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{t:"1 ",p:1,x:825,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"European Voluntary Service ",p:1,x:25,y:32,w:619,h:54},
{t:"EVS guide for volunteers ",p:1,x:38,y:1097,w:926,h:111},
{t:"A practical guide for interested volunteers  ",p:1,x:580,y:1209,w:361,h:21},
{t:" ",p:2,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"2 ",p:2,x:156,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"INDEX ",p:2,x:118,y:139,w:73,h:36},
{t:"Introduction in EVS.......................................................................................5 ",p:2,x:118,y:196,w:760,h:21},
{t:"What is EVS?................................................................................................6 ",p:2,x:118,y:217,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Where does it come from?..............................................................................1 6 ",p:2,x:118,y:237,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Before you start..........................................................................................1 9 ",p:2,x:118,y:259,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Is EVS something for you?...............................................................................2 0 ",p:2,x:118,y:281,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Take your time for reflection !........................................................................2 8 ",p:2,x:118,y:302,w:760,h:21},
{t:"How to start with EVS...................................................................................3 9 ",p:2,x:118,y:322,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Starting with EVS, how do you do that?..............................................................40 ",p:2,x:118,y:344,w:760,h:21},
{t:"EVS step by step..........................................................................................4 4 ",p:2,x:118,y:366,w:760,h:21},
{t:"How to find a project?..................................................................................4 6 ",p:2,x:118,y:387,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Practical preparation....................................................................................5 5 ",p:2,x:118,y:409,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Project preparation......................................................................................5 6 ",p:2,x:118,y:429,w:760,h:21},
{t:"During your project......................................................................................6 3 ",p:2,x:118,y:451,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Take care of yourself during the project!...........................................................64 ",p:2,x:118,y:472,w:760,h:21},
{t:"After your project .......................................................................................6 7 ",p:2,x:118,y:494,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Use your experience!....................................................................................6 8 ",p:2,x:118,y:514,w:760,h:21},
{t:"Resources..................................................................................................7 0 ",p:2,x:118,y:536,w:760,h:21},
{t:"The Healthy Network iNGO.............................................................................7 1 ",p:2,x:118,y:557,w:760,h:21},
{t:"This booklet is composed for the volunteers within the Healthy Network and its member ",p:2,x:118,y:811,w:667,h:19},
{t:"organizations. ",p:2,x:118,y:831,w:110,h:19},
{t:"This booklet is composed by Jan Van Hove. The texts are adapted from the programme guide of the ",p:2,x:118,y:869,w:752,h:19},
{t:"Youth in Action programme (www.action2.eu), from T-kits (www.training-youth.net), from training ",p:2,x:118,y:887,w:752,h:19},
{t:"courses and ideas that several trainers have put on the paper.   ",p:2,x:118,y:907,w:479,h:19},
{t:"Thanks for the contributions and feedback to: Tomas Pesek, Marija Kljajic, Joke De Dycker, Bridget ",p:2,x:118,y:946,w:752,h:19},
{t:"Burns, Ilse Salnaja, Lina Buzelyte, Aude Espérandieu, Nina Pavloska, Francesca La Vigna, Patricia ",p:2,x:118,y:966,w:735,h:19},
{t:"Silva, Viktorija Panovaite, Marie Lambert, Mishko Ashtalkaski, Bertrand Labacq. ",p:2,x:118,y:986,w:605,h:19},
{t:"Pictures are taken by Jan Van Hove, Tomas Pesek, and coming from the photo-archives from MO-",p:2,x:118,y:1024,w:729,h:19},
{t:"Plusko and the Healthy Network.  ",p:2,x:118,y:1042,w:256,h:19},
{t:"Updates of the information in this booklet will be further disseminated via the website ",p:2,x:118,y:1084,w:723,h:21},
{t:"http://www.evsguide.eu. ",p:2,x:118,y:1106,w:218,h:21},
{t:"With the support of the YOUTH IN ACTION programme of the European Commission. ",p:2,x:213,y:1147,w:571,h:17},
{t:" ",p:3,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"3 ",p:3,x:825,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"This booklet is a guide for young people who are thinking about participating in European ",p:3,x:118,y:746,w:744,h:21},
{t:"Voluntary Service, and their organisation(s).  ",p:3,x:118,y:766,w:376,h:21},
{t:"With this booklet we want to:  ",p:3,x:118,y:809,w:254,h:21},
{t:"• inform about what EVS is, how it goes, what the procedures and steps are  ",p:3,x:118,y:851,w:661,h:21},
{t:"(= Do you know what EVS is and how you can participate in it?) ",p:3,x:176,y:872,w:523,h:21},
{t:"• give people some reflection points to consider before applying for EVS  ",p:3,x:118,y:916,w:632,h:21},
{t:"(= Is EVS something for you?) ",p:3,x:176,y:937,w:243,h:21},
{t:"• prepare potential volunteers mentally for a stay abroad  ",p:3,x:118,y:979,w:505,h:21},
{t:"(= Do you realise what it means?) ",p:3,x:176,y:1001,w:277,h:21},
{t:"• give some practical hints and tips  ",p:3,x:118,y:1042,w:314,h:21},
{t:"(= How to survive on a project?) ",p:3,x:176,y:1064,w:270,h:21},
{t:"• share some examples how people have used their EVS experience after their EVS ",p:3,x:118,y:1107,w:718,h:21},
{t:"project  ",p:3,x:118,y:1129,w:73,h:21},
{t:"(= What when i'm back home?) ",p:3,x:176,y:1149,w:253,h:21},
{t:" ",p:4,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"4 ",p:4,x:156,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:" ",p:5,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"5 ",p:5,x:825,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"Introduction in EVS ",p:5,x:186,y:974,w:630,h:97},
{t:" ",p:6,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"6 ",p:6,x:156,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"What is EVS? ",p:6,x:118,y:156,w:214,h:48},
{t:"What do you know already about EVS? ",p:6,x:118,y:252,w:317,h:21},
{t:"Before going further, it might be good to be well informed about EVS and the possibilities.  ",p:6,x:118,y:274,w:756,h:21},
{t:"What have you heard before about EVS? Are you already well informed, or do you want to ",p:6,x:118,y:317,w:744,h:21},
{t:"collect still a lot of information?  ",p:6,x:118,y:337,w:275,h:21},
{t:"Take enough time to discover all details about EVS! Here we give an introduction in what ",p:6,x:118,y:381,w:741,h:21},
{t:"we call \"European Voluntary Service\", or in a short way \"EVS\".  ",p:6,x:118,y:402,w:518,h:21},
{t:"What and for whom? ",p:6,x:118,y:468,w:226,h:32},
{t:"What is EVS? ",p:6,x:118,y:519,w:134,h:25},
{t:"Within the European Voluntary Service (EVS) programme, young people can spend up to 12 ",p:6,x:118,y:547,w:751,h:21},
{t:"months abroad as European volunteers helping in local projects in various fields. EVS ",p:6,x:118,y:569,w:703,h:21},
{t:"represents Action 2 of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:6,x:118,y:589,w:448,h:21},
{t:"Volunteers in EVS projects participate in activities in different fields (like: environment, ",p:6,x:118,y:632,w:734,h:21},
{t:"arts and culture, activities with children, young people or e lder ly, heritage, sports, etc.) ",p:6,x:118,y:654,w:738,h:21},
{t:"which comply with the following general principles: ",p:6,x:118,y:674,w:431,h:21},
{t:"ACTIVITIES MUST: ",p:6,x:118,y:716,w:157,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:743,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Take place in a country other than where the volunteer lives;  ",p:6,x:148,y:744,w:518,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:764,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Be non-profit-making and unpaid;  ",p:6,x:148,y:766,w:286,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:788,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Bring an added value to the host organisation and the local community;  ",p:6,x:148,y:789,w:597,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:809,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Not involve job substitution, nor be a substitute for military service or alternative ",p:6,x:148,y:811,w:682,h:21},
{t:"service formulas;  ",p:6,x:148,y:832,w:151,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:854,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Last for a limited period, normally between 2 and 12 months.  ",p:6,x:148,y:856,w:518,h:21},
{t:"ACTIVITIES SHOULD: ",p:6,x:118,y:896,w:178,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:923,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Promote universal peace, dialogue, tolerance and solidarity;  ",p:6,x:148,y:924,w:511,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:946,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Contribute to building long-lasting and solid partnerships;  ",p:6,x:148,y:947,w:486,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:968,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Include exchange of youth work expertise and know-how;  ",p:6,x:148,y:969,w:484,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:991,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Give participants a better understanding of their own situations and cultures and help ",p:6,x:148,y:992,w:713,h:21},
{t:"them explore their identities;  ",p:6,x:148,y:1012,w:256,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1034,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Contribute to developing the voluntary sector and civil society.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1036,w:533,h:21},
{t:"EVS IS NOT... ",p:6,x:118,y:1076,w:119,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1103,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not occasional, unstructured, part-time volunteering.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1104,w:506,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1126,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not an internship in an enterprise.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1127,w:348,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1148,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not a paid job and must not substitute paid jobs.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1149,w:468,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1171,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not a recreation or tourist activity.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1172,w:351,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1193,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not a language course.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1194,w:251,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1216,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not exploitation of cheap work force.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1217,w:373,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1238,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not a period of study or vocational training abroad.  ",p:6,x:148,y:1239,w:487,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:6,x:118,y:1261,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is not simply a funding scheme, but a quality model of transnational voluntary ",p:6,x:148,y:1262,w:686,h:21},
{t:"service. ",p:6,x:148,y:1282,w:72,h:21},
{t:" ",p:7,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"7 ",p:7,x:825,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"Volunteers ",p:7,x:118,y:183,w:124,h:32},
{t:"Who can participate? ",p:7,x:118,y:233,w:220,h:25},
{t:"You can participate in EVS, if you belong to one of the following groups: ",p:7,x:118,y:261,w:601,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:7,x:118,y:283,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Young people aged between 18 and 30  ",p:7,x:148,y:284,w:326,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:7,x:118,y:306,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Youth workers, youth leaders, trainers, project managers or organisers in the field of ",p:7,x:148,y:307,w:706,h:21},
{t:"youth and non-formal education  ",p:7,x:148,y:327,w:274,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:7,x:118,y:349,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Non-profit-making youth organisations  ",p:7,x:148,y:351,w:326,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:7,x:118,y:371,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Other non-profit-making organisations, associations and structures experienced in the ",p:7,x:148,y:372,w:714,h:21},
{t:"field of youth and non-formal education  ",p:7,x:148,y:394,w:339,h:21},
{t:"From which countries? ",p:7,x:118,y:438,w:238,h:25},
{t:"EVS, as the Youth in Action Programme in general, is aimed mainly at the \"Programme ",p:7,x:118,y:466,w:715,h:21},
{t:"countries\", but young people from the \"Neighbouring Partner countries\" can also ",p:7,x:118,y:487,w:664,h:21},
{t:"participate in EVS projects. On next page you find the participating countries. ",p:7,x:118,y:507,w:651,h:21},
{t:"Importantly, each EVS project and each EVS activity must involve at least one EU Member ",p:7,x:118,y:551,w:744,h:21},
{t:"State (for example a host organisation from an EU member State, or a sending organisation ",p:7,x:118,y:572,w:757,h:21},
{t:"from an EU member State). More technical information about this you can find here: ",p:7,x:118,y:592,w:704,h:21},
{t:"www.action2.eu ",p:7,x:118,y:614,w:142,h:21},
{t:" ",p:8,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"8 ",p:8,x:156,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"Where can you go on EVS?  ",p:8,x:118,y:161,w:292,h:32},
{t:"You can do an EVS project in each \"Programme Country\" of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:8,x:118,y:201,w:758,h:21},
{t:"PROGRAMME COUNTRIES ",p:8,x:118,y:241,w:215,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:268,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Austria ",p:8,x:148,y:269,w:65,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:291,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Belgium ",p:8,x:148,y:292,w:68,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:313,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Bulgaria ",p:8,x:148,y:314,w:72,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:336,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Cyprus ",p:8,x:148,y:337,w:62,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:358,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Czech Republic ",p:8,x:148,y:359,w:130,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:381,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Denmark ",p:8,x:148,y:382,w:78,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:403,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Estonia ",p:8,x:148,y:404,w:67,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:426,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Finland ",p:8,x:148,y:427,w:63,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:448,w:13,h:22},
{t:"France   ",p:8,x:148,y:449,w:70,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:268,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Germany ",p:8,x:404,y:269,w:78,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:291,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Greece  ",p:8,x:404,y:292,w:69,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:313,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Hungary ",p:8,x:404,y:314,w:73,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:336,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Ireland ",p:8,x:404,y:337,w:62,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:358,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Italy  ",p:8,x:404,y:359,w:46,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:381,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Latvia ",p:8,x:404,y:382,w:57,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:403,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Lithuania ",p:8,x:404,y:404,w:83,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:426,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Luxembourg  ",p:8,x:404,y:427,w:110,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:448,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Malta   ",p:8,x:404,y:449,w:58,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:268,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Netherlands  ",p:8,x:659,y:269,w:109,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:291,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Poland ",p:8,x:659,y:292,w:58,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:313,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Portugal ",p:8,x:659,y:314,w:73,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:336,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Romania ",p:8,x:659,y:337,w:73,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:358,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Slovak Republic ",p:8,x:659,y:359,w:133,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:381,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Slovenia ",p:8,x:659,y:382,w:73,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:403,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Spain ",p:8,x:659,y:404,w:48,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:426,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Sweden ",p:8,x:659,y:427,w:67,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:448,w:13,h:22},
{t:"United Kingdom   ",p:8,x:659,y:449,w:144,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:474,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Iceland ",p:8,x:148,y:476,w:65,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:474,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Liechtenstein ",p:8,x:404,y:476,w:117,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:474,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Malta ",p:8,x:659,y:476,w:50,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:499,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Turkey ",p:8,x:148,y:501,w:63,h:21},
{t:"However some technical procedures are different, you also can go on EVS in a ",p:8,x:118,y:544,w:648,h:21},
{t:"\"Neighbouring Partner Country\" of the EU.  There are 3 regions:   ",p:8,x:118,y:566,w:539,h:21},
{t:"NEIGHBOURING PARTNER COUNTRIES ",p:8,x:118,y:606,w:320,h:21},
{t:"South East Europe ",p:8,x:118,y:652,w:162,h:21},
{t:"Eastern Europe and ",p:8,x:375,y:641,w:175,h:21},
{t:"Caucasus ",p:8,x:375,y:662,w:85,h:21},
{t:"Mediterranean Partner ",p:8,x:630,y:641,w:202,h:21},
{t:"Countries ",p:8,x:630,y:662,w:88,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:728,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Albania ",p:8,x:148,y:729,w:65,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:751,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Bosnia and Herzegovina ",p:8,x:148,y:752,w:200,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:773,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Croatia ",p:8,x:148,y:774,w:67,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:796,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Former Yug. Rep. of ",p:8,x:148,y:797,w:170,h:21},
{t:"Macedonia (FYROM) ",p:8,x:148,y:817,w:167,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:839,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Kosovo ",p:8,x:148,y:841,w:63,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:861,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Montenegro ",p:8,x:148,y:862,w:103,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:884,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Serbia ",p:8,x:148,y:886,w:57,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:738,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Armenia ",p:8,x:404,y:739,w:72,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:761,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Azerbaijan ",p:8,x:404,y:762,w:95,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:783,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Belarus ",p:8,x:404,y:784,w:65,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:806,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Georgia ",p:8,x:404,y:807,w:70,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:828,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Moldova ",p:8,x:404,y:829,w:71,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:851,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Russian Federation ",p:8,x:404,y:852,w:160,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:375,y:873,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Ukraine ",p:8,x:404,y:874,w:70,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:694,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Algeria  ",p:8,x:659,y:696,w:66,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:718,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Egypt ",p:8,x:659,y:719,w:52,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:739,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Israel ",p:8,x:659,y:741,w:50,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:763,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Jordan ",p:8,x:659,y:764,w:62,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:784,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Lebanon ",p:8,x:659,y:786,w:75,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:808,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Morocco ",p:8,x:659,y:809,w:75,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:829,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Palestinian Authority of ",p:8,x:659,y:831,w:200,h:21},
{t:"the West Bank and Gaza ",p:8,x:660,y:852,w:206,h:21},
{t:"Strip ",p:8,x:660,y:872,w:45,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:894,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Syria ",p:8,x:659,y:896,w:47,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:630,y:918,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Tunisia    ",p:8,x:659,y:919,w:78,h:21},
{t:"What does it cost? ",p:8,x:118,y:963,w:206,h:32},
{t:"As volunteer, EVS does not cost you anything! (at least, no money!) ",p:8,x:118,y:1002,w:559,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:1023,w:13,h:22},
{t:"your sending organisation can receive an amount of money for preparing you in a ",p:8,x:148,y:1024,w:673,h:21},
{t:"proper way, for the support they provide, and they get 100% of your travel costs, so ",p:8,x:148,y:1046,w:699,h:21},
