Representatives of Municipal Youth Centre-Ruse took part in a project under the topic Ecology and Volunteering in Thessaloniki, Greece the last week of April. The aim of the project was youth leaders and workers to get to know the topic better, to share good practices in the field and develop new working methods with youngsters and children. In the project participated 39 participants from 10 countries: Greece, France, Armenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Hungary,Latvia, Estonia, Turkey and Bulgaria.
The TC was based on non- formal education and particular emphasis was given on the learning by participation methodology and experiential learning. The participants worked in teams through innovative methods such as team work, role- playing, brainstorming. The implemented activities included topics such as 3R, climate change, sustainability, water management. Furthermore, activities in nature assisted to increase the awareness on volunteering to protect the environment. The project assisted individuals to develop their skills by experiencing activities in a safe and friendly atmosphere. The project encouraged the participants to share their experiences, in an attempt to get them acquainted with concepts such as volunteerism, acceptance of cultural diversity and equal opportunities for personal development. After the activities all participants acted as multipliers of the project goals in their communities.
