Good Practice Examples/Virtual Activities

6.3.2 Example: Virtual Workshops in Ecuador

In Ecuador various virtual activities were carried out - reaching up to 500 people from SOS CV Ecuador, Colombia and Honduras.

Through different online workshops, carried out by DHL Volunteers  more than 500 young people could be reached. The Focus of the Workshops was on topics like Digital Learning, Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity and Personal Finance.

The COVID - 19 pandemic has affected our school systems and especially in these difficult times it is important not to leave anyone behind. Encouraging e-learning and helping young people to master technology is the only way to ensure that they can keep up with rapid developments. In order to enable them to seize opportunities and actively participate in shaping the future.

6.3.2.1 #keeponlearning Workshops

#keeponlearnin was a series of 3 Virtual Workshops carried out by 15 DHL Volunteers. Each of the Workshops consisted out of 17 sessions with the aim to promote online learning. The topics of the workshops were:

1. CANVAS Business Model: This workshop was launched with the goal to foster entrepreneurial skills. The content was focused on how to design and present a business idea in an agile, coherent and striking way.
2. Personal Finances: Offering interactive resources such as financial advice infographics and worksheets, the intention of the workshop was to encourage a culture of saving in young people. Teaching them ways to analyze their expenses in order to reduce them and start saving.
3. DQ World: In the course of the third workshop the online learning platform DQ World was promoted. DQ World a platform with fun and educational lessons on Topics like; Digital Citizenship, Cyber-Bullying, Cyber-Security, Digital Empathy, Screen Time Management, Critical thinking and Privacy Management.

6.3.2.2 Programming Workshop

SCRATCH is a online platform that offers FREE programming lessons to kids. Essential programming skills can be learned in a playful way by creating stories, games and animations. Scratch helps young people to think creatively, act systematically and work together.

GoTeach organized a programming workshop/competition with the Title "Programming Video Games to Design the Future. " 58 young girls and boys supported by SOS CV Quito participated in the contest. The first price was a LAPTOP and the second price was a TABLET. The course was conducted over the e-learning platform "E-CLICK" of SOS CV Ecuador.

"I am participating in this contest/course, to have fun and learn but also because I want to win the computer that would be very useful for me when I go to University". Sara Soranga, 16 years - Cuenca Ecuador

6.3.3 Example: Mentoring in Peru - YouthLinks

Since YouthLinks was launched in 2018, the program is successfully used to connect young people and volunteers virtually.

Before the mentorship started, the activity-coordinator conducted a workshop, in which the mentor and the mentee were briefed on the content of the project as well as on administrative subjects like the use of the platform and how to register on it.

In Peru, young people have been trained through One-on-One online mentoring by corporate volunteers. The tandems were working on five different sessions, covering the following content: a training for presentation skills, the elaboration of a SWOT-analysis, a CV training-session, preparation for job interviews, an introduction into "personal branding", the development of teamwork skills and a communication-training. Each session lasted an approximate of one hour.

Watch the video below and listen to what participants have to say about the program:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWczql0CCy4&t=81s

"Being a mentor is rewarding because it allows you to share your experience with someone who is just starting his or her working life. As you talk and enjoy getting to know the mentee, you learn (...). The end result is that you end up reflecting on your own life while the mentee is getting inspired with new ideas and becomes empowered, gains confidence and dares to make some important decisions." Rosario, Mentor from Peru, about her experience.

6.3.4 Download Material: Good Practices of Virtual Engagement

Virtual Workshops - Ecuador

6.3.4.1 Mentoring via Youth Links - Peru

6.3.4.1.1 Other Languages

• Best_Practice_Peru_FR.pdf
• Best_Practice_Peru_ES.pdf