{t:"they can buy you a plane, bus or train ticket to your host country  ",p:8,x:148,y:1067,w:549,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:1088,w:13,h:22},
{t:"your host organisation can receive an amount of money for accommodating you, for ",p:8,x:148,y:1089,w:698,h:21},
{t:"providing you food, language courses, guidance and support, and insurances. They can ",p:8,x:148,y:1111,w:719,h:21},
{t:"receive money to pay your travel costs.  ",p:8,x:148,y:1132,w:334,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:1154,w:13,h:22},
{t:"additional, you get some pocket money (\"volunteer allowances\"), and if you have visa ",p:8,x:148,y:1156,w:711,h:21},
{t:"costs or vaccination costs, you can get them for 100% back.  ",p:8,x:148,y:1176,w:500,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:8,x:118,y:1198,w:13,h:22},
{t:"In case you have special needs, additional costs that you have, can be reimbursed (for ",p:8,x:148,y:1199,w:718,h:21},
{t:"example: additional insurances for wheel chairs) ",p:8,x:148,y:1219,w:406,h:21},
{t:"A complete survey with the overview of funding rules, is available on www.action2.eu  ",p:8,x:118,y:1262,w:721,h:21},
{t:" ",p:9,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"9 ",p:9,x:825,y:67,w:15,h:21},
{t:"What do you need? ",p:9,x:118,y:141,w:210,h:32},
{t:"A project ",p:9,x:118,y:193,w:102,h:25},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:221,w:13,h:22},
{t:"that last between 2 and 12 months  ",p:9,x:148,y:222,w:295,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:243,w:13,h:22},
{t:"and that takes place within an organisation abroad (a \"host organisation\")  ",p:9,x:148,y:244,w:615,h:21},
{t:"You can find a database of organisations that are entitled to host and send volunteers in ",p:9,x:118,y:286,w:734,h:21},
{t:"the EVS-database (http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_en.cfm). ",p:9,x:118,y:307,w:576,h:21},
{t:"An EVS project can focus on a variety of themes and areas of intervention, such as culture, ",p:9,x:118,y:351,w:758,h:21},
{t:"youth, sports, social care, cultural heritage, arts, civil protection, environment, ",p:9,x:118,y:372,w:668,h:21},
{t:"development cooperation, etc.  ",p:9,x:118,y:392,w:268,h:21},
{t:"High-risk interventions in immediate post-crisis situations (e.g. humanitarian aid, ",p:9,x:118,y:436,w:676,h:21},
{t:"immediate disaster relief, etc.) are excluded. ",p:9,x:118,y:457,w:383,h:21},
{t:"Project structure ",p:9,x:118,y:499,w:184,h:25},
{t:"An EVS project is the framework: ",p:9,x:118,y:527,w:279,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:549,w:13,h:22},
{t:"for your EVS activity (= your stay abroad),  ",p:9,x:148,y:551,w:355,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:573,w:13,h:22},
{t:"together with your preparation (before you take the bus or plane),  ",p:9,x:148,y:574,w:559,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:594,w:13,h:22},
{t:"and - when you're back - your evaluation and follow-up moment back at home.  ",p:9,x:148,y:596,w:660,h:21},
{t:"The EVS activity abroad should have a minimum duration of 2 months and a maximum ",p:9,x:118,y:639,w:711,h:21},
{t:"overall duration of 12 months (excluding preparation and evaluation).  ",p:9,x:118,y:659,w:586,h:21},
{t:"In the case of inclusion activities with young volunteers with fewer opportunities or for ",p:9,x:118,y:702,w:724,h:21},
{t:"group EVS activities, if duly justified, a minimum duration of two weeks is allowed. ",p:9,x:118,y:724,w:691,h:21},
{t:"Partners in EVS ",p:9,x:118,y:766,w:162,h:25},
{t:"WHO ARE THE PARTNERS IN AN EVS PROJECT? ",p:9,x:118,y:809,w:340,h:21},
{t:"Each EVS project and activity is based on a partnership including the following project ",p:9,x:118,y:836,w:720,h:21},
{t:"partners: ",p:9,x:118,y:857,w:82,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:879,w:13,h:22},
{t:"one or more volunteers;  ",p:9,x:148,y:881,w:209,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:901,w:13,h:22},
{t:"one or more sending organisations;  ",p:9,x:148,y:902,w:299,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:924,w:13,h:22},
{t:"one or more host organisations;  ",p:9,x:148,y:926,w:271,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:9,x:118,y:946,w:13,h:22},
{t:"one coordinating organisation (that will apply for funding from the YOUTH IN ACTION ",p:9,x:148,y:947,w:708,h:21},
{t:"programme). It can be (but does not have to be) one of the sending organisations or ",p:9,x:148,y:969,w:699,h:21},
{t:"one of the host organisations. Most of the times, the hosting organisation is the ",p:9,x:148,y:991,w:660,h:21},
{t:"coordinating organisation.  ",p:9,x:148,y:1011,w:226,h:21},
{t:"Projects are planned, implemented and followed up joint ly in a spirit of partnership ",p:9,x:118,y:1054,w:701,h:21},
{t:"between these partners.  ",p:9,x:118,y:1076,w:210,h:21},
{t:" ",p:10,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"10 ",p:10,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Essential elements ",p:10,x:118,y:139,w:195,h:25},
{t:"THE EVS PROJECT CYCLE ",p:10,x:118,y:182,w:188,h:21},
{t:"Any type of non-governmental organization, association, local authority or other non-",p:10,x:118,y:209,w:706,h:21},
{t:"profit-making local initiative can prepare and organize an EVS project. The important ",p:10,x:118,y:231,w:713,h:21},
{t:"element is that the status and aims of the host and sending organizations and of the ",p:10,x:118,y:251,w:700,h:21},
{t:"project itself must be non-profit making. ",p:10,x:118,y:272,w:343,h:21},
{t:"The development of an EVS project consists of several important stages, which are ",p:10,x:118,y:316,w:689,h:21},
{t:"illustrated in the project cycle below. All of them will take you a certain amount of time, ",p:10,x:118,y:337,w:743,h:21},
{t:"so your best decision will be to start developing your project as soon as you have created ",p:10,x:118,y:357,w:743,h:21},
{t:"an idea and decided to go for it!  ",p:10,x:118,y:379,w:278,h:21},
{t:"Be prepared to work on the project, and then to wait for several months, first until the ",p:10,x:118,y:422,w:725,h:21},
{t:"project is granted and then until it takes place. It will be worth your efforts! ",p:10,x:118,y:442,w:639,h:21},
{t:"THE EVS PARTNERSHIP ",p:10,x:118,y:844,w:173,h:21},
{t:"Planning, preparation, implementation and follow-up are different steps of one joint ",p:10,x:118,y:871,w:706,h:21},
{t:"activity and should be carried out in the spirit of true partnership between 3 key actors: ",p:10,x:118,y:891,w:736,h:21},
{t:"the volunteer, the sending organisation and the host organisation. ",p:10,x:118,y:912,w:551,h:21},
{t:"The model below gives an indication of how an EVS partnership may be structured. Each ",p:10,x:118,y:1261,w:734,h:21},
{t:"project has to involve at least one volunteer, one sending organisation and host ",p:10,x:118,y:1282,w:664,h:21},
{t:" ",p:11,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"11 ",p:11,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"organisation. A larger number of organisations and/or volunteers can be involved. One of ",p:11,x:118,y:137,w:739,h:21},
{t:"the organisations can take on the role of a coordinating organisation which coordinates the ",p:11,x:118,y:159,w:758,h:21},
{t:"whole project and applies for fundings on behalf of the partnership.  ",p:11,x:118,y:181,w:573,h:21},
{t:"Co-ordinating organisations usually have a significant experience in voluntary service. They ",p:11,x:118,y:222,w:758,h:21},
{t:"coordinate, prepare and offer support to the volunteers placed in several host ",p:11,x:118,y:244,w:651,h:21},
{t:"organisations and take over some of the host or sending organisations’ administrative tasks. ",p:11,x:118,y:266,w:767,h:21},
{t:"They also provide training for the volunteers or ensure that they attend the training ",p:11,x:118,y:286,w:698,h:21},
{t:"sessions organised by National Agencies or other actors. ",p:11,x:118,y:307,w:466,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:11,x:118,y:329,w:11,h:21},
{t:"Some technical rules ",p:11,x:118,y:786,w:217,h:25},
{t:"ACCREDITED ORGANISATIONS ",p:11,x:118,y:829,w:212,h:21},
{t:"When you look for an organisation that can send you, and an organisation that can host you, ",p:11,x:118,y:856,w:768,h:21},
{t:"you need to verify if they are \"accredited\". Any organisation in a Programme Country or in ",p:11,x:118,y:877,w:748,h:21},
{t:"South East Europe wishing to send or host EVS volunteers or coordinate an EVS project ",p:11,x:118,y:897,w:718,h:21},
{t:"must be accredited. The process of accreditation serves to ensure that an organisation ",p:11,x:118,y:919,w:721,h:21},
{t:"fulfils the basic requirements and conditions for hosting and sending volunteers within the ",p:11,x:118,y:941,w:751,h:21},
{t:"EVS programme. Successful accreditation is a prerequisite for an application for a concrete ",p:11,x:118,y:962,w:759,h:21},
{t:"project. This is for volunteers a guarantee that the organisations can carry out EVS with a ",p:11,x:118,y:984,w:745,h:21},
{t:"requested quality.  ",p:11,x:118,y:1004,w:162,h:21},
{t:"Here you can find the database of accredited organisations: ",p:11,x:118,y:1047,w:499,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/  ",p:11,x:118,y:1069,w:323,h:21},
{t:"DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH AN ORGANISATION THAT IS NOT ACCREDITED YET?  ",p:11,x:118,y:1131,w:583,h:21},
{t:"They can get an accreditation. The organisation should contact the National Agency in ",p:11,x:118,y:1157,w:718,h:21},
{t:"their country (in case of Programme Countries), or SALTO-SEE (in case it concerns an ",p:11,x:118,y:1179,w:706,h:21},
{t:"organisation from South-East Europe). An average accreditation process takes 6 weeks. ",p:11,x:118,y:1201,w:724,h:21},
{t:"The list of contact addresses you can find via www.action2.eu.  ",p:11,x:118,y:1221,w:532,h:21},
{t:" ",p:12,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"12 ",p:12,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"PROCEDURES ",p:12,x:118,y:137,w:100,h:21},
{t:"All procedures for funding are described in the programme guide, that you can find here: ",p:12,x:118,y:164,w:743,h:21},
{t:"www.action2.eu ",p:12,x:118,y:186,w:142,h:21},
{t:"When can you go? ",p:12,x:118,y:229,w:201,h:32},
{t:"When you have decided to go on EVS, it does not mean that you can start immediately! ",p:12,x:118,y:269,w:724,h:21},
{t:"You'll need to plan EVS properly, think seriously about quite some issues, and prepare ",p:12,x:118,y:291,w:713,h:21},
{t:"yourself properly for a stay abroad.As living and working in another country is not ",p:12,x:118,y:311,w:681,h:21},
{t:"something to take light, it take some time before your project can start!  ",p:12,x:118,y:332,w:609,h:21},
{t:"Here you can get an idea about timing: ",p:12,x:118,y:376,w:327,h:21},
{t:"* National agencies: Their primary role is to promote and implement the Programme at national level. They have experience ",p:12,x:118,y:1177,w:760,h:15},
{t:"with European programmes for young people and are familiar with the relevant issues and organisations. The National ",p:12,x:118,y:1192,w:763,h:15},
{t:"Agencies are the primary sources of information for the users of the Programme.  ",p:12,x:118,y:1209,w:491,h:15},
{t:"** Salto: Network of Resource Centres working on European priority areas within the youth field. SALTO Resource Centres ",p:12,x:118,y:1239,w:761,h:15},
{t:"provide youth work and training resources and organise training and contact-making activities to support organisations and ",p:12,x:118,y:1255,w:762,h:15},
{t:"National Agencies within the frame of the European Commission's Youth in Action Programme and beyond.  ",p:12,x:118,y:1270,w:643,h:15},
{t:" ",p:13,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"13 ",p:13,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Why does EVS exist? ",p:13,x:118,y:161,w:225,h:32},
{t:"Creating non-formal learning opportunities for young people ",p:13,x:118,y:213,w:621,h:25},
{t:"The European Union supports the development of various forms of education through ",p:13,x:118,y:241,w:708,h:21},
{t:"several Community programmes, which are executed by the European Commission. The ",p:13,x:118,y:261,w:724,h:21},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme, with EVS as its part, supports non-formal education projects ",p:13,x:118,y:282,w:741,h:21},
{t:"which offer greater mobility, possibility for intercultural learning, active social ",p:13,x:118,y:304,w:655,h:21},
{t:"participation, both personal and professional development, and the chance to practice ",p:13,x:118,y:326,w:723,h:21},
{t:"European values, such as solidarity, diversity and equality with young people from all ",p:13,x:118,y:347,w:708,h:21},
{t:"across Europe and beyond. ",p:13,x:118,y:367,w:226,h:21},
{t:"Clearly, learning and education do not only take place in school, nor do they stop with the ",p:13,x:118,y:411,w:754,h:21},
{t:"end of the formal schooling. If you take a few minutes to reflect, it should not be too ",p:13,x:118,y:432,w:711,h:21},
{t:"difficult to distinguish between the knowledge received in the classroom from the one ",p:13,x:118,y:452,w:716,h:21},
{t:"gained from family or friends, or through some youth exchange programme, scout ",p:13,x:118,y:474,w:681,h:21},
{t:"activities, or youth leader courses. ",p:13,x:118,y:496,w:292,h:21},
{t:"With the aim of constructing a “Europe of knowledge” (explicitly stated in the ",p:13,x:118,y:537,w:652,h:21},
{t:"Memorandum on lifelong learning and the White Paper on Youth), the European ",p:13,x:118,y:559,w:663,h:21},
{t:"Commission acknowledges and supports three different settings of learning/education: ",p:13,x:118,y:581,w:723,h:21},
{t:"formal, informal and non-formal. ",p:13,x:118,y:602,w:276,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:13,x:118,y:644,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Formal education - within the formal system, followed by a suitable grading and status ",p:13,x:148,y:646,w:729,h:21},
{t:"system, for example the formal school education.   ",p:13,x:148,y:667,w:426,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:13,x:118,y:689,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal education -planned educational activities implemented outside of the ",p:13,x:148,y:691,w:685,h:21},
{t:"schooling system, aimed at gaining different skills and knowledge, as well as the ",p:13,x:148,y:711,w:669,h:21},
{t:"participants’ personal development. A large number of these possibilities exist owing to ",p:13,x:148,y:732,w:731,h:21},
{t:"different (youth) NGOs. Generally, these educational activities foster participative ",p:13,x:148,y:754,w:689,h:21},
{t:"methodology, a participant (learner)-centred approach and learning from experience ",p:13,x:148,y:774,w:709,h:21},
{t:"and the principles of peer education. One of the greatest challenges for non-formal ",p:13,x:148,y:796,w:693,h:21},
{t:"education at this moment is how to achieve a wider social recognition and develop ",p:13,x:148,y:817,w:688,h:21},
{t:"cross-European tools for the validation of the competences acquired within this is type ",p:13,x:148,y:839,w:722,h:21},
{t:"of education.  ",p:13,x:148,y:861,w:121,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:13,x:118,y:881,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Informal education - unplanned learning, which takes place within the “school of life”, ",p:13,x:148,y:882,w:728,h:21},
{t:"through socialization processes, in the family, with friends, or through media.  ",p:13,x:148,y:904,w:653,h:21},
{t:"Simply said non-formal education with and for young people is where you and your NGO ",p:13,x:118,y:946,w:729,h:21},
{t:"can contribute to change, through the development of such projects and creating learning ",p:13,x:118,y:967,w:750,h:21},
{t:"opportunities for young people. There are different formats of non-formal education ",p:13,x:118,y:989,w:704,h:21},
{t:"activities. The European Voluntary Service is certainly something you should consider. ",p:13,x:118,y:1011,w:716,h:21},
{t:"Last but not least, for those young people who, for one reason or the other, never quite ",p:13,x:118,y:1052,w:732,h:21},
{t:"managed to fit into the schooling system, non-formal education can provide a significant ",p:13,x:118,y:1074,w:738,h:21},
{t:"“second chance ” to gain some kind of education and develop their potentials. ",p:13,x:118,y:1096,w:649,h:21},
{t:" ",p:14,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"14 ",p:14,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Creating opportunities for intercultural learning ",p:14,x:118,y:159,w:495,h:25},
{t:"Facing destruction and armed conflicts at the end of the twentieth century (such as the ",p:14,x:118,y:187,w:731,h:21},
{t:"wars in the Balkans and Caucasus) while still having warning memories of the Second World ",p:14,x:118,y:209,w:758,h:21},
{t:"War in our minds, and being confronted with racism and intolerance towards minorities (or ",p:14,x:118,y:231,w:754,h:21},
{t:"just culturally different people) on an every day basis are two telling examples of the ",p:14,x:118,y:251,w:711,h:21},
{t:"challenges of today’s Europe. They point out the importance of intercultural learning ",p:14,x:118,y:272,w:708,h:21},
{t:"within the enlarging European Union. ",p:14,x:118,y:294,w:313,h:21},
{t:"Intercultural learning (as a process underlying intercultural education) can be seen as an ",p:14,x:118,y:337,w:738,h:21},
{t:"active response to the situation and a powerful tool for learning about ourselves and the ",p:14,x:118,y:357,w:737,h:21},
{t:"other(s), for learning how we feel about and how to deal with cultural diversity, and how ",p:14,x:118,y:379,w:743,h:21},
{t:"to understand and (genuinely) respect cultural differences amongst us. ",p:14,x:118,y:401,w:593,h:21},
{t:"At the end of the day, it is not only about building a “Europe of knowledge”, but also ",p:14,x:118,y:442,w:707,h:21},
{t:"about constructing a Europe of diversity and a Europe of peace, isn’t’ it? And, don’t you ",p:14,x:118,y:464,w:733,h:21},
{t:"think that young people and youth NGOs are the ones who can make a difference? ",p:14,x:118,y:486,w:681,h:21},
{t:"Why volunteering? ",p:14,x:118,y:529,w:197,h:25},
{t:"Volunteering is one of the most effective instruments for young people’s non-formal ",p:14,x:118,y:579,w:698,h:21},
{t:"education! Through volunteering young people acquire new knowledge, skills and ",p:14,x:118,y:599,w:674,h:21},
{t:"competencies. At the same time, being exposed to intercultural challenges and new ",p:14,x:118,y:621,w:698,h:21},
{t:"personal experiences, they expand their horizons, learn more about themselves and grow ",p:14,x:118,y:642,w:744,h:21},
{t:"as human beings. ",p:14,x:118,y:664,w:146,h:21},
{t:"But not only do volunteers themselves benefit from volunteering. The volunteers’ work and ",p:14,x:118,y:706,w:761,h:21},
{t:"services contribute to society as well as to concrete communities, organisations or projects ",p:14,x:118,y:727,w:760,h:21},
{t:"in need. Many organizations have experience with, or are already aware of the importance ",p:14,x:118,y:749,w:756,h:21},
{t:"of volunteering. Many of your important projects are supported or even run by volunteers ",p:14,x:118,y:771,w:746,h:21},
{t:"that have put their efforts, work and commitment together with you. They are driven by ",p:14,x:118,y:791,w:738,h:21},
{t:"the wish to express their solidarity, contribute positively, actively participate and learn by ",p:14,x:118,y:812,w:753,h:21},
{t:"doing. ",p:14,x:118,y:834,w:57,h:21},
{t:"Although voluntary work in organisations is often connected with this enthusiasm of the ",p:14,x:118,y:876,w:728,h:21},
{t:"volunteers, and with the prevailing spontaneous and informal atmosphere, it is much more ",p:14,x:118,y:897,w:752,h:21},
{t:"than that. Organisations wanting to have results from their work with volunteers should ",p:14,x:118,y:919,w:727,h:21},
{t:"also regard voluntary service as a structured and organized activity. Voluntary service ",p:14,x:118,y:941,w:714,h:21},
{t:"projects need serious engagement in planning, implementation and monitoring. They ",p:14,x:118,y:962,w:708,h:21},
{t:"involve your organisation in various types of activities, including recruitment, selection, ",p:14,x:118,y:982,w:732,h:21},
{t:"training or personal support of volunteers. These activities can support the growth of your ",p:14,x:118,y:1004,w:750,h:21},
{t:"organisation; create a new spirit, new areas of work, possibilities and challenges.  ",p:14,x:118,y:1026,w:681,h:21},
{t:"Among the most challenging voluntary service projects are international voluntary service ",p:14,x:118,y:1067,w:748,h:21},
{t:"projects. In such projects where an organization sends volunteers to other countries, or ",p:14,x:118,y:1089,w:731,h:21},
{t:"hosts volunteers from other countries, the biggest challenges are of an intercultural nature. ",p:14,x:118,y:1111,w:768,h:21},
{t:"International projects need to be very well prepared because of the intercultural ",p:14,x:118,y:1132,w:674,h:21},
{t:"challenges and geographical distances involved. But they bring great benefits and open ",p:14,x:118,y:1152,w:724,h:21},
{t:"new prospects for sending and host organizations alike. ",p:14,x:118,y:1174,w:461,h:21},
{t:" ",p:15,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"15 ",p:15,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:16,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"16 ",p:16,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Where does it come from? ",p:16,x:118,y:141,w:437,h:48},
{t:"European Voluntary Service is one of the actions of the YOUTH IN ACTION programme of ",p:16,x:118,y:237,w:731,h:21},
{t:"the European Union.   ",p:16,x:118,y:259,w:186,h:21},
{t:"The programme is open to young people aged 13 to 30 in the Member States and in third ",p:16,x:118,y:302,w:736,h:21},
{t:"countries, in particular those covered by the new neighbourhood policy. With a view to ",p:16,x:118,y:322,w:726,h:21},
{t:"involving young people in society as active citizens, the programme is intended to ",p:16,x:118,y:344,w:681,h:21},
{t:"strengthen their sense of belonging to Europe. It should a lso contribute to their education, ",p:16,x:118,y:366,w:755,h:21},
{t:"in the broad sense, and develop their sense of solidarity and mutual understanding. \"  ",p:16,x:118,y:387,w:713,h:21},
{t:"The Youth in Action programme contributes to the acquisition of competences and is ",p:16,x:118,y:429,w:706,h:21},
{t:"therefore a key instrument in providing young people with opportunities for non-formal ",p:16,x:118,y:451,w:724,h:21},
{t:"and informal learning with a European dimension. The Programme contributes to the ",p:16,x:118,y:472,w:708,h:21},
{t:"fulfilment of the aims set out in the revised Lisbon Strategy, the European Youth Pact, the ",p:16,x:118,y:494,w:753,h:21},
{t:"framework of European Cooperation in the youth field and the Commission’s Plan D for ",p:16,x:118,y:514,w:723,h:21},
{t:"democracy, dialogue and debate. ",p:16,x:118,y:536,w:281,h:21},
{t:"Furthermore, the Youth in Action programme introduces some tools aiming to raise project ",p:16,x:118,y:579,w:758,h:21},
{t:"quality, valorisation and learning outcomes. One such tool is the accreditation of all ",p:16,x:118,y:599,w:697,h:21},
