DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
According to Greek Mythology, the first volunteer was Prometheus, the Titan who stole the fire from
Gods and gave it to humans, bringing knowledge and art to the world. Volunteering is the skeleton
that can serve as an antidote to the crisis and social inclusion. Also, as a factor in creating active
European citizens. Greek school recognizing the need to improve the quality of education in active
citizenship and supporting pupils'involvement in volunteering, joined a Volunteering Greek Thematic
Network, trying to give a holistic approach and cover this gap.
STAND BY ME project, will work in making it worldwide and sustainable by forming a European
networking group of passionate teachers and pupils.
Volunteering is defined as volitional provision of services without being paid or rewarded. Thus,
people are called volunteers when unselfishly offer time, knowledge or services.
STAND by ME project empowers these values focusing in creating active volunteer citizens. This
can be accomplished not only by organizing TARGETED actions, but mainly by EDUCATING pupils teachers
and community.
Our project seeks with a simple way to act as a starting point for reflection around volunteering,
encouragement for action and motivation
PROJECT'S OBJECTIVES:
1-familiarize students and teachers with the concepts, values and principles of volunteering and
active citizenship
2-acquire knowledge about the ways of volunteering
3-encourage pupils - communities to be engaged in volunteer actions, providing them the necessary
tools.
4-strengthen teachers’ profession, providing them with non formal methodologies, regarding
activities that will make them able to convey the values of volunteering, equality and nondiscrimination
5-form a NETWORK of European schools-associations promoting European identity
6-develop the digital, linguistic and social skills of our students
7-reduce the early school leavers
Just as Prometheus brought the fire to the humans, our project aims to bring the FLAME of
Volunteerism across 6 countries, through 6 schools and local communities from Arctic Ocean to
Mediterranean Sea. The “Volunteer’s FLAME” will focus on 6 aspects of volunteering that contribute
to Culture, People, Sports, Education, Nature and Science.
The FLAME will spark in Iceland in Nov 2019 and will run all over Europe inspiring volunteering in
many fields and conclude in May 2021 in Romania. Within these 2 years, the FLAME's team, will
experience 6 cultures, languages, ways of thinking and acting. In the end of the travel, target groups
will have a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ideals of mutual solidarity and
active citizenship
This project, lies at the roots of Inclusion, Solidarity and Active Citizenship and aims to mainstream
volunteering and support disadvantaged pupils/ immigrants or with health problems to be involved in
order to take over responsibility, get socialized and improve self -esteem
Target groups will be: students, teachers, parents in 6 countries, institutions and youth clubs.
The project will be developed through a variety of subjects: Maths, Language, History, Science, ICT,
Social, Cultural, Environmental Studies, Art, Music and Physical Education in order to maximize
impact.
A wide range of formal, non formal and extra curricular activities will be used in order to get more
inclusive schools and stimulate tolerance. Workshops, STEM laboratories, seminars, presentations,
simulations, field trips, workshops, eco-games, role-play, brainstorming, Group discussion, world
café, image-making, films, drama, sports. Pupils will be able to interact, having fun! Activities will be
disseminated through our website, the Erasmus + Results Platform, EURODESK, eTwinning, social
group and media
Through raising awareness of the importance of volunteering and sensitization of pupils to civil
society support activities, we expect long term benefits as: extended knowledge of English,
improvement of the linguistic and ICT skills, development of key competences, reduction of the early
school leavers, changes in the curricula, introduce Europass and Youthpass in schools, prevention of
social exclusion, discrimination and racism, encourage of critical thinking, integration of people with
poverty in the social and school environment, direct contact and communication of pupils with similar
social groups. Our project, will be a basis for sustainability, developing a strategic approach to
strengthening the links between the six schools and its local environment, deepening concepts of
local and European identity.
VOLUNTEERING is a Vision and life style, aims to underline deep involvement and commitment.
Gives inspiration and motivation to millions of volunteers worldwide.
STAND by ME project, will support this vision to set the scene to enable the movement to grow, so
the future generations will be able to live a better life
According to Greek Mythology, the first volunteer was Prometheus, the Titan who stole the fire from
Gods and gave it to humans, bringing knowledge and art to the world. Volunteering is the skeleton
that can serve as an antidote to the crisis and social inclusion. Also, as a factor in creating active
European citizens. Greek school recognizing the need to improve the quality of education in active
citizenship and supporting pupils'involvement in volunteering, joined a Volunteering Greek Thematic
Network, trying to give a holistic approach and cover this gap.
