceding level of the National Framework of Qualifications.
To access programmes leading to this award the learner should have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with the preceding level of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Where?
Where?
For dates please visit: http://www.ecounesco.ie/component/k2/item/303-eco-unesco-s-growingvegetables or phone +353 (0)1 6625491.
ECO-UNESCO
When? For dates please visit: http://www.ecounesco.ie/component/k2/item/303-eco-unesco-s-growingvegetables or phone +353 (0)1 6625491.
ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
How do I book? This course is currently being offered under our North West Healthy Living programme ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
ECO-UNESCO
When?
ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
How do I book? This course is currently being offered under our North West Healthy Living Programme ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
What? The course explores peer education principles and practice with a thematic focus on sustainable development. Participants will learn about peer education theory and approach in a thought provoking manner utilising class room, experiential and inquiry based learning techniques. Participants will explore local and global themes including sustainable consumption, climate justice, resource extraction, poverty reduction, promoting cultural diversity, trade justice and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Participants will be equipped with knowledge, skills and competencies to effectively implement ECO-UNESCO’s established Youth for Sustainable Development Peer Education Programme in their own youth groups or communities.
Who? Anyone interested in learning about how to empower young people to become active citizens for sustainable development through the positive use of peer relationships including youth leaders, community workers, teachers and young people.
Where? ECO-UNESCO
When? For dates please visit: www.ecounesco.ie/fetac-accredited-module-l3.html or phone +353 (0)1 6625491.
ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
What past participants have to say
“Very eye opening and interesting. Really opened my eyes up on things to do in the community”.
“Through this programme I gained experience and skills in organising peer education activities and now know a lot more about the environment and am much more concerned with environmental issues than I was and want to make other young people feel the same.”
“I feel the knowledge and skills learned here will help me to get involved with community projects and how to effectively organise them.”
“I now feel I am much more familiar with a variety of peer education programmes and how to organise them”.
What past participants have to say
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What? This course develops an understanding of community development and explores community development principles including empowerment, participation and sustainability in theory and in practice. Learners will be equipped with the knowledge, know how, skill and competence for meaningful community participation within a range of community contexts through a mix of learning activities.
Peer Education for Sustainable Development
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Sustainable Development (QQI Accredited Module – Level 5)
Work Experience
Ecology and the Environment
(QQI Accredited Module - Level 5)
(QQI Accredited Module - Level 6)
This course provides an understanding of the interactions between society, economics and the environment in the context of sustainable development. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles behind sustainable development through case studies and interactive education for sustainable development methods. By the end of the training participants will: acquire a general knowledge and understanding of the term sustainable development develop an awareness of the interactions between society, economics and the environment at a local and global level develop an awareness of the impact of conventional and industrial farming practices on the environment design a plan for sustainable agricultural holding using sustainable forestry and permaculture practices develop skills of problem solving, critical thinking and systems thinking skills of data recording, analysis and evaluation (e.g. environmental auditing and indicator development) develop communication and facilitation skills At the end of the training, participants will be able to bring the theories learned to their respective organisations
Who? Anyone interested in learning more about sustainable development including: professionals, local authorities, businesses, teachers, youth leaders, community workers, young people under 25 and the general public.
Where? ECO-UNESCO
When? For dates please visit: http://www.ecounesco.ie/eco-unesco-s-introduction-to-sustainable-development-fetac-l5 or phone +353 (0)1 6625491. ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
What past participants have to say “The content was really good, the mix between information on social, economic and environmental issues and how these three pillars effect each other was really interesting. An excellent introduction to sustainable development.”
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What?
The aim of this programme isto provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to involve participants in the preparation and planning for their future careers and work by learning their rights and reasonability’s when working as an employee, investigating opportunities available, researching position openings and job seeking skills, learning interview tools and techniques then working under direction in a specific vocational area and reviewing and evaluating that work. The experience of work enables learners to develop work skills, evaluate employment opportunities and cope with changing work environments.
