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INDEX Prologue
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I. Introduction to Senior Volunteer European Exchanges I.I The background I.II Past projects: a pathway from transnational voluntary service to lifelong learning II. Presentation of the Actors and their Role II.I The actors on stage: a winning model II.II Hosting organization: who are they and what is expected from them II.III Sending side: what does it mean and why it is important II.IV International Senior volunteers II.V The involvement of Local Governments II.VI Finding a partner organisation in Europe
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Act 1 Preparing a Project
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1.1 Hosting side: arranging the tasks for the volunteers:
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1.2 Contact person and team work
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1.3 Hosting side framework conditions: arranging the hospitality, food, accommodation, local transport
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1.4 Insurance
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Act 2 Find And Prepare Your Volunteers
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2.1 Sending side: recruiting volunteers, professional and linguistic skills 2.2 Sending side: preparing your volunteers
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Act 3 Senior Volunteers in Action
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3.1 Considering to take part: skills assessment and self evaluation 3.2 Learning opportunities 3.3 The framework conditions: few considerations (hopefully) useful to volunteers 3.4 Verbal and body language: communication or information? 3.5 Use of Internet based communication tools… 3.6 Obstacles... and difficult moments 3.7 Tips from a Senior for successful volunteering in Europe
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Epilogue Evaluating The Project And The Experience
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Evaluation
AFTER THE PLAY
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I Also want to do it! What is possible to concretely do?
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A. Members of an organization in Europe? Join The Senior Volunteering Program B. Only few weeks free? Spend your time in a workcamp C. Few months to offer? Learn about Long Term Voluntary Service They have done it…. Witnesses from volunteers
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APPENDIX
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ANNEX 1 Ten Golden Rules for a Fruitful Relationship Between Organisations and Volunteers ANNEX 2 The Charter of the Volunteer ANNEX 3 Card for Expression Of Interest for Hosting Volunteers ANNEX 4 Questionnaire for Senior Volunteers who Participated in a Trans-National Exchange ANNEX 5 Communication From The European Commission: “It is Never Too Late to Learn” ANNEX 6 Some Internet Addresses For Total Beginners: a General Orientation for not Getting Lost
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