ECO-UNESCO Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation
ECO-UNESCO
Children and Young People’s Programmes 2014
ECO-UNESCO Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation
ECO-UNESCO Training 2014
CONTENTS
About ECO-UNESCO
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The Greenhouse 4-5 ECO-UNESCO Training
ECO-UNESCO’s Consultancy Work
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ACCREDITED COURSES (FETAC) FETAC Accredited Centre Introduction to Sustainable Development ECO-Community Development Peer Education for Sustainable Development
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TRAINING COURSES ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 10 Environmental Education: Trends & Developments 11 Environmental Education: Programme Development & Curriculum Links 11 ECO-Watchers Training for Teachers and Leaders 12 Youth Work & Sustainability Training 13 Youth Leadership & ECO-Skills 14 Leadership and Strategic Sustainable Development 14 ECO-Sustainability Award Training 15 Drug Prevention Training for Trainers 15 ECO-Community Garden Training 16
Flip this book over for ECO-UNESCO events and activities for children and young people 4
Course Fees
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Membership
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ECO-UNESCO Opportunities 19 Volunteering / Internships / TY Work Experience / Supporting Our Work
CALENDAR 20-21
ECO-UNESCO ABOUT ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
About ECO-UNESCO ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation. ECO-UNESCO is affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO clubs, centres and associations (WFUCA) and is a FETAC accredited training centre. ECO-UNESCO specialises in environmental education and training, and environmental youth work. ECO-UNESCO is a registered Irish charity (Charity no. CHY 7225).
Our aims are to:
Raise environmental awareness, understanding and knowledge among young people Promote the protection and conservation of the environment Promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects
and activities Promote the ideals of UNESCO
ECO-UNESCO runs:
Training courses ECO-UNESCO Clubs Environmental Youth Programmes ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards Programme A membership programme Volunteer and Internship programmes ECO-UNESCO also develops a wide range of Education Resources
Our Mission:
To channel the energy and passion of young people into environmental protection and conservation
ECO-UNESCO is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs with Support of the National Lottery Funds.
ECO-UNESCO is part-funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government through the Irish Environmental Network.
Irish Environmental Network
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The Greenhouse provides: educational events, trainings, workshops and programmes information and exhibitions on environmental, sustainability and related issues space for collaboration between ENGOs, government, children, young people, adults and green business rental facilities including meeting rooms, lecture and exhibition space
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ECO-UNESCO offers a wide range of programmes and services at The Greenhouse. These include:
children’s environmental workshops young people’s environmental events and programmes adult environmental and sustainability trainings conferences and seminars a chill out zone on the ground floor an information space an exhibition space
FACILITIES
Ground Floor
Exhibition space/Chill Out Zone
1st Floor
THE GREENHOUSE
Event space (facilitates up to 90 people) Our conference room can cater for up to 90 people in Dublin city centre.
2nd Floor
Meeting room (facilitates up to 20 people)
3rd Floor
ECO-UNESCO Offices
Other Features Wifi Teleconferencing facilities Hot-desking facilities All rooms are wheelchair accessible
Meeting Room
Event Space
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ECO-UNESCO Training ECO-UNESCO provides environmental, sustainability and youth training for personal and continuous professional development (CPD) to a wide range of stakeholders including: young people, trainers within non-formal and formal education, professionals, public and private sector, teachers, community and business leaders, national and international (ENGOs), local authorities, architects, engineers, the media, the unemployed, academics and others with an interest in learning about sustainability. ECO-UNESCO provides both accredited and nonaccredited training courses. In addition to our training courses ECO-UNESCO offers an Alumni Network open for advice, support and networking to all past participants of our trainings. Our training courses are open to all. We offer special discounts for ECO-UNESCO members, people on social welfare payments and young people under 25.
As a youth organisation ECO-UNESCO offers all of our training courses to young people and we offer special discounts to those under the age of 25.
