An excellent opportunity for youth workers, educators and trainers who are interested in youth participation and build a common network to address the main social problems faced by youth to apply for the training course "Sinergia" in Rascafría (Madrid), Spain. This project is organised by "Asociación Madrid Outdoor Education" and co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
About the project
Synergy is a professional training course in the Sierra de Guadarrama aimed at further developing the network of individuals, organisations, and communities that collaborate with MOE, while also promoting the methodology of experiential learning in nature. This training course was designed to build connections, facilitate shared spaces, and establish future collaborations that we will implement in our work. A key focus is on promoting youth participation, but the organisers are equally committed to addressing other social issues like well-being and mental health, leadership, and inclusion.
Throughout the process, Participants will experiment with various non-formal education techniques framed within an experiential, nature-based learning approach that encourages collaborative learning. The ultimate goal is to strengthen our group’s collective intelligence, showcasing how this impact can be applied in our own social communities.
The program take place in natural outdoor spaces, offering endless opportunities for reflection and learning. Participants engage with these environments, learn from them, and aim to share their benefits, fostering admiration, respect, and protection.
Project objectives
- To build a common network to address the main social problems faced by youth in the participating countries.
- To disseminate our methodology and show how MOE works.
- To offer a close view of our reference communities and the collaboration possibilities they offer.
- To rely on the methodology of experiential learning in nature to create spaces of facilitation in which the group of participants can share and generate collaborations.
- To generate collaborations in common projects within Erasmus +, especially focusing on the inclusion of new people and organisations outside the programme.
- To strengthen the cohesion of the group.
- To promote and raise the visibility of mental health among youth workers.
- To bring a positive impact that contributes to innovation in youth work.
- To advocate and promote inclusive and sustainable development as the only means to achieve social cohesion and prosperous democracies.
- To fight against cultural barriers and negative stereotypes.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- 24 Young people over 18 years old. (no age limit)
- Participants from Erasmus+ youth programme countries and the neighbouring countries to the European Union are eligible to apply.
- Young persons linked to an NGO interested in learning learning about Outdoor Education willing to share their learnings.
- Responsibility and commitment to all the activities of the project (before, during and after the main activity).
- People with few opportunities will be given priority.
- English language is not a requirement.
- Passion and motivation to learn, share and enjoy
Expenses and Benefits
The Youth Participation Activity will be implemented in the frames of the ERASMUS+ Programme.
- Board and accommodation will be covered by the organisers. Participants will be accommodated at Youth hostel “Los Batanes” Rascafría (Madrid) and Shelter Puerto de la Morcuera Miraflores (Madrid).
- There will be 3 meals + 2 snacks provided by the organisation.
- The travel costs will be reimbursed for the cheapest and direct way of transport and only under the condition that the participant will take part in all the stages of the project. Before purchasing any ticket the participant will have to send their travel proposal sent it by email to: carlos@madridoutdooreducation.com
- The travel costs will be reimbursed up to the certain amount according to Erasmus+ rules. Only the tickets that were confirmed by organizers will be reimbursed. The maximum travel reimbursement per person is as follows:
- from 100 - 499 km: 150,00€
- from 500 - 1999 km: 245,00€
- from 2000 - 2999 km: 330€
- from 3000 - 3999 km: 500€
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