ECO-UNESCO Training Prospectus 2012

ECO-UNESCO Training 2012

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ECO-UNESCO Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation

CONTENTS

About ECO-UNESCO

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The Greenhouse

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ECO-UNESCO Training

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Accredited Courses (FETAC) FETAC Accredited Centre Introduction to Sustainable Development ECO-Community Development

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ECO-UNESCO’s Consultancy Work

Training Courses Environmental Education: Trends & Developments Environmental Education: Programme Development & Curriculum Links ECO-Watchers Training for Teachers and Leaders Youth Work and Sustainability Training Peer Education and Sustainability Training Youth Leadership and ECO-Skills Training Leadership and Strategic Sustainable Development ECO-Sustainability Award Drug Prevention Training for Trainers ECO-Community Garden Training

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ECO-UNESCO Opportunities

Volunteering / Internships / TY Work Experience Supporting Our Work

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Eco-unesco ABOUT ECO-UNESCO training

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 and 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 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 is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs with Support of the National Lottery Funds.

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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The Greenhouse provides: educational events, trainings, workshops and programmes information and exhibitions on environmental, sustainability and related issues space for collaboration between ENGOs, government, children, young people, adults and green business rental facilities including meeting rooms, lecture space and exhibition space

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ECO-UNESCO offers a wide range of programmes and services at The Greenhouse. These include:

Children’s environmental workshops Young people’s environmental events and programmes Adult environmental and sustainability trainings Conferences and seminars A chill out zone on the ground floor An information space An exhibition space

FACILITIES

Ground Floor

Exhibition space/Chill Out Zone

1st Floor

THE GREENHOUSE

Event Space (facilitates up to 90 people) Our conference room can cater for up to 90 people and we are located in Dublin city centre.

2nd Floor

Meeting Room (facilitates up to 30 people) Cultivate Offices

3rd Floor

ECO-UNESCO Offices

Other Features

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ECO-UNESCO Training 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 (E)NGOs, 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.

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-UNESCO’s Consultancy Work ECO-UNESCO, as specialist provider of accredited (FETAC) and non accredited training courses offers tailor made training courses on an in-house and outreach basis. ECO-UNESCO 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, private and public agencies since 1986.

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 offers a range of FETAC Accredited Awards.

FETAC Accredited Centre ECO-UNESCO is an accredited FETAC centre operating under the qualities and standards set out by FETAC, 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 flagship training course: Sustainable Development (FETAC Level 5 L22380). ECO-UNESCO designed and developed the module in 2005 and has run the course with over 1,000 students across Ireland. ECO-UNESCO also provide the ECO-Community Development (FETAC Level 3 L3NF2951) module.

Progression Paths: How can I use my FETAC accreditation?

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Accredited Training Courses FETAC

ECO-UNESCO’s Sustainable Development (FETAC L22380) and ECO-UNESCO’s ECO-Community Development (FETAC Level 3 L3NF2951) can be used as foundation modules for many FETAC Major Awards.

National Qualification Framework: Showing the level of fully accredited training provided.

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Introduction to Sustainable Development (FETAC Accredited Module – Level 5 L22380) Designed and developed by ECO-UNESCO in 2005 What?

Assessment:

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability, quality of life, sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis (auditing).

Learners facilitate a workshop on an environmental issue of their choice incorporating education for sustainable development methodologies, carry out a project on the life cycle analysis of a product and complete a group project on developing a sustainable community.

Learners have to complete one individual project, one group project and facilitate a workshop.

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 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

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 @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

How Long and When?

The course consists of 25 contact hours.

OPTION 1: 10-Week Course Dates Thursday Evenings 26th January 2012 - 26th April 2012 ||

27th September 2012 - 13th November 2012 Time 6:30pm - 9:00pm OPTION 2: Intensive Course Dates 24th -25th February 2012 AND 23rd- 24th March 2012

27th - 28th April 2012 AND 25th - 26th May 2012

20th - 21st July 2012 AND 17th - 18th August 2012

05th - 06th October 2012 AND 02nd - 03rd November 2012 Times Fridays 2:00pm - 7:30pm || Saturdays 10:00am - 7:00pm ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.

