Avatars of Nógrád - 7 months EVS project in Hollókő
The 3rd edition of Creative Space EVS has been again
great success in 2014. Five volunteers (Zuzana, Mariia, Maria, Katrina and
Fedor) coming from 5 countries (Czech Republic, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia and
Russia) committed themselves for 7 months to create a small international
community living in Hollókő and supporting Creative Space in its grassroot
youth work mission: create equal opportunities for children and youth in Nógrád
county, one of the poorest region in Hungary. This EVS group organized English
speaking action-based creative workshops in 5 villages (Rimóc, Nagylóc,
Nógrádszakál, Endrefalva, Varsány), as well they supported local communities in
severa ways.
Objectives of EVSers activities:
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organize daily English speaking
creative workshops in after school clubs to children and youth
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giving information about Youth
in Action and other EU possibilities,
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support local initiatives of
youth, Creative Space and other local NGOs
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act as co-creator in the 4th
International Voluntary Camp
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create media materials about EU
topics
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maintain the busy international
community center: Creative Space
Creative Space is the only EVS accredited organisation
in Nógrád county therefore the 5 volunteers had their uniqe role in the area to
provide international events for the local communities and be an example of
active European citizens. With the professional support of Creative Space staff
EVS volunteers became more confident and responsbile, acquired and practiced
21st century professional and life skills, made decision on their own future.
The project supported all of them to move forward in their professional and
personal lives, they went through real-life experiences, did high quality youth
work which enabled them to decide what education or profession they want to go
on. They all succeeded to get into new university, or start a new job, one of
them even settled in Hungary.
This EVS project is a unique opportunity for EVS volunteers
as well as for local children and youth. Everyone who is connected to the
project have the chance to be involved non-formal learning, know more about
possibilties in the EU, start new initiatives. Local community highly
appreciates the volunteers contribution and since 2012 the project became part
of the life of the Szécsény micro-region and its importance is constantly
increasing in the area by unlocking new potential in each project.
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