There are many opportunities available for young people to work, study, volunteer or travel in Europe, or to participate in international exchanges.
European YOUTH IN ACTION programme
The YOUTH IN ACTION programme is the European Union’s non-formal education programme for young people aged between 13 and 30. It provides funding and opportunities for young people to take part in European group exchanges, voluntary work, and community projects. The YOUTH IN ACTION programme in the UK is run by Connect Youth International at the British Council. More details
European Youth Portal
The European Youth Portal is for any young person who wants to travel, work, study or volunteer in Europe, get informed about their rights, or to find out more about the European Union. The Youth Portal is a multi-lingual gateway to thousands of websites from across 30 European countries.
The aim of the portal is to give all young people quick and easy access to youth-related information on Europe, in order to promote and enhance young people’s participation and active citizenship. Find out more
Events
Dance Grand Prix Festival Competition Fringe, Barcelona, Spain, 5 to 9 April 2007
Dance groups are invited to participate in the 16th Dance Awards Barcelona Competition, held during Easter 2007 for the Dance Grand Prix Festival Competition Fringe.
This exciting trip will give dancers and students the opportunity to present their work, to network with directors, producers, other artists, and compete for the chance to win the award. The Dance Grand Prix Festival draws thousands of people from all across Europe and other parts of the world, for an exciting programme of dance, theatre and music.
Please e-mail dance2006@tiscali.it for further information. You can also find out more at http://web.tiscali.it/dance2006/
European Youth Forum - equal opportunities, Aix-les-Bains, France, 23 to 26 August 2007
There is an opportunity for young people aged 18 to 25 to participate in a youth event focusing on equal opportunities in Aix-les-Bains from 23 to 26 August. Local youth organisations can nominate a young person to attend. Young people will need to find sponsorship or fund their own travel to the venue. Accommodation, food and programme are covered by the organiser. More details and the application form are attached below. Please contact Sylvie with any questions, at jej.2007@gmail.com. Places are limited, so please apply as soon as possible.
Online opportunities
Have a say in how the Commonwealth is run
Yocomm.com is a pan-Commonwealth youth network led by young people for young people. Through YoComm's Commonwealth blog, young people can share ideas and information with other young people in the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, and tell the 'powers that be' in the Commonwealth what they really think. Visit YoComm.com
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