U razdoblju od 24-28.1.2022 održavao se on arrival trening organiziran od strane Nacionalne agencije za mobilnost. S obzirom na epidemiološke mjere ove godine je održan online a na njemu su sudjelovali i naši volonteri te vam donosimo njihove dojmove.
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The online ON Arrival training was held in ZOOM from 24th to 28th January 2022 organized by the Agency for mobility. The ON Arrival training is organized for all volunteers from ESC. During this training, we had information about the ESC and about how to spend a great time volunteering and also speak about our fears. Each day we start with an energizer and icebreakers all together to get everyone awake!
After these fun moments, we started group activities. The activities had specific topics as stakeholders of CES, solidarity and what does it mean, set our goals during the volunteering. We also had the opportunity to work individually on e-learning about communication, intercultural, and youth pass. After every activity, we discussed it together. At the end of the training, each person needed to choose a card. And based on this card we interpret what was our feeling after this week. In my opinion, this week was very interesting because I learned new values and knowledge. So I can continue to climb the stairs and try to go up into the sky.
Ophelie 21, France
For me, the on-arrival training was a fun, interactive learning experience despite the challenges of Zoom sessions. We created group jam boards, held in-depth discussions, watched videos, and navigated e-learning modules to help explore the interesting and very appropriate topics. I thought it was a great opportunity to meet other volunteers starting their volunteering projects in other parts of Croatia, to share motivations, first impressions and experiences since arriving. As we are each living in different regions, and volunteering with different associations, it was fascinating to see the similarities and differences we were facing, how we perceived the Croatian culture, and how we each saw solidarity through a different lens. To truly understanding a new culture it takes time. We discussed how it is normal to experience some level of ‘culture shock’ while we adapt, learn and discover the customs, rituals and behaviour of our new neighbour. I am looking forward to the upcoming challenges, and overcoming them, as I learn more and integrate myself into the Croatian culture. After attending the training, I hope to strengthen solidarity in my project and in the community, and then take all my learnings into future projects and roles back in England – or wherever my path takes me.
Emily 28, UK
During the week of the 24 January, we participate at a training online. This training was run by two mentors and one member of the National Agency. This training was about the volunteering. Each day we started with an activity, like an energizer or an ice breaker. First day, we just getting to know each other. Then next days we talked about European Solidarity Corps, the Youthpass and others things that we are concern as volunteer. Our mentors explain to us what are our rights and responsibilities for example. Each day we talked about a topic, and after mentors gave us task to do for the next day. During this training, we also met others volunteers in Croatia, and we made activities together to getting to know each other. I personally liked this training, mentors were good and clear. They say few times we can talk with them about anything if there is a problem, they were reassuring. Before the training they ask us to make a ‘’fake ID’’ of another volunteer in the training, so we needed to talk with one of them, it was a good idea I think because before to start we already know a bit someone. The activities and things we learn were most of the time useful and interesting. Some topics were more interesting than other but in general I like it. The tasks they gave to us were also interesting and not too long. It was just frustrating to stay at home with my laptop instead of go somewhere all together. It wasn’t supposed to be online and for me this was the worst thing in this training, even if I understand why we can’t. Sometimes even if the topic was interesting, because we were online it can be boring. Except this problem, it was also nice to meet and talk with other volunteers in all the Croatia.
Marceau,21, France
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U organizaciji Agencije za mobilnost od 24. do 28. siječnja 2022. u ZOOM-u je održana online trening ON Arrival. ON Arrival trening organiziran je za sve volontere iz ESC-a. Tijekom ovog treninga imali smo informacije o ESC-u i o tome kako dobro provesti vrijeme volontirajući te također progovoriti o svojim strahovima. Svaki dan počinjemo s energizerom i icebreakerom kako bismo sve probudili!
