SUM Final Workshop
July 23 was dedicated to reflecting on the lessons learned and understanding the process of drafting the final report. Another key objective was to create a first draft of the sustainability plan.
The morning began with a welcome and onboarding session to help everyone get settled and ready for the day.
Next, there was a reflection on what had worked and what hadn’t. This activity included small group work, followed by a collective presentation and discussion of the results.
There was then a discussion of the opportunities and lessons learned from previous sessions, aiming to understand how to make the best use of what had been learned and what could have been done differently in the future.
After the lunch break, the focus shifted to aligning for the final report, discussing the differences between the various project phases and what was required for each, with particular attention to the EU platform and risk analysis.
Then the discussion turned to sustainability issues, particularly stakeholder engagement, partners, and European conversations, while also exploring alternative funding models.
Before wrapping up the day, key takeaways and conclusions were gathered for future action. The day ended with an informal dinner.
On July 24, the main objectives were to agree on the content and format of the toolkit, gain a better understanding of volunteer experiences, and discuss the next steps to strengthen the volunteer network.
The morning began with a welcome and check-in, followed by the presentation of the toolkit, focusing on what had already been developed.
Then, there was a discussion on what should be added to the toolkit, evaluating missing content and discussing the ideal format of the document (single document, editable, etc.), while also considering sources of inspiration.
After a brief coffee break, the results of the previous work were shared. This was followed by insights and experiences from trainers in Bologna and Lapland.
The morning concluded with a debrief, analyzing the lessons learned and actions to be taken based on volunteer feedback.
After the lunch break, a session was held on the experiences of trainers from Verificat.
In the afternoon, the focus shifted to discussing the next steps for ensuring the sustainability of the volunteer network, analyzing how to strengthen, grow, and maintain it over time, while also exploring activities that could further engage volunteers.
Finally, a future success scenario was envisioned, reflecting on how such a result could be achieved, and the day ended with a final reflection.
July 25 was dedicated to defining the strategy for disseminating the toolkit and discussing the content and design of the dedicated website, concluding with a final summary of the actions to be taken.
The morning began with a brief welcome and check-in.
Then, work focused on defining the toolkit dissemination strategy, analyzing the target audience and discussing ways to share it (events, meetings, online), while also identifying potential forms of support.
After the lunch break, the afternoon focused on the content and design of the website dedicated to the toolkit.
The day and the entire work cycle concluded with a final summary and closing of the activities.
