Get On Board Of "Eastwestevs" Tc (Turkey, 19-25 October 2010)
This is a quiz - entry ticket to the "EastWestEVS" training course. Exercise yourself and check, how much you know about EVS and Youth in Action Programme. Take this quiz as learning opportunity to be well prepared for educational process during our training.
The quiz includes 10 questions. Each of them has also a short explanation (click "view answer"). You can repeat the quiz as many times as you want. You need to answer at least 8 questions positively to receive a certificate at the end. Please print it out and bring with you to Turkey - it will be Read morea ticket to the Training Course.
- 1.
What "EVS" stands for?
- A.
European Vocationally Service
- B.
Extremely Valuable Shortcuts
- C.
Every Virtual Standards
- D.
European Voluntary Service
Correct Answer
D. European Voluntary ServiceExplanation
The EVS - European Voluntary Service exist since 1996 and provides abroad volunteering opportunities to wide range of young people. Read more on European Commission portal: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc82_en.htmRate this question:
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- 2.
What is eligible range of age of EVS volunteers?
- A.
13-25
- B.
15-28
- C.
18-30
- D.
21-30
Correct Answer
C. 18-30Explanation
Young people aged between 18 and 30, legally resident in the country of the Sending Organisation are eligible to take part in EVS. Volunteers with fewer opportunities can participate from the age of 16. Look at the Frequently Asked Questions on European Commission portal:
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc401_en.htmRate this question:
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- 3.
For which period volunteers can do their service?
- A.
2 - 12 months
- B.
1 - 3 weeks
- C.
6 - 12 months
- D.
4 weeks - 9 months
Correct Answer
A. 2 - 12 monthsExplanation
Volunteers normally can do their service for period of 2 to 12 months. Volunteers with fewer opportunities or activities involving more then 10 volunteers are eligible for short-term from 2 weeks to 12 months. Read more about the EVS technicalities in Programme Guide (pages 52-73): eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/programme_guide_en.phpRate this question:
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- 4.
Can sending or coordinating organisation ask volunteer for financial contribution to participate in EVS project?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
No. Participation to EVS is free of charge for the Volunteer. Fees or financial contribution by the volunteer cannot be a condition to take part in an EVS project. This includes any kind of deposits to get back after a completed project. Also bills for electricity, gas and water, as well as any taxes are the responsibility of the Host Organisation.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the name of insurance plan provided free of charge to volunteers for their service period?
Correct Answer
AXA
axaExplanation
Specific plan designed to protect participants in EVS is provided free of charge to the volunteer. It is the responsibility of the Sending or the Coordinating Organisation to enroll the volunteer.Rate this question:
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EVS is educational process. What kind of learning opportunity for volunteer and hosting organisation the programme provides?
- A.
Personal learning
- B.
Professional learning
- C.
Inter-cultural learning
Correct Answer(s)
A. Personal learning
B. Professional learning
C. Inter-cultural learningExplanation
Naturally, experience of EVS service for volunteer and hosting organisation can (and should) be on personal, professional and inter-cultural levels. Moreover local community should also benefit from volunteer work.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is recommended number of coordinators and mentors for 14 volunteers hosted by the same organisation?
- A.
1 coordinator, 1 mentor
- B.
1 coordinator, 3 mentors
- C.
2 coordinators, 4 mentors
- D.
3 coordinators, 7 mentors
- E.
1 coordinator, 14 mentors
Correct Answer
C. 2 coordinators, 4 mentorsExplanation
European practice shows, that the average quality EVS organisations have at least 1 coordinator per 10 volunteers and 1 mentor for 3-4 volunteers. During the accreditation visit this is carefully checked as accreditors should speak with all organisation's staff involved into EVS.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many hours in a week volunteer should work (including any possible trainings, like language one)?
- A.
No more then 40 hours a week
- B.
No more then 35 hours a week
- C.
No more then 40 hours, but no less then 20 hours a week
- D.
Around 35 hours a week
- E.
All above answers are correct
Correct Answer
E. All above answers are correctExplanation
Volunteer should work no more than 40 regular hours a week, but at the same time, volunteer should be provided with tasks for at least 25-30 hours a week. Too little work is the same wrong as too much, as it doesn't give volunteer an opportunity for development.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is possible volunteer's allowance in euro per month in Eastern Europe and Caucasus countries?
Correct Answer
70
80
90Explanation
On average, the volunteer's allowance is just a bit lower then in Programme Countries. But for example Slovenia's, Latvia's or Bulgaria's rates are lower then Russian or Belarusian;
see "Programme guide" page 67:
eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/programme_guide_en.phpRate this question:
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How SALTO Eastern Europe and Caucasus (EECA) supports quality development of EVS in the region?
- A.
Supporting EVS trainings in EECA region
- B.
Doing monitoring visits of EVS projects (accreditation visits from 2011)
- C.
Offering educational opportunities (trainings, seminars, study visits) for youth workers
- D.
Publishing booklets and guides
- E.
Using Facebook as a communication platform for youth workers and organisations
Correct Answer(s)
A. Supporting EVS trainings in EECA region
B. Doing monitoring visits of EVS projects (accreditation visits from 2011)
C. Offering educational opportunities (trainings, seminars, study visits) for youth workers
D. Publishing booklets and guides
E. Using Facebook as a communication platform for youth workers and organisationsExplanation
... and many more, investigate our web-site:
www.salto-youth.net/eecaRate this question:
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