This part time programme is designed to lead to a Minor FETAC award level 6 where the learner is equipped with the knowledge, skill and competence to assist in management of the natural environment. The learner will also be supported in developing their skills in critical thinking, problem solving, performing various qualitative and quantitative habitat studies and action planning. Practical skills applicable to every-day situations such as maintain a safe working environment will be covered. Current issues in biodiversity, biological conservation and habitat protection will be discussed including Irish, EU and International directives, protocols and policies; the role of IUCN, UNESCO, zoos, aquaria, botanic gardens, seed banks and NGO’s in conservation biology.
Who? Participants applying for this award should hold a level 4 and/or have relevant life and work experience. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on application/registration
Where?
ECO-UNESCO
When? For dates please visit: http://www.ecounesco.ie/component/k2/item/301-eco-unesco-s-workexperience or phone +353 (0)1 6625491.
ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
How do I book? This course is currently being offered under our Green Pathways ll programme
Who? To access programmes leading to this award the learner should have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with the preceding level of the National Framework of Qualifications.
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What?
Where? ECO-UNESCO
When? For dates please visit: http://www.ecounesco.ie/component/k2/item/302-eco-unesco-s-ecology-andthe-environment or phone +353 (0)1 6625491. ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
How do I book? This course is currently being offered under our Green Pathways ll programme
ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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ECO-UNESCO provides a range of short courses for both personal and continuous professional development. All participants of short courses receive ECO-UNESCO certificates.
Youth Leadership & ECO-Skills
ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 6 Steps to Success Training
How to set up an ECO-UNESCO Club
What? This course upskills youth leaders and peer educators and those who wish to set up an ECO-UNESCO Club with the necessary skills to run their own club with peers and/or young people. By the end of the training participants will: Know how to set up and run an ECO-UNESCO Club Have developed youth leadership skills Know how to carry out an environmental action project with peers/ young people Have developed transferrable skills
Who? Teachers, youth leaders, young people and anyone interested in setting up an ECO-UNESCO Club.
A half day workshop to equip young people, teachers and youth leaders with the skills to carry out an environmental action projects using ECO-UNESCO’s ‘6 steps to success’ approach. Participants will learn how to identify environmental issues, to carry out a project and to communicate and raise awareness about environmental issues. The workshop will also look at curriculum links, CSPE action projects, as well as highlighting the diverse range of skills young people learn throughout ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards process. Skills include: project planning; team work; communication; critical thinking; researching; active citizenship and many more.
Who? Young people (aged 10–18), teachers, youth leaders and anyone interested in participating in ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards.
Where? ECO-UNESCO
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When? Dates Time
What?
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
Short Courses
15th October 2015 10:00am–4:00pm
What past participants have to say “The knowledge I gained today will be invaluable when starting a movement or a project.”
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
The YEA Roadshow takes place throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. A limited number of workshops and information sessions are available from October 2015 for registered groups.
What past participants have to say “I will use the knowledge and skills I learned in this workshop during the completion of our YEA project and also in any environmental projects I get involved with in the future.”
When? Leinster: 21st - 25th September Munster: 28th - 2nd October Connaught: 5th - 9th October Ulster: 12th - 16th October
How do I book? On request. Book online at http://www.ecounesco.ie/regional-training or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Junior ECO-Watchers Training Week - Teachers and Leaders
ECO-Watchers training for teachers and leaders provide participants with the skills and expertise to encourage critical thinking in young people as they investigate practical solutions to environmental challenges. These training courses introduce environmental education and help teachers and leaders to integrate ECO-Watchers themes into their work with young people. Hands on experiential learning and values education lies at the heart of these training programmes which are readily transferable to the class room. ECO-Watchers training programmes are available on the following themes:
Training Programmes
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WASTE WATCHERS focuses on understanding waste consumption and how participants can address this issue by introducing practical sustainable solutions into their daily lives. In addition it provides participants with the skills to engage young people in environmental action projects on waste and sustainability. ENERGY WATCHERS provides participants with the knowledge and skills to explore the concepts relating to energy consumption. The course enables target groups to encourage critical thinking in young people and to encourage them to investigate practical solutions to the energy challenge. CLIMATE WATCHERS explores the climate change challenge, related issues and possible responses with participants. The course equips participants with knowledge and skills to provide for hands on climate change education in the classroom.