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This course provides you with a Minor FETAC Level 5 Award and provides you with 1 credit of a FETAC Level 5 Major Award Certificate.

How much? €200 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, *un-waged, young people under 25; €220 Voluntary and Community Sector; €240 Statutory *Funding options are available for jobseekers (contact us for details)

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

ECO-Community Development (FETAC Accredited Module - Level 3 NF2951)

NEW: Peer Education

(FETAC Accredited Module - Level 5)

What?

The course develops an understanding of community development, develops skills in critical thinking, systems thinking and problem solving and practical analytical skills and develops facilitation and communication skills.

This new module has been designed to enable learners to become Peer Educators in youth work settings. The course introduces the principles and practice of Peer Education and provides a critical perspective on some of the issues which affect young people’s lives.

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.

Who? Anyone interested in learning about how to empower young people through the positive use of peer relationships.

Where?

ECO-UNESCO @ the Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew Street, Dublin 2

Where?

When?

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2 and on-site (Nationwide)

September – November 2012 (10 Weeks)

When?

The course consists of 25 contact hours.

10-Week Course Dates Wednesday Evenings 3rd May – 12th July 2012 Time 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Assessment: Learners will complete an individual or group project, formal assignment and personal learner record. This course provides you with a Minor FETAC L5 Award and 1 credit of a Major FETAC L5 Award.

Assessment:

How much?

Learners have to complete project work.

This course provides you with a Minor FETAC Level 3 Award and provides you with 1 credit of a FETAC Level 5 Major Award Certificate.

How do I book?

How much? €200 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged*, young people under 25; €220 Voluntary and Community Sector; €240 Statutory *Funding options are available for job-seekers (contact us for details)

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What?

TBC

(Same details as Introduction to Sustainable Development)

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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Training Courses ECO-UNESCO provides a range of short courses for both personal and continuous professional development.

All participants of short courses receive ECO-UNESCO certificates.

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 @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

When?

Dates Tuesday 7th February 2012

28th August 2012 Time 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.

How much? €70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €80 Voluntary and Community Sector; €90 Statutory Special Offer: 2 people from the same organisation pay €100

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at education@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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Environmental Education Course 2: Programme Development & Curriculum Links

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 curriculum subjects Be inspired to engage young people in exploring environmental issues through interactive learning and critical thinking.

Who?

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What?

Teachers, youth and community leaders, Environmental Awareness Officers and anyone else interested in learning more about environmental education.

Where?

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2 and on-site (Nationwide)

When?

Dates 8th February 2012; 29th August 2012 Time 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.

How much? €70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €80 Voluntary and Community Sector; €90 Statutory, Special Offer: 2 people from the same organisation pay €100 Loyalty bonus: Those who have previously attended an ECO-UNESCO training can attend this training half price! (offer excludes Leadership & Strategic Sustainable Development Training)

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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ECO-Watchers Training for Teachers and Leaders What?

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.

Where?

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2 and on-site (Nationwide)

When?

Date This course is available for group booking on request. Please contact us for further information and bookings.

Time 10:00am - 4:00pm

How much?

On request

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

Youth Work and 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 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 in youth work Explore peoples’ views of the developed and developing worlds

Who? Educators, youth workers, teachers, community educators and anyone with an interest in learning more about education for sustainable development.

Where?

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

When?

Date 25th October 2012 This course is also available on alternative dates for group bookings on request.

Time 10:00am - 4:00pm

How much? €70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €80 Voluntary and Community Sector; €90 Statutory Special Offer: 2 people from the same organisation pay €100

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at ysd@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

What?

This short course introduces participants to peer education and how it can be used in work with young people. Participants will learn how to develop a peer education approach centred on the principles of sustainability and leadership.

By the end of the training participants will: Be confident in developing a Peer Education approach through participative Education for Sustainable Development methodologies Be able to engage young people in issues of Sustainable Development and examine how the principles of Sustainable Development tie into their lives Know how to facilitate personal development in young people as Peer Educators Be confident and able to use the Youth for the Future peer education and sustainability resource

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What?