{t:"organisations involved in EVS based in Programme or SEE countries – host, sending and ",p:16,x:118,y:621,w:715,h:21},
{t:"coordinating organisations – as a prerequisite for applying for project funding.  ",p:16,x:118,y:642,w:654,h:21},
{t:"The introduction of another tool, “Youth pass” (http://www.youthpass.eu), shall promote ",p:16,x:118,y:686,w:750,h:21},
{t:"better recognition and validation of key learning competences acquired through ",p:16,x:118,y:706,w:666,h:21},
{t:"participation in projects. ",p:16,x:118,y:727,w:213,h:21},
{t:" ",p:17,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"17 ",p:17,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Actions of the YOUTH IN ACTION programme: ",p:17,x:118,y:139,w:467,h:25},
{t:" A",p:17,x:118,y:187,w:17,h:21},
{t:"CTION 1 - YOUTH FOR EUROPE ",p:17,x:290,y:187,w:227,h:21},
{t:"www.action1.eu ",p:17,x:118,y:214,w:126,h:19},
{t:"This action is mainly geared towards reinforcing the active commitment ",p:17,x:278,y:214,w:598,h:21},
{t:"of young people by supporting mobility and initiatives for young people ",p:17,x:278,y:236,w:591,h:21},
{t:"and projects for participating in democratic life. ",p:17,x:278,y:256,w:405,h:21},
{t:"ACTION 2 - EUROPEAN VOLUNTARY SERVICE ",p:17,x:278,y:344,w:323,h:21},
{t:"www.action2.eu ",p:17,x:118,y:371,w:126,h:19},
{t:"The aim of this action is to step up young people's participation in ",p:17,x:278,y:371,w:550,h:21},
{t:"various forms of voluntary activities, both within and outside the ",p:17,x:278,y:392,w:542,h:21},
{t:"European Union. ",p:17,x:278,y:412,w:141,h:21},
{t:"ACTION 3 - YOUTH OF THE WORLD ",p:17,x:278,y:501,w:258,h:21},
{t:"www.action3.eu ",p:17,x:118,y:527,w:126,h:19},
{t:"This action helps develop young people's mutual understanding and ",p:17,x:278,y:527,w:559,h:21},
{t:"active engagement through an open-minded approach to the world. It ",p:17,x:278,y:547,w:582,h:21},
{t:"provides the opportunity for exchanges of young people and youth ",p:17,x:278,y:569,w:551,h:21},
{t:"workers between the programme's partner countries. ",p:17,x:278,y:591,w:443,h:21},
{t:"ACTION 4 - YOUTH WORKERS AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS ",p:17,x:278,y:679,w:383,h:21},
{t:"www.action4.eu ",p:17,x:118,y:704,w:126,h:19},
{t:"This action aims to support organisations active at European level, in ",p:17,x:278,y:704,w:573,h:21},
{t:"particular the Youth Forum. It promotes the development of exchanges, ",p:17,x:278,y:726,w:601,h:21},
{t:"networking, training, projects to stimulate innovation and the quality ",p:17,x:278,y:747,w:581,h:21},
{t:"of youth workers' actions, and partnerships with regional or local ",p:17,x:278,y:769,w:539,h:21},
{t:"entities. ",p:17,x:278,y:789,w:75,h:21},
{t:"ACTION 5 - SUPPORT FOR POLICY COOPERATION ",p:17,x:278,y:877,w:350,h:21},
{t:"www.action5.eu ",p:17,x:118,y:904,w:126,h:19},
{t:"The aim of this action is to organise dialogue between the various ",p:17,x:278,y:904,w:548,h:21},
{t:"actors in the field of youth, in particular young people themselves, ",p:17,x:278,y:924,w:558,h:21},
{t:"youth workers and policymakers, to contribute to the development of ",p:17,x:278,y:946,w:578,h:21},
{t:"policy cooperation in the youth field and to take the necessary steps ",p:17,x:278,y:967,w:573,h:21},
{t:"and establish the networks needed for a better understanding of the ",p:17,x:278,y:989,w:571,h:21},
{t:"field of youth. ",p:17,x:278,y:1011,w:123,h:21},
{t:"The Youth in Action programme of the European Union covers the ",p:17,x:278,y:1096,w:548,h:21},
{t:"period from 2007 until 2013. It builds on the experiences of the ",p:17,x:278,y:1116,w:529,h:21},
{t:"previous programmes “Youth for Europe” (1989 – 1999), the European ",p:17,x:278,y:1137,w:581,h:21},
{t:"Voluntary Service (1996-1999) and the YOUTH programme (2000 – ",p:17,x:278,y:1159,w:542,h:21},
{t:"2006).  ",p:17,x:278,y:1181,w:62,h:21},
{t:" ",p:18,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"18 ",p:18,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:19,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"19 ",p:19,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Before you start... ",p:19,x:211,y:974,w:582,h:97},
{t:" ",p:20,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"20 ",p:20,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Is EVS something for you?  ",p:20,x:118,y:156,w:433,h:48},
{t:"When you are some months abroad, your life will take a serious change. This needs some ",p:20,x:118,y:252,w:737,h:21},
{t:"reflection in advance! Maybe EVS is the perfect opportunity for you right now, but it might ",p:20,x:118,y:274,w:752,h:21},
{t:"be also that you are looking for something else, and that another programme is more ",p:20,x:118,y:296,w:706,h:21},
{t:"appropriate.  ",p:20,x:118,y:317,w:115,h:21},
{t:"In this chapter, we will provide you with some food for thought, some hints and tips, and ",p:20,x:118,y:359,w:740,h:21},
{t:"some questions that you need to answer for yourself.  I f you take some time to reflect, the ",p:20,x:118,y:381,w:757,h:21},
{t:"chance for a disappointment during a project is much lower! ",p:20,x:118,y:402,w:505,h:21},
{t:"Your motives ",p:20,x:118,y:448,w:146,h:32},
{t:"Which are your motives...  ",p:20,x:118,y:486,w:225,h:21},
{t:"a) for going abroad ? ",p:20,x:118,y:529,w:174,h:21},
{t:"c) for volunteering ? ",p:20,x:483,y:529,w:171,h:21},
{t:"b) for going X months ? ",p:20,x:118,y:911,w:194,h:21},
{t:"d) for choosing the framework of EVS ? ",p:20,x:483,y:911,w:324,h:21},
{t:" ",p:21,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"21 ",p:21,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Some hints and tips ",p:21,x:118,y:161,w:218,h:32},
{t:"If you would like to do EVS in one specific country  ",p:21,x:118,y:213,w:524,h:25},
{t:"...consider following experiences:  ",p:21,x:118,y:241,w:291,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:21,x:118,y:283,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Some countries have a very romantic image, the reality might be sometimes less ",p:21,x:148,y:284,w:671,h:21},
{t:"romantic ! Each country has PRO's and CONTRA's. Better to select a regio (some ",p:21,x:148,y:306,w:661,h:21},
{t:"countries), rather then limiting yourself to one country! ",p:21,x:148,y:326,w:468,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:21,x:118,y:369,w:13,h:22},
{t:"When you choose a big country, bear in mind that the reality of living in a bigger city is ",p:21,x:148,y:371,w:728,h:21},
{t:"completely different from undertaking a project in a small village. Although you might ",p:21,x:148,y:392,w:717,h:21},
{t:"have more possibilities for going out in a big city, you get closer to the local people and ",p:21,x:148,y:412,w:728,h:21},
{t:"get more involved in the local community in small towns and villages. ",p:21,x:148,y:434,w:578,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:21,x:118,y:478,w:13,h:22},
{t:"If you want to do an EVS project in a certain country, because you'd like to learn the ",p:21,x:148,y:479,w:704,h:21},
{t:"language of that country, better to follow some language classes instead of doing EVS ",p:21,x:148,y:499,w:713,h:21},
{t:"for several months! Learning the language is definitively an aspect of EVS, but it is so ",p:21,x:148,y:521,w:711,h:21},
{t:"much more! If that is the only reason to choose EVS of for a specific country, you will ",p:21,x:148,y:542,w:708,h:21},
{t:"face some surprises during your stay abroad! ",p:21,x:148,y:562,w:372,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:21,x:118,y:606,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Choose a country in function of your interests in cultures, in what you can learn, in ",p:21,x:148,y:607,w:691,h:21},
{t:"what you don't know yet about it, in the challenge you can find in it. EVS might be the ",p:21,x:148,y:627,w:718,h:21},
{t:"opportunity to discover cultures that you have never heard about... ",p:21,x:148,y:649,w:564,h:21},
{t:"How long to go?  ",p:21,x:118,y:736,w:172,h:25},
{t:"• ",p:21,x:118,y:764,w:13,h:22},
{t:"When you choose to go for few months, you choose more for the aspect of the ",p:21,x:148,y:766,w:653,h:21},
{t:"volunteering.  ",p:21,x:148,y:786,w:121,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:21,x:118,y:808,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Living in a satisfying relation and understanding with the local community requires ",p:21,x:148,y:809,w:688,h:21},
{t:"more time to discover and interact with the community. ",p:21,x:148,y:829,w:470,h:21},
{t:"Ex-EVS'ers state that it take 5 to 6 months to discover how a community is working. Going ",p:21,x:118,y:872,w:745,h:21},
{t:"for 6 months abroad means then that you get opportunity to understand intercultural ",p:21,x:118,y:894,w:708,h:21},
{t:"learning in the true sense, but it also means that once that you have discovered ",p:21,x:118,y:916,w:665,h:21},
{t:"how things are working, your project has finished. ",p:21,x:118,y:936,w:419,h:21},
{t:"Also ex-EVS'ers are telling that 12 months (the ",p:21,x:118,y:957,w:388,h:21},
{t:"maximum that you can go), is a long period, and ",p:21,x:118,y:979,w:406,h:21},
{t:"especially during special days as Christmas, New Year, ",p:21,x:118,y:1001,w:455,h:21},
{t:"Easter,... home sickness can appear when staying abroad without ",p:21,x:118,y:1021,w:546,h:21},
{t:"returning to home. ",p:21,x:118,y:1042,w:157,h:21},
{t:"The duration of the EVS depends mostly on the hosting ",p:21,x:118,y:1086,w:458,h:21},
{t:"project.  ",p:21,x:118,y:1106,w:78,h:21},
{t:" ",p:22,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"22 ",p:22,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Choice for a specific theme  ",p:22,x:118,y:159,w:294,h:25},
{t:"Projects can have a general focus, but some also have a very specific theme that they ",p:22,x:118,y:187,w:715,h:21},
{t:"address. ",p:22,x:118,y:209,w:75,h:21},
{t:"Rather then choosing for a specific place where you'd like to do your EVS, it is very ",p:22,x:118,y:251,w:689,h:21},
{t:"important to think in which field your interests are. ",p:22,x:118,y:272,w:433,h:21},
{t:"It is wise to look to a project from a learning point of view: what can you offer, which ",p:22,x:118,y:294,w:718,h:21},
{t:"competencies do you have in that theme, and to which extend can you still learn within ",p:22,x:118,y:316,w:729,h:21},
{t:"that theme and benefit from the project? ",p:22,x:118,y:337,w:347,h:21},
{t:"Projects are categories in the database  ",p:22,x:118,y:401,w:346,h:21},
{t:"according to following themes:   ",p:22,x:118,y:422,w:283,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:486,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Anti-discrimination ",p:22,x:148,y:487,w:162,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:508,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Anti-drugs, substance abuse ",p:22,x:148,y:509,w:236,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:531,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Anti-racism and xenophobia ",p:22,x:148,y:532,w:232,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:553,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Art and culture ",p:22,x:148,y:554,w:132,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:576,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Civil Protection ",p:22,x:148,y:577,w:133,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:598,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Development Cooperation ",p:22,x:148,y:599,w:219,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:621,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Disability ",p:22,x:148,y:622,w:82,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:643,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Education through sport and outdoor activities ",p:22,x:148,y:644,w:388,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:666,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Environment ",p:22,x:148,y:667,w:110,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:688,w:13,h:22},
{t:"European awareness ",p:22,x:148,y:689,w:172,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:711,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Equal Opportunities ",p:22,x:148,y:712,w:169,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:733,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Gender equality  ",p:22,x:148,y:734,w:141,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:756,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Health ",p:22,x:148,y:757,w:58,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:778,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Heritage protection ",p:22,x:148,y:779,w:167,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:801,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Inter-religious dialogue ",p:22,x:148,y:802,w:193,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:824,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Media and communications/Youth information ",p:22,x:148,y:826,w:386,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:846,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Measures against delinquency ",p:22,x:148,y:847,w:248,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:869,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Minority rights ",p:22,x:148,y:871,w:123,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:891,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Post conflict/post-disaster rehabilitation ",p:22,x:148,y:892,w:340,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:914,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Social integration ",p:22,x:148,y:916,w:151,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:936,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Social exclusion (in general) ",p:22,x:148,y:937,w:234,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:959,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Urban/Rural development ",p:22,x:148,y:961,w:218,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:981,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Youth information ",p:22,x:148,y:982,w:154,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:1004,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Youth Leisure ",p:22,x:148,y:1006,w:116,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:1026,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Youth policies ",p:22,x:148,y:1027,w:121,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:1049,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Youth Sports ",p:22,x:148,y:1051,w:109,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:22,x:118,y:1071,w:13,h:22},
{t:"....  ",p:22,x:148,y:1072,w:37,h:21},
{t:"Check the database for more options: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_en.cfm  ",p:22,x:118,y:1157,w:729,h:21},
{t:" ",p:23,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"23 ",p:23,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Some background info about LIVING ABROAD  ",p:23,x:118,y:161,w:484,h:32},
{t:"In the volunteer's shoes... ",p:23,x:118,y:213,w:271,h:25},
{t:"You might not be aware of your own culture and cultural identity (i.e. your attitudes and ",p:23,x:118,y:241,w:741,h:21},
{t:"values) unless you are confronted with another culture. Paradoxically, learning about ",p:23,x:118,y:261,w:711,h:21},
{t:"others in a different cultural context involves also important learning about oneself and ",p:23,x:118,y:282,w:729,h:21},
{t:"vice versa. This is exactly the process your volunteer might be facing during the service. So, ",p:23,x:118,y:304,w:768,h:21},
{t:"let’s try to step into the volunteer’s shoes and see how it feels. ",p:23,x:118,y:326,w:529,h:21},
{t:"If you have lived abroad for a while or travelled on your own for the first time, you might ",p:23,x:118,y:367,w:743,h:21},
{t:"remember this confrontation, when “normal was not normal ” and “clear was not clear” ",p:23,x:118,y:389,w:729,h:21},
{t:"anymore, when everything was questioned. You may remember a strong emotional effect ",p:23,x:118,y:411,w:743,h:21},
{t:"involving a feeling of insecurity, confusion or fear. ",p:23,x:118,y:432,w:423,h:21},
{t:"The ability to handle such a situation obviously varies from volunteer to volunteer ",p:23,x:118,y:474,w:683,h:21},
{t:"according to their genuine capacity to adapt to new circumstances. Besides, it depends ",p:23,x:118,y:496,w:726,h:21},
{t:"largely on the extent of preparation for this confrontation and on the degree of empathy ",p:23,x:118,y:517,w:739,h:21},
{t:"and support available in the new environment, i.e. on the host organization. ",p:23,x:118,y:537,w:638,h:21},
{t:"The fish is missing the water only when he's out of the fishbowl...  ",p:23,x:383,y:1259,w:500,h:19},
{t:" ",p:24,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"24 ",p:24,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Cultural adaptation and culture shock ",p:24,x:118,y:139,w:389,h:25},
{t:"There are different theoretical models, curves and lines trying to visualize the emotional ",p:24,x:118,y:167,w:739,h:21},
{t:"process a volunteer might be passing through during and after the service period. One of ",p:24,x:118,y:189,w:738,h:21},
{t:"the models presented in the picture below represents this internal dynamics like a ride on ",p:24,x:118,y:211,w:748,h:21},
{t:"a roller coaster – consisting of ups and downs, both as normal (but sometimes nevertheless ",p:24,x:118,y:231,w:754,h:21},
{t:"difficult) parts of the process of cultural adaptation in the new living (cultural) ",p:24,x:118,y:252,w:655,h:21},
{t:"environment.    ",p:24,x:118,y:274,w:131,h:21},
{t:"According to this model, in the very beginning of the service volunteers are likely to feel ",p:24,x:118,y:752,w:736,h:21},
{t:"some kind of initial excitement and fascination with everything in the new culture.   ",p:24,x:118,y:772,w:702,h:21},
{t:"However, usually just a few weeks after arrival, probably the most important and critical ",p:24,x:118,y:816,w:742,h:21},
{t:"phase occurs – the phase of “culture shock”. The confrontational period starts and the first ",p:24,x:118,y:837,w:759,h:21},
{t:"emotional low phase is a reaction to the absence of familiar patterns of communication ",p:24,x:118,y:857,w:728,h:21},
{t:"and social interaction. Note that lack of knowledge of the language of the host country ",p:24,x:118,y:879,w:725,h:21},
{t:"may amplify these feelings. ",p:24,x:118,y:901,w:231,h:21},
{t:"In the phase of culture shock, the personal support from the host organization (and in ",p:24,x:118,y:944,w:713,h:21},
{t:"particular the person in the role of mentor) is crucial. In a way, the development of the ",p:24,x:118,y:964,w:728,h:21},
{t:"rest of the stay depends a lot on the joint ability of the volunteer and the host ",p:24,x:118,y:986,w:655,h:21},
{t:"organization to overcome this beginning phase. The support person (mentor) should keep ",p:24,x:118,y:1007,w:740,h:21},
{t:"an eye on the symptoms of culture shock, which can be both physical and psychological. ",p:24,x:118,y:1029,w:733,h:21},
{t:"Possible symptoms of culture shock ",p:24,x:340,y:1071,w:311,h:21},
{t:"Physical ",p:24,x:118,y:1096,w:70,h:21},
{t:"Psychological ",p:24,x:501,y:1096,w:115,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:118,y:1121,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Lack of hunger ",p:24,x:148,y:1122,w:128,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:118,y:1143,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Sleeplessness ",p:24,x:148,y:1144,w:115,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:118,y:1166,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Tiredness ",p:24,x:148,y:1167,w:83,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:118,y:1188,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Minor aches ",p:24,x:148,y:1189,w:103,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:501,y:1121,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Homesickness ",p:24,x:531,y:1122,w:118,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:501,y:1143,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Anger ",p:24,x:531,y:1144,w:53,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:501,y:1166,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Frustration ",p:24,x:531,y:1167,w:97,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:501,y:1188,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Fear of being cheated ",p:24,x:531,y:1189,w:187,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:501,y:1211,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Resentment towards locals ",p:24,x:531,y:1212,w:224,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:501,y:1233,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Impatience ",p:24,x:531,y:1234,w:98,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:24,x:501,y:1256,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Defensive or aggressive behaviour ",p:24,x:531,y:1257,w:284,h:21},
{t:" ",p:25,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"25 ",p:25,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"With adequate support (personal, emotional, linguistic etc.), overcoming the stage of ",p:25,x:118,y:137,w:713,h:21},
{t:"culture shock should lead to initial adjustment. During this phase, volunteers feel much ",p:25,x:118,y:159,w:727,h:21},
{t:"more positive, can easily function with the rest of the team and focus on the tasks, and ",p:25,x:118,y:181,w:728,h:21},
{t:"communication becomes more genuine and open.   ",p:25,x:118,y:201,w:423,h:21},
{t:"However, after a certain period of time, volunteers might start to miss their friends and ",p:25,x:118,y:244,w:733,h:21},
{t:"family, feeling that “life out there is happening without me”. This might be followed by ",p:25,x:118,y:266,w:730,h:21},
{t:"temporary problems to express well in their native language. As a result, volunteers might ",p:25,x:118,y:286,w:749,h:21},
{t:"feel frustrated, lonely and isolated. This phase can be the most easily overcome if ",p:25,x:118,y:307,w:684,h:21},
{t:"volunteers have already managed to find new friends in the host organization and social ",p:25,x:118,y:329,w:731,h:21},
{t:"activities to be part of. The mentor is called to help again. ",p:25,x:118,y:351,w:490,h:21},
{t:"If successfully managed, this stage can lead to a period of “acceptance and integration” ",p:25,x:118,y:392,w:733,h:21},
{t:"(sometimes also called genuine adjustment). During this stage, volunteers are fully ",p:25,x:118,y:414,w:689,h:21},
{t:"accustomed to the habits, customs, food and characteristics of the people in the host ",p:25,x:118,y:436,w:712,h:21},
{t:"culture. They feel comfortable with friends, people and language. ",p:25,x:118,y:457,w:551,h:21},
{t:"Finally, approaching the end of the service period, some departure concerns can arise. ",p:25,x:118,y:499,w:724,h:21},
{t:"Some people might feel afraid of what comes after their return home, others might be sad ",p:25,x:118,y:521,w:753,h:21},
{t:"to leave. ",p:25,x:118,y:542,w:78,h:21},
{t:"To return home after the service can be both pleasant and challenging. Especially after a ",p:25,x:118,y:584,w:741,h:21},
{t:"longer and intensive EVS, ex-volunteers might face some problems in readapting to their ",p:25,x:118,y:606,w:738,h:21},
{t:"original environment and culture. During this stage the sending organization should play an ",p:25,x:118,y:627,w:754,h:21},