By the end of the training participants will: understand what environmental education is know how environmental education complements class room teaching in relation to energy, climate and waste education be familiar with environmental education methodologies be inspired to engage young people in exploring ECO-Watchers themes through interactive learning and critical thinking know how to facilitate an environmental action project with young people
Who? Teachers, youth leaders, educators, community workers and all those who want to learn how to work with others on issues of waste, energy and climate change.
What past participants have to say “The content was really good, all the interactive activities gave us chance to have consistent discussions about different kinds of subjects.”
When? Date Wednesday-Sunday 6th-10th July Time 10.00-15.00
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Environmental Education Course 1: Trends and Developments
What? This short course introduces the concept of environmental education, what it is and how you can incorporate it into your work using activities developed by ECO-UNESCO. By the end of the training participants will: understand what environmental education is know how environmental education complements teaching as well as engaging the wider public in environmental issues understand how environmental education complements youth work be able to apply environmental education in theory and in practice be aware of the latest trends and developments in environmental education and education for sustainable development
Who? Teachers, youth and community leaders, Environmental Awareness officers and anyone else interested in learning more about environmental education.
Where? ECO-UNESCO
What past participants have to say “I’m very happy with the course content and delivery, it’s what I needed. Very educational and worthwhile.” “I loved the pacing and the way the activities were sequenced. There was great variety which sustained our interest.”
When? Dates
1st October 2015
Time
10.00-16.00
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Environmental Education Course 2: Programme Development & Curriculum Links
What? This short course explores ways to plan, develop and integrate environmental education methodologies within different curriculum frameworks and/or in alignment with specific learning outcomes. By the end of the training participants will: be able to identify relevant curriculum links to environmental education activities understand how to engage and motivate young people to learning about the environment within different curriculum frameworks know how to plan, develop and deliver environmental education activities and link them to a variety of curriculum subjects be inspired to engage young people in exploring environmental issues through interactive learning and critical thinking.
Who?
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What?
Junior ECO-Watchers Training Week - Teachers and Leaders
Teachers, youth and community leaders, Environmental Awareness Officers and anyone else interested in learning more about environmental education.
Where? ECO-UNESCO
What past participants have to say “Excellent, very worthwhile, given great ideas for future programmes.” “Very interesting. Good to see the links to all different school subjects.”
When? Dates
2nd October 2015
Time
10.00-16.00
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Youth Work & Sustainability Training In this short course participants learn about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) methodologies along with practical activities to integrate ESD into youth work. By the end of the training participants will: understand concepts and principles related to sustainable development and education for sustainable development know how to take leadership in strategic sustainable development be aware of values inherent to sustainable development develop a knowledge of environmental and global issues be able to access further resources to support the use of ESD methods explore people’s views of the Global North and Global South
Who? Educators, youth workers, teachers, community educators and anyone with an interest in learning more about education for sustainable development.
What? The ECO-Sustainability Award is an awards scheme run by ECO-UNESCO that rewards, recognises and encourages organisations working towards sustainability. This course provides a practical approach on how organisations can become more sustainable and introduces groups to the ECO-Sustainability Award Programme. The ECO-Sustainability Award aims to encourage youth and community organisations to become more sustainable by providing organisations with training, on-going support and a practical toolkit (using the Millennium Development Goals and Comhar’s Principles of Sustainable Development). The ECO-Sustainability Award Programme is a great opportunity for groups to be recognised for not only their environmental initiatives but all the great things they do around celebrating diversity, respecting cultural heritage and promoting democratic decision-making. By the end of the training participants will: understand what the ECO-Sustainability Award is about and how the ECO-Sustainability Award steps can be applied to their organisation understand the terms sustainable development and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) understand the key principles of sustainable development understand a whole organisation approach to sustainability and ESD apply diagnostic tools to assess your organisation understand how to facilitate your organisation’s progress towards becoming a sustainable youth or community organisation Training participants are encouraged to register their respective organisations for ECO-UNESCO’s ECO-Sustainability Awards programme
Where?
Who?
