Eurodesk News April 2007

Mein-europa-blog.de

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http://www.mein-europa-blog.de/index.php4?p_id=1&lang=2

SOHO training course in Portugal from 1st-5th June 2007

What: A training course for mentors in Irish EVS projects (from both hosting and sending organisations).

Target group: Organisations that have some experience with the programme but also from organisations just starting to participate in EVS projects.

Costs: Travel and Accommodation costs for the training are covered by Léargas however, there is a €50 participation fee payable by selected participants/ organisations.

How to apply: Please complete the application form and return to Conor D’Arcy cdarcy@leargas.ie or Lisa Fox lfox@leargas.ie

All selected applicants must attend the full duration of the programme and a preparatory meeting in Dublin.

Application deadline: Wednesday 18th April 2007

More info

http://www.youthweek.eu - the website for the European Youth Week 2007

Here you can find information about the European Youth Week 2007 and about youth activities, which take place at the European, national, regional and local level. The website is run by a team of young journalists of the European Youth Press.

European Youth Portal: online survey

Take 10 minutes of your time to say what you think about the Portal and its contents taking part in an online survey (see the Highlights of the Month section of the homepage)

EVS Hosting Workshop

When and where: Wednesday 18th April, 10am-4pm, The
Sanctuary, Stanhope Street, Dublin 7

What: In the context of the new Youth in Action programme and the changes to European Voluntary Service (EVS) projects, this workshop will look at best practice in hosting organisations in order to help organisations deliver consistently high quality projects.