Nakon ovih zabavnih trenutaka krenuli smo s grupnim aktivnostima. Aktivnosti su imale specifične teme kako su dionici HZZ-a, solidarnost i što to znači, postavili naše ciljeve tijekom volontiranja. Također smo imali priliku individualno raditi na e-učenju o komunikaciji, interkulturalnosti i propusnici za mlade. Nakon svake aktivnosti zajedno smo razgovarali o tome. Na kraju treninga svaka osoba je trebala odabrati kartu. I na temelju ove karte tumačimo što smo osjećali nakon ovog tjedna. Po meni je ovaj tjedan bio vrlo zanimljiv jer sam naučio nove vrijednosti i znanja. Tako da se mogu nastaviti penjati stepenicama i pokušati se popeti u nebo.
Ophelie 21, Francuska
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U tjednu od 24. siječnja sudjelujemo na online treningu. Ovu obuku vodila su dva mentora i jedan član Nacionalne agencije. Ovaj trening je bio o volontiranju. Svaki dan smo započeli s nekom aktivnošću, poput energizera ili icebrekera. Prvi dan, tek upoznajemo jedni druge,zZatim smo sljedećih dana razgovarali o Europskom korpusu solidarnosti, Youthpassu i drugim stvarima da smo zabrinuti kao volonteri. Naši mentori nam objašnjavaju koja su naša prava i obveze . Svaki dan smo razgovarali o nekoj temi, te su nam mentori dali zadatak za sljedeći dan. Tijekom ovog treninga upoznali smo i druge volontere u Hrvatskoj, te smo zajedno radili aktivnosti za dobivanje da se upoznaju. Meni se osobno svidio ovaj trening, mentori su bili dobri i jasni. Kažu nekoliko puta da možemo razgovarati s njima o bilo čemu, ako postoji problem, bili su umirujući. Prije treninga tražili su od nas da napravimo‘’lažnu identifikaciju’’ drugog volontera na treningu, pa smo morali razgovarati s jednim od njih, to je bio mislim da je dobra ideja jer prije nego što počnemo već pomalo poznajemo nekoga. Aktivnosti i informacije koje smo dobivali su većinu vremena bile korisne i zanimljive. Neke su teme bile zanimljivije od drugih, ali u generalno sviđa mi se. Zadaci koje su nam zadali također su bili zanimljivi i ne predugi. Bilo je samo frustrirajuće ostani kod kuće s mojim laptopom umjesto da idem negdje zajedno. Nije trebao biti online i za mene je ovo bila najgora stvar na ovom treningu, čak i ako razumijem zašto ne možemo. Ponekad čak i ako je tema je bila zanimljiva, jer smo bili online zna biti dosadno. Osim ovog problema, bilo je i lijepo susresti se i razgovorati s drugim volonterima u cijeloj Hrvatskoj.
Marceau 21,Francuska
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Za mene je trening po dolasku bio zabavno, interaktivno iskustvo učenja unatoč izazovima Zoom sesija. Napravili smo grupne jam boarde, vodili detaljne rasprave, gledali videozapise i navigirali modulima za e-učenje kako bismo pomogli istražiti zanimljive i vrlo prikladne teme. Mislio sam da je to odlična prilika da upoznam druge volontere koji započinju svoje volonterske projekte u drugim dijelovima Hrvatske, da podijelim motivaciju, prve dojmove i iskustva od dolaska. Kako svatko od nas živi u različitim regijama i volontira u različitim udrugama, bilo je fascinantno vidjeti sličnosti i razlike s kojima smo se susreli, kako percipiramo hrvatsku kulturu i kako je svatko od nas vidio solidarnost kroz različite objektive. Za istinsko razumijevanje nove kulture potrebno je vrijeme. Razgovarali smo o tome kako je normalno doživjeti neku razinu ‘kulturnog šoka’ dok se prilagođavamo, učimo i otkrivamo običaje, rituale i ponašanje našeg novog susjeda. Veselim se nadolazećim izazovima, i svladavanju ih, dok učim više i integriram se u hrvatsku kulturu. Nakon pohađanja treninga, nadam se da ću ojačati solidarnost u svom projektu i zajednici, a zatim sve svoje učenje prenijeti u buduće projekte i uloge natrag u Englesku – ili kamo god me put odvede.
Emily 28, Engleska
