Chapter 4 - Recruitment, Selection & Matching
19. Selection & Matching
Selects and matches volunteers based on role fit, motivation, inclusion, learning potential, project needs, support capacity and partner input.
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Chapter 5 - Preparation, Administration & Arrival
20. Administrative Procedures
Covers PASS offer, activity/volunteering agreement, insurance, travel, visa, residence permit, reimbursement rules, emergency contacts and required documents.
Chapter 5 - Preparation, Administration & Arrival
21. Pre-departure Preparation
Prepares the volunteer practically, emotionally and educationally: expectations, fears, rights, responsibilities, intercultural learning, safety, Youthpass and learning goals.
Chapter 5 - Preparation, Administration & Arrival
22. Host Organisation Preparation
Prepares staff, supervisor, mentor, workspace, accommodation, first-week schedule, internal communication and volunteer role briefing.
Chapter 5 - Preparation, Administration & Arrival
23. Arrival & Welcome
Covers pick-up, housing handover, local orientation, emergency contacts, city/village introduction, first meetings and basic administration.
Chapter 5 - Preparation, Administration & Arrival
24. On-arrival Induction
Structured onboarding after arrival: organisation culture, working rules, role clarification, communication channels, support system, safety, inclusion, local context and learning plan.
Chapter 6 - Implementation, Support & Quality Monitoring
25. Start of Work & Task Supervision
Begins the actual work with clear tasks, schedule, supervisor feedback, gradual responsibility and space for volunteer initiative.
Chapter 6 - Implementation, Support & Quality Monitoring
26. ESC Training Cycle
Tracks pre-departure, on-arrival, mid-term evaluation for longer projects, annual ESC events and links learning back to the project.
Chapter 6 - Implementation, Support & Quality Monitoring
27. Mentoring, Wellbeing & Learning Support
Covers mentor meetings, emotional support, integration, Youthpass, personal development, language learning, reflection and learning outcomes.