{t:"important role and provide ex-volunteers with adequate support – helping them to reflect ",p:25,x:118,y:649,w:746,h:21},
{t:"upon, collect and integrate what has been learned during the service and providing ",p:25,x:118,y:669,w:694,h:21},
{t:"information about future possibilities in their home country. ",p:25,x:118,y:691,w:505,h:21},
{t:"Last but not least, the cultural adaptation of volunteers is always a two-way street and ",p:25,x:118,y:734,w:725,h:21},
{t:"might also be challenging for the people in your organisation. In order to handle this ",p:25,x:118,y:754,w:701,h:21},
{t:"process, it is advisable to raise awareness about it within the complete host organization !   ",p:25,x:118,y:776,w:759,h:21},
{t:" ",p:26,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"26 ",p:26,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Background information about InterCultural Learning (ICL) ",p:26,x:118,y:161,w:638,h:32},
{t:"By facing other cultures during a stay abroad, you will learn from your own culture and ",p:26,x:118,y:201,w:724,h:21},
{t:"other people's culture. This is what we call \"InterCultural Learning\" (ICL).   ",p:26,x:118,y:221,w:619,h:21},
{t:"Being confronted by \"other ways\" of doing things, you can reflect before, during and after ",p:26,x:118,y:264,w:748,h:21},
{t:"an EVS project about what you find \"normal\" and why you find some things \"normal\", while ",p:26,x:118,y:286,w:749,h:21},
{t:"others have differences in this.  ",p:26,x:118,y:306,w:268,h:21},
{t:"A very important element in EVS is bringing different cultures together and learning from ",p:26,x:118,y:349,w:741,h:21},
{t:"that. Therefore, it's good to reflect upon some cultural aspects in advance! ",p:26,x:118,y:371,w:628,h:21},
{t:"Iceberg model for understanding intercultural learning ",p:26,x:118,y:434,w:563,h:25},
{t:"One way of presenting some of the complexity of culture (and cultural identity) is the ",p:26,x:118,y:462,w:714,h:21},
{t:"“iceberg m odel” above, which describes culture in terms of a relatively small “visible ",p:26,x:118,y:484,w:713,h:21},
{t:"part” of an iceberg above and a larger “invisible part” under the surface.  ",p:26,x:118,y:506,w:618,h:21},
{t:"Following this logic, an intercultural situation could be seen as an encounter (or collision) ",p:26,x:118,y:917,w:745,h:21},
{t:"of two “cultural icebergs”. What we can hear or what we can see is primarily in our ",p:26,x:118,y:939,w:696,h:21},
{t:"awareness. However, how one interprets the words, customs, behaviours perceived is ",p:26,x:118,y:959,w:711,h:21},
{t:"largely under the influence of one’s own culturally shaped attitudes, beliefs, values as well ",p:26,x:118,y:981,w:758,h:21},
{t:"as stereotypes towards the culture one is confronted with. At the same time, real reasons ",p:26,x:118,y:1002,w:749,h:21},
{t:"for certain behaviours lay deeply under the surface of the other iceberg. ",p:26,x:118,y:1024,w:606,h:21},
{t:"Receiving information about the host culture is certainly very important for the volunteer ’s ",p:26,x:118,y:1087,w:761,h:21},
{t:"orientation and adaptation, but the real potential for intercultural learning is under the ",p:26,x:118,y:1109,w:733,h:21},
{t:"surface. Mostly, intercultural learning is not something that just happens by itself.  ",p:26,x:118,y:1129,w:691,h:21},
{t:" ",p:27,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"27 ",p:27,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"It is rather an active process of reflecting on and sharing the reasons for why we see things ",p:27,x:118,y:137,w:757,h:21},
{t:"in a different way or, to ra ise some points of reflection, already before starting your EVS:  ",p:27,x:118,y:159,w:749,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:201,w:13,h:22},
{t:"why are some things normal and acceptable for me while others are not?  ",p:27,x:148,y:202,w:610,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:224,w:13,h:22},
{t:"What does this tell me about my culture?  ",p:27,x:148,y:226,w:347,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:246,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Why are some things so important for people in the host country?  ",p:27,x:148,y:247,w:547,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:269,w:13,h:22},
{t:"What does this tell me about them?  ",p:27,x:148,y:271,w:299,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:291,w:13,h:22},
{t:"What does this tell me about myself and my own culture?  ",p:27,x:148,y:292,w:481,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:314,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Can culture be changed?  ",p:27,x:148,y:316,w:213,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:336,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Can I change it?  ",p:27,x:148,y:337,w:140,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:359,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Can I choose it?  ",p:27,x:148,y:361,w:139,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:381,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Do I feel frightened when I am confronted with cultural differences?  ",p:27,x:148,y:382,w:573,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:404,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Do I feel angry? Why?  ",p:27,x:148,y:406,w:182,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:426,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Am I able to understand and empathize, even if I do not agree?  ",p:27,x:148,y:427,w:531,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:449,w:13,h:22},
{t:"What were my stereotypes about the host country?  ",p:27,x:148,y:451,w:432,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:27,x:118,y:471,w:13,h:22},
{t:"How do they correspond to my experience during the service? ",p:27,x:148,y:472,w:514,h:21},
{t:"At the end of this process, you might compare intercultural learning is an endless space for ",p:27,x:118,y:836,w:759,h:21},
{t:"reflection and personal development.  ",p:27,x:118,y:856,w:320,h:21},
{t:"It is therefore the ultimate goal of an EVS project to provide space for bringing up ",p:27,x:178,y:877,w:684,h:21},
{t:"issues related to confronting cultural attitudes, revealing deep cultural values and ",p:27,x:178,y:899,w:682,h:21},
{t:"speaking openly about stereotypes.  ",p:27,x:178,y:921,w:303,h:21},
{t:"Only through this kind of interpersonal and intercultural experience can we learn how to ",p:27,x:118,y:962,w:736,h:21},
{t:"deconstruct our stereotypes, appreciate our diversity and rediscover our common humanity. ",p:27,x:118,y:984,w:768,h:21},
{t:"TRUE, THIS IS EASIER SA ID THAN DONE! ",p:27,x:118,y:1026,w:285,h:21},
{t:"An effective facilitation of intercultural learning experiences requires substantial ",p:27,x:118,y:1052,w:676,h:21},
{t:"intercultural competences of the host organization (and the mentor, in particular): ",p:27,x:118,y:1072,w:693,h:21},
{t:"readiness to share, openness, a non-judgmental attitude, reflexivity, self-awareness, ",p:27,x:118,y:1094,w:709,h:21},
{t:"flexibility, tolerance of ambiguity and empathy. Finally, do not forget that facing the ",p:27,x:118,y:1116,w:712,h:21},
{t:"challenges of intercultural learning is only possible in an atmosphere of safety and mutual ",p:27,x:118,y:1137,w:746,h:21},
{t:"trust, which needs to be created first.  ",p:27,x:118,y:1157,w:324,h:21},
{t:"We cannot learn when we are frightened, but we learn the best when challenged and ",p:27,x:118,y:1179,w:709,h:21},
{t:"“stretched”. So... be ready to be surprised, and open yourself to new experiences!  ",p:27,x:118,y:1201,w:696,h:21},
{t:" ",p:28,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"28 ",p:28,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Take your time for reflection ! ",p:28,x:118,y:161,w:482,h:48},
{t:"In this part, we want to provide you with some serious thinking points that you need to ",p:28,x:118,y:257,w:723,h:21},
{t:"consider before starting to look for a project. ",p:28,x:118,y:279,w:382,h:21},
{t:"Questions - series 1 ",p:28,x:118,y:324,w:218,h:32},
{t:"We provide you here with a number of questions. You can write down all answers here, ",p:28,x:118,y:362,w:726,h:21},
{t:"and you can use it while communicating with your sending and hosting organisation, to ",p:28,x:118,y:384,w:723,h:21},
{t:"clarify things, to make sure that your EVS experience will be as fruitful as possible... ",p:28,x:118,y:406,w:703,h:21},
{t:"The answers to these questions might give you an idea of the challenge of EVS for you, and ",p:28,x:118,y:447,w:754,h:21},
{t:"to help you choose for a very challenging project with less structure, or a project that with ",p:28,x:118,y:469,w:758,h:21},
{t:"a lot of guidance and structure. ",p:28,x:118,y:491,w:267,h:21},
{t:"1. Where /how have you heard about EVS? From whom did you hear \"stories\" of EVS-",p:28,x:111,y:554,w:728,h:21},
{t:"projects? Do you think you have a correct image of it? Or did you hear \"one side ",p:28,x:111,y:576,w:695,h:21},
{t:"stories\"? ",p:28,x:111,y:597,w:78,h:21},
{t:"If you think you need more information, visit www.action2.eu to get ",p:28,x:348,y:619,w:516,h:19},
{t:"to know more about the framework of EVS. ",p:28,x:348,y:637,w:330,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:28,x:111,y:851,w:11,h:21},
{t:"2. How long do you have the idea to go for EVS? Is it something you have been thinking ",p:28,x:111,y:872,w:755,h:21},
{t:"about since a long time? Or is it because you know that soon you'll have no occupation ",p:28,x:111,y:892,w:750,h:21},
{t:"anymore? When do you want to go for the project?  ",p:28,x:111,y:914,w:449,h:21},
{t:"An EVS is taking some time, and requires some planning. (Take a look ",p:28,x:348,y:936,w:523,h:19},
{t:"on page 12). ",p:28,x:348,y:956,w:96,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:28,x:111,y:1167,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:29,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"29 ",p:29,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"3. Have you ever been abroad before, and for how long? Do you have already some ",p:29,x:111,y:181,w:723,h:21},
{t:"international experiences such as travels? Have you also already some intercultural ",p:29,x:111,y:201,w:724,h:21},
{t:"experiences? Have you worked already together with people from other cultural ",p:29,x:111,y:222,w:698,h:21},
{t:"backgrounds? ",p:29,x:111,y:244,w:122,h:21},
{t:"On a short term, you also can take part in other actions of the youth ",p:29,x:348,y:266,w:517,h:19},
{t:"in action to gain more understanding about intercultural learning, ",p:29,x:348,y:284,w:498,h:19},
{t:"such as Intercultural Group Exchanges (action 1.1 in the programme) ",p:29,x:348,y:304,w:519,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:29,x:111,y:517,w:11,h:21},
{t:"4. Are you studying, working, or doing something else? How will you combine this with ",p:29,x:111,y:537,w:751,h:21},
{t:"your EVS? Do you have to leave school/job for your EVS project ? ",p:29,x:111,y:559,w:562,h:21},
{t:"Verify the possibilities and limits to return after your EVS activity to ",p:29,x:348,y:581,w:516,h:19},
{t:"your old job, studies,... ",p:29,x:348,y:601,w:182,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:29,x:111,y:812,w:11,h:21},
{t:"5. What if you find a perfect project for you, but not in your first-priority country? ",p:29,x:111,y:834,w:720,h:21},
{t:"Bear in mind: since waking-up every morning in Spain, Hungary or ",p:29,x:348,y:856,w:500,h:19},
{t:"Iceland is not enough to give you the smile on your face; rather being ",p:29,x:348,y:874,w:527,h:19},
{t:"involved in a project you believe in is the key to having a great time, ",p:29,x:348,y:894,w:523,h:19},
{t:"no matter what country you are in. ",p:29,x:348,y:914,w:268,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:29,x:111,y:1126,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:30,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"30 ",p:30,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"6. Have you talked with your friends, partner and family about it ? Do they support you? ",p:30,x:111,y:181,w:767,h:21},
{t:"Participating in EVS is also influencing your environment; an open ",p:30,x:348,y:201,w:496,h:19},
{t:"talk with your close relatives can offer you the necessary support. ",p:30,x:348,y:221,w:502,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:30,x:111,y:434,w:11,h:21},
{t:"7. Which languages do you speak? Are you interested in learning the language of the ",p:30,x:111,y:454,w:732,h:21},
{t:"country you are going to? ",p:30,x:111,y:476,w:224,h:21},
{t:"One of the aspects of EVS, is to interact with the local community. ",p:30,x:348,y:497,w:506,h:19},
{t:"During your EVS project, language learning is foreseen. There are no ",p:30,x:348,y:517,w:517,h:19},
{t:"requirements of mastering a language prior to your EVS activity! ",p:30,x:348,y:536,w:487,h:19},
{t:"However the learning of a new language requires an open learning ",p:30,x:348,y:556,w:502,h:19},
{t:"attitude from you, and motivation to learn it! ",p:30,x:348,y:574,w:347,h:19},
{t:" ",p:31,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"31 ",p:31,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:32,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"32 ",p:32,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Questions - series 2  ",p:32,x:118,y:141,w:227,h:32},
{t:"Living in another country means also that some things you are used to from home are not ",p:32,x:118,y:181,w:741,h:21},
{t:"present in the culture that you 'll live in.  ",p:32,x:118,y:201,w:339,h:21},
{t:"This second series of questions give some food for though, to think in advance about some ",p:32,x:118,y:222,w:749,h:21},
{t:"possible differences you might need to face. ",p:32,x:118,y:244,w:373,h:21},
{t:"We provide these questions to think about possible differences in a cultural system, so that ",p:32,x:118,y:286,w:761,h:21},
{t:"you will be ready to BE PREPARED TO BE SURPRISED ! ",p:32,x:118,y:309,w:548,h:36},
{t:"1. What does \"volunteering\" means for you? What do you think it means in the country ",p:32,x:118,y:387,w:750,h:21},
{t:"that you'd like to go to? ",p:32,x:118,y:407,w:210,h:21},
{t:" In different parts of Europe, people have different backgrounds and a ",p:32,x:328,y:429,w:530,h:19},
{t:"different history in working with volunteers. What if it mean something ",p:32,x:328,y:449,w:537,h:19},
{t:"different, or the perception about a volunteering system is different. ",p:32,x:328,y:467,w:525,h:19},
{t:"How do you think you will react? ",p:32,x:328,y:487,w:248,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:32,x:328,y:507,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:32,x:328,y:612,w:11,h:21},
{t:"2. Which concepts do you have about Non Formal Education, youth-work, the socio-",p:32,x:118,y:676,w:725,h:21},
{t:"cultural sector ? What might be the difference in the other country? ",p:32,x:118,y:697,w:593,h:21},
{t:"In different parts of Europe, people have different backgrounds and a ",p:32,x:328,y:719,w:525,h:19},
{t:"different history in working the non-formal education sector. How do ",p:32,x:328,y:739,w:522,h:19},
{t:"you think you will react if youth work or socio cultural work is ",p:32,x:328,y:757,w:470,h:19},
{t:"completely differently implemented in the country where you'll be? ",p:32,x:328,y:777,w:510,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:32,x:328,y:796,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:32,x:328,y:899,w:11,h:21},
{t:"3. What does it mean for you to live and to work abroad? ",p:32,x:118,y:962,w:497,h:21},
{t:"Can you make for yourself a list with the opportunities that it provides ",p:32,x:328,y:984,w:537,h:19},
{t:"to you, together with a list of the things that you might miss, and that ",p:32,x:328,y:1004,w:531,h:19},
{t:"you need to take into account (to find a replacement if necessary). How ",p:32,x:328,y:1022,w:546,h:19},
{t:"do you live here? And do you think you’ll live differently in another ",p:32,x:328,y:1042,w:508,h:19},
{t:"country ? ",p:32,x:328,y:1062,w:74,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:32,x:328,y:1081,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:32,x:328,y:1192,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:33,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"33 ",p:33,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"4. What does it mean to be away from ",p:33,x:118,y:159,w:333,h:21},
{t:"- ... home, family, partner, friend ",p:33,x:118,y:181,w:298,h:21},
{t:"- ... hobbies, school, work, youth-organisation,… ",p:33,x:118,y:201,w:426,h:21},
{t:"- ... material stuff ",p:33,x:118,y:222,w:156,h:21},
{t:"Better to be honest with yourself, so that you'll be better prepared ;-) ",p:33,x:328,y:244,w:533,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:33,x:328,y:264,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:33,x:328,y:369,w:11,h:21},
{t:"5. How will you use your free time? Do you have any hobbies? ",p:33,x:118,y:432,w:536,h:21},
{t:"Check possibilities in the country where you'd like to go to ",p:33,x:328,y:454,w:442,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:33,x:328,y:474,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:33,x:328,y:576,w:11,h:21},
{t:"6. What k ind of personal space do you need? Can you survive is sleeping with several ",p:33,x:118,y:641,w:735,h:21},
{t:"people in 1 room or do you absolutely need a separate room? Can you live in a hosting ",p:33,x:118,y:661,w:748,h:21},
{t:"family? ... ",p:33,x:118,y:682,w:92,h:21},
{t:"In EVS there exist different settings of accommodation. The ",p:33,x:328,y:704,w:451,h:19},
{t:"accommodation is always described in the project description. It is of ",p:33,x:328,y:724,w:527,h:19},
{t:"importance to reflect upon the way of accommodation, as it can have a ",p:33,x:328,y:742,w:542,h:19},
{t:"large impact of your wellbeing, and as a result of this, to the success of ",p:33,x:328,y:762,w:541,h:19},
{t:"the EVS project. In different parts of Europe, people don't have ",p:33,x:328,y:781,w:479,h:19},
{t:"everywhere the same concept about personal space and spatial use. In ",p:33,x:328,y:801,w:533,h:19},
{t:"some countries houses are very big, in some others, people live with ",p:33,x:328,y:821,w:517,h:19},
{t:"more on smaller spaces. Discuss possible options later on with the ",p:33,x:328,y:839,w:498,h:19},
{t:"hosting organisation! ",p:33,x:328,y:859,w:161,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:33,x:328,y:877,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:33,x:328,y:989,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:34,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"34 ",p:34,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"7. What will you do if you have problems with the people you live with? ",p:34,x:118,y:159,w:625,h:21},
{t:"How do you tackle in general conflicts? Do you confront or avoid, ",p:34,x:328,y:181,w:543,h:21},
{t:"accommodate or escape? ",p:34,x:328,y:201,w:211,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:222,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:329,w:11,h:21},
{t:"8. How can you (re) present your country? ",p:34,x:118,y:392,w:372,h:21},
{t:"When you are abroad, people from the local community might ",p:34,x:328,y:414,w:518,h:21},
{t:"see you also as a representative of your own country, nationality, ",p:34,x:328,y:434,w:548,h:21},
{t:"culture. What do you think you will present of it? What kind of ",p:34,x:328,y:456,w:521,h:21},
{t:"representative do you think you'll be? How do you think you'll ",p:34,x:328,y:477,w:508,h:21},
{t:"appear to the local community? ",p:34,x:328,y:499,w:263,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:519,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:622,w:11,h:21},
{t:"9. What are your plans after you finish EVS? ",p:34,x:118,y:687,w:383,h:21},
{t:"This question might look now very far, but it is also good to think ",p:34,x:328,y:707,w:543,h:21},
{t:"about \"what after\"... ",p:34,x:328,y:729,w:178,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:751,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:862,w:11,h:21},
{t:"10. Would you like to share your EVS-experience when you return? And how? ",p:34,x:118,y:926,w:671,h:21},
{t:"Think about what after, how to disseminate your story to ",p:34,x:328,y:947,w:477,h:21},
{t:"others... ",p:34,x:328,y:967,w:78,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:989,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:34,x:328,y:1096,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:35,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"35 ",p:35,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:36,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"36 ",p:36,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Your perfect project ! ",p:36,x:118,y:141,w:235,h:32},
{t:"You will live in different circumstances, in a different environment. Therefore it is useful ",p:36,x:118,y:181,w:743,h:21},
{t:"to think what you need for feeling okay, for opening yourself to new experiences. ",p:36,x:118,y:201,w:681,h:21},
{t:"Needs and expectations  ",p:36,x:118,y:244,w:258,h:25},
{t:"What do you need for feeling well when living and working in another country?  ",p:36,x:118,y:272,w:659,h:21},
{t:"Make a list of your needs! ",p:36,x:118,y:316,w:227,h:21},
{t:"What are your ",p:36,x:118,y:357,w:123,h:21},
{t:"a) needs ",p:36,x:118,y:379,w:74,h:21},
{t:"b) expectations ",p:36,x:118,y:401,w:135,h:21},
{t:"c) contributions ",p:36,x:118,y:422,w:134,h:21},
{t:"d) fears ",p:36,x:118,y:442,w:70,h:21},
{t:"... for going abroad, ",p:36,x:118,y:464,w:173,h:21},
{t:"... for volunteering, ",p:36,x:118,y:486,w:171,h:21},
{t:"... about intercultural differences and intercultural learning, ",p:36,x:118,y:507,w:508,h:21},
{t:"... for the EVS project in general ",p:36,x:118,y:527,w:274,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:36,x:286,y:571,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Needs can be very physical; for example coffee, organic food if ",p:36,x:316,y:572,w:529,h:21},
{t:"you are a vegetarian, chocolate, a place with heating system in ",p:36,x:286,y:594,w:527,h:21},
{t:"winter,... ",p:36,x:286,y:614,w:87,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:36,x:286,y:776,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Expectations are what you 'll hope to face, as well on the level of ",p:36,x:316,y:777,w:545,h:21},
{t:"practical organisation (for example on the level of logistics, ",p:36,x:286,y:797,w:499,h:21},
{t:"communication,...) as on the level of the project content (for ",p:36,x:286,y:819,w:518,h:21},
{t:"example: what do you want to learn during your project, which ",p:36,x:286,y:841,w:529,h:21},
{t:"support and guidance are you expecting,...) ",p:36,x:286,y:862,w:368,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:36,x:286,y:956,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Contributions is what you can offer to the project, and to the ",p:36,x:316,y:957,w:518,h:21},
{t:"host organisation; what kind of learning can you bring to them? What ",p:36,x:286,y:979,w:576,h:21},
{t:"kind of experiences do you have that the host organisation can also ",p:36,x:286,y:1001,w:561,h:21},