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ECO-UNESCO’s Consultancy Work ECO-UNESCO, as a specialist provider of accredited (FETAC) and non-accredited training courses, offers tailor made training courses on an in-house and outreach basis. ECOUNESCO has provided consultancy services for the Department of Education and Skills and Comhar Sustainable Development Council, among others. ECO-UNESCO has developed tailor made training courses for local authorities nationwide, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, local and regional partnerships, VECs and private and public agencies since 1986. ECO-UNESCO provides training consultancy in the following areas: Sustainable Development Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development (including curriculum links) ECO-Community Development Strategic Sustainable Development ECO-Tourism and Community Based Tourism Media and Sustainability Drug Misuse Prevention and Awareness Contact ECO-UNESCO at training@ecounesco.ie || +353 (0)1 662 5491 for more details.
ECO-UNESCO offers a range of FETAC Accredited Awards.
FETAC Accredited Centre ECO-UNESCO is an accredited FETAC centre operating under the qualities and standards set out by FETAC, the National Awarding Body. ECO-UNESCO offers courses in the areas of sustainable development, environmental education and youth and community development. Courses are open to all interested in availing of flexible accreditation that can be used to enhance their learning experience and their professional development. ECO-UNESCO has become widely acknowledged as an expert training organisation in sustainability in Ireland. ECO-UNESCO is the leading provider of the flagship training course: Sustainable Development (FETAC Level 5) ECO-UNESCO designed and developed the module in 2005 and has run the course with over 1,000 students across Ireland. ECO-UNESCO also provide an ECO-Community Development (FETAC Level 3) module and Peer Education for Sustainable Development (FETAC Level 5) module.
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
Accredited Training Courses FETAC
Progression Paths: How can I use my FETAC accreditation?
ECO-UNESCO’s Sustainable Development (FETAC) ECO-UNESCO’s ECO-Community Development (FETAC Level 3) and ECO-UNESCO’s Peer Education for Sustainable Development (FETAC Level 5) can be used as foundation modules for FETAC Major Awards.
National Qualification Framework: Showing the level of fully accredited training provided.
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Introduction to Sustainable Development (FETAC Accredited Module – Level 5) What? This course provides an understanding of the interactions between society, economics and the environment in the context of sustainable development. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles behind sustainable development through case studies and interactive education for sustainable development methods. By the end of the training participants will: acquire a general knowledge and understanding of the term sustainable development develop an awareness of the interactions between society, economics and the environment at a local and global level develop an awareness of the impact of conventional and industrial farming practices on the environment design a plan for sustainable agricultural holding using sustainable forestry and permaculture practices develop skills of problem solving, critical thinking and systems thinking skills of data recording, analysis and evaluation (e.g. environmental auditing and indicator development) develop communication and facilitation skills At the end of the training, participants will be able to bring the theories learned to their respective organisations
Who? Anyone interested in learning more about sustainable development including: professionals, local authorities, businesses, teachers, youth leaders, community workers, young people under 25 and the general public.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
When? For dates please visit www.ecounesco.ie/fetac-accredited-module-l5.html or phone +353 (0)1 6625491 ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
What past participants have to say “The content was really good, the mix between information on social, economic and environmental issues and how these three pillars effect each other was really interesting. An excellent introduction to sustainable development.”
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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New FETAC Courses 2014 What? ECO-UNESCO will offer three new FETAC courses in 2014 which aim to up-skill and enhance the professional development of people in the following areas: • ECO-UNESCO’s Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production (FETAC Accredited Module – Level 3) • ECO-UNESCO’s Growing Vegetables (FETAC Accredited Module – Level 4) • ECO-UNESCO’s Ecology and the Environment (FETAC Accredited Module – Level 6)
When? For more information on these courses and the course dates please contact education@ecounesco.ie Please also check our website: http://www.ecounesco.ie/education-training/ accredited-training.html
ECO-Community Development (FETAC Accredited Module - Level 3)
Peer Education for Sustainable Development (FETAC Accredited Module – Level 5) What?