ECO-UNESCO
Staff, volunteers and young leaders of youth and community organisations wishing to introduce the principles of sustainable development and education for sustainable development into their organisations.
What past participants have to say “Very informative, great ideas for youth groups and how to be eco-friendly.”
Where? ECO-UNESCO
“A really informative day, both from facilitator and from the group attending.”
When?
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On demand (special group fee): ECO-UNESCO also runs this course to groups on request; if you are interested please contact us.
Date Saturday 7th March Fridat 9th October Time 10.00-16.00 Other dates available for groups on request
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Date 2nd October 2015 Time 10:00 am–4:00 pm
ECO-Community Garden Training
What? This short course provides a practical and interactive introduction to ECO-Community Gardens. By the end of the training participants will: understand the advantages of an ECO-Community Garden to the local and global environment identify the benefits of an ECO-Community Garden project in relation to empowering and educating youth/community groups be familiar with activities to engage and motivate youth/community groups in environmental awareness and learning have skills to undertake the steps of the action plan and to design, create and maintain an ECO-Community Garden with youth/community groups be able to apply low budget, re-used and recycled materials in creation of ECO-Community Garden be inspired to engage youth/community groups in undertaking action in their locality through interactive learning and critical thinking
Who? Anyone interested in learning more about setting up a community garden.
Where? ECO-UNESCO
When? Dates Time
On request 10:00am–4:00pm
On demand (special group fee): ECO-UNESCO also runs this course to groups on request; if you are interested please contact us.
What past participants have to say “The course was very relevant to our current needs and the content was very useful and inspiring.”
What past participants have to say
“Accessible, easy to follow, basic information for starting a community garden. Very informative and enjoyable.”
“All activities throughout the day were really valuable and I would like to use them for our centre. Lots of ideas. I think everyone’s brains were ticking at what to do next.”
How do I book?
“Content was very useful and provided a strong base for our project to build on.”
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What?
ECO-Sustainability Award Training
Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Drug Prevention Training for Trainers Introducing Environmental Education as a Resource
What? This short course explores an alternative approach to drug misuse prevention using environmental education as a resource for positive personal development of a young person. By the end of the training participants will be: confident in developing an alternative approach to drug misuse prevention through environmental education confident in facilitating life skill development in young people using interactive education methodologies and motivational activities able to facilitate personal development in young people through their engagement with the environment (practical project work) confident and able to use the ECO-CHOICES resource pack (included in training fee)
Course
ECO-Choices - Drug Prevention Training for Trainers Youth Work and Sustainability Training
When? Date Friday Time
10th April 2015 10:00am–4:00pm
What past participants have to say
Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Special Offer
Currently delivered in the programme areas Also on request. Contact ECO-UNESCO for costs.
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Recieve a 10% discount when 2 people from the same organisation sign up
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ECO-Sustainability Award Training
“Instructors are very dedicated and were very supportive during the course.”
How do I book?
Statutory €
ECO-Community Garden Training
Where? ECO-UNESCO
Voluntary and Community Sector €
QQI: Growing Vegetables; Ecology and the Environment; Sustainable Development; Work Experience, Community Participation, Outdoor vegetable Crop Production
Who? Community workers and youth workers. This training is particularly suited for those working with “at-risk” young people and SPHE teachers.
Members,Students, Unwaged, Young People under 25 €
€50 membership fee for youth 50 organisations (including up to (Voluntary and community sector fee subsidised 5 people on the training, site by Irish Aid) visits and on-going support) Please contact us for course fees
Become a member of ECO-UNESCO today!
ECO-UNESCO OPPORTUNITIES
Membership of ECO-UNESCO offers a lot of benefits: ■ Discount on training programmes ■ Discount on workshops ■ Free copy of one of our publications ■ Free access to ECO-UNESCO youth events ■ Regular updates on ECO-UNESCO events and news
WHO ARE ECO-UNESCO MEMBERS? Members are people who:
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Are interested in the environment, education and young people Are interested in receiving publications and training Want to learn more about the natural world Want to take action Are interested in volunteering Want to make new friends Like being out of doors Are interested in keeping up to date on environmental education in Ireland
HOW MUCH? There are three types of annual membership available: 1) Youth membership unber 18 (Annual membership €10) 2) Individual adults over the age of 18 (Annual membership €20) 3) Groups (Annual membership €50) Groups can be: ■ Five or more interested individuals ■ Schools: primary and secondary ■ Youth services ■ Youth groups ■ Youth clubs ■ Environmental organisations or groups ■ Community groups ■ Educational bodies
VOLUNTEERING
TRANSITION YEAR WORK EXPERIENCE
ECO-UNESCO’s Volunteer Programme is a chance for people from across Ireland to get involved with our programmes and services and gain valuable experience around in working with young people for environmental conservation.