{t:"learn from you? ",p:36,x:286,y:1021,w:131,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:36,x:286,y:1128,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Fears are about what you don't hope that will happen.  ",p:36,x:316,y:1129,w:459,h:21},
{t:" ",p:37,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"37 ",p:37,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"High dream and low dream ",p:37,x:118,y:139,w:277,h:25},
{t:"• ",p:37,x:118,y:168,w:13,h:22},
{t:"What is the most beautiful dream of an EVS project?  ",p:37,x:148,y:169,w:443,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:37,x:118,y:191,w:13,h:22},
{t:"What can be the worst nightmare?  ",p:37,x:148,y:192,w:291,h:21},
{t:"How does your perfect EVS-experience look like? ",p:37,x:118,y:234,w:428,h:21},
{t:"When everything goes well, it all can look perfect! It can be like in a \"high ",p:37,x:218,y:256,w:561,h:19},
{t:"dream\". How does that \"high dream\" of EVS looks to you? ",p:37,x:218,y:274,w:428,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:37,x:118,y:294,w:11,h:21},
{t:"Imagine that you arrived and your project is not like it had been described, and ",p:37,x:118,y:481,w:691,h:21},
{t:"it is everything but perfect. What's the worse nightmare that can happen? ",p:37,x:118,y:502,w:642,h:21},
{t:"When everything goes wrong, you are in the \"low dream\". How does that look to ",p:37,x:218,y:524,w:603,h:19},
{t:"you? ",p:37,x:218,y:544,w:36,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:37,x:118,y:562,w:11,h:21},
{t:"Sometimes, you are in a high dream, but some small things (for example too few ",p:37,x:118,y:757,w:671,h:21},
{t:"sleep, stress, a feeling that you have too many things and that you don't have ",p:37,x:118,y:779,w:646,h:21},
{t:"enough free time, home sickness...) can change your high dream in a low dream. ",p:37,x:118,y:801,w:671,h:21},
{t:"What can make that a high dream can change into a low dream? Which things do you ",p:37,x:118,y:822,w:704,h:21},
{t:"need to bear in mind and to take care off?  ",p:37,x:118,y:842,w:360,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:37,x:118,y:864,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:37,x:118,y:1017,w:11,h:21},
{t:"What are the things that you are using to motivate yourself, when something ",p:37,x:118,y:1039,w:669,h:21},
{t:"goes wrong, to get back on track, and to turn your low dream into a high dream? ",p:37,x:118,y:1061,w:700,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:37,x:118,y:1082,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:38,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"38 ",p:38,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Think about what is motivating you and de-motivating you in your high and low dream...  ",p:38,x:118,y:159,w:738,h:21},
{t:"What can motivate you? ",p:38,x:288,y:239,w:202,h:21},
{t:"What can de-motivate you? ",p:38,x:586,y:239,w:227,h:21},
{t:"High dream ",p:38,x:151,y:372,w:98,h:21},
{t:"Low dream ",p:38,x:155,y:589,w:94,h:21},
{t:" ",p:39,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"39 ",p:39,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"How to start with EVS ",p:39,x:160,y:974,w:685,h:97},
{t:" ",p:40,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"40 ",p:40,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Starting with EVS, how do you do that? ",p:40,x:118,y:156,w:620,h:48},
{t:"After considering if EVS is really the thing that you want, it's time to start organising things! ",p:40,x:118,y:252,w:767,h:21},
{t:"In this chapter, we want to pass the steps that you need to go through.  ",p:40,x:118,y:274,w:597,h:21},
{t:"Inform yourself ",p:40,x:118,y:319,w:172,h:32},
{t:"First step, is to get more information about what EVS is about, and how it can go in the ",p:40,x:118,y:379,w:728,h:21},
{t:"practise. ",p:40,x:118,y:401,w:80,h:21},
{t:"Via the website www.action2.eu, you can find more technical information about the ",p:40,x:118,y:442,w:703,h:21},
{t:"procedures, rules, funding, in what we call \"the programme guide\" of the European ",p:40,x:118,y:464,w:691,h:21},
{t:"Commission's YOUTH IN ACTION programme. ",p:40,x:118,y:486,w:368,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:40,x:118,y:529,w:13,h:22},
{t:"If you are at the moment legally resident from a \"Programme country\", you can contact ",p:40,x:148,y:531,w:728,h:21},
{t:"your national agency. They organise or provide the necessary information about EVS in ",p:40,x:148,y:551,w:728,h:21},
{t:"your own language. A lot of national agencies are organising information days, or ",p:40,x:148,y:572,w:674,h:21},
{t:"cooperate with local organisations that are providing this information. You can find a ",p:40,x:148,y:594,w:708,h:21},
{t:"contact list from all national agencies here. ",p:40,x:148,y:614,w:368,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth/contacts_en.htm?cs_mid=152 ",p:40,x:178,y:636,w:537,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:40,x:118,y:679,w:13,h:22},
{t:"If you are at the moment legally resident from a Neighbouring Partner Country in the ",p:40,x:148,y:681,w:708,h:21},
{t:"South Eastern European region, you can contact the office of SALTO-SEE.  ",p:40,x:148,y:701,w:621,h:21},
{t:"The SALTO SEE Resource Centre promotes cooperation between Youth in Action ",p:40,x:148,y:722,w:674,h:21},
{t:"programme countries and the Western Balkans through dissemination of information, ",p:40,x:148,y:744,w:706,h:21},
{t:"capacity building and assistance in finding partners. They have a network of contact ",p:40,x:148,y:766,w:701,h:21},
{t:"points in all the Balkan countries. These are youth organisations that are supporting ",p:40,x:148,y:786,w:699,h:21},
{t:"you in the participation in the Youth in Action programme. ",p:40,x:148,y:807,w:488,h:21},
{t:"http://www.salto-youth.net/see/ ",p:40,x:178,y:829,w:288,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:40,x:118,y:871,w:13,h:22},
{t:"If you are at the moment a legal resident from a Neighbouring Partner Country in the ",p:40,x:148,y:872,w:709,h:21},
{t:"Eastern Europe and Caucasus region, you can contact the office of SALTO-EECA. They ",p:40,x:148,y:894,w:716,h:21},
{t:"provide support in undertaking projects with partners from Armenia, Azerbaijan, ",p:40,x:148,y:916,w:673,h:21},
{t:"Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russian Federation and Ukraine. More info about the ",p:40,x:148,y:936,w:667,h:21},
{t:"support service you can find here:  ",p:40,x:148,y:957,w:291,h:21},
{t:"http://www.salto-youth.net/supportservice/ ",p:40,x:178,y:979,w:380,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:40,x:118,y:1023,w:13,h:22},
{t:"If you are at the moment legally resident from a Neighbouring Partner Country in the ",p:40,x:148,y:1024,w:708,h:21},
{t:"Mediterranean region, you can contact the office of SALTO-EUROMED. The SALTO ",p:40,x:148,y:1044,w:681,h:21},
{t:"Euromed Resource Centre supports cooperation between European and Mediterranean ",p:40,x:148,y:1066,w:716,h:21},
{t:"countries. They support the Euromed Youth Platform, which unifies youth and youth ",p:40,x:148,y:1087,w:701,h:21},
{t:"work organisations from the Euro-Mediterranean region. ",p:40,x:148,y:1107,w:467,h:21},
{t:"http://www.salto-youth.net/euromed/ ",p:40,x:178,y:1129,w:332,h:21},
{t:" ",p:41,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"41 ",p:41,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"How to find a sending organisation ",p:41,x:118,y:161,w:382,h:32},
{t:"via national agencies for the Programme Youth in Action ",p:41,x:118,y:213,w:582,h:25},
{t:"The national agencies, and the different Salto support centres can provide you with the list ",p:41,x:118,y:241,w:759,h:21},
{t:"of sending organisations from your region. You can find the addresses of the national ",p:41,x:118,y:261,w:704,h:21},
{t:"agencies and Salto centres here:  ",p:41,x:118,y:282,w:279,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth/contacts_en.htm?cs_mid=152  ",p:41,x:178,y:304,w:540,h:21},
{t:"Via the EVS-database ",p:41,x:118,y:348,w:221,h:25},
{t:"You also can find yourself the accredited organisations in the European database of ",p:41,x:118,y:376,w:694,h:21},
{t:"accredited organisations.  ",p:41,x:118,y:397,w:219,h:21},
{t:"Go to the database, and select your country, and select at \"type of accreditation\" sending ",p:41,x:118,y:417,w:747,h:21},
{t:"organisation. The you find a ll the organisations, together with the projects that they are ",p:41,x:118,y:439,w:737,h:21},
{t:"undertaking (also the hosting projects). ",p:41,x:118,y:461,w:333,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_en.cfm ",p:41,x:178,y:482,w:408,h:21},
{t:"When you have submit the query, you get a table with organisations and projects. ",p:41,x:118,y:979,w:683,h:21},
{t:"In that table, in the field \"type\", you find letters as \"S\", \"H\" and \"C\". It means: ",p:41,x:118,y:1001,w:642,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:41,x:118,y:1021,w:13,h:22},
{t:"\"S\": the organisation can act as sending organisation for EVS. ",p:41,x:148,y:1022,w:504,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:41,x:118,y:1044,w:13,h:22},
{t:"\"H\": the organisation can host volunteers in own EVS projects. ",p:41,x:148,y:1046,w:516,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:41,x:118,y:1066,w:13,h:22},
{t:"\"C\": the organisation can act as coordinating organisation, so it can apply for funding ",p:41,x:148,y:1067,w:704,h:21},
{t:"for the EVS projects.    ",p:41,x:148,y:1089,w:189,h:21},
{t:" ",p:42,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"42 ",p:42,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Once you have contacted a sending organisation, they can support you in: ",p:42,x:118,y:137,w:614,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:42,x:118,y:159,w:13,h:22},
{t:"informing you more about EVS, and aspects of EVS such as intercultural learning, ",p:42,x:148,y:161,w:671,h:21},
{t:"volunteering, youth in action,... ",p:42,x:148,y:181,w:271,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:42,x:118,y:203,w:13,h:22},
{t:"raising some awareness about important issues to reflect upon in advance ",p:42,x:148,y:204,w:614,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:42,x:118,y:226,w:13,h:22},
{t:"finding a project ",p:42,x:148,y:227,w:145,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:42,x:118,y:248,w:13,h:22},
{t:"preparing you for a project ",p:42,x:148,y:249,w:229,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:42,x:118,y:271,w:13,h:22},
{t:"following you on distance during your project ",p:42,x:148,y:272,w:381,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:42,x:118,y:293,w:13,h:22},
{t:"supporting you also when you come back after your project to re-integrate back at ",p:42,x:148,y:294,w:690,h:21},
{t:"home ",p:42,x:148,y:316,w:48,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:42,x:118,y:336,w:13,h:22},
{t:"to support you in some follow-up activities ",p:42,x:148,y:337,w:357,h:21},
{t:"When you click on the link 'EIref' (which stands for reference for the Expression of Interest), ",p:42,x:118,y:359,w:768,h:21},
{t:"you get on a new page, and at the bottom of that page, you find some contact details. ",p:42,x:118,y:381,w:720,h:21},
{t:"IF YOU LIVE IN SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE ",p:42,x:118,y:864,w:323,h:21},
{t:"... contact one of the contact points from SALTO-SEE  ",p:42,x:118,y:889,w:448,h:21},
{t:"The SALTO SEE Resource Centre (http://www.salto-youth.net/SEE/) promotes cooperation ",p:42,x:118,y:932,w:756,h:21},
{t:"between Youth in Action programme countries and the Western Balkans through ",p:42,x:118,y:954,w:666,h:21},
{t:"dissemination of information, capacity building and assistance in finding partners. They ",p:42,x:118,y:974,w:728,h:21},
{t:"have a network of contact points in all the Balkan countries. These are youth organisations ",p:42,x:118,y:996,w:756,h:21},
{t:"that are supporting you in the participation in the Youth in Action programme. ",p:42,x:118,y:1017,w:651,h:21},
{t:"IF YOU LIVE IN A EURO-MEDITEREAN COUNTRY ",p:42,x:118,y:1059,w:375,h:21},
{t:"...contact one of the organisations from the Euromed Youth Platform from SALTO-",p:42,x:118,y:1086,w:679,h:21},
{t:"EUROMED (http://www.salto-youth.net/euromed/). You can find the platform here: ",p:42,x:118,y:1106,w:703,h:21},
{t:"http://www.euromedp.org/ ",p:42,x:118,y:1127,w:240,h:21},
{t:"IF YOU LIVE IN EASTERN EUROPE",p:42,x:118,y:1169,w:255,h:21},
{t:"& CAUCASUS ",p:42,x:388,y:1169,w:112,h:21},
{t:"you can find an organisation via SALTO-EECA (http://www.salto-youth.net/eeca/). They ",p:42,x:118,y:1196,w:736,h:21},
{t:"have a list of Multipliers - people who are ready to promote and to inform about the Youth ",p:42,x:118,y:1216,w:754,h:21},
{t:"in Action Programme in Eastern Europe and Caucasus countries. To contact all the Network ",p:42,x:118,y:1237,w:757,h:21},
{t:"at once you may use the Network e-mail: eeca-mult@salto-youth.net ",p:42,x:118,y:1259,w:576,h:21},
{t:" ",p:43,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"43 ",p:43,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:44,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"44 ",p:44,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" EVS step by step ",p:44,x:118,y:161,w:275,h:48},
{t:"You are between 18 and 30. You’d like to work abroad as volunteer, and you have found a ",p:44,x:118,y:257,w:749,h:21},
{t:"sending organization that is willing to prepare you. ",p:44,x:118,y:279,w:426,h:21},
{t:"Based on the wishes of your sending organization, and ",p:44,x:406,y:322,w:450,h:21},
{t:"taking into account the competencies of the candidate-",p:44,x:406,y:342,w:459,h:21},
{t:"volunteer, you’ll found –with the support of your ",p:44,x:406,y:364,w:408,h:21},
{t:"sending organization – out which theme would be good ",p:44,x:406,y:386,w:454,h:21},
{t:"for an EVS project for you, which place, when it would ",p:44,x:406,y:407,w:456,h:21},
{t:"be good to start a project, and how long the activity ",p:44,x:406,y:429,w:438,h:21},
{t:"can last.  ",p:44,x:406,y:449,w:79,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:44,x:118,y:471,w:11,h:21},
{t:"Based on this information, you look together for a ",p:44,x:118,y:492,w:493,h:21},
{t:"project. Your national agency or the contact points from ",p:44,x:118,y:514,w:485,h:21},
{t:"Salto can assist you with looking for a project.   ",p:44,x:118,y:534,w:397,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:44,x:118,y:556,w:11,h:21},
{t:"In you 'd like to get more intercultural competencies, ",p:44,x:406,y:577,w:440,h:21},
{t:"during the time that you are looking for a project, you ",p:44,x:406,y:599,w:455,h:21},
{t:"also can participate in international group exchanges ",p:44,x:406,y:619,w:445,h:21},
{t:"(action 1 of the youth in action programme - more info ",p:44,x:406,y:641,w:456,h:21},
{t:"www.action1.eu) ",p:44,x:406,y:662,w:148,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:44,x:118,y:684,w:11,h:21},
{t:"You find an international partner with whom you’d like to ",p:44,x:118,y:706,w:484,h:21},
{t:"cooperate in an EVS project. From this moment, you’ll ",p:44,x:118,y:726,w:488,h:21},
{t:"work in a trio: your sending organization, the host ",p:44,x:118,y:747,w:493,h:21},
{t:"organization and you as volunteer. ",p:44,x:118,y:769,w:291,h:21},
{t:"Within this partnership, you’ll make agreements about: ",p:44,x:118,y:811,w:463,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:44,x:118,y:833,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Accommodation, meals ",p:44,x:148,y:834,w:193,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:44,x:118,y:856,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Tasks, responsibilities in the volunteer work, free ",p:44,x:148,y:857,w:414,h:21},
{t:"time possibilities,… ",p:44,x:148,y:877,w:165,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:44,x:118,y:899,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Pocket money ",p:44,x:148,y:901,w:120,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:44,x:118,y:921,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Language learning and on-arrival training ",p:44,x:148,y:922,w:344,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:44,x:118,y:944,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Integration in the local community ",p:44,x:148,y:946,w:291,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:44,x:118,y:966,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Coaching and guidance during the project ",p:44,x:148,y:967,w:351,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:44,x:118,y:989,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Possibilities for a follow up project after your EVS ",p:44,x:148,y:991,w:415,h:21},
{t:"From the side of the volunteer, no financial input is ",p:44,x:118,y:1032,w:431,h:21},
{t:"expected. Your contribution to EVS is your energy, your ",p:44,x:118,y:1054,w:464,h:21},
{t:"motivation, enthusiasm, and creativity. ",p:44,x:118,y:1076,w:332,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:44,x:118,y:1097,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:45,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"45 ",p:45,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"One of the organisations involved (mostly the host ",p:45,x:406,y:159,w:419,h:21},
{t:"organisation), will compile the application form to get ",p:45,x:406,y:181,w:452,h:21},
{t:"the funding. This organisation will coordinate the ",p:45,x:406,y:201,w:413,h:21},
{t:"complete EVS project, and prepare together with you ",p:45,x:406,y:222,w:447,h:21},
{t:"and your sending organisation, your application form.   ",p:45,x:406,y:244,w:456,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:266,w:11,h:21},
{t:"When your project is approved, you take part in a pre-",p:45,x:118,y:286,w:481,h:21},
{t:"departure training, that has been organised by the ",p:45,x:118,y:307,w:493,h:21},
{t:"national agency (or by an organization that has an ",p:45,x:118,y:329,w:492,h:21},
{t:"agreement with the national agency), or from the SALTO ",p:45,x:118,y:351,w:486,h:21},
{t:"contact points. During this training, you meet also other ",p:45,x:118,y:372,w:486,h:21},
{t:"candidate-EVS’ers.   ",p:45,x:118,y:392,w:171,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:414,w:11,h:21},
{t:"You can leave minimum 3 months after submitting the ",p:45,x:406,y:436,w:454,h:21},
{t:"application form, in case the coordinating organisation ",p:45,x:406,y:457,w:458,h:21},
{t:"has submitted the application to a national agency (in ",p:45,x:406,y:477,w:450,h:21},
{t:"case it concerns an organization from a Programme ",p:45,x:406,y:499,w:426,h:21},
{t:"country). ",p:45,x:406,y:521,w:82,h:21},
{t:"You can leave minimum 5 months after submitting the ",p:45,x:406,y:562,w:454,h:21},
{t:"application form, in case the coordinating organisation ",p:45,x:406,y:584,w:458,h:21},
{t:"has submitted the application to the executive agency ",p:45,x:406,y:606,w:454,h:21},
{t:"of the youth in action programme in Brussels (in case it ",p:45,x:406,y:627,w:463,h:21},
{t:"concerns an international organization, or an ",p:45,x:406,y:649,w:378,h:21},
{t:"organization from a South Eastern European country).   ",p:45,x:406,y:669,w:460,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:691,w:11,h:21},
{t:"Your hosting organisation is providing you with the ",p:45,x:118,y:712,w:493,h:21},
{t:"necessary language training, and with the support of a ",p:45,x:118,y:734,w:488,h:21},
{t:"mentor, who will help you to integrate you in the local ",p:45,x:118,y:754,w:488,h:21},
{t:"community, and then you can start with working on the ",p:45,x:118,y:776,w:485,h:21},
{t:"project like agreed upon in the application form.   ",p:45,x:118,y:797,w:419,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:819,w:11,h:21},
{t:"During your EVS activity, you stay in contact with the ",p:45,x:406,y:841,w:445,h:21},
{t:"people at home, by mailing, or by writing a blog, or by ",p:45,x:406,y:861,w:458,h:21},
{t:"sending some report diaries, or…   ",p:45,x:406,y:882,w:283,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:926,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:946,w:11,h:21},
{t:"After your EVS, you return with a certificate (‘the Youth ",p:45,x:118,y:967,w:485,h:21},
{t:"Pass’), in which is described what you have learned and ",p:45,x:118,y:989,w:486,h:21},
{t:"which competencies you have gained during your project. ",p:45,x:118,y:1011,w:483,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:1031,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:1052,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:1074,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:1096,w:11,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:45,x:118,y:1117,w:11,h:21},
{t:"If you still are full of energy and ideas for international ",p:45,x:406,y:1137,w:459,h:21},
{t:"cooperation, you can keep your involvement in the ",p:45,x:406,y:1159,w:424,h:21},
{t:"European world, by participating or organizing one of ",p:45,x:406,y:1181,w:446,h:21},
{t:"the other actions of the programme youth in action. ",p:45,x:406,y:1202,w:436,h:21},
{t:" ",p:46,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"46 ",p:46,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"How to find a project? ",p:46,x:118,y:161,w:360,h:48},
{t:"Database ",p:46,x:118,y:259,w:98,h:25},
{t:"THE EUROPEAN DATABASE ON EVS ACCREDITED ORGANISATIONS  ",p:46,x:118,y:302,w:468,h:21},
{t:"This database contains information on the accredited EVS organisations in Programme ",p:46,x:118,y:329,w:711,h:21},
{t:"Countries and Neighbouring Partner Countries in South East Europe. ",p:46,x:118,y:351,w:564,h:21},
{t:"Each Expression of Interest (EI) is presented with a short description of the organisation, ",p:46,x:118,y:394,w:735,h:21},
{t:"its motivation and EVS experience, the themes and contact details. The EI also informs if ",p:46,x:118,y:414,w:738,h:21},
{t:"the organisation offers possibilities for young people with fewer opportunities. ",p:46,x:118,y:436,w:655,h:21},
{t:"For all accredited host organisations, you also find a descr iption of the project ",p:46,x:118,y:457,w:653,h:21},
{t:"environment, activities and volunteer profiles. ",p:46,x:118,y:479,w:389,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_en.cfm  ",p:46,x:178,y:499,w:413,h:21},
{t:"OTHER DATABASES OF YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ",p:46,x:118,y:562,w:335,h:21},
{t:"You also can look in other databases of organisations that are active within the Youth in ",p:46,x:118,y:589,w:730,h:21},
{t:"Action programme on other actions such as youth exchanges and trainings, and contact ",p:46,x:118,y:609,w:724,h:21},
{t:"them with the question if they are already active in EVS, or if they have interest in ",p:46,x:118,y:631,w:690,h:21},
{t:"becoming a host organisation. ",p:46,x:118,y:652,w:253,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:46,x:118,y:696,w:13,h:22},
{t:"To promote co-operation between Countries from South East Europe and Programme ",p:46,x:148,y:697,w:701,h:21},
{t:"Countries in the frame of the YOUTH programme, SALTO South East Europe Resource ",p:46,x:148,y:717,w:706,h:21},
{t:"Centre maintains an Online SEE-EU Partner Searching Forum and a Database of Partner ",p:46,x:148,y:739,w:719,h:21},