This course develops an understanding of community development and explores community development principles including empowerment, participation and sustainability in theory and in practice. Learners will be equipped with the knowledge, know how, skill and competence for meaningful community participation within a range of community contexts through a mix of learning activities.
The course explores peer education principles and practice with a thematic focus on sustainable development. Participants will learn about peer education theory and approach in a thought provoking manner utilising class room, experiential and inquiry based learning techniques. Participants will explore local and global themes including sustainable consumption, climate justice, resource extraction, poverty reduction, promoting cultural diversity, trade justice and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Participants will be equipped with knowledge, skills and competencies to effectively implement ECO-UNESCO’s established Youth for Sustainable Development Peer Education Programme in their own youth groups or communities.
By the end of the training participants will: acquire a general knowledge and understanding of the term community development develop an awareness, knowledge and understanding of community development principles both in theory and in practice develop skills of problem solving, critical thinking, relational thinking, decision making/consequence learning and self awareness develop practical analytical skills through the mapping of a community develop communication, project planning and facilitation skills
Who? Anyone interested in gaining a basic understanding in community development.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2 and on-site (nationwide).
What past participants have to say “Very eye opening and interesting. Really opened my eyes up on things to do in the community”. “I feel the knowledge and skills learned here will help me to get involved with community projects and how to effectively organise them.”
When? The course will run from March 2014 onwards. For dates please visit www.ecounesco.ie/fetac-accredited-module-l3.html or phone +353 (0)1 6625491. ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
How do I book?
Who? Anyone interested in learning about how to empower young people to become active citizens for sustainable development through the positive use of peer relationships including youth leaders, community workers, teachers and young people.
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What?
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ the Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew Street, Dublin 2
What past participants have to say “Through this programme I gained experience and skills in organising peer education activities and now know a lot more about the environment and am much more concerned with environmental issues than I was and want to make other young people feel the same.” “I now feel I am much more familiar with a variety of peer education programmes and how to organise them”.
When? For dates please visit: www.ecounesco.ie/fetac-accredited-module-l3.html or phone +353 (0)1 6625491. ECO-UNESCO also runs this course for groups on request. Please contact us for details.
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Training Courses ECO-UNESCO provides a range of short courses for both personal and continuous professional development. All participants of short courses receive ECO-UNESCO certificates.
ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 6 Steps to Success Training
What? A half day workshop to equip young people, teachers and youth leaders with the skills to carry out an environmental action projects using ECO-UNESCO’s ‘6 steps to success’ approach. Participants will learn how to identify environmental issues, to carry out a project and to communicate and raise awareness about environmental issues. The workshop will also look at curriculum links, CSPE action projects, as well as highlighting the diverse range of skills young people learn throughout ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards process. Skills include: project planning; team work; communication; critical thinking; researching; active citizenship and many more.
Who? Young people (aged 10–18), teachers, youth leaders and anyone interested in participating in ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards.
Where? The YEA Roadshow take place throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. A limited number of workshops and information sessions are available from October 2014 for registered groups.
What past participants have to say “I will use the knowledge and skills I learned in this workshop during the completion of our YEA project and also in any environmental projects I get involved with in the future.” “It helped me realise the environmental action projects that I can get involved with locally and how important it is to protect and conserve the environment.”
When? The course will run from October 2014 onwards. For dates pleases visit www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 662 5491
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Environmental Education Course 1: Trends and Developments
Environmental Education Course 2: Programme Development & Curriculum Links
This short course introduces the concept of environmental education, what it is and how you can incorporate it into your work using activities developed by ECO-UNESCO.
This short course explores ways to plan, develop and integrate environmental education methodologies within different curriculum frameworks and/or in alignment with specific learning outcomes.
By the end of the training participants will: understand what environmental education is know how environmental education complements teaching as well as engaging the wider public in environmental issues understand how environmental education complements youth work be able to apply environmental education in theory and in practice be aware of the latest trends and developments in environmental education and education for sustainable development
By the end of the training participants will: be able to identify relevant curriculum links to environmental education activities understand how to engage and motivate young people to learning about the environment within different curriculum frameworks know how to plan, develop and deliver environmental education activities and link them to a variety of curriculum subjects be inspired to engage young people in exploring environmental issues through interactive learning and critical thinking.