Peer Education and Sustainability Training

Who? Youth leaders, teachers, community educators and anyone who wants to learn more about peer education theory and practical ways of using it for sustainability.

Where?

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

When?

Dates 11th October 2012

21st November 2012 This course is also available on alternative dates for group bookings on request.

Time 10:00am - 4:00pm

How much? €70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €80 Voluntary and Community Sector; €90 Statutory Special Offer: 2 people from the same organisation pay €100

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at ysd@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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Youth Leadership and ECO skills training

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 transferr

Who? Teachers, youth leaders, young people and anyone interested in setting up an ECO-UNESCO Club.

Leadership and Strategic Sustainable Development What?

This training course focuses on how to take leadership in planning for Sustainable Development. The programme is of particular relevance to those wishing to build and take strategic actions on a personal, organisational, business and/or community level toward Sustainable Development.

By the end of the training participants will: Know how to take leadership in strategic sustainable development Be aware of basic Sustainability principles (Natural step framework system conditions) Know how to undertake a baseline assessment Know how to evaluate actions in relation to Sustainability principles - (Back casting) Know how to facilitate planning for solutions and actions to meet the sustainability challenge and be able to prioritise actions Be introduced to the ECO Award, a sustainability award for organisations, and know how to apply the steps to your organisation

Who?

Where?

Youth leaders, teachers, leaders in community organisations, schools, businesses and any other interested parties.

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

Where?

When?

Date 26th September 2012

How much?

This course is free to those who register as an ECO-UNESCO Club or run already an ECO-UNESCO Club

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

When?

Dates 31st January 2012

12th June 2012

4th December 2012 Time 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.

How much? €70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €80 Voluntary and Community Sector; €90 Statutory Special Offer: 2 people from the same organisation pay €100

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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ECO-Sustainability Award

How to become a sustainable organisation

The ECO-Award is an awards scheme run by ECO-UNESCO that rewards, recognises and encourages organisations working towards sustainability. This short course provides a practical approach on how organisations can become more sustainable and introduces groups to the ECO-Award Programme.

By the end of the training participants will: Understand what the ECO-Award is about and how the ECO 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 Apply a diagnostic tool to assess how sustainable your organisation is Understand how to facilitate your organisation’s progress towards becoming a sustainable youth/community organisation Training participants are encouraged to register their respective organisations for ECO-UNESCO’s ECO Awards programme

Who? 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.

Where?

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

When?

Date Thursday 27th September 2012 Time 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.

How much? €45 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €50 Voluntary and Community Sector; €80 Statutory (Fee subsidised by Irish Aid)

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at ysd@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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 young people.

By the end of the training participants will: Be confident in developing an alternative approach to drug misuse prevention through environmental education Be confident in facilitating life skill development in young people using interactive education methodologies and motivational activities Be able to facilitate personal development in young people through their engagement with the environment (practical project work) Be confident and able to use the ECO-CHOICES resource pack (incl. in training fee)

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What?

Drug Prevention Training for Trainers

Who? Community workers, youth workers. This training is particularly suited for those working with “at-risk” young people and SPHE teachers.

Where?

ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

When?

Dates Tuesday 28 February 2012 Time 10:00am - 4:00pm

How much? €70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €80 Voluntary and Community Sector; €90 Statutory (Fee includes ECO-Choices Resource pack) Special Offer: 2 people from the same organisation pay €100

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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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 @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2

When?

Dates 13th March 2012

15th May 2012

16th October 2012 Time 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.

How much? €70 ECO-UNESCO Members, students, unwaged, young people under 25; €80 Voluntary and Community Sector; €90 Statutory Special Offer: 2 people from the same organisation pay €100

How do I book?

Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491

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VOLUNTEERING

Transition year work experience

ECO-UNESCO’s Volunteer Programme is a chance for adults and under 25’s from across Ireland to get involved with our programmes and services and gain valuable experience around 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.