{t:"Organisations from SEE with information about potential partner organisations from ",p:46,x:148,y:761,w:694,h:21},
{t:"South East Europe ",p:46,x:148,y:781,w:154,h:21},
{t:"http://www.salto-youth.net/database/ ",p:46,x:178,y:802,w:335,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:46,x:118,y:846,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Database of organisations from Europe run by Eurodesk Slovenia:  ",p:46,x:148,y:847,w:544,h:21},
{t:"http://mladina.movit.si/content.asp?UnitID=3&LanguageID=10&MenuID=419 ",p:46,x:178,y:867,w:634,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:46,x:118,y:911,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Database of organisations from Europe run by National agency of YOUTH programme in ",p:46,x:148,y:912,w:719,h:21},
{t:"Germany:  ",p:46,x:148,y:932,w:91,h:21},
{t:"www.jugendfuereuropa.de/service/kontaktboerse/service_kontaktboerse_e.htm ",p:46,x:178,y:954,w:673,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:46,x:118,y:998,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Database of organisations from Europe searching for partners to develop Youth ",p:46,x:148,y:999,w:656,h:21},
{t:"exchange projects in the framework of the YOUTH programme:  ",p:46,x:148,y:1019,w:529,h:21},
{t:"http://www.youthforeurope.org/ ",p:46,x:178,y:1041,w:285,h:21},
{t:" ",p:47,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"47 ",p:47,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Websites ",p:47,x:118,y:266,w:98,h:25},
{t:"YOUTHNETWORKS ",p:47,x:118,y:309,w:138,h:21},
{t:"The goal of YouthNetworks is to make youth work easier and more efficient. It is an online ",p:47,x:118,y:336,w:751,h:21},
{t:"network based on the needs of international youth organisations. This network is an ",p:47,x:118,y:357,w:698,h:21},
{t:"initiative of NoBorders. ",p:47,x:118,y:377,w:198,h:21},
{t:"With Youth Networks, you will be able to: ",p:47,x:118,y:421,w:349,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:47,x:118,y:443,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Search for Youth project(s) ",p:47,x:148,y:444,w:230,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:47,x:118,y:464,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Search for (EVS) vacancies ",p:47,x:148,y:466,w:223,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:47,x:118,y:488,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Apply online for (EVS) projects ",p:47,x:148,y:489,w:259,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:47,x:118,y:509,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Participate in online brainstorming ",p:47,x:148,y:511,w:291,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:47,x:118,y:533,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Search for partners and much more ",p:47,x:148,y:534,w:297,h:21},
{t:"http://www.youthnetworks.eu/ ",p:47,x:178,y:554,w:272,h:21},
{t:"EVS 4 U EVS PROJECTS IN THE BALTIC SEA REGION ",p:47,x:118,y:596,w:380,h:21},
{t:"The aim of the project is to use EVS as a tool for cooperation between the cities in the ",p:47,x:118,y:622,w:723,h:21},
{t:"Union of the Baltic Cities and the County of Kalmar. By cooperating on EVS the overall aim ",p:47,x:118,y:642,w:751,h:21},
{t:"is to increase tolerance and intercultural learning between individuals, organisations and ",p:47,x:118,y:664,w:740,h:21},
{t:"municipalities in the region. ",p:47,x:118,y:686,w:237,h:21},
{t:"The objectives are however not only to increase the number of EVS projects in the region ",p:47,x:118,y:707,w:744,h:21},
{t:"but to improve quality on EVS projects, making sure that they meet high standards and ",p:47,x:118,y:729,w:725,h:21},
{t:"result in a positive learning experience for the volunteer as well as the hosting ",p:47,x:118,y:749,w:656,h:21},
{t:"organisation. ",p:47,x:118,y:771,w:113,h:21},
{t:"http://www.evs4u.net/ ",p:47,x:178,y:792,w:205,h:21},
{t:"EVS INFO POINT IN GREECE ",p:47,x:118,y:834,w:202,h:21},
{t:"the online info point for EVS in Greece ",p:47,x:118,y:859,w:323,h:21},
{t:"http://www.evsactually.gr ",p:47,x:178,y:881,w:230,h:21},
{t:"This list is definitively not complete. Therefore, we will update the list via de website ",p:47,x:118,y:924,w:717,h:21},
{t:"http://www.evsguide.eu  ",p:47,x:178,y:946,w:217,h:21},
{t:" ",p:48,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"48 ",p:48,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Mailing lists ",p:48,x:118,y:159,w:124,h:25},
{t:"Some international mailing lists are helping with finding partners and projects, with ",p:48,x:118,y:187,w:700,h:21},
{t:"supporting each other by email: ",p:48,x:118,y:209,w:266,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:48,x:118,y:231,w:13,h:22},
{t:"european-youth-exchanges@yahoogroups.com ",p:48,x:148,y:232,w:383,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:48,x:118,y:253,w:13,h:22},
{t:"euproject@yahoogroups.com ",p:48,x:148,y:254,w:242,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:48,x:118,y:276,w:13,h:22},
{t:"European_Youth_NGO_Network@yahoogroups.com ",p:48,x:148,y:277,w:420,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:48,x:118,y:298,w:13,h:22},
{t:"YDA_International@yahoogroups.com ",p:48,x:148,y:299,w:310,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:48,x:118,y:321,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVSpartners@yahoogroups.com ",p:48,x:148,y:322,w:260,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:48,x:118,y:343,w:13,h:22},
{t:"youthactionforchange@yahoogroups.com ",p:48,x:148,y:344,w:342,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:48,x:118,y:366,w:13,h:22},
{t:"... ",p:48,x:148,y:367,w:25,h:21},
{t:"You can find them via http://groups.yahoo.com/ ",p:48,x:118,y:409,w:409,h:21},
{t:"These mailing list can be a help, but it is always up to the receiver to give interpretation ",p:48,x:118,y:452,w:738,h:21},
{t:"the quality. If you wish to receive emails from these lists, you need to be aware that there ",p:48,x:118,y:472,w:756,h:21},
{t:"is no standard quality control, as well about the (not yet approved) project ideas, as about ",p:48,x:118,y:494,w:757,h:21},
{t:"the organisations. ",p:48,x:118,y:516,w:152,h:21},
{t:"Partnership building Activities ",p:48,x:118,y:559,w:312,h:25},
{t:"A \"Partnership-Building Activity\" (PBA), previously named a \"Contact Making Seminar\", is an ",p:48,x:118,y:587,w:754,h:21},
{t:"event organised with a view to allow participants to find partners for trans-national co-",p:48,x:118,y:607,w:723,h:21},
{t:"operation and/or for project development. Partnership-building brings together potential ",p:48,x:118,y:629,w:743,h:21},
{t:"partners and facilitates the development of new projects around a chosen topic and/or an ",p:48,x:118,y:651,w:752,h:21},
{t:"Action of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:48,x:118,y:672,w:347,h:21},
{t:"Your sending organisation can be a partner in a PBA, and can find in this way partners for ",p:48,x:118,y:714,w:744,h:21},
{t:"an EVS project. ",p:48,x:118,y:736,w:133,h:21},
{t:"You can find some of the PBA's or Contact Making Seminars on the European Training ",p:48,x:118,y:779,w:704,h:21},
{t:"Calender:  ",p:48,x:118,y:799,w:90,h:21},
{t:"http://www.salto-youth.net/find-a-training/ ",p:48,x:178,y:821,w:380,h:21},
{t:"Networking  ",p:48,x:118,y:864,w:128,h:25},
{t:"Making personal contacts with hosting organisations is so far still the most efficient way to ",p:48,x:118,y:892,w:752,h:21},
{t:"find a project. ",p:48,x:118,y:914,w:126,h:21},
{t:"You can participate in youth exchanges and/or in international trainings that are organised ",p:48,x:118,y:956,w:758,h:21},
{t:"within the Youth in Action programme, and like this you get to know a lot of other ",p:48,x:118,y:977,w:685,h:21},
{t:"organisations, and project officers of other organisations, to whom you can present your ",p:48,x:118,y:999,w:736,h:21},
{t:"interest in EVS. ",p:48,x:118,y:1021,w:133,h:21},
{t:"Talk about th is option with your sending organisation! You can find some of the ",p:48,x:118,y:1062,w:658,h:21},
{t:"international trainings and seminars on the European Training Calender:  ",p:48,x:118,y:1084,w:604,h:21},
{t:"http://www.salto-youth.net/find-a-training/ ",p:48,x:178,y:1106,w:380,h:21},
{t:" ",p:49,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"49 ",p:49,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:50,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"50 ",p:50,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"How to present yourself? ",p:50,x:118,y:141,w:275,h:32},
{t:"You might have found the ideal project and organisation, it's still not sure that they are ",p:50,x:118,y:181,w:728,h:21},
{t:"interested in you! It might happen that there are more candidate-EVS'ers then available ",p:50,x:118,y:201,w:728,h:21},
{t:"projects, and sometimes the place of an EVS-activity is not immediately available. ",p:50,x:118,y:222,w:684,h:21},
{t:"Therefore, if you contact a host organisation: ",p:50,x:118,y:266,w:381,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:50,x:118,y:286,w:13,h:22},
{t:"ask if the project that is described in the database is still existing ",p:50,x:148,y:287,w:548,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:50,x:118,y:309,w:13,h:22},
{t:"ask if they are still looking for volunteers in that project, and if not, when they will ",p:50,x:148,y:311,w:695,h:21},
{t:"have again a free place available. Note this date down, so that you can contact them ",p:50,x:148,y:331,w:707,h:21},
{t:"again when it is so far. ",p:50,x:148,y:352,w:194,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:50,x:118,y:374,w:13,h:22},
{t:"ask if they want to keep you informed when they have again free places available ",p:50,x:148,y:376,w:678,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:50,x:118,y:396,w:13,h:22},
{t:"ask if they have knowledge about similar projects of other organisations in that country ",p:50,x:148,y:397,w:729,h:21},
{t:"or region ",p:50,x:148,y:419,w:79,h:21},
{t:"CV's ",p:50,x:118,y:463,w:48,h:25},
{t:"Some candidate EVS'ers are sending their CV, together with an extended letter of ",p:50,x:118,y:491,w:676,h:21},
{t:"motivation to potential host organisation. They do their best to present them as the best ",p:50,x:118,y:512,w:740,h:21},
{t:"candidate, and apply similar like they are looking for a paid job.  ",p:50,x:118,y:532,w:540,h:21},
{t:"THIS IS OFTEN NOT NECESSARY, MOREOVER, OFTEN, IT REDUCE THE CHANCES TO BE ",p:50,x:178,y:554,w:697,h:21},
{t:"SELECTED FOR A FREE EVS POSITION.  ",p:50,x:178,y:576,w:314,h:21},
{t:"EVS is not about finding a job. During the matchmaking process, the host organisation is ",p:50,x:118,y:639,w:739,h:21},
{t:"taking a look to which volunteer would fit the best in the project IN TERMS OF LEARNING ",p:50,x:118,y:661,w:737,h:21},
{t:"POSSIBILITIES, not in terms of having the most experiences. ",p:50,x:118,y:682,w:498,h:21},
{t:"Organisations cannot require previous qualifications, a certain educational level, specific ",p:50,x:118,y:767,w:741,h:21},
{t:"experience or more than basic language knowledge. In exceptional cases, if duly justified, ",p:50,x:118,y:789,w:749,h:21},
{t:"depending on the tasks and the situation in which the volunteers are deployed, certain ",p:50,x:118,y:809,w:723,h:21},
{t:"activity types may ca ll for the selection of candidates with specific skills. ",p:50,x:118,y:831,w:608,h:21},
{t:"Organisations cannot specify that volunteers should be of a specific ethnic group, religion, ",p:50,x:118,y:852,w:751,h:21},
{t:"sexual orientation or political opinion. ",p:50,x:118,y:874,w:320,h:21},
{t:"Sending pictures together with your CV is also not always a good idea: matchmaking ",p:50,x:118,y:937,w:697,h:21},
{t:"processes are (in normal circumstances) not influenced by funny, sexy or intimidating ",p:50,x:118,y:959,w:713,h:21},
{t:"pictures. ",p:50,x:118,y:981,w:80,h:21},
{t:" ",p:51,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"51 ",p:51,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Standard form ",p:51,x:118,y:671,w:152,h:25},
{t:"Instead of writing a general CV, a host organisation will get a better idea of your profile ",p:51,x:118,y:699,w:728,h:21},
{t:"and background, if you fill out a standard form for EVS volunteers. In this form, that you ",p:51,x:118,y:719,w:736,h:21},
{t:"can find on the next page, you can provide some general information about you, and you ",p:51,x:118,y:741,w:739,h:21},
{t:"can explain why you would like to do EVS. Also your sending organisation can add some ",p:51,x:118,y:762,w:723,h:21},
{t:"recommendations in the form. ",p:51,x:118,y:784,w:254,h:21},
{t:"This form is not made by the commission or Salto, but by organisations, and it is regularly ",p:51,x:118,y:826,w:745,h:21},
{t:"used in EVS projects. ",p:51,x:118,y:847,w:180,h:21},
{t:"You can download the form via the website http://www.action2.eu and you can ",p:51,x:178,y:891,w:670,h:21},
{t:"find it on the next page ",p:51,x:178,y:911,w:201,h:21},
{t:"When you make this form, you need to bear in mind how the reader (the host organisation) ",p:51,x:118,y:954,w:758,h:21},
{t:"can perceive what you are writing. Therefore, explain what you are writing: ",p:51,x:118,y:976,w:636,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:51,x:118,y:996,w:13,h:22},
{t:"For example, if you have experiences in youth work, explain what you did in youth ",p:51,x:148,y:997,w:688,h:21},
{t:"work, what kind of tasks you did, what role you had (participant, youth leader, ",p:51,x:148,y:1019,w:659,h:21},
{t:"organiser,...), how much people where involved,... ",p:51,x:148,y:1041,w:426,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:51,x:118,y:1063,w:13,h:22},
{t:"For example, with international experiences, write also of what kind they are (travels, ",p:51,x:148,y:1064,w:721,h:21},
{t:"group vacations, personal vacations, international youth exchanges,...) ",p:51,x:148,y:1084,w:595,h:21},
{t:"You can send this form to the host organisations of the projects that you are interested in. ",p:51,x:118,y:1127,w:753,h:21},
{t:"When you mail this form to potential host organisations, introduce yourself in the email, ",p:51,x:118,y:1147,w:733,h:21},
{t:"and write also specifically why you are interested in their specific EVS project. ",p:51,x:118,y:1169,w:658,h:21},
{t:"Host organisations need to be able to read why you are specifically interested in their ",p:51,x:118,y:1212,w:745,h:21},
{t:"project (not only in EVS in general), in order to make a good matchmaking. Don't write ",p:51,x:118,y:1232,w:753,h:21},
{t:"too generally!! ",p:51,x:118,y:1254,w:132,h:21},
{t:"Organisations make a match between the candidates ",p:51,x:431,y:174,w:443,h:21},
{t:"and the project, according to ",p:51,x:431,y:196,w:248,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:51,x:431,y:238,w:13,h:22},
{t:"mutual interests, ",p:51,x:461,y:239,w:147,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:51,x:431,y:261,w:13,h:22},
{t:"roles and tasks of the volunteer and the learning ",p:51,x:461,y:262,w:406,h:21},
{t:"opportunities for both sides ",p:51,x:461,y:282,w:235,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:51,x:431,y:304,w:13,h:22},
{t:"needs, expectations ",p:51,x:461,y:306,w:171,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:51,x:431,y:326,w:13,h:22},
{t:"honesty of the answers in the application forms ",p:51,x:461,y:327,w:396,h:21},
{t:"(don't describe yourself as the most perfect ",p:51,x:461,y:349,w:365,h:21},
{t:"person in the world!) ",p:51,x:461,y:371,w:177,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:51,x:431,y:391,w:13,h:22},
{t:"... ",p:51,x:461,y:392,w:25,h:21},
{t:"As a starting point, host organisation (should) ",p:51,x:431,y:436,w:377,h:21},
{t:"consider if the possibility, chances, opportunities ",p:51,x:431,y:456,w:413,h:21},
{t:"and challenges for a mutual learning process. ",p:51,x:431,y:484,w:381,h:21},
{t:" ",p:52,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"52 ",p:52,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:53,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"53 ",p:53,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:54,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"54 ",p:54,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:" ",p:55,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"55 ",p:55,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Practical preparation ",p:55,x:145,y:974,w:715,h:97},
{t:" ",p:56,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"56 ",p:56,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Project preparation ",p:56,x:118,y:156,w:328,h:48},
{t:"MORE ABOUT THE PREPARATION OF A CONCRETE EVS PROJECT AND ACTIVITY ",p:56,x:118,y:252,w:558,h:21},
{t:"Application form  ",p:56,x:118,y:298,w:191,h:32},
{t:"When the triangle is completed between SENDING organisation, HOSTING organisation, and ",p:56,x:118,y:337,w:755,h:21},
{t:"VOLUNTEER, one organisation will take the lead in the project and will coordinate the ",p:56,x:118,y:357,w:717,h:21},
{t:"application form for the funding of the European Commission, and further on also the ",p:56,x:118,y:379,w:710,h:21},
{t:"coordination of the complete EVS project. Mostly, this is the host organisation, with the ",p:56,x:118,y:401,w:732,h:21},
{t:"exception of projects that take place in Neighbouring Partner Countries from Eastern ",p:56,x:118,y:422,w:709,h:21},
{t:"Europe/Caucasus and the Euromed-zone. ",p:56,x:118,y:442,w:345,h:21},
{t:"In the application form, all partners need to propose the project to the funding institution ",p:56,x:118,y:486,w:753,h:21},
{t:"and its representative agency. Following issues will be tackled in an application form and ",p:56,x:118,y:507,w:741,h:21},
{t:"the activity agreement: ",p:56,x:118,y:529,w:200,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:571,w:13,h:22},
{t:"What is the profile of volunteer candidates? ",p:56,x:148,y:572,w:368,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:594,w:13,h:22},
{t:"How is the recruitment procedure? ",p:56,x:148,y:596,w:293,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:616,w:13,h:22},
{t:"How will the volunteer(s) be selected among the candidates and how will the openness ",p:56,x:148,y:617,w:723,h:21},
{t:"and transparency of the recruitment process be ensured? ",p:56,x:148,y:639,w:476,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:659,w:13,h:22},
{t:"How are the volunteers' profile and interests matched with the activity? ",p:56,x:148,y:661,w:598,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:683,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Aim(s), theme(s), working methods, schedule and role of the volunteer(s) within the ",p:56,x:148,y:684,w:703,h:21},
{t:"EVS activity ",p:56,x:148,y:704,w:103,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:726,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The competencies (knowledge, skills and attitudes) that the host expect the volunteers ",p:56,x:148,y:727,w:728,h:21},
{t:"to acquire and through which processes this will be ensured. ",p:56,x:148,y:749,w:505,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:769,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The project set-up through which the theme(s) and the objectives will be put into ",p:56,x:148,y:771,w:681,h:21},
{t:"practice and the working methods ",p:56,x:148,y:792,w:285,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:814,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The coordination activities foreseen throughout the project for its implementation, ",p:56,x:148,y:816,w:693,h:21},
{t:"including preparatory and evaluation activities, ",p:56,x:148,y:836,w:397,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:858,w:13,h:22},
{t:" How you found partner organisation(s) and how they will be involved in each stage of ",p:56,x:148,y:859,w:714,h:21},
{t:"the project, ",p:56,x:148,y:879,w:105,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:901,w:13,h:22},
{t:"How the young people (so YOU!) will be actively involved in the activities, ",p:56,x:148,y:902,w:618,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:924,w:13,h:22},
{t:"How the volunteers will be prepared, trained and supported (including upon return to ",p:56,x:148,y:926,w:714,h:21},
{t:"their sending countries). ",p:56,x:148,y:946,w:208,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:968,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The role of the mentor(s) ",p:56,x:148,y:969,w:216,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:991,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The expected results of the activity, ",p:56,x:148,y:992,w:308,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:1013,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The impact on the participants involved, ",p:56,x:148,y:1014,w:341,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:1036,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The impact of the activity at local level ",p:56,x:148,y:1037,w:335,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:1058,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The impact of the activity at regional, national, European/international level (if ",p:56,x:148,y:1059,w:666,h:21},
{t:"applicable) ",p:56,x:148,y:1081,w:95,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:1101,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Risk prevention and crisis management: ",p:56,x:148,y:1102,w:333,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:1124,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The complete budget ",p:56,x:148,y:1126,w:181,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:56,x:118,y:1146,w:13,h:22},
{t:"... ",p:56,x:148,y:1147,w:25,h:21},
{t:"This application form should be made in complete equal partnership between all actors, so ",p:56,x:118,y:1191,w:758,h:21},
{t:"as volunteer, ask that your sending and hosting organisation is informing you about the ",p:56,x:118,y:1211,w:723,h:21},
{t:"application form, and that you get involved in it ! ",p:56,x:118,y:1232,w:413,h:21},
{t:" ",p:57,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"57 ",p:57,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Activity Agreement (AA) ",p:57,x:118,y:299,w:259,h:32},
{t:"As a part of the application form, the hosting, sending organisation and volunteer need to ",p:57,x:118,y:337,w:748,h:21},
{t:"make a kind of \"contract\" amongst themselves, in which they describe the rights and ",p:57,x:118,y:359,w:702,h:21},
{t:"responsibilities of each partner in the project. ",p:57,x:118,y:381,w:389,h:21},
{t:"In this Activity Agreement (\"AA\"), or in EVS-terminology also the \"annex 2\" named, you a lso ",p:57,x:118,y:422,w:752,h:21},
{t:"agree upon very concrete issues: ",p:57,x:118,y:444,w:276,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:466,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The address where you will be accommodated, how will you be accommodated (in a ",p:57,x:148,y:467,w:698,h:21},
{t:"student room? a host family? A shared apartment? ...) ",p:57,x:148,y:487,w:448,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:509,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The amount of money you will get for transport, food, communication,... ",p:57,x:148,y:511,w:611,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:533,w:13,h:22},
