Workshop overview
Time: 180 minutes
Overall goal: Local integration through a support network, participation in events, and engagement in hobby/interest clubs.
Learning objectives
- Get to know institutions and organizations operating locally
- Awareness of opportunities to participate in events and clubs
- Ability to create your own support network
- Foster an active citizenship mindset
Agenda
0–15' Opening and icebreaker
15–45' Module 1 – Support network
45–75' Module 2 – Local events
75–95' Break
95–135' Module 3 – Hobby/interest clubs
135–165' Module 4 – Planning your own initiative
165–180' Summary and evaluation
Modules
🌐 Module 1 – Support network
Overview of local institutions: offices, NGOs, cultural centers, counseling points. How to use available support and build your own network of contacts.
🎭 Module 2 – Local events
Types of events (cultural, sports, educational) and the benefits of participation. How to find events and get involved in organizing them.
📚 Module 3 – Hobby/interest clubs
How to join a club or create your own. Examples of initiatives: book club, cycling group, handicraft workshops.
✅ Creating clubs strengthens social bonds and develops passions!
📝 Module 4 – Planning an initiative
Exercise: in groups we plan a mini local event or a new interest club.
KUL Materials
KUL1 – List of support institutions
KUL2 – Events calendar
KUL3 – Guide to creating a club
KUL4 – Initiative planning
KUL-R – Assessment rubric