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grundtvig program

The Grundtvig program focuses on the teaching and study needs of learners taking adult education and ‘alternative’ education courses, as well as the organisations delivering these services. It aims to help develop the adult education sector, as well as enable more people to undertake learning experiences, notably in other European countries. The program funds a range of activities, including particularly those supporting adult learning staff to travel abroad for learning experiences, through exchanges and various other professional experiences. Other larger scale initiatives involve, for instance, networking and partnerships between organisations in different countries.
[more about the program]


grundtvig assistantships

This Action enables present or future staff involved in adult education - whether formal, nonformal or informal - to spend a period from 13 up to 45 weeks as a Grundtvig Assistant at an adult education organisation in another European country participating in the Lifelong Learning Program, other than that in which they normally live or work.

The tasks to which an Assistant may contribute include:
  • assisting in facilitating learning or with regard to some aspect of managing adult education;
  • providing support for adults with special educational needs;
  • providing information on the Assistant’s country of origin and assisting in the teaching of its language;
  • introducing or reinforcing the European dimension in the host institution;
  • initiating, developing and assisting in the implementation of projects.
Prior to submitting their application for an Assistantship, applicants must have identified the host organisation at which they wish to carry out the Assistantship. Applications must contain confirmation from this organisation that it is willing to receive the Assistant. Assistants may carry out activities at several organisations in the host country.

The grant covers: 
  • travel and subsistence costs (maximum rates in 2012, page 32);
  • pedagogic, linguistic and cultural preparation (a contribution may be granted on the basis of a lump sum);
  • additional costs in the case of Assistantship applicants with special needs.

my project

My Assistantship (10.01.2012-07.31.2013) is going to take place at the Spin Association (Associação Spin) and the Carnide Administrative Parish Council (Junta de Freguesia de Carnide) in Lisbon. My main responsibilities are going to be:
  • supporting the teachers of the Council's Senior Academy (including carrying out some English classes and participating in the theater and literacy classes);
  • supporting the Council's Senior Citizen Office in their activities;
  • developing and implementing projects within the frameworks of the Lifelong Learning and Youth in Action Programs at the Spin Association;
  • updating the infoSPINpt blog, which contains information on scholarships, internships, competitions and programs supporting personal and professional development of young adults;
  • teaching conversational English to the local community (the Horta Nova Neighborhood in Carnide);
  • carrying out information sessions on the EU mobility programs;
  • assisting local residents in looking for work.

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