{t:"How the (other) money will be divided amongst sending and hosting organisation ",p:57,x:148,y:534,w:671,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:554,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The concrete setting for your language courses (how much hours per week, how long, ",p:57,x:148,y:556,w:709,h:21},
{t:"how much, where,...) ",p:57,x:148,y:577,w:186,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:598,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The concrete week schedule and month schedule ",p:57,x:148,y:599,w:408,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:621,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The name of the EVS-mentor and EVS-supervisor ",p:57,x:148,y:622,w:404,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:643,w:13,h:22},
{t:"... ",p:57,x:148,y:644,w:25,h:21},
{t:"So all VERY IMPORTANT CONCRETE INFORMATION for you. Therefore, take time to discuss ",p:57,x:118,y:687,w:745,h:21},
{t:"this contract thoroughly with your sending and hosting organisation!! It is of vital ",p:57,x:118,y:707,w:672,h:21},
{t:"importance for your well being during your project!! ",p:57,x:118,y:729,w:440,h:21},
{t:"The Activity agreement is a key element to ensure a solid partnership among organisations ",p:57,x:118,y:772,w:754,h:21},
{t:"and volunteers in each EVS activity. It shall contain at least the following information: ",p:57,x:118,y:792,w:717,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:814,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Project title and reference of the grant agreement (if applicable), ",p:57,x:148,y:816,w:551,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:838,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Names of the coordinating organisation, the sending organisation(s) and the host ",p:57,x:148,y:839,w:671,h:21},
{t:"organisation(s) involved in the activity, ",p:57,x:148,y:859,w:328,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:881,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Division of rights and responsibilities among organisations and volunteers, ",p:57,x:148,y:882,w:614,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:904,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Division of the Community grant (according to the above responsibilities), ",p:57,x:148,y:906,w:612,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:926,w:13,h:22},
{t:"A description of the role and tasks of the volunteer(s), the practical arrangements ",p:57,x:148,y:927,w:684,h:21},
{t:"(working hours, days off per week, holidays, food, accommodation, local transport) and ",p:57,x:148,y:949,w:731,h:21},
{t:"expected learning outcomes, ",p:57,x:148,y:969,w:244,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:991,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Names and signatures of the representatives of all partner organisations in the activity, ",p:57,x:148,y:992,w:727,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:1014,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Names and signatures of all volunteers involved in the activity, ",p:57,x:148,y:1016,w:526,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:57,x:118,y:1036,w:13,h:22},
{t:"A table with all volunteer details: Name, first name, address in sending country, ",p:57,x:148,y:1037,w:669,h:21},
{t:"telephone, e-mail, date of birth, gender, start date of activity, end date, emergency ",p:57,x:148,y:1059,w:708,h:21},
{t:"contact details.   ",p:57,x:148,y:1079,w:141,h:21},
{t:"A copy of the signed Activity Agreement is to be handed out to all partner organisations ",p:57,x:118,y:1122,w:730,h:21},
{t:"and volunteers involved in the activity. ",p:57,x:118,y:1144,w:329,h:21},
{t:"This agreement is binding on all partner organisations and volunteers involved in the ",p:57,x:118,y:1164,w:704,h:21},
{t:"activity. ",p:57,x:118,y:1186,w:75,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:57,x:118,y:1207,w:11,h:21},
{t:" ",p:58,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"58 ",p:58,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Rights of a volunteer  ",p:58,x:118,y:161,w:233,h:32},
{t:"FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ",p:58,x:118,y:213,w:237,h:25},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:241,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The participant’s dignity must be respected and protected ",p:58,x:148,y:242,w:490,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:263,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The participant has the right to respect for his or her physical and mental integrity ",p:58,x:148,y:264,w:690,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:286,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The participant shall not be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment or ",p:58,x:148,y:287,w:641,h:21},
{t:"punishment.  ",p:58,x:148,y:307,w:111,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:329,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The participant has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her ",p:58,x:148,y:331,w:713,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:351,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The participant has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion ",p:58,x:148,y:352,w:633,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:374,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The participant shall not be discriminated against on any grounds such as gender, race, ",p:58,x:148,y:376,w:726,h:21},
{t:"colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political ",p:58,x:148,y:396,w:710,h:21},
{t:"or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, ",p:58,x:148,y:417,w:697,h:21},
{t:"sexual orientation ",p:58,x:148,y:439,w:155,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:461,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The participant has the right not to participate in activities likely to harm his/her ",p:58,x:148,y:462,w:680,h:21},
{t:"safety, health or physical, mental, moral or social well-being ",p:58,x:148,y:482,w:507,h:21},
{t:"The above is not an exhaustive list and should only be used for guidance. A full list of ",p:58,x:118,y:526,w:710,h:21},
{t:"fundamenta l rights of the EU is set out in the “Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the ",p:58,x:118,y:547,w:731,h:21},
{t:"EU”. This document can be found on the following website:  ",p:58,x:118,y:567,w:501,h:21},
{t:"http://www.europarl.europa.eu/charter/default_en.htm. ",p:58,x:178,y:589,w:486,h:21},
{t:"RIGHTS OF AN EVS VOLUNTEER ",p:58,x:118,y:633,w:320,h:25},
{t:"PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ",p:58,x:118,y:676,w:162,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:703,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The EVS is open to a ll young people between 18-30 years old, without discrimination ",p:58,x:148,y:704,w:702,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:724,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to choose his/her project from the whole list of EVS ",p:58,x:148,y:726,w:664,h:21},
{t:"projects available (which appears in the on-line database) ",p:58,x:148,y:747,w:486,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:769,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to receive information about the projects available from ",p:58,x:148,y:771,w:701,h:21},
{t:"his/her sending organisation in order to determine with the sending organisation, ",p:58,x:148,y:791,w:678,h:21},
{t:"his/her suitability for the project ",p:58,x:148,y:812,w:281,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:834,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer is entitled to clear information about the host organisation, it’s ",p:58,x:148,y:836,w:651,h:21},
{t:"activities, living conditions and the tasks that s/he will be expected to carry out in that ",p:58,x:148,y:856,w:728,h:21},
{t:"organisation ",p:58,x:148,y:877,w:107,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:899,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to be properly prepared for his/her EVS experience and to ",p:58,x:148,y:901,w:718,h:21},
{t:"take part in a special EVS seminar ",p:58,x:148,y:921,w:285,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:943,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must not in any way pay wholly or partially, directly or indirectly, for ",p:58,x:148,y:944,w:701,h:21},
{t:"his/her participation in the EVS programme, for any part of his/her project ",p:58,x:148,y:964,w:628,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:986,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer’s reasonable travel expenses for one return trip to (before the beginning ",p:58,x:148,y:987,w:728,h:21},
{t:"of the project) and from (once the project has ended) the host organisation will be ",p:58,x:148,y:1009,w:689,h:21},
{t:"organised and covered by the sending organisation ",p:58,x:148,y:1029,w:423,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:1051,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Each volunteer has the right to be covered by the obligatory insurance (arranged by the ",p:58,x:148,y:1052,w:730,h:21},
{t:"sending organisation) foreseen for the EVS by an insurer appointed by the European ",p:58,x:148,y:1074,w:695,h:21},
{t:"Commission for the duration of his/her EVS service ",p:58,x:148,y:1096,w:423,h:21},
{t:"DURING THE EVS ",p:58,x:118,y:1136,w:130,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:1163,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to an explanation concerning the grant received by the ",p:58,x:148,y:1164,w:691,h:21},
{t:"organisation and the use of this grant for the benefit of the volunteer ’s project ",p:58,x:148,y:1186,w:657,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:1206,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to language training   ",p:58,x:148,y:1207,w:411,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:58,x:118,y:1229,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to adequate training to enable him/her to carry out the ",p:58,x:148,y:1231,w:695,h:21},
{t:"agreed tasks and a right to attend the on-arrival and mid-term seminars offered by the ",p:58,x:148,y:1251,w:723,h:21},
{t:"National Agency ",p:58,x:148,y:1272,w:138,h:21},
{t:" ",p:59,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"59 ",p:59,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:691,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer should have adequate supervision related to his/her tasks, by the local ",p:59,x:148,y:692,w:709,h:21},
{t:"host organisation in the project ",p:59,x:148,y:714,w:264,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:734,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must be assigned a tutor by the local host organisation, and should have ",p:59,x:148,y:736,w:721,h:21},
{t:"frequent contact with him/her ",p:59,x:148,y:757,w:258,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:779,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer is entitled to support from his/her tutor and the National Agency in the ",p:59,x:148,y:781,w:715,h:21},
{t:"event of unforeseen difficulties ",p:59,x:148,y:801,w:264,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:823,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer should expect his/her sending organisation to stay in contact with ",p:59,x:148,y:824,w:671,h:21},
{t:"him/her for the duration of the project ",p:59,x:148,y:844,w:329,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:866,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer should not be forced into participating in activities against his/her ",p:59,x:148,y:867,w:675,h:21},
{t:"convictions which were not previously agreed upon ",p:59,x:148,y:889,w:426,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:911,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to receive pocket money from his/her host organisation on ",p:59,x:148,y:912,w:721,h:21},
{t:"a weekly or monthly basis corresponding to the monthly rate set by the European ",p:59,x:148,y:932,w:677,h:21},
{t:"Commission for each participating country in the EVS ",p:59,x:148,y:954,w:443,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:976,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the right to free board and lodging ",p:59,x:148,y:977,w:443,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:998,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer is entitled to two consecutive whole days off per week and two days ",p:59,x:148,y:999,w:691,h:21},
{t:"holiday per month of service (to be taken within the EVS period, with prior agreement ",p:59,x:148,y:1021,w:718,h:21},
{t:"of the host organisation); during this time off, the volunteer is entitled to received his ",p:59,x:148,y:1041,w:718,h:21},
{t:"/ her pocket money and all other allowances offered by the programme. His / her ",p:59,x:148,y:1062,w:681,h:21},
{t:"accommodation should remain available to him / her throughout this period. ",p:59,x:148,y:1084,w:639,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:1106,w:13,h:22},
{t:"It is possible for the volunteer to end his/her project for a good reason, after having ",p:59,x:148,y:1107,w:703,h:21},
{t:"consulted his/her host organisation, sending organisation and the National Agency ",p:59,x:148,y:1127,w:683,h:21},
{t:"AFTER THE EVS ",p:59,x:118,y:1169,w:122,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:1196,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer is entitled to receive support from his/her sending organisation after the ",p:59,x:148,y:1197,w:728,h:21},
{t:"completion of his/her project ",p:59,x:148,y:1217,w:251,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:59,x:118,y:1239,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Following the completion of his/her EVS, the volunteer is entitled to a certificate ",p:59,x:148,y:1241,w:679,h:21},
{t:"attesting the skills and experience that the volunteer has acquired during this period ",p:59,x:148,y:1261,w:706,h:21},
{t:" ",p:60,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"60 ",p:60,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Responsibilities of a volunteer ",p:60,x:118,y:161,w:338,h:32},
{t:"PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ",p:60,x:118,y:211,w:162,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:236,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must read and sign the tri-partite agreement ",p:60,x:148,y:237,w:496,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:259,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must attend a pre-departure training course ",p:60,x:148,y:261,w:491,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:281,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must inform his/her sending and host organisation of the exact dates of ",p:60,x:148,y:282,w:718,h:21},
{t:"his/her arrival at and departure from the host organisation ",p:60,x:148,y:304,w:493,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:326,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the responsibility to inform his/her sending organisation of any ",p:60,x:148,y:327,w:679,h:21},
{t:"circumstances that may influence his/her compatibility/suitability for certain EVS ",p:60,x:148,y:347,w:683,h:21},
{t:"projects ",p:60,x:148,y:369,w:75,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:391,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the responsibility to provide accurate information to the sending ",p:60,x:148,y:392,w:692,h:21},
{t:"organisation about health related issues – this information shall be used for matching ",p:60,x:148,y:412,w:705,h:21},
{t:"the volunteer to a suitable project and to ensure his/her well-being ",p:60,x:148,y:434,w:564,h:21},
{t:"DURING THE EVS ",p:60,x:118,y:476,w:130,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:501,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer is expected to respect the organisational policy of the host organisation ",p:60,x:148,y:502,w:719,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:524,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must respect the health and safety regulations of the host organisation/ ",p:60,x:148,y:526,w:722,h:21},
{t:"country ",p:60,x:148,y:546,w:68,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:568,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must not act in any way that could put others or him/herself at the risk ",p:60,x:148,y:569,w:718,h:21},
{t:"of being injured ",p:60,x:148,y:591,w:137,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:613,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the responsibility to fulfil the terms of the tri-partite agreement and ",p:60,x:148,y:614,w:726,h:21},
{t:"is expected to remain in the project for the agreed duration unless there is a good ",p:60,x:148,y:634,w:688,h:21},
{t:"reason for the volunteer to leave the project ",p:60,x:148,y:656,w:378,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:678,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer is expected to be reliable, including notifying the appropriate persons ",p:60,x:148,y:679,w:704,h:21},
{t:"(tutors, NA) of his/her intention to withdraw from the EVS ",p:60,x:148,y:699,w:486,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:721,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must keep his/her tutor informed about his/her whereabouts during the ",p:60,x:148,y:722,w:721,h:21},
{t:"EVS period ",p:60,x:148,y:742,w:93,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:764,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has a responsibility towards the host organisation and should show ",p:60,x:148,y:766,w:670,h:21},
{t:"willingness to adapt to his/her surroundings and to carry out agreed tasks. While the ",p:60,x:148,y:787,w:702,h:21},
{t:"volunteer will be involved in interesting activities, some of the tasks could be routine ",p:60,x:148,y:807,w:711,h:21},
{t:"but important to the running of the organisation ",p:60,x:148,y:829,w:404,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:851,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer has the responsibility to seek guidance when necessary. If the volunteer ",p:60,x:148,y:852,w:721,h:21},
{t:"has a problem s/he should discuss it with his/her tutor as the host organisation can ",p:60,x:148,y:872,w:692,h:21},
{t:"only act when it is aware of a problem ",p:60,x:148,y:894,w:321,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:916,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer is expected to frequently meet with his/her tutor ",p:60,x:148,y:917,w:536,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:939,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer should report serious difficulties to the National Agency ",p:60,x:148,y:941,w:586,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:961,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must take good care of the accommodation that has been provided for ",p:60,x:148,y:962,w:709,h:21},
{t:"his/her use ",p:60,x:148,y:984,w:98,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:1004,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must attend all the activities foreseen by the programme and the events ",p:60,x:148,y:1006,w:726,h:21},
{t:"organised by the National Agency (on-arrival, mid-term meetings), in order to learn, ",p:60,x:148,y:1027,w:701,h:21},
{t:"share his/her difficulties and to exchange his/her experiences ",p:60,x:148,y:1049,w:517,h:21},
{t:"AFTER THE EVS ",p:60,x:118,y:1089,w:122,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:1116,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer should respect the agreement with the sending organisation about ",p:60,x:148,y:1117,w:673,h:21},
{t:"reporting and returning experience to the sending organisation ",p:60,x:148,y:1139,w:523,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:1159,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must complete a final report at the end of the EVS project ",p:60,x:148,y:1161,w:611,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:60,x:118,y:1183,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The volunteer must contact the sending organisation on his/her return or at the end of ",p:60,x:148,y:1184,w:723,h:21},
{t:"the EVS project ",p:60,x:148,y:1204,w:132,h:21},
{t:" ",p:61,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"61 ",p:61,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Technical aspects ",p:61,x:118,y:161,w:204,h:32},
{t:"Insurances ",p:61,x:118,y:213,w:114,h:25},
{t:"Volunteers are covered by a group insurance plan specifically designed to protect ",p:61,x:118,y:241,w:678,h:21},
{t:"participants in the European Voluntary Service programme during their period of voluntary ",p:61,x:118,y:261,w:753,h:21},
{t:"activity. The cover is provided free of charge to the Volunteers. ",p:61,x:118,y:282,w:534,h:21},
{t:"The purpose of this plan is to give you access to an insurance network which can help you ",p:61,x:118,y:304,w:743,h:21},
{t:"whenever a medical, dental, disability or liability problem occurs. What could be a minor ",p:61,x:118,y:326,w:743,h:21},
{t:"accident or hospitalisation at home may appear frightening and uncontrollable when you ",p:61,x:118,y:347,w:736,h:21},
{t:"are far from home in a foreign country. ",p:61,x:118,y:367,w:331,h:21},
{t:"COVERAGE ",p:61,x:118,y:409,w:83,h:21},
{t:"Coverage is worldwide, 24 hours a day, from the day you leave home en route to the Host ",p:61,x:118,y:436,w:748,h:21},
{t:"Country until the end of the second month after your return home at the end of the ",p:61,x:118,y:457,w:696,h:21},
{t:"Voluntary Service. Cover also applies to the preparation meetings before your departure ",p:61,x:118,y:477,w:736,h:21},
{t:"and to the follow-up and final assessment meetings after your return. ",p:61,x:118,y:499,w:580,h:21},
{t:"Overview at a glance ",p:61,x:118,y:543,w:219,h:25},
{t:"ELIGIBILITY ",p:61,x:118,y:586,w:88,h:21},
{t:"All Volunteers (partners and children included) are covered for the duration of the ",p:61,x:118,y:612,w:688,h:21},
{t:"Voluntary Service, provided the enrolment form is completed. ",p:61,x:118,y:634,w:516,h:21},
{t:"COVER ",p:61,x:118,y:674,w:55,h:21},
{t:"Worldwide, 24 hours a day, with no deductibles and no waiting periods. No proof of good ",p:61,x:118,y:701,w:741,h:21},
{t:"health is required. ",p:61,x:118,y:722,w:158,h:21},
{t:"PRE-CERTIFICATION ",p:61,x:118,y:764,w:148,h:21},
{t:"Required 10 days in advance in all cases of non-emergency hospitalisation, medical and ",p:61,x:118,y:789,w:725,h:21},
{t:"dental surgery, dental treatment or prostheses which cost more than 600 EUR; childbirth, ",p:61,x:118,y:811,w:745,h:21},
{t:"repetitive medical treatment; treatment of psychiatric, mental, nervous disorders, ",p:61,x:118,y:832,w:692,h:21},
{t:"alcoholism or drug abuse detoxification which cost more than 300 EUR. Within 72 hours of ",p:61,x:118,y:854,w:747,h:21},
{t:"admission for an emergency hospitalisation. ",p:61,x:118,y:876,w:367,h:21},
{t:"MEDICAL CARE ",p:61,x:118,y:916,w:112,h:21},
{t:"100% of reasonable charges for necessary medical treatment for hospitalisation charges, ",p:61,x:118,y:942,w:734,h:21},
