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Solidarity Academy: Mid-Journey
Solidarity Academy: Mid-Journey
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Similar to the On Arrival training, Léargas provides a second session called Mid-Way training. However, this is only available to participants who are engaged in long-term volunteering. (Typically longer than 6 months.)
Even though Solidarity Academy placements don’t include an official Mid-Way Training, there’s still a lot we can learn from volunteers who have participated. Nadine, a volunteer from Germany, shared her experience of Mid-Way Training while doing her one-year placement in Ireland with Friends of the Elderly.
What stands out in her story isn't just the training itself, but the space it created to pause, look back, and recognise how far she’d come. She talks about the joy of reconnecting with fellow volunteers, sharing experiences, and realising how much had changed since the very beginning. It wasn’t only about skills or formal sessions, it was about celebrating growth, community, and the simple act of taking time to reflect.
Nadine’s experience is a reminder that we don’t need a formal event to create our own “mid-way moment.” Halfway through the programme is the perfect time to check in with yourself: What’s different now compared to when you started? What challenges have you faced and overcome? Which connections or moments have meant the most to you?
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This badge celebrates the progress you’ve made halfway through the programme. By now, you’ve started settling into your placement, learning more about yourself, and testing out new skills in real situations. It’s a chance to pause, reflect on your journey so far, and recognise the skills and abilities you’ve already developed. It’s also about the connections you’re building and how those experiences are shaping the way you see volunteering.
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Task no.1
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Challenge check-in.
Reflect on one challenge you’ve faced and how you dealt with it.
Task no.2
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Confidence is key!
Share a time you felt proud of yourself during the programme so far.
Task no.3
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Teamwork in action.
Describe a time you worked with others on your placement. What was your role and what did you learn from it?
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Skill spotlight.
Choose one skill you’ve improved and give an example of using it.
Task no.5
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Game plan.
What’s one thing you would like to do differently or focus on in the following weeks?
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