Monthly Archives: March 2019

FOR REVIEW – Draft Memorandum of Understanding (Joint Communication 04 2019)

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Dear friends,

During the update we gave at the International Commissioners’ Forum in Serbia in February, we shared that the next step for the new agreement between the European Regions of WAGGGS and WOSM would be a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would be shared with our Member Organisations for feedback.

Following the Joint Committee Meeting that took place in Croatia two weeks ago, where we agreed on the basic principles that would be in the MOU, we are pleased to share with you the draft document that has been agreed upon by both Regional Committees:

As promised, the new MOU is a simplified version of the previous one, including elements from the previous annexes. This allows us to commit to the shared values and principles of our two organisations and to the joint work which we believe will have the required impact on the young people we strive to support.

As you know, making the MOU operational will be a key responsibility of the two Committees. Already we are working on updating the framework which will facilitate this.

We welcome your feedback on this next step of our partnership together. You may send them to either of the Regional Offices (WOSM Europe, WAGGGS Europe) or through your Committee Contact.

Yours in Guiding and Scouting,

Marjolein Sluijters & Kevin Camilleri
European Committee WAGGGS & European Scout Committee of WOSM

CALL FOR PARTNERS – The Academy 2019 (Joint Communication 03 2019)

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The European Scout Region of WOSM and the Europe Region WAGGGS are please to share with you information about the next Erasmus+ application to which your Member Organisation can become a partner: The Academy 2019. The application will be submitted by WAGGGS Europe, which will also be the lead coordinator of the event.

The Academy 2019 is scheduled to take place in Bled, Slovenia, from 2 to 7 November 2019. Please make sure to signal your interest to be considered partner to this project before the deadline – 12 April 2019.

=> Find out all relevant details in Joint Communication 03 2019

The Academy – Content Volunteer Needed

We are looking for you! Get ready to live an amazing experience with almost 200 participants from all over Europe!

We need a content volunteer for the planning team of The Academy 2019!

What do you need to be a support content volunteer?

● Be volunteer of a Member Organisation of WAGGGS;
● Have an IC approval to fill the role
● Have previous experience(s) with Academy;
● Be able to communicate effectively in English; good to have French;
● Have previous experience with organising training activities;
● Represent and appreciate the diversity of the Europe Region WAGGGS;
● Be able to think strategically
● Be committed to accomplish the tasks agreed with the rest of the Support Team (a sample of tasks is listed below);
● Be available for online contacts and agreed internet meetings;
● If possible and strongly encouraged to be present at the first preparatory meeting. The meeting will take place 7-9th June in Slovenia.
● Being present at the event itself is required for the Support Content Manager

Are you interested? Send us an e-mail to eirini.kappou@wagggs.org by 29/3/2019

 

Academy 2019 – More Information for Content Volunteer EN

Free Being Me Training Opportunity

In August/ September 2019, WAGGGS will be hosting a Free Being Me and/or Action on Body Confidence international training event in Europe.

We are inviting all Member Organisations that fulfil the criteria and are interested in attending to apply. Please download this document which outlines:

  • Information on the training event
  • Criteria to apply
  • Participant and MO expectations

If you are interested in applying, please register your interest by completing the survey and sending back to freebeingme@wagggs.org by Sunday 31 March 2019.

If you have any questions about the training or applying, please get in touch with Ariana at ariana.chamberlain@wagggs.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Programme Co-Ordinator Vacancy

About the role

We are looking for a Programme Coordinator to support the Deputy World Centre Manager – Programme by ensuring the smooth operation of events and volunteer programmes at Our Chalet.

You will lead and have key responsibility for implementing on-site & off-site programmes for our international guests. Other duties include administrative tasks associated with delivering the programme of events, training and monitoring of volunteers and some direct programme delivery.

About You

As a successful candidate, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and be great at developing collaborative working relationships with staff & volunteers in cross-cultural settings.

You will have a ‘can-do’ attitude, be highly organised, team oriented and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

* Written and spoken language skills in English is essential, with the knowledge of other languages desirable.

If you care about opportunities for girls around the world, have programme delivery experience, and can start on July 2019, this could be the role for you!

What you can expect from us

  • 20 days annual leave, plus 10 days of public holidays for Canton of Bern
  • Health insurance supplement
  • Accident insurance
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Relocation package

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please visit our recruitment portal to download the recruitment pack and submit your cover letter & CV.

We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

If you have a disability and can demonstrate closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our Human Resources team to request arrangements for an application to be submitted within the original time frame.