Who? Teachers, youth and community leaders, Environmental Awareness officers and anyone else interested in learning more about environmental education.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
What past participants have to say
Who? Teachers, youth and community leaders, Environmental Awareness Officers and anyone else interested in learning more about environmental education.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
“I’m very happy with the course content and delivery, it’s what I needed. Very educational and worthwhile.”
What past participants have to say
“I loved the pacing and the way the activities were sequenced. There was great variety which sustained our interest.”
“Very interesting. Good to see the links to all different school subjects.”
Time
“Excellent, very worthwhile, given great ideas for future programmes.”
When?
When? Dates
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What?
What?
Monday 14th April 2014 Thursday 21st August 2014 10.00-16.00
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Dates Time
Tuesday Friday
15th April 2014 22nd August 2014 10.00-16.00
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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ECO-Watchers Training for Teachers and Leaders What? ECO-Watchers training for teachers and leaders provide participants with the skills and expertise to encourage critical thinking in young people as they investigate practical solutions to environmental challenges. These training courses introduce environmental education and help teachers and leaders to integrate ECO-Watchers themes into their work with young people. Hands on experiential learning and values education lies at the heart of these training programmes which are readily transferable to the class room. ECO-Watchers training programmes are available on the following themes:
Training Programmes
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WASTE WATCHERS focuses on understanding waste consumption and how participants can address this issue by introducing practical sustainable solutions into their daily lives. In addition it provides participants with the skills to engage young people in environmental action projects on waste and sustainability. ENERGY WATCHERS provides participants with the knowledge and skills to explore the concepts relating to energy consumption. The course enables target groups to encourage critical thinking in young people and to encourage them to investigate practical solutions to the energy challenge. CLIMATE WATCHERS explores the climate change challenge, related issues and possible responses with participants. The course equips participants with knowledge and skills to provide for hands on climate change education in the classroom.
By the end of the training participants will: understand what environmental education is know how environmental education complements class room teaching in relation to energy, climate and waste education be familiar with environmental education methodologies be inspired to engage young people in exploring ECO-Watchers themes through interactive learning and critical thinking know how to facilitate an environmental action project with young people
Who? Teachers, youth leaders, educators, community workers and all those who want to learn how to work with others on issues of waste, energy and climate change.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2 and on-site (nationwide)
What past participants have to say “The content was really good, all the interactive activities gave us chance to have consistent discussions about different kinds of subjects.�
When? Date Tuesday-Saturday 1st-5th July Time 10.00-16.00
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Youth Work & Sustainability Training
In this short course participants learn about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) methodologies along with practical activities to integrate ESD into youth work. By the end of the training participants will: understand concepts and principles related to sustainable development and education for sustainable development be aware of values inherent to sustainable development develop a knowledge of environmental and global issues be able to access further resources to support the use of ESD methods explore people’s views of the Global North and Global South
Who?
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What?
Educators, youth workers, teachers, community educators and anyone with an interest in learning more about education for sustainable development.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
What past participants have to say “Very informative, great ideas for youth groups and how to be eco-friendly.” “A really informative day, both from facilitator and from the group attending.”
When? Date Friday 18th April Time 10.00-16.00 Other dates available for groups on request
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Youth Leadership & ECO-Skills How to set up an ECO-UNESCO Club
What? This course upskills youth leaders and peer educators and those who wish to set up an ECO-UNESCO Club with the necessary skills to run their own club with peers and/or young people. By the end of the training participants will: Know how to set up and run an ECO-UNESCO Club Have developed youth leadership skills Know how to carry out an environmental action project with peers/ young people Have developed transferrable skills
Who? Teachers, youth leaders, young people and anyone interested in setting up an ECO-UNESCO Club.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
When? Dates Wednesday 5th March 2014 15th October 2014 Time 10:00am–4:00pm
What past participants have to say “The knowledge I gained today will be invaluable when starting a movement or a project.”
