CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ROLE OF MULTIPLIER AT EURODESK, THE EUROPEAN INFORMATION NETWORK

The Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programmes (FFMELLP), as the coordinator of the Cyprus National Office for Eurodesk, announces a call for applications for organisations interested in assuming the role of Multiplier of the Eurodesk Network. 

The Eurodesk Network

Eurodesk is a European network founded in 1990 and co-funded by the European Commission as a supporting structure of the European Erasmus+ programme. The main objective of the network is to inform youth about mobility opportunities and promote active citizenship. Eurodesk is a structure with 39 coordination offices in 37 European countries and more than 3000 multipliers and ambassadors, providing free access to valid information and guidance to young people and people working for and with youth on a variety of opportunities across Europe (mobility opportunities, volunteering, exchange opportunities, work, traineeships, non-formal learning, participation in decision-making and civic engagement). 

Eurodesk Cyprus also contributes to the content of the European Youth Portal and provides answers to Cyprus-related questions submitted through the “Ask a Question” option.

Multipliers

The Eurodesk network comprises of over 1400 multipliers in 37 countries across Europe. Multipliers are entities, active at a local, national, or regional level (e.g. youth centres, associations, non-governmental organisations, municipalities) which constitute the Eurodesk network, together with the national coordinators. As members of their respective national network, multipliers work with each other and with the national coordinator to ensure that the mobility information collected by the network reaches young people through support actions, events, and information campaigns.

The Eurodesk Cyprus network of multipliers is regularly updated so that the support and information structure for youth in Cyprus remains active, diverse, and productive. Upon completion of the application process, the selected organisations will take on the role of multiplier for one year, with the possibility to renew their contract, and will receive the necessary training from the National Coordinator of Eurodesk Cyprus.

More information on Eurodesk Multipliers for each country in the network can be found on the Eurodesk map.

The role of Multipliers

Each multiplier, as an active entity in the field of youth information on European mobility issues, partner of the national coordinator of Eurodesk Cyprus and member of the European Eurodesk network, is invited to:

• mention the Eurodesk network on its website and/or social media and share material published by Eurodesk Cyprus.
• actively participate in meetings, trainings and activities organised by either the Eurodesk Cyprus National Coordinator or the Eurodesk network.
• use Eurodesk tools (Intranet Google Workplace) to communicate with the national coordinator and other multipliers in Cyprus and abroad.
• actively promote the European Youth Portal and contribute to its content by producing youth-related material (e.g. articles, news, events, videos).
• organise activities (e.g. workshops, information events) at least 2 times a year and definitely 1 time as part of the TimeToMove campaign (every October).
• conduct workshops on opportunities for volunteering and youth participation (“Euroclasses”) in schools, if deemed necessary (the content of the workshops is developed with material provided by the network).
• prepare and send an annual report on the actions carried out to the national coordinator.

Benefits for Multipliers

Multipliers belong to a large structure of organisations, which gives them the opportunity to benefit from the diversity and wealth of expertise within the network, exchanging experiences and knowledge and developing skills. Multipliers:

• Have the opportunity to participate in training activities and seminars at a national and European level.
• Can network and form synergies with over 1400 multipliers in 37 European countries.
• Have access to reliable and quality information on Europe’s youth policies and programmes through Eurodesk tools and factsheets.
• Receive systematic training on the role of the multiplier and the topics of the workshops conducted by the network in schools, universities, and other institutions.
• Can promote actions and activities they organize for youth through the Eurodesk Cyprus website and social media, as well as the European Youth Portal.
• Have access to the online tools provided by Eurodesk and technical assistance.
• Receive free promotional material and direct access to Eurodesk publications on networking, training, and mobility opportunities.
• Co-organise events with Eurodesk Cyprus National Office to promote Eurodesk and mobility opportunities.

Application Criteria

An organisation can submit their application to become a Eurodesk Multiplier if it is a non-profit organisation and it is active in the field of youth, with the possibility to inform young people about European mobility opportunities. More specifically, organisations applying must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a public, or semi-governmental or non-governmental, non-profit organisation established as a legal entity in Cyprus.
• Be active in the field of youth (people aged 13 to 30).
• Have experience in managing European projects and programmes and/or hold the European Solidarity Corps Quality Label as a support or host organisation.
• Maintain active channels of communication and dissemination of information to youth (e.g. direct contact with youth through programmes, social media presence, publication of youth newsletters, etc.)
• Have the operational capacity to designate a person from the organisation as the contact person for Eurodesk. This person must be fluent in English and must have the ability to use computers and social media with ease.

Selection of Multipliers

Applications submitted by interested entities will be assessed by Eurodesk Cyprus National Coordinator. Organisations are selected as Multipliers in each call round based on the criteria listed below, also considering the importance of the geographical distribution of Multipliers across different districts, to ensure wide distribution of information to youth.

 The selected organisations will be informed by the Eurodesk Cyprus National Coordinator via email after the application deadline. 

Application Submission Process

Interested parties are invited to submit an online application no later than 29 February 2024. 

Along with the application, organisations must also submit the following supporting documents:

• CV of the person designated to take over as contact person for the network.
• Non-governmental, non-profit entities only: copy of their statute, as currently in force, and copy of certificate of incorporation/registration with the relevant government authority.

To submit your application, click here.

Communication

For further information or clarifications, interested parties are kindly requested to contact the Eurodesk Cyprus National Office via telephone at 22448862 or via e-mail at eurodeskcy@eurodesk.eu.

Organisations can also receive information about Eurodesk here and by following the the Eurodesk Cyprus National Office account on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.