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Regional Circular 16 – Invitation 6th European Scout Symposium 2015

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We are pleased to invite key decision makers of National Scout Organisations (NSOs) and National Scout Associations (NSAs) in the European Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) to the 6th European Scout Symposium.

The Symposium is an important event in the life of the European Scout Region when it looks back on what was achieved in the triennium, on what is hoped to be achieved by the end of the tirennium, on what needs to change and on what will be done in future triennia. The event will help set the agenda for work leading to the development of the Regional Scout Plan for the period 2016 and beyond.

Reminder: Regional Events in Porto (PT) – October & November 2015

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A series of major Regional Events jointly organised by the WAGGGS Europe Region and the Europe Region of WOSM is taking place in Porto (PT) between the end of October and beginning of November 2015.

If you have not yet registered participants from your association to these events please do so now to make sure they do not miss these important networking, sharing and training opportunities:

You can find further details about the different events by clicking on the event’s title, which will get you to the relevant information available in the events’ section of this website.

Further information is also available through the two regional offices.

 

REGISTER NOW for The Academy 2015!

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The Academy 2015 is a unique Scout & Guide event designed to enable participants to get high quality training and networking opportunities around core priorities of the European Regions of WAGGGS and WOSM. The event is open to everyone holding a position at national level in Member Organisations or Compmonent Associations of WAGGGS or in National Scout Organisations and Assocations of WOSM, ranging from members of particular working groups up to Chief Commmissioners.

Job Opportunity at the World Scout Bureau – Europe Support Centre, Brussels: External Relations and Communications Officer

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The World Scout Bureau – Europe Support Centre, Brussels of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is seeking an External Relations and Communications Officer to support the external relations and communication area of WOSM in Europe. The person hired  will support the development and implementation of youth policies in Europe, contribute to raising the profile of WOSM to the European Institutions under the supervision of the Director for External Relations and Funding. The successful applicant will be at the service of all National Scout Organisations in Europe to strengthen their external relations and advocacy as well as supporting the communications function of the European Region of WOSM and the organisation of events and activities related to external relations area. A limited amount of travel within Europe will be required.

If you are interested, make sure that your application (including a letter of motivation and a curriculum vitae in English) reaches the Europe Support Centre no later than 17.00 CEST on Tuesday 23 June 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be advised by 25 June and interviews will be held in Brussels, Belgium,  on Wednesday 1 July 2015 for a start date preferably of 1 September 2015 depending on the availability of the selected person.

Job description (in English and in French)
Person specifications (in English and in French)

 

Regional Circular 07 2015 – Information & Invitation: Fundraisers Network Meeting 2015

The second Fundraisers Network Meeting of the European Scout Region of WOSM is organised to offer NSOs and NSAs an opportunity to share best practices, challenges and needs in the field of fundraising, with a particular focus on Corporate Social Responsibility.

The event will takt place at the Spejdercenter Holmen in Copenhagen (Denmark) from 19 to 21 June 2015.