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
Leadership and Strategic Sustainable Development What? This training course focuses on how to take leadership in planning for sustainable development. The programme is of particular relevance to those wishing to build and take strategic actions on a personal, organisational, business and/or community level toward sustainable development. By the end of the training participants will: know how to take leadership in strategic sustainable development be aware of basic sustainability principles (Natural step framework system conditions) know how to undertake a baseline assessment know how to evaluate actions in relation to sustainability principles–(Back casting) know how to facilitate planning for solutions and actions to meet the sustainability challenge and be able to prioritise actions be introduced to the ECO-Sustainability Award for Youth and Community Organisations, and know how to apply the steps to your organisation
Who? Youth leaders, teachers, leaders in community organisations, schools, businesses and any other interested parties.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
When? Dates Saturday 5th April 2014 15th November 2014 Time 10:00am–4:00pm On demand (special group fee): ECO-UNESCO also runs this course to groups on request; if you are interested please contact us.
What past participants have to say “Great course, loved the information given. It’s given me confidence to pass information.”
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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ECO-Sustainability Award Training
The ECO-Sustainability Award is an awards scheme run by ECO-UNESCO that rewards, recognises and encourages organisations working towards sustainability. This course provides a practical approach on how organisations can become more sustainable and introduces groups to the ECO-Sustainability Award Programme. The ECO-Sustainability Award aims to encourage youth and community organisations to become more sustainable by providing organisations with training, on-going support and a practical toolkit (using the Millennium Development Goals and Comhar’s Principles of Sustainable Development). The ECO-Sustainability Award Programme is a great opportunity for groups to be recognised for not only their environmental initiatives but all the great things they do around celebrating diversity, respecting cultural heritage and promoting democratic decision-making. By the end of the training participants will: understand what the ECO-Sustainability Award is about and how the ECO-Sustainability Award steps can be applied to their organisation understand the terms sustainable development and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) understand the key principles of sustainable development understand a whole organisation approach to sustainability and ESD apply diagnostic tools to assess your organisation understand how to facilitate your organisation’s progress towards becoming a sustainable youth or community organisation Training participants are encouraged to register their respective organisations for ECO-UNESCO’s ECO-Sustainability Awards programme
Who? Staff, volunteers and young leaders of youth and community organisations wishing to introduce the principles of sustainable development and education for sustainable development into their organisations.
Where?
Introducing Environmental Education as a Resource
What? This short course explores an alternative approach to drug misuse prevention using environmental education as a resource for positive personal development of a young person. By the end of the training participants will be: confident in developing an alternative approach to drug misuse prevention through environmental education confident in facilitating life skill development in young people using interactive education methodologies and motivational activities able to facilitate personal development in young people through their engagement with the environment (practical project work) confident and able to use the ECO-CHOICES resource pack (included in training fee)
Who? Community workers and youth workers. This training is particularly suited for those working with “at-risk” young people and SPHE teachers.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
ECO-UNESCO @ the Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew Street, Dublin 2
When?
When?
Date Thursday 10th April 2014 Time 10:00am–4:00pm
Date Saturday 20th September 2014 Time 10:00 am–4:00 pm
On demand (special group fee): ECO-UNESCO also runs this course to groups on request; if you are interested please contact us.
What past participants have to say “All activities throughout the day were really valuable and I would like to use them for our centre. Lots of ideas. I think everyone’s brains were ticking at what to do next.” “Content was very useful and provided a strong base for our project to build on.”
ECO-UNESCO TRAINING
What?
Drug Prevention Training for Trainers
What past participants have to say “Instructors are very dedicated and were very supportive during the course.”
