BECOME A YOUNG SERVICE LEADER

Course Description

Are you ready for an unforgettable experiential learning opportunity? Are you eager to discover the ins and outs of working in the non-profit sector or leading your own charitable projects? Do you dream of becoming a motivational leader who can inspire others, raise funds, plan successful projects, and build a strong and reliable team? Then this program is your ultimate chance to unleash your potential and take your skills to the next level!

Join our student trip organized by the non-profit organization Tamjdem and discover the power of learning by doing! Our program is built on the principle of experiential pedagogy, which means you'll be actively engaged in learning through practical experience, with continuous reflection from professional lecturers and informal education. 

Here's a breakdown of the week-long trip (tentative)

June: Attend an introductory workshop to the event and get to know your fellow participants. 

18th September: Join us for a workshop at school to learn more about the non-profit sector in the Czech Republic and Tamjdem NGO that shelters many local NGOs. 

19th September: Participate in a morning workshop at school followed by a joint 3 day 2 night overnight trip to an NGO (animal/farm focus) called spolek Hvozd where you will get to design your own volunteer service project and execute it (opening day at the farm for public etc.) while also doing service work for the farm and gaining valuable experience in project management, leadership, group dynamics, and much more. (OVERNIGHT)

20th September: Work alongside NGO spolek Hvozd on volunteer project (OVERNIGHT)

21th September: Work alongside NGO spolek Hvozd on volunteer project and return to Prague in the afternoon

22nd September - Feedback and evaluation at ISP

You will learn:

• Introduction to NGO sector in the Czech Republic

• Personal experience with volunteering, volunteering in general

• Project management (volunteer activity - planning, implementation, evaluation)

• Practical aspects of volunteer activities

• Leadership - what kind of leader am I, developmental goals, what I want to learn, what I want to improve

• Group dynamics, role allocation within the team

• Games and activities - how to choose them and when to include them

• How to collect PR materials during the event

• Feedback, reflection, and evaluation

Since we will have the unique opportunity to be in ecological organization, there will be a chance to have discussions about environment protection, permaculture and much more! It only depends on your interests and questions. There will be also free time to visit a nearby goat farm, apiary or hike to a look tower. There are plenty of places worth seeing and we will discuss where to go together.

Learning Goals

The learning goals of the Tamjdem trip would include developing a better understanding of the non-profit sector in the Czech Republic and the role of Tamjdem in supporting volunteerism and civil society. Students would also gain practical experience in project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of volunteer activities. They would learn about leadership, group dynamics, and division of roles within a team. The trip would offer opportunities for students to reflect on their personal experiences with volunteering and identify areas for growth and improvement. Additionally, students would gain skills in collecting PR materials and providing feedback and evaluation. The overarching goal of the trip would be to inspire students to become active participants in society and contribute to positive social and cultural development.

ISP Mission Links

The Tamjdem trip aligns with the ISP mission of inspiring, engaging, and empowering learners to be curious, competent, compassionate changemakers. By providing students with opportunities to engage in hands-on, experiential learning, the trip fosters curiosity and develops competence in project management, leadership, and teamwork. Through volunteering, students learn to be compassionate and empathetic towards others and understand the importance of social responsibility. Finally, by empowering students to reflect on their experiences and identify areas for improvement, the trip encourages them to become changemakers and active participants in society.