ECO-UNESCO offers short work experience placements to Transition Year students. Students gain valuable hands-on work experience as well as learning more about youth work and the environment. Advanced booking is recommended for this popular programme.
Become an ECO-Leader with our ECO-Leader programme providing volunteering opportunities to those who want to help run ECO-UNESCO clubs, support ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards groups or assist with any ECO-UNESCO programme in Ireland.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Register online on www.ecounesco.ie or contact info@ecounesco.ie
INTERNSHIPS ECO-UNESCO offers a number of 3-6 month internships in a range of exciting disciplines. These placements offer exceptional work experience as well as the satisfaction of making a difference for Ireland’s young people and the environment.
ECO-UNESCO OPPORTUNITIES
ECO-UNESCO Membership
ECO-UNESCO is a non-profit organisation and relies on your support to build and develop our environmental awareness programmes for Ireland’s young people.
Become a member Make a donation Provide sponsorship Become a friend Leave a legacy See www.ecounesco.ie to find out how you can support ECO-UNESCO ECO-UNESCO is a registered Irish charity (Charity no. CHY 7225).
HOW TO SIGN UP AS A MEMBER?
Signing up as a member is easy! Just log onto www.ecounesco.ie/support-us/become-a-member.html or email admin@ecounesco.ie for an application form
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CALENDAR 2015 Sections Training Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties ECO-Explorers Kids Holiday Camps Young Environmentalists Awards (YEA) ECO-Youth Events Youth for Sustainable Development & Peer Education Programme Exhibitions @ the Greenhouse
January 2015
National Tree Week
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
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Wed
Youth Leadership and ECO Skills Training
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
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Wed
Ulster ECO-Den
Exhibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exh ibition
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Thurs
Munster ECO-Den
05
Fri
World Environment Day
24
Tues
Connaught ECO-Den
06
Fri
ECO-Teen Outing
26-27
Thu-Fri
Leinster ECO-Den
23-27
Mon-Fri ECO Teen Summer Camp
7
Sat
Youth Work & Sustainability Training
22
Sun
World Water Day
July 2015
October 2015
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exhibition
Exhibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exibition
1 - 31
YEA Roadshow
10
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
15
Thu
Youth Leadership and ECO Skills Training
28-31
Tue-Fri
ECO-Explorers Halloween Camp
April 2015 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
10
Fri
Drug Prevention Training For Trainers
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
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Sat
Youth Work and Sustainability Training
Exhibition
Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef (All Year)
22
Wed
International Mother Earth Day
7-10
Tue-Fri
ECO-Explorers Easter Camp
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exhibition
ECO-UNESCO’s The EU and Our Environment-A Young Person’s Guide
02
Sun
14
Sat
World Wetlands Day ECO-Teen Outing
September 2015
Sun-Sat
Weekly
February 2015
20
June 2015 2-8
May 2015 Weekly Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties Peer Education Meetings and Events
02
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
13
Wed
YEA Showcase and Awards Ceremony
March 2015
22
Fri
International Biodiversity Day 2014
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
12
Tue
Youth Work and Sustainability Training
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
1-5
Tue-Sat
ECO-Watchers Training Week for Teachers & Leaders (Primary)
06-10
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
13-17
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
18
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
20-24
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
27-31
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
August 2015 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exibition Young Environmentalist Awards Exhibition
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exhibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exhibition
22
Tues
Car Free Day
November 2015 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exhibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exhibition
21
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
03-07
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
17-21
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
December 2015
29
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
21