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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ECO-Community Garden Training
What? This short course provides a practical and interactive introduction to ECO-Community Gardens. By the end of the training participants will: understand the advantages of an ECO-Community Garden to the local and global environment identify the benefits of an ECO-Community Garden project in relation to empowering and educating youth/community groups be familiar with activities to engage and motivate youth/community groups in environmental awareness and learning have skills to undertake the steps of the action plan and to design, create and maintain an ECO-Community Garden with youth/community groups be able to apply low budget, re-used and recycled materials in creation of ECO-Community Garden be inspired to engage youth/community groups in undertaking action in their locality through interactive learning and critical thinking
Who? Anyone interested in learning more about setting up a community garden.
Where? ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
When? Dates Saturday Time
22nd March 2014 18th October 2014 10:00am–4:00pm
On demand (special group fee): ECO-UNESCO also runs this course to groups on request; if you are interested please contact us.
What past participants have to say “The course was very relevant to our current needs and the content was very useful and inspiring.” “Accessible, easy to follow, basic information for starting a community garden. Very informative and enjoyable.”
How do I book? Book online at www.ecounesco.ie or phone +353 (0)1 6625491
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Course
Members,Students, Unwaged, Young People under 25 €
Voluntary and Community Sector €
FETAC: Growing Vegetables; Ecology and the Environment; Introduction to Sustainable Development ECO-Community Development Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production Youth Work and Sustainability Training Leadership & Strategic Sustainable Development
Special Offer
Please contact us for course fees
200
220
240
200
220
240
70 70
ECO-Sustainability Award Training 40 Drug Prevention Training for Trainers
Statutory €
70
80 80
90 90
70
Environmental Education 2: Programme Development & Curriculum Links ECO-Watchers Training for Teachers and Leaders
70
Recieve a 10% discount when 2 people from the same organisation sign up
€50 membership fee for youth 50 organisations (including up to (Voluntary and community sector fee subsidised 5 people on the training, site by Irish Aid) visits and on-going support) 80
90
ECO-Community Garden Training
Environmental Education 1: Trends & Developments
Recieve a 10% discount when 2 people from the same organisation sign up
80
80
90
90
Recieve a 10% discount when 2 people from the same organisation sign up Recieve a 10% discount when 2 people from the same organisation sign up Book Environmental Education Course 1&2 and recieve a 10% discount Book Environmental Education Course 1&2 and recieve a 10% discount
70
80
90
Please contact us for course fees
Funding options are available for job-seekers. Just conact us for more details.
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ECO-UNESCO Membership
Become a member of ECO-UNESCO today! Membership of ECO-UNESCO offers a lot of benefits: ■ Discount on training programmes ■ Discount on workshops ■ Free copy of Your Environment, Your Choice ■ Free access to ECO-UNESCO youth events ■ Regular updates on ECO-UNESCO events and news
WHO ARE ECO-UNESCO MEMBERS? Members are people who:
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Are interested in the environment, education and young people Are interested in receiving publications and training Want to learn more about the natural world Want to take action Are interested in volunteering Want to make new friends Like being out of doors Are interested in keeping up to date on environmental education in Ireland
HOW MUCH? There are two types of annual membership available: 1) Individual adults over the age of 18 (Annual membership €20) 2) Groups (Annual membership €50) Groups can be: ■ Five or more interested individuals ■ Schools: primary and secondary ■ Youth services ■ Youth groups ■ Youth clubs ■ Youth organisations ■ Environmental organisations or groups ■ Community groups ■ Educational bodies
HOW TO SIGN UP AS A MEMBER?
Signing up as a member is easy! Just log onto www.ecounesco.ie/support-us/become-a-member.html or email admin@ecounesco.ie for an application form
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VOLUNTEERING
TRANSITION YEAR WORK EXPERIENCE
ECO-UNESCO’s Volunteer Programme is a chance for adults and under 25s from across Ireland to get involved with our programmes and services and gain valuable experience around working with young people for environmental conservation.
ECO-UNESCO offers short work experience placements to Transition Year students. Students gain valuable hands-on work experience as well as learning more about youth work and the environment. Advanced booking is recommended for this popular programme.
