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Teamwork in youth work

2023-1-IT03-KA153-YOU-0001439352023Mobility of youth workersfinalized
Countries: IT|RO|BG|RS|DK · Grant: €24,448
Quality and innovation of youth workPhysical and mental health, well-beingAwareness about the European Union

Objectives

"Teamwork in Youth Work" is a project designed for youth workers, focusing on developing their skills in training, leading, and managing groups (team management and team building). The program was implemented in the Oristano area, where the host organization (Bubburriga Association) has been working for years in the educational, scholastic, and youth sectors. The project was implemented synergistically, involving several local entities. Specifically, its widespread presence throughout the region involved the city of Oristano and the towns of Arborea, Marrubiu, Terralba, San Nicolò d'Arcidano, Collinas, and Simaxis. The training was led by two trainers with expertise in both the international Erasmus Plus framework and the project theme, supported by the project manager. From now on, in this form, these three individuals will be referred to as the "project team" and will refer to Lucia Laborda, Mario Gyurov, and Marta Sanna. The project involved 25 youth workers from five partner countries: Italy (Sardinia), Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Denmark. As stated during the project development phase, our initiative was born to address a problem identified following a needs analysis of youth workers in their communities (local communities where partner youth organizations operate): "Youth workers lack team management and development skills and need to acquire tools and develop knowledge and skills to improve their work in the youth sector in which they operate." Having identified the youth workers' key needs, the project aimed to achieve the following objectives: 1. Develop the 25 youth workers' knowledge of team management, leadership, communication, and conflict management, applicable to youth work; 2. Improve the 25 youth workers' skills in implementing at least five non-formal education methods on team building, trust building, communication, and conflict management; 3. Support participating youth workers in developing their self-esteem and building confidence in their ability to manage youth groups, through non-formal education methodologies and mentoring (individual and/or collective). Encourage a proactive approach to group dynamics and conflict management, with the aim of identifying tools and strategies for positive resolution. The initiative was a success, with the active and responsible participation of all 25 youth workers. Thanks to their previous experience, maturity, and interest in the project topic, they contributed insights, tools, ideas, and energy, which served as the foundation for the entire training experience.

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