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ECO-UNESCO OPPORTUNITIES

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 @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2 ECO-UNESCO is a registered Irish charity (Charity no. CHY 7225).

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CALENDAR 2012

Weekly

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

Training

Exhibition

ECO-UNESCO InterACTION Exhibition

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

4-10

National Tree Week

ECO-Explorers Kids Holiday Camps

07

Wed

Global Youth Seminar

Young Environmentalists Awards (YEA)

13

Tue

ECO-Community Garden Training

ECO-Youth Events

22

Thu

World Water Day

Youth for Sustainable Development & Peer Education Programme

22

Thu

Peer Education & Sustainability Training

Exhibitions @ the Greenhouse

22

Thu

ISD FETAC L5 Intensive (Block 2)

January 2012

April 2012

Weekly

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

Weekly

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

Exhibition

Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef (All Year)

10

Tue

Eco-Explorers Easter Camp

18

RIO+20 Exploratory Event

22

Sun

International Mother Earth Day

26

Thu

ISD FETAC L5 10 week

26

Thu

Youthwork & Sustainability Training

31

Tue

Leadership and Strategic Sustainable Development

27

Fri

ISD FETAC L5 Intensive (Block 1)

Sections

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ECO-UNESCO’s ECO-Community Garden Training March 2012

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

February 2012

May 2012

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

Exhibition

ECO-UNESCO Clubs in Action Showcase

Exhibition

Young Environmentalist Awards Exhibition (May - June)

02

Thu

World Wetlands Day

07

Tue

Environmental Education: Trends and Developments

03

Thur

08

Wed

Environmental Education: Programme development & Curriculum links

08

Tue

YEA Showcase and Awards Ceremony 2012

15

Tue

ECO Community Garden Training

ECO Community Development

10 week

24

Fri

YEA Project Submission Deadline

22

Tue

International Biodiversity Day 2012

24

Fri

ISD FETAC L5 Intensive (Block 2)

25

Fri

ISD FETAC Level 5 Intensive (Block 2)

28

Tue

Drug Prevention Training for Trainers (ECO-CHOICES)

June 2012 Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

21

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

24-28

Exhibition

Global Citizenship Photo Exhibition

26

Wed

Youth Leadership & ECO Skills

02

Tues

World Environment Day

26

Thur

ISD FETAC Level 5 10 Week

12

Fri

Leadership & Strategic Sustainable Development

October 2012

Dublin+20

Weekly

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

Weekly

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July 2012

Fri

Car Free Day Urban Ecology

Weekly

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

Weekly

Young Environmentalist Awards Training

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

02

Tues

Drug Prevention Training for Trainers (ECO-CHOICES)

ECO-Explorers Summer Camp

03

Wed

ECO-Community Development 10 Week

Mon

ECO-Watchers Training Week for Teachers & Leaders (Primary)

05 - 06

Fri - Sat

ISD FETAC L5 Intensive (Block 1)

Energy Watchers Workshop

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Thur

Youth Work and Sustainability Training

ISD FETAC Level 5 (Block 1)

16

Tues

ECO Community Garden Training

30 Oct -2 Nov

ECO-Explorers Hallowe’en Camp

Weekly 02 9-16 20

Fri

August 2012 Weekly

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

November 2012

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

Weekly

13

Mon

ECO-Explorers Summer Camp

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

17

Fri

Leadership & Strategic Sustainable Development

TBC

ECO-UNESCO’s National Youth ECO-Forum

20

Mon

ECO-Explorers Summer Camp

02 - 03

Fri - Sat

ISD FETAC L5 Intensive (Block 2)

Tues

Environmental Education: Trends and Developments Environmental Education: Programme Development & Curriculum

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

28

Tues

Environmental Education Trends & Developments

13

29

Wed

Environmental Education Programme Development &

14

Wed

TBC

YEA 2013 Registration Deadline

Links

Curriculum Links

September 2012 Weekly

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

December 2012

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

Weekly

Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties

Weekly

Peer Education Meetings and Events

4

Tues

Exhibition 20

Thur

ECO Award Training

Leadership & Strategic Sustainable Development

19