Become an ECO-Leader with our ECO-Leader programme providing volunteering opportunities to those who want to help run ECO-UNESCO clubs, support ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards groups or assist with any ECO-UNESCO programme in Ireland.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Register online on www.ecounesco.ie or contact info@ecounesco.ie
INTERNSHIPS ECO-UNESCO offers a number of 3-6 month internships in a range of exciting disciplines. These placements offer exceptional work experience as well as the satisfaction of making a difference for Ireland’s young people and the environment.
ECO-UNESCO OPPORTUNITIES
ECO-UNESCO OPPORTUNITIES
ECO-UNESCO is a non-profit organisation and relies on your support to build and develop our environmental awareness programmes for Ireland’s young people.
Become a member Make a donation Provide sponsorship Become a friend Leave a legacy See www.ecounesco.ie to find out how you can support ECO-UNESCO ECO-UNESCO @ The Greenhouse, 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2. ECO-UNESCO is a registered Irish charity (Charity no. CHY 7225).
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CALENDAR 2014 Sections Training Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties ECO-Explorers Kids Holiday Camps Young Environmentalists Awards (YEA) ECO-Youth Events Youth for Sustainable Development & Peer Education Programme Exhibitions @ the Greenhouse
January 2014
Sun-Sat
National Tree Week
Wed
Youth Leadership and ECo Skills Training
11
Tue
Ulster ECO-Den
13
Thurs
Munster ECO-Den
25
Tues
Connaught ECO-Den
27-28
Thu-Fri
Leinster ECO-Den
22
Sat
ECO-Community Garden Training
22
Sat
World Water Day
April 2014 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Exhibition
ECO-UNESCO’s The EU and Our Environment-A Young Person’s Guide
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
05
Sat
Exhibition
Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef (All Year)
10
Thur
Drug Prevention Training For Trainers
18
Fri
Youth Work and Sustainability Training
February 2014 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exhibition
ECO-UNESCO’s The EU and Our Environment-A Young Person’s Guide
01
Sat
ECO-Teen outing
02
Sun
World Wetlands Day
15
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
March 2014
20
2-4 05
Ledership & Strategic Sustainable Development
22
Tue
International Mother Earth Day
22-25
Tue-Fri
ECO-Explorers Easter Camp
14
Mon
Environmental Education: Trends and Development
15
Tue
Environmental Education: Programe Development & Curriculum Links
May 2014 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Exhibition
Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef (All Year)
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
03
Sat
Exhibition
ECO-UNESCO’s The EU and Our Environment-A Young Person’s Guide
ECO-Teen Outing
20
Tue
YEA Showcase and Awards Ceremony
22
Thur
International Biodiversity Day 2014
June 2014 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exhibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exibition
05
Thur
World Environment Day
07
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
23-27
Mon-Fri ECO Teen Summer Camp
September 2014 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exhibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exibition
20
Sat
ECO-Sustainability Award Training
22
Mon
Car Free Day
July 2014
October 2014
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exibition
Exhibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exibition
1 - 31
YEA Roadshow
11
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
15
Wed
Youth Leadership and ECO Skills Training
18
Sat
ECO-Community Garden Training
28-31
Tue-Fri
ECO-Explorers Halloween Camp
01-05
Tue-Sat
ECO-Watchers Training Week for Teachers & Leaders (Primary)
07-11
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
14-18
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
19
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
21-25
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
28-01
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
August 2014 Weekly Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exibition Young Environmentalist Awards Exibition
November 2014 Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
Exibition
Young Environmentalist Awards Exhibition
15
Sat
Leadership & Strategic Sustainable Development
22
Mon
ECO-Teen Outing
04-08
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
19-23
Mon-Fri
ECO-Explorers Summer Camp
December 2014
22
Thu
Environmental Education: Trends & Developments
Weekly
Green Teen Youth Club || Green Trails || Workshops || ECO-Kids Parties
23
Fri
Environmental Education: Programme Development & Curriculum Links
Weekly
Peer Education Meetings and Events
30
Sat
ECO-Teen Outing
21