YOCOMO - Managing Resources behaviours - European Training Strategy

Managing resources

…means understanding the values and working culture of youth projects and youth organisations. Youth workers understand the factors that influence such projects and organisations and that these are even more varied in the context of online international collaboration and work. Youth workers identify leadership styles and assess the impact they have on the target groups during an activity. They understand what motivates young people to take part in projects, how to nurture this motivation and manage risks accordingly. They consider what is needed to make a stronger impact on the wider community. This competence also includes knowledge of national legislation, data policies and financial resources management, with a special attention to the (often larger) volume of resources needed to design, prepare and deliver digital youth work activities.

The single behaviours are summarised in different headlines that illustrate what “managing resources” means for youth workers behaviour-wise. The “cluster headlines” do not name behaviours as such; these can be found through clicking on the lists.

Youth workers consider the needs of young people and other indirect beneficiaries. + -

Thus, they:

pay particular attention to the young people’s well-being
acknowledge and celebrate young people’s efforts
develop programmes or activities based on a needs and opportunities analysis
build and maintain a good relationship with individuals and the entire group, taking their environment into account

Youth workers are required to involve and encourage young people to take on an active role. + -

They:

encourage young people to take risks, including bridging to others outside their in-group
encourage and support young people in managing resources – if possible, in an environmentally friendly way

The key focus is not only on ensuring new resources, but also on capitalising on the existing ones. + -

Therefore, it is helpful that youth workers:

recruit and manage volunteers and paid staff
fundraise and manage financial resources
build on resources and opportunities from partnerships to increase the quality and impact of the project, both offline and online

Youth workers demonstrate self-management skills. + -

They are:

able to regulate one’s own actions, feelings and thoughts in order to focus on the work and follow the aims

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