REGISTER for the Planning Weekend 2010!
In less then two weeks the Planning Weekend will start. Meanwhile we have quite some registrations from members, partners and local groups. Nevertheless we would still like to welcome more
Call for IYNF Trainers Network meeting online!
After many years of running trainings we think it is time to come with our own IYNF Trainers Network. We invite you to the first IYNF Trainers Network meeting from
Apply for our training InTouch!
InTouch is a practical and experiential training course about the basics of organising and managing international youth camps and youth exchanges, according to the framework of Youth in Action programme
The Freak returns! Call for Coordination team of Meet the Freak 2011
2010 was the year without MTF, for the first time in 5 years..In 2011 the freak will return! The call for the Coordination team is now online. You would like
4 energizer videos now online!
Do you organize youth exchanges, seminars, trainings or camps forchildren or teenagers? Do you need some inspiration for games and
energizers? Let yourself being inspired by IYNF! Watch the videos and
14. 7. - Job vacancy part-time Networking Coordinator
International Young Naturefriends (IYNF) is seeking candidates for the position of a part-time Networking Coordinator for the Secretariat in Prague.
International Young Naturefriends (IYNF) is seeking candidates for the position of a part-time Networking Coordinator for the Secretariat in Prague.
6. 5. - Are you the one who was Born To Be Wild?
Born To Be Wild is a brand new youth exchange, organised under the wings of IYNF. It is for 25 young people in the age of 18 to 30 years from Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Poland and Belgium.
Participants will go to a remote campsite, and experience a natural and sustainable way of living, having fun outdoor and try out new ways of creatively using natural resources for artistic purposes. The things they learn can be used in their every day lifestyle.
For more information check the call for participants!
Born To Be Wild is a brand new youth exchange, organised under the wings of IYNF. It is for 25 young people in the age of 18 to 30 years from Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Poland and Belgium.
Participants will go to a remote campsite, and experience a natural and sustainable way of living, having fun outdoor and try out new ways of creatively using natural resources for artistic purposes. The things they learn can be used in their every day lifestyle.
For more information check the call for participants!
4. 5. - Yearbook 2009 - ready to be yours!
After months of editing and proof-reading we are now happy to announce that our Yearbook 2009 is ready to be ordered for free!
All interested people in interviews with people from the Naturefriends movement, an answer to “who is IYNF”, best practices, overviews of all our activities in 2009, opinions and much more can order it for free by sending an e-mail to vanessa [at] iynf.org!
After months of editing and proof-reading we are now happy to announce that our Yearbook 2009 is ready to be ordered for free!
All interested people in interviews with people from the Naturefriends movement, an answer to “who is IYNF”, best practices, overviews of all our activities in 2009, opinions and much more can order it for free by sending an e-mail to vanessa [at] iynf.org!
9. 7. - A fresh Tube issue online!
A fresh issue of Tube was sent all over Europe at the beginning of July and it is now also available for download here.
Enjoy reading it!
Contributions, reactions and feedback are always welcome at martijn (at) iynf.org
A fresh issue of Tube was sent all over Europe at the beginning of July and it is now also available for download here.
Enjoy reading it!
Contributions, reactions and feedback are always welcome at martijn (at) iynf.org
Staff
Martijn van den Berg, Secretary General
martijn [at] iynf.orgBorn in May 1982, Dutch
I started in IYNF in 2007 as a Dutch Ambassador and did from September 2008 till September 2009 my EVS in the IYNF office. After my EVS I became IYNF's Networking Coordinator and was appointed to the position of Secretary General by the IYNF Presidium in March 2010.
Graduated in Leisure Management in September 2008 on Hogeschool InHolland in Amsterdam.
What I really like is traveling, writing, photography, cooking and having a good dinner with friends or family. I'm enjoying life to the fullest and my favorite places to do that are the beautiful Amsterdam and Prague.
My favorite quote: "Be yourself, there are already so many 'others'!"
Management and steering, HRM, organisational development, Policies and regulations, Presidium Member, Fund raising, members and partners affairs and External representation.
Ivan Blazek, Finances and Office
ivan [at] iynf.orgBorn in 1984, Slovak
Works for IYNF from 1 November 2008
Graduated in International Politics and Diplomacy at the University of Economics in Prague March 2010.
Frequent traveler, passionate Magic the Gathering card game player, enjoys skiing and snowboarding, but still thinks that sun, sand & sea is the best place to be.
Favorite quote: "There are three kinds of people in this world - those who can count and those who can't" … so, let's have a look at the budget now… ;)
Contact me in case you have a question about your eStore purchase, travel and project costs reimbursement, or the rules for spending money in IYNF projects.
Marie Venclová, Meetings and Networking support
Born in 1985, Czech Republic.
Involved in IYNF since 2008, part-time staff member.
Recently studying Jewish studies and theology at Charles University in Prague. Passionate about many things – meeting friends, books, traveling, beer, food, nature, sports, culture and art in general. Hyperactive, spontaneous, responsible, stormy, open and loving…especially the Naturefriends’ movement!
Favorite quotation: "Lord, keep Your arm around my shoulder and Your hand over my mouth.."
Contact me in case you have a question about practical arrangements of IYNF meetings, proposal for venues or anything else connected to the meetings and material background of the office.
Lucie Frišová, Yearbook
lucie [at] iynf.orgBorn in November 1983, Czech
Involved in IYNF since the end of 2003, editing of IYNF Yearbook and free-lance trainer
Student of Theological Faculty at Charles University - Master programme in psychological and social studies.
Frisbee Ultimate player, amateur theatre actress, trainer at both national and international trainings in non-formal education field, experiential ed., outdoor ed. and human rights, climber and passionate slackliner, ski teacher and recently as well a part-time social worker. Fallen in love with holistic approach, empowerment of humans (especially those in youth work and NGO sector), contact improvisation, Nalgene unbreakable bottles,writting poems, knitting rustical accesories, and frisbee disc, of course.
Identification: colourful clothes, noisy laughing. Appears in Prague.
Contact me in case you have a question, idea or contribution to the IYNF Yearbook.
Anna Swetnik, EVS volunteer
Born in 1982, Polish
Just finished studies: Polish Philology and Cultural Studies.
I can't imagine my life without friends, traveling and books. Music is a permanent background of all the things I do and like. I'm totally addicted to long walks with my dog, fruits, city life, dancing and postmodern culture. Always busy, rarely tired :)
Favourite quote: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
Contact me in case you would like to know something concerning the IYNF website, our bi-weekly digital newsletter Courier, EVS in IYNF, our magazine Tube or the seminars we organize.