Step 0

We want to show participants / fellow colleagues that it is important to stay fresh and healthy in the youth field.

Often people lose their motivation and find it difficult to find their core values why they started to work with people first hand. The daily work, administration and little problems to solve overcome on real stories and successes.On top of the daily challenges, youth workers also had to deal with their own personal lives and while supporting their target groups as well. Youth workers, trainers, facilitators, mentors etc. who start their profession out of joy, dedication and the commitment to support others also need to learn techniques and methods how they can be always recharged, fresh and motivated to face challenges day by day.

The ‘Step 0’ Training Course has partners from 6 countries: the Republic of North Macedonia, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary. The project is designed for those who are open to gain new knowledge regarding well being, learn new methods and discover how they can support young people and themselves more in this area.

This training program was created in order to allow youth workers to learn new methods and tools on how they can support their own target groups in finding their paths, preparing for modern work and the challanges of the modern society. They will also practice how they can they can design their own educational materials and how they can use different tools in their work with youngsters.

The main method we use is creative recycling which is a method based on creativitiy, cooperation and crafting. We use creativity and upcycling as a tool to develop various skills. We mix creative recycling with various other non formal educational methods where we focus on learning to learn, creativity, soft skills and digital competences. During this training course, there will be a big focus on meditation and mindfulness processes as well.

Main program elements:

• Skill-development workshops
• Meditation, mindfulness processes
• Creative recycling workshops
• Teambuilding activities
• Self-assesment
• Improvement of key competences
• Sharing of best practices
• Outdoor activities
• Living library
• Designing educational materials
• Practicing facilitation skills

For more info, check the info letter!