STAND BY ME project, will work in making it worldwide and sustainable by forming a European
networking group of passionate teachers and pupils.
Volunteering is defined as volitional provision of services without being paid or rewarded. Thus,
people are called volunteers when unselfishly offer time, knowledge or services.
STAND by ME project empowers these values focusing in creating active volunteer citizens. This
can be accomplished not only by organizing TARGETED actions, but mainly by EDUCATING pupils teachers
and community.
Our project seeks with a simple way to act as a starting point for reflection around volunteering,
encouragement for action and motivation
PROJECT'S OBJECTIVES:
1-familiarize students and teachers with the concepts, values and principles of volunteering and
active citizenship
2-acquire knowledge about the ways of volunteering
3-encourage pupils - communities to be engaged in volunteer actions, providing them the necessary
tools.
4-strengthen teachers’ profession, providing them with non formal methodologies, regarding
activities that will make them able to convey the values of volunteering, equality and nondiscrimination
5-form a NETWORK of European schools-associations promoting European identity
6-develop the digital, linguistic and social skills of our students
7-reduce the early school leavers
Just as Prometheus brought the fire to the humans, our project aims to bring the FLAME of
Volunteerism across 6 countries, through 6 schools and local communities from Arctic Ocean to
Mediterranean Sea. The “Volunteer’s FLAME” will focus on 6 aspects of volunteering that contribute
to Culture, People, Sports, Education, Nature and Science.
The FLAME will spark in Iceland in Nov 2019 and will run all over Europe inspiring volunteering in
many fields and conclude in May 2021 in Romania. Within these 2 years, the FLAME's team, will
experience 6 cultures, languages, ways of thinking and acting. In the end of the travel, target groups
will have a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ideals of mutual solidarity and
active citizenship
This project, lies at the roots of Inclusion, Solidarity and Active Citizenship and aims to mainstream
volunteering and support disadvantaged pupils/ immigrants or with health problems to be involved in
order to take over responsibility, get socialized and improve self -esteem
Target groups will be: students, teachers, parents in 6 countries, institutions and youth clubs.
The project will be developed through a variety of subjects: Maths, Language, History, Science, ICT,
Social, Cultural, Environmental Studies, Art, Music and Physical Education in order to maximize
impact.
A wide range of formal, non formal and extra curricular activities will be used in order to get more
inclusive schools and stimulate tolerance. Workshops, STEM laboratories, seminars, presentations,
simulations, field trips, workshops, eco-games, role-play, brainstorming, Group discussion, world
café, image-making, films, drama, sports. Pupils will be able to interact, having fun! Activities will be
disseminated through our website, the Erasmus + Results Platform, EURODESK, eTwinning, social
group and media
Through raising awareness of the importance of volunteering and sensitization of pupils to civil
society support activities, we expect long term benefits as: extended knowledge of English,
improvement of the linguistic and ICT skills, development of key competences, reduction of the early
school leavers, changes in the curricula, introduce Europass and Youthpass in schools, prevention of
social exclusion, discrimination and racism, encourage of critical thinking, integration of people with
poverty in the social and school environment, direct contact and communication of pupils with similar
social groups. Our project, will be a basis for sustainability, developing a strategic approach to
strengthening the links between the six schools and its local environment, deepening concepts of
local and European identity.
VOLUNTEERING is a Vision and life style, aims to underline deep involvement and commitment.
Gives inspiration and motivation to millions of volunteers worldwide.
STAND by ME project, will support this vision to set the scene to enable the movement to grow, so
the future generations will be able to live a better life
Meetings
Iceland 9. - 15. november 2019
Italy 23. - 27. march 2020
Greece 18. - 22. may 2020
Hungary 21. - 25. september 2020
Finland 15. - 19. febuary 2021
Romania 12. -16. april 2021
Iceland 9. - 15. november 2019
Italy 23. - 27. march 2020
Greece 18. - 22. may 2020
Hungary 21. - 25. september 2020
Finland 15. - 19. febuary 2021
Romania 12. -16. april 2021