The European Commission Representation in the UK has commissioned Access Europe to deliver advice and support to promote the Erasmus+ programme.

We will help organisations across England to develop applications for European Voluntary Service and Youth Exchanges. These provide opportunities for young people to learn, develop their skills and volunteer in Europe and beyond through:

  • Full-time voluntary service for up to 12 months in another country within or outside the European Union
  • Youth exchanges during which young people meet, live and work together on a chosen topic through a mix of workshops, exercises, debates, role-plays, simulations, outdoor activities etc.

We are launching this project with two application workshops on the 9th and 10th January at Europe House in London. Further events will be organised in February for the 26th April deadline (Call 2) and in June/July for the 4th October deadline (Call 3) across England.

The workshops will provide practical information on how to develop a successful Youth Exchange and EVS project application. We will give all participants a good understanding of:

  • The Erasmus+ programme and its objectives
  • The value of non-formal education for young people
  • Working with transnational partners
  • Project’s logical framework
  • Dissemination and sharing results
  • Monitoring and evaluation

The workshops are aimed at organisations who have a project idea and need practical advice on how to fill the application form. See the agenda and briefing note for more information.

The workshops are free to attend and are open to all organisations active in the field of youth.

If you would like to attend, fill in the form by Thursday 5th January 2017 and return to info@accesseurope.org.uk.

Want to incorporate social value into your service but don’t know how? Having problems with allocating limited resources?

With the Social Value Act as law for over two years now, the need for measuring and demonstrating social value is ongoing. Meanwhile, services are enduring brutal public sector cuts and budgetary constraints, making value for money even more important when making tough decisions.

SROI, or Social Return on Investment, is a framework that can be used to measure, manage, report and account for social value whether you’re involved in commissioning, procurement or service delivery. It helps you to understand where social value is being created and destroyed by involving stakeholders and valuing what matters to them.

If you’re interested in learning about services through the eyes of the people they serve, and understanding where money is best allocated to create most value, SROI is for you. All training is delivered by Social Value UK Accredited SROI Practitioners and is suitable for any experience level. Training is on 8-19th January in London.

For more information visit the website: www.socialvalueuk.org/training/practitioner

For enquiries about availability, bookings or cost contact Clare Bentley: 0151 703 9229/clare.bentley@socialvalueuk.org

Simply scan the list below and click the relevant session(/s) right for you:

HR: What You Need To Do When You Employ Someone
Wednesday 7th December, 9.30am – 2pm

Crowdfunding – Information Event
Tuesday 13th December, 10am – 12pm

Introduction To Volunteer Management
Thursday 12th January, 10am – 1pm

Level 2 Safeguarding Children & Young People – Working Together
Monday 16th January, 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Emergency First Aid At Work
Thursday 19th January, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Social Finance – Is it suitable for my organisation?
Thursday 19th January, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Promoting Your Volunteer Opportunities
Monday 23rd January, 6pm – 8pm

VCS Forum – Human Rights & Equality
Tuesday 24th January, 12.30pm.- 2.30pm

People’s Postcode Lottery – Applying for Funding
Tuesday 24th January, 3pm.- 5pm

Learn About Tuberculosis (TB) – Awareness Training
Wednesday 1st February, 6pm – 8.30pm

Project Management
Thursday 2nd February, 10am – 1pm

The following training events are available for booking on the Advice Station website, or simply follow the links below:

 

Turn2us workshop – tools and services to support people in financial hardship

Click here for full details

Suitable for: staff and volunteers in advice organisations

Date and time: 19 January 2017, 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Venue: Turn2us, Hythe House, 200 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7NL

Training will be delivered by Turn2us at their premises

Click here to book Please note this will take you to the Turn2us website where you will need to register and book 

 

Housing Training – Rent arrears

Suitable for: staff in advice organisations

Date and time: 25 January 2017, 2pm – 4pm

Venue: H&F Law Centre, 363 North End Road, London SW6 1NW

Training will be delivered by Jim Shepherd, Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers

Click here for more information and to book

 

Universal Credit

Suitable for: staff and volunteers in advice organisations

Date and time: 31 January 2017, 10am – 12pm

Venue: The Hub, 20 Dawes Road, London SW6 7EN

Training will be delivered by Colin Morris, Partner Support Manager, Department for Work and Pensions

Click here for more information and to book

 

Universal Credit

Suitable for: staff and volunteers in advice organisations

Date and time: 8 February 2017, 10am – 12pm

Venue: The Hub, 20 Dawes Road, London SW6 7EN

Training will be delivered by Colin Morris, Partner Support Manager, Department for Work and Pensions

Click here for more information and to book

 

Turn2us workshop – tools and services to support people in financial hardship

Click here for full details

Suitable for: staff and volunteers in advice organisations

Date and time: 9 February 2017, 9.30am – 12.30pm

Venue: Turn2us, Hythe House, 200 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7NL

Training will be delivered by Turn2us at their premises

Click here to book Please note this will take you to the Turn2us website where you will need to register and book