Project
Activities we intend to develop
We have
developed a plan for the project activities, but this will be tailored to the
volunteers that participate in the project. Ideas will be developed in working
groups with Staff, Pre School members, local volunteers and the target groups, and
will therefore reflect their skills and interests.
Activities
In the UK the
volunteers will be in the Pre School throughout the project working alongside
local volunteers, staff, Pre School Members with the children. In Czech
Republic the volunteers will be in the organisation and will work with the
organisation to have experiences with kindergarten and other child care
settings. The focus will be on Art and Craft projects and sharing knowledge and
experiences of our cultures.
Art and Craft
Creation of
murals and art work in the outdoor areas within the organisations. Using Forest
School and environmental methodology we will use natural resources from the
local area, both in the countryside and coastal beaches to create and take
inspiration for the outdoor art and craft.
Cultural events
Working
together to prepare for local cultural events and festivals (flower
arrangements and model making)
Social events and activities
We aim to
immerse the groups into the local communities by encouraging participation in cultural
activities (music, theatre) and other activities such as walking, sewing,
pottery and other local community groups.
Evaluation, comparison and best practice
Visiting
groups and volunteers will be requested to compare local methods, equipment, activities
and if possible to make recommendations based on own experiences.
Promotion of Senior Volunteering and Active
Ageing
In both
partner countries the volunteers will be asked to make short presentations and
to talk about their experiences and engage with their local communities
alongside the organisations’ staff.
Project management and development planning
The
volunteers will be invited to join in all aspects of the organisations’ daily
activities including meetings of Staff and Committees. If the volunteers are
interested in this part of the organisations’ daily life then they will be
offered opportunities to assist (websites, developing and creating publicity
materials).
