International Youth Development Exchange Program

for2018 in Latvia (08.-25.09.2018.) and Japan (25.09- 10.10.2018.)

APPLICATION FORM

This application form should be delivered May 30th2018, no later than 17:00 (Latvian time)

Please make sure to be as descriptive as possible, indicating your answers as detailed as possible. Feel free to use as much space as you need.

1.Personal details

Name: / Surname:
Gender: / Date of birth:
Current address:
Mobile phone:
E-mail:
Facebook name:
Education:
Current occupation(s):

1. Questions on formal acceptance criteria (comments are optional for this section)

I have not visited Japan before.

Yes No

Comments

I have good knowledge of Latvian history, culture and society.

Yes No

Comments

I am involved in youth organization.

Yes No

Comments

I’m highly committed and ready to get involved in the organization of the visit of Japanese young people in Latvia from September 8 to 25.

Yes No

Comments

I’m highly committed and ready to participate in all the activities during the visit to Japan.

Yes No

Comments

I’m highly committed and ready to disseminate knowledge and experience gained in Japan in Latvia.

Yes No

Comments

I am able to ready to foster cooperation with Japan after the visit.

Yes No

Comments

I am able to participate in the interview on July 23, 2018:

Yes No

Comments

2. More information about you

What is your experience of being an active citizen in your community/country? Please describe.
Are you a member of youth organization. Please describe level of your involvement.

Do you have experience in participation or organization of other national or international youth programs? Please describe.

3. Motivation for participating in the exchange program in Japan(25.09.-10.10.2018)

Have you had any previous connection or experience cooperating with Japan or Japanese people? What is your particular interest in Japan? Please describe.
What is your motivation to participate in this exchange program? What do you expect from it? How you can contribute to the program (what is your strong sides and competences that could be useful)?
How will you use the experience from participation in this exchange?
How could you share the ideas, experience and competencies gained during the exchange with local society in Latvia (please mention concrete activities, target groups, locations etc.)?

4. Support for organizing the visit of Japanese youth in Latvia(08.-25.09.2018)

What would you recommend to include in the programfor the visit of the delegation of Japanese youth in Latvia for them to discover our country better?
How would you contribute to organizing the visit of delegation from Japan in Latvia? Please, mention at least 3 concrete things/activities that you personally would be willing and able to organize.

5. Other information

Please rate your foreign language skills:

English / Japanese / Other:______ / Other:______
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
No skills / Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
No skills / Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
No skills / Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
No skills
Do you have any special needs (dietary, mobility, special medicine etc.)?

I am applying for participation in the International Youth Development Exchange Program for 2018 and I confirm that in case I am selected I will participate in all planned events and activities within the exchange program both in Japan and will be available for some events in Latvia.

Name, surname
Date, place

CV in English

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