INFObassadors
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INFObassadors
ERYICA Youth Ambassadors for Youth Information (YAYI) framework
COURSE INFO
Duration: 4 full days
Manual available in English
Learning environment: face-to-face
training description
The INFObassadors training is designed to ensure the continuity and pertinence of the training programme Youth Ambassadors for youth right to information across Europe, constituting the ERYICA Youth Ambassadors for Youth Information (YAYI) framework. The training is essential and must take place prior to any YAYI’s involvement in ERYICA’s activities. The training course is adapted to the reality that young people and youth information services face in the post-truth era.
The main purpose of the INFObassadors training is to encourage young people to expect and demand appropriate information tailored to their needs. It is designed to motivate youth aged 18 to 22 to advocate for and promote youth information and counselling.
ERYICA counts on the participation of Youth Ambassadors in our professional development processes. Youth Ambassadors play an active and decisive role in these, namely through peer-to-peer activities, their involvement in national or grassroot organisations, national and international youth events, and participation in ERYICA’s project meetings and development processes. This ensures that the voice of young people is heard whenever new tools and services are developed for them, and that the outcomes of our productions will meet the needs of young people.
PROFILE OF THE YOUTH AMBASSADORS
Aged 18-24;
Nominated upon principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination;
Had a positive experience of using youth information services for their own development;
Strongly motivated to advocate for youth information;
Has a working level of English;
Completed the training course below;
Ready to act as spokespersons for young people’s right to quality information;
Actively participates in related activities.
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The exact sessions of the Youth Ambassador training are variable, and each edition has a particular topic that it focuses on. A general overview of the sessions is the following:
Ice breaking, introduction
What does young people’s right to information mean to you?
Case studies on how access to information can influence young people’s life
Session on the specific topic (e.g. Information Right Now! Campaign, No Hate Speech Movement)
Sharing and good practice in youth information
What impact do youth policies have on your life?
The state of youth information in Europe
What could be your role in youth’s right to information?
What skills and competences should a Youth Ambassador have?
How to communicate your message
Video shooting or video testimonials
Online youth information
Peer-to-peer youth information
Evaluation and reflection