{t:"doctors’ fees, laboratory tests, X-rays, prescription drugs. Pregnancy and childbirth are ",p:61,x:118,y:964,w:728,h:21},
{t:"covered. No overall maximum. ",p:61,x:118,y:986,w:258,h:21},
{t:"DENTAL CARE ",p:61,x:118,y:1026,w:107,h:21},
{t:"Necessary basic care, dental surgery, and dental crowns, up to 500 EUR per tooth and a ",p:61,x:118,y:1052,w:729,h:21},
{t:"maximum of 1,000 EUR per person. ",p:61,x:118,y:1074,w:296,h:21},
{t:"ASSISTANCE ",p:61,x:118,y:1116,w:92,h:21},
{t:"Full range of services including medical repatriation, medical information, locating ",p:61,x:118,y:1141,w:691,h:21},
{t:"medical and dental providers, dispatch of essential prescription medicine, advance of bail ",p:61,x:118,y:1162,w:748,h:21},
{t:"and legal assistance for an automobile accident, identity cards and travel ticket ",p:61,x:118,y:1184,w:666,h:21},
{t:"replacement. Prior approval is required by AXA Assistance. ",p:61,x:118,y:1206,w:491,h:21},
{t:"Permanent Disability ",p:61,x:118,y:1227,w:175,h:21},
{t:"Lump sum indemnity of up to 60,000 EUR, providing the disability rate equals 33% or more. ",p:61,x:118,y:1247,w:756,h:21},
{t:" ",p:62,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"62 ",p:62,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"LIFE INSURANCE ",p:62,x:118,y:137,w:122,h:21},
{t:"Lump sum indemnity of 20,000 EUR which may also be paid in the event of a severe ",p:62,x:118,y:164,w:695,h:21},
{t:"permanent disability. ",p:62,x:118,y:186,w:181,h:21},
{t:"THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY ",p:62,x:118,y:226,w:178,h:21},
{t:"Financial consequences of the legal liability for bodily injury, property damage, and ",p:62,x:118,y:252,w:698,h:21},
{t:"consecutive financial loss to a third party up to specific limits per occurrence. ",p:62,x:118,y:274,w:651,h:21},
{t:"CURRENCY OF REIMBURSEMENTS ",p:62,x:118,y:316,w:238,h:21},
{t:"The currency of the Plan is the Euro (EUR), but medical and dental bills may be submitted ",p:62,x:118,y:341,w:750,h:21},
{t:"in any currency. Reimbursement of health care expenses is normally made in the currency ",p:62,x:118,y:362,w:751,h:21},
{t:"which the Volunteer indicates on the enrolment form. ",p:62,x:118,y:384,w:449,h:21},
{t:"Identification Card At the time of enrolment, an insurance-assistance card is given to the ",p:62,x:118,y:427,w:741,h:21},
{t:"Volunteer. Please carry your personalised EVS insurance-assistance card in your wallet to ",p:62,x:118,y:447,w:739,h:21},
{t:"facilitate admission to a hospital in an emergency and, if necessary, to contact the ",p:62,x:118,y:469,w:690,h:21},
{t:"repatriation service. ",p:62,x:118,y:491,w:173,h:21},
{t:"An insurance Guide including all the information on the coverage and support provided, as ",p:62,x:118,y:532,w:753,h:21},
{t:"well as instructions on the online enrolment process, is available at  ",p:62,x:118,y:554,w:567,h:21},
{t:"http://www.europeanbenefits.com. ",p:62,x:178,y:576,w:305,h:21},
{t:"Visa and vaccinations ",p:62,x:118,y:619,w:224,h:25},
{t:"Most Youth in Action Programme participants from non-European Union countries coming ",p:62,x:118,y:647,w:738,h:21},
{t:"into the EU and participants from the EU going to non-EU countries to take part in a youth ",p:62,x:118,y:669,w:752,h:21},
{t:"project, have to apply for a visa of entry into the relevant host country. Young people ",p:62,x:118,y:689,w:714,h:21},
{t:"resident within an EU Member State, who are holders of a non-EU nationality/passport, ",p:62,x:118,y:711,w:726,h:21},
{t:"might also need a visa to enter another EU Member State. ",p:62,x:118,y:732,w:484,h:21},
{t:"It is a collective responsibility of a ll the partners in the project to ensure that any visa ",p:62,x:118,y:774,w:720,h:21},
{t:"required is in order before the planned Activity takes place. ",p:62,x:118,y:796,w:501,h:21},
{t:"National Agencies and the Executive Agency may give further advice and support ",p:62,x:118,y:817,w:673,h:21},
{t:"concerning visas, residence permits, social security, etc. The European Commission also ",p:62,x:118,y:839,w:728,h:21},
{t:"has drafted some general recommendations for visa/residence permit applications for the ",p:62,x:118,y:861,w:748,h:21},
{t:"benefit of Youth in Action Programme participants. ",p:62,x:118,y:881,w:429,h:21},
{t:"As EVS'er, you are responsible in this case for collecting the necessary documents (birth ",p:62,x:118,y:924,w:728,h:21},
{t:"certificate, study certificate,...), so that your partner organisations can facilitate the visa ",p:62,x:118,y:946,w:751,h:21},
{t:"application. ",p:62,x:118,y:966,w:103,h:21},
{t:" ",p:63,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"63 ",p:63,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"During your project ",p:63,x:178,y:974,w:645,h:97},
{t:" ",p:64,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
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{t:"Take care of yourself during the project! ",p:64,x:118,y:156,w:658,h:48},
{t:"Support for EVS'ers ",p:64,x:118,y:256,w:211,h:32},
{t:"However well prepared a volunteer may be in advance, facing the realities of the new ",p:64,x:118,y:296,w:716,h:21},
{t:"environment can always be somewhat of a shock. Arrival in the new setting, meeting new ",p:64,x:118,y:317,w:744,h:21},
{t:"people, organisational customs, unfamiliar organisational rituals, usually total ignorance of ",p:64,x:118,y:337,w:758,h:21},
{t:"the local language, lack of understanding of the cultural patterns, nonverbal signs, well-",p:64,x:118,y:359,w:729,h:21},
{t:"established norms and rules of conduct – these are just some aspects of a typical ",p:64,x:118,y:381,w:671,h:21},
{t:"experience at the start of the EVS. ",p:64,x:118,y:402,w:293,h:21},
{t:"It has to be admitted that, for most of us, this experience could shake up our habitual ",p:64,x:118,y:444,w:715,h:21},
{t:"point of view and question attitudes we never doubted before. The experience of a ",p:64,x:118,y:466,w:694,h:21},
{t:"personal challenge, typical for EVS, can stir up a sense of insecurity and not-belonging, but ",p:64,x:118,y:487,w:758,h:21},
{t:"incorporates a valuable potential f or learning and self-development. That is why one of the ",p:64,x:118,y:509,w:761,h:21},
{t:"most important tasks for the host organisation is to create, from the very beginning, a ",p:64,x:118,y:529,w:717,h:21},
{t:"system of support, a safe environment for the volunteer, which will facilitate the process ",p:64,x:118,y:551,w:744,h:21},
{t:"of intercultural, social and personal learning during the EVS. ",p:64,x:118,y:572,w:504,h:21},
{t:"At the same time, in order to provide continuous support and prevent crisis, the role of a ",p:64,x:118,y:614,w:740,h:21},
{t:"sending organisation during the EVS consists of regular contacts with the host organisation ",p:64,x:118,y:636,w:748,h:21},
{t:"and with the volunteer. ",p:64,x:118,y:657,w:201,h:21},
{t:" ",p:65,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"65 ",p:65,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
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{t:"EVS TRA INING ",p:65,x:118,y:182,w:108,h:21},
{t:"The host organisation is responsible for providing volunteers with adequate training and ",p:65,x:118,y:209,w:729,h:21},
{t:"support in relation to the volunteers’ tasks. Persons who are familiar with these tasks ",p:65,x:118,y:231,w:712,h:21},
{t:"should guide them. Regular meetings with volunteer and project supervisor in a private ",p:65,x:118,y:251,w:728,h:21},
{t:"setting should be ensured. The host organisation is responsible for sending the volunteers ",p:65,x:118,y:272,w:742,h:21},
{t:"to an on-arrival training session and mid-term meeting. (The sending organisation is ",p:65,x:118,y:294,w:698,h:21},
{t:"responsible for ensuring pre-departure training and a final evaluation meeting.)   ",p:65,x:118,y:316,w:673,h:21},
{t:"LINGUISTIC SUPPORT  ",p:65,x:118,y:357,w:158,h:21},
{t:"The host organisation is (mainly) responsible for arranging language learning opportunities. ",p:65,x:118,y:382,w:758,h:21},
{t:"The format, duration and frequency of this training can vary depending on volunteers’ ",p:65,x:118,y:404,w:718,h:21},
{t:"needs and abilities, their tasks in the host project, and the possibilities of the host ",p:65,x:118,y:426,w:689,h:21},
{t:"organisation. Language training must be free of charge for the volunteers and included in ",p:65,x:118,y:447,w:741,h:21},
{t:"the regular working time.   ",p:65,x:118,y:467,w:221,h:21},
{t:"INTERCULTURAL LEARNING SUPPORT  ",p:65,x:118,y:509,w:270,h:21},
{t:"The host organisation should be prepared, sensitive and aware of the intercultural ",p:65,x:118,y:536,w:684,h:21},
{t:"challenges the volunteers might be facing when experiencing the host culture (people’s ",p:65,x:118,y:557,w:728,h:21},
{t:"communication patterns, attitudes, beliefs, values etc.). There should be enough safe ",p:65,x:118,y:579,w:716,h:21},
{t:"space for the volunteers to reflect on their intercultural experiences, to deal with feelings ",p:65,x:118,y:599,w:752,h:21},
{t:"related to possible culture shock and use those as precious moments of learning and ",p:65,x:118,y:621,w:699,h:21},
{t:"personal development.  ",p:65,x:118,y:642,w:198,h:21},
{t:"PERSONAL SUPPORT ",p:65,x:118,y:704,w:152,h:21},
{t:"The host organisation should provide sufficient personal support to help overcome, and if ",p:65,x:118,y:731,w:741,h:21},
{t:"possible prevent, any difficulties, either in the volunteers’ personal lives or in their ",p:65,x:118,y:752,w:696,h:21},
{t:"activities in the host organization.   ",p:65,x:118,y:774,w:296,h:21},
{t:"FREE TIME AND SOCIALISING    ",p:65,x:118,y:814,w:218,h:21},
{t:"The host organisation should be aware that the time that volunteers spend outside of work ",p:65,x:118,y:841,w:756,h:21},
{t:"is equally important for their well-being and satisfaction as working time. Therefore, the ",p:65,x:118,y:862,w:741,h:21},
{t:"host organisation is responsible for helping to avoid “the nightmare of free time” by ",p:65,x:118,y:884,w:699,h:21},
{t:"facilitating the integration of the volunteers into the local community, discovery of the ",p:65,x:118,y:906,w:727,h:21},
{t:"host town, opportunities for meeting other young people, socialising and participating in ",p:65,x:118,y:926,w:738,h:21},
{t:"leisure activities, etc. People from the organisation of a similar age and with similar ",p:65,x:118,y:947,w:699,h:21},
{t:"interests as the volunteers could be of great help in this process. Contacts with other EVS ",p:65,x:118,y:969,w:743,h:21},
{t:"volunteers should be encouraged whenever possible.   ",p:65,x:118,y:991,w:448,h:21},
{t:"MENTOR AND SUPERVISOR ",p:65,x:118,y:1031,w:192,h:21},
{t:"You will be also provided with a supervisor (the project responsible, which is also ",p:65,x:118,y:1057,w:676,h:21},
{t:"responsible for your well staying during the activity) and a mentor (an independant person, ",p:65,x:118,y:1079,w:759,h:21},
{t:"who knows what EVS is about, and who can support you, frame what is happening in times ",p:65,x:118,y:1101,w:749,h:21},
{t:"of troubles, and give some advice). ",p:65,x:118,y:1121,w:296,h:21},
{t:" ",p:66,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"66 ",p:66,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Communication with people at home ",p:66,x:118,y:161,w:403,h:32},
{t:"Some communities and webblogs that you can use to keep informing your friends, family ",p:66,x:118,y:201,w:734,h:21},
{t:"and acquaintances at home: ",p:66,x:118,y:221,w:236,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:66,x:118,y:264,w:13,h:22},
{t:"MY EVS.NET is a collection of webblogs of EVS'ers ",p:66,x:148,y:266,w:411,h:21},
{t:"http://www.myevs.net/find_weblogs.php?adv=1 ",p:66,x:178,y:286,w:408,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:66,x:118,y:329,w:13,h:22},
{t:"WHERE ARE YOU NOW is a travel and lifestyle social networking community designed ",p:66,x:148,y:331,w:704,h:21},
{t:"for members to meet others, keep friends and family informed of their whereabouts ",p:66,x:148,y:351,w:703,h:21},
{t:"and activities ... ",p:66,x:148,y:372,w:141,h:21},
{t:"www.wayn.com/ ",p:66,x:178,y:394,w:145,h:21},
{t:" ",p:67,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"67 ",p:67,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"After your project ",p:67,x:210,y:974,w:583,h:97},
{t:" ",p:68,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"68 ",p:68,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"Use your experience! ",p:68,x:118,y:156,w:350,h:48},
{t:"Youth Pass ",p:68,x:118,y:256,w:122,h:32},
{t:"All Youth pass certificates have a common structure, a ",p:68,x:118,y:296,w:458,h:21},
{t:"coherent layout, and contain the following ",p:68,x:118,y:317,w:356,h:21},
{t:"information: ",p:68,x:118,y:337,w:108,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:68,x:118,y:359,w:13,h:22},
{t:"personal details about the participant ",p:68,x:148,y:361,w:316,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:68,x:118,y:383,w:13,h:22},
{t:"general description of the relevant Action of the ",p:68,x:148,y:384,w:405,h:21},
{t:"Programme ",p:68,x:148,y:404,w:97,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:68,x:118,y:426,w:13,h:22},
{t:"key information concerning the project and the ",p:68,x:148,y:427,w:398,h:21},
{t:"activities realised by the participant ",p:68,x:148,y:447,w:304,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:68,x:118,y:469,w:13,h:22},
{t:"description and assessment of the participant's ",p:68,x:148,y:471,w:393,h:21},
{t:"learning outcome during the project. ",p:68,x:148,y:492,w:313,h:21},
{t:"Through the Youth pass, the European Commission ",p:68,x:118,y:534,w:421,h:21},
{t:"ensures that participation in the Programme is ",p:68,x:118,y:556,w:388,h:21},
{t:"recognised as an educational experience and a period ",p:68,x:118,y:577,w:448,h:21},
{t:"of non-formal learning and informal learning. This ",p:68,x:118,y:599,w:418,h:21},
{t:"document can be of great benefit for the future ",p:68,x:118,y:619,w:402,h:21},
{t:"educational or professional pathway of the participant. ",p:68,x:118,y:641,w:464,h:21},
{t:"Each beneficiary of a Youth in Action grant under the ",p:68,x:118,y:684,w:446,h:21},
{t:"Actions concerned is responsible for: ",p:68,x:118,y:704,w:307,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:68,x:118,y:726,w:13,h:22},
{t:"informing all participants involved in the project ",p:68,x:148,y:727,w:408,h:21},
{t:"that they are entitled to receive a Youth pass certificate ",p:68,x:148,y:749,w:474,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:68,x:118,y:769,w:13,h:22},
{t:"issuing such certificates to all participants who request one. ",p:68,x:148,y:771,w:503,h:21},
{t:"These obligations are specified in the model of grant agreement between the beneficiary ",p:68,x:118,y:814,w:743,h:21},
{t:"and the relevant National or Executive Agency. ",p:68,x:118,y:836,w:394,h:21},
{t:"Beneficiaries can issue Youth pass certificates by accessing http://www.youthpass.eu ",p:68,x:118,y:877,w:715,h:21},
{t:"which is an integral part of the Commission's website on the recognition of non-formal ",p:68,x:118,y:899,w:715,h:21},
{t:"learning in the youth field (http://www.youthandrecognition.eu). ",p:68,x:118,y:921,w:551,h:21},
{t:"MORE INFO: ",p:68,x:118,y:961,w:93,h:21},
{t:"http://www.youthpass.eu ",p:68,x:178,y:987,w:223,h:21},
{t:" ",p:69,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"69 ",p:69,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"ex-EVS organisations ",p:69,x:118,y:161,w:233,h:32},
{t:"In several countries, young people who have undertaken an EVS project, have founded an ",p:69,x:118,y:201,w:744,h:21},
{t:"organisation for ex-EVS'ers. They regularly meet to share experiences, and they do ",p:69,x:118,y:221,w:688,h:21},
{t:"common activities. ",p:69,x:118,y:242,w:162,h:21},
{t:"These ex-EVS organisations are also taking a role in connecting new EVS'ers in their country. ",p:69,x:118,y:286,w:768,h:21},
{t:"You can inform at SALTO or at your National Agency if in your country/region such an ",p:69,x:118,y:327,w:712,h:21},
{t:"organisation is active. ",p:69,x:118,y:349,w:188,h:21},
{t:"SOME ORGANISATIONS: ",p:69,x:118,y:391,w:170,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:69,x:118,y:418,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The ex-EVS organisation in Germany:  ",p:69,x:148,y:419,w:313,h:21},
{t:"http://www.ex-evs.de/ ",p:69,x:178,y:439,w:203,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:69,x:118,y:461,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The ex-EVS organisation in Belgium 'Meeting point EVS':  ",p:69,x:148,y:462,w:466,h:21},
{t:"http://www.meetingpointevs.be/ ",p:69,x:178,y:482,w:288,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:69,x:118,y:504,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The ex-EVS organisation in Estonia:  ",p:69,x:148,y:506,w:301,h:21},
{t:"http://www.maailmakodanik.ee/ ",p:69,x:178,y:527,w:283,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:69,x:118,y:548,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The ex-EVS organsation in Spain:  ",p:69,x:148,y:549,w:278,h:21},
{t:"http://www.ex-evs.es/ ",p:69,x:178,y:571,w:202,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:69,x:118,y:593,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The ex-EVS point in Greece:  ",p:69,x:148,y:594,w:241,h:21},
{t:"http://www.evsactually.gr ",p:69,x:178,y:614,w:230,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:69,x:118,y:658,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Neva is a new organisation that acts as network of European volunteers' associations.  ",p:69,x:148,y:659,w:712,h:21},
{t:"http://www.neva-network.org/ ",p:69,x:178,y:679,w:270,h:21},
{t:" ",p:70,x:875,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"70 ",p:70,x:146,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"We wish you good luck ",p:70,x:130,y:1087,w:755,h:97},
{t:"with your project!  ",p:70,x:213,y:1184,w:603,h:97},
{t:"(Even if it seems a lot of work to prepare your EVS, it is WORTH it...) ",p:70,x:216,y:1284,w:576,h:21},
{t:"Resources ",p:70,x:118,y:161,w:182,h:48},
{t:"EUROPEAN COMMISSION ",p:70,x:118,y:257,w:175,h:21},
{t:"Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) ",p:70,x:118,y:284,w:468,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.html ",p:70,x:178,y:306,w:358,h:21},
{t:"EDUCATION, AUDIOVISUAL, AN D CULTURE EXECUTIVE AGENCY OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ",p:70,x:118,y:347,w:685,h:21},
{t:"http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm ",p:70,x:178,y:372,w:408,h:21},
{t:"SOS FOR EVS (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) ",p:70,x:118,y:414,w:295,h:21},
{t:"Database of accredited organisations:  ",p:70,x:118,y:441,w:321,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_en.cfm ",p:70,x:178,y:462,w:408,h:21},
{t:"FAQ-page of the European Commission:  ",p:70,x:118,y:484,w:335,h:21},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc401_en.htm ",p:70,x:178,y:504,w:603,h:21},
{t:"THE VOLUNTEER HELPDESK (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) ",p:70,x:118,y:546,w:388,h:21},
{t:"A section of the Youth Helpdesk is entirely dedicated to the European Voluntary Service. ",p:70,x:118,y:572,w:738,h:21},
{t:"The SOS Volunteer Helpdesk offers information and advice to any young person interested ",p:70,x:118,y:594,w:747,h:21},
{t:"in the European Voluntary Service (EVS), the Action 2 of the YOUTH IN ACTION programme. ",p:70,x:118,y:614,w:755,h:21},
{t:"The SOS Volunteer Helpdesk serves as an additional contact point, being a backup for ",p:70,x:118,y:636,w:711,h:21},
{t:"advisors, counsellors, mentors and volunteers. ",p:70,x:118,y:657,w:388,h:21},
{t:"http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/index_en.htm#helpdesk ",p:70,x:178,y:679,w:595,h:21},
{t:"EUROPEAN YOUTH PORTAL ",p:70,x:118,y:719,w:202,h:21},
{t:"A dynamic and interactive Portal in 20 languages for young people ",p:70,x:118,y:746,w:549,h:21},
{t:"http://europa.eu/youth/ ",p:70,x:178,y:767,w:216,h:21},
{t:"SALTO ",p:70,x:118,y:809,w:53,h:21},
{t:"SALTO (Support for Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities) Resource Centre ",p:70,x:118,y:836,w:696,h:21},
{t:"provides training and cooperation opportunities aiming at quality improvement and ",p:70,x:118,y:856,w:691,h:21},
{t:"recognition of non-formal learning. ",p:70,x:118,y:877,w:295,h:21},
{t:"www.salto-youth.net ",p:70,x:178,y:899,w:180,h:21},
{t:"TRAINING-YOUTH.NET ",p:70,x:118,y:941,w:173,h:21},
{t:"This web site presents the training opportunities and publications for European youth ",p:70,x:118,y:966,w:709,h:21},
{t:"workers and youth leaders developed by the Youth-Partnership between the Council of ",p:70,x:118,y:987,w:719,h:21},
{t:"Europe and the European Commission. ",p:70,x:118,y:1009,w:321,h:21},
{t:"www.training-youth.net ",p:70,x:178,y:1031,w:205,h:21},
{t:" ",p:71,x:118,y:54,w:5,h:21},
{t:"71 ",p:71,x:825,y:67,w:24,h:21},
{t:"The Healthy Network iNGO ",p:71,x:118,y:161,w:422,h:48},
{t:"The Healthy Network iNGO is an international network ",p:71,x:118,y:257,w:456,h:21},
{t:"that aims at developing partnerships and projects ",p:71,x:118,y:279,w:416,h:21},
{t:"between non-profit organizations and institutions working ",p:71,x:118,y:301,w:483,h:21},
{t:"with young people according to the principles of non-",p:71,x:118,y:322,w:439,h:21},
{t:"formal education, in the field of health promotion in the ",p:71,x:118,y:342,w:471,h:21},
{t:"broad sense, in an integrated and inclusive way, in urban ",p:71,x:118,y:364,w:478,h:21},
{t:"and rural areas. ",p:71,x:118,y:386,w:135,h:21},
{t:"Through our activities, the Healthy Network iNGO aims at ",p:71,x:118,y:407,w:480,h:21},
{t:"health for all young people across Europe and its ",p:71,x:118,y:429,w:407,h:21},
{t:"neighbouring countries. ",p:71,x:118,y:449,w:199,h:21},
{t:"WHERE TO FIND US: ",p:71,x:118,y:491,w:150,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:71,x:118,y:518,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Trnavské mýto 1, 831 04 Bratislava (office) ",p:71,x:148,y:519,w:359,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:71,x:118,y:539,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Medveďovej 30, 851 04 Bratislava (seat) ",p:71,x:148,y:541,w:336,h:21},
{t:"HOW ELSE YOU CAN TELL US SOMETHING: ",p:71,x:118,y:582,w:302,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:71,x:118,y:609,w:13,h:22},
{t:"phone & fax: +421 2 5564 52 91 ",p:71,x:148,y:611,w:258,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:71,x:118,y:631,w:13,h:22},
{t:"E-mail: office@healthynetwork.org ",p:71,x:148,y:632,w:294,h:21},
{t:"• ",p:71,x:118,y:654,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Website: www.healthynetwork.org ",p:71,x:148,y:656,w:293,h:21},
{t:"The Healthy Network iNGO has received funding w ithin the Youth in Action programme of the European ",p:71,x:118,y:1184,w:695,h:18},
{t:"Commission.  This booklet has been realised w ith support from the European Commission. This publication ",p:71,x:118,y:1203,w:713,h:18},
{t:"reflects the v iews only of the authors and the Healthy Network iNGO, and the Commission cannot be held ",p:71,x:118,y:1219,w:706,h:18},
{t:"responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. ",p:71,x:118,y:1238,w:545,h:18},
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