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Steven Gasgarth
I started international youth work in 2009 when I discovered Erasmus+ (YiA), completing the ToT in 2013.
My early career was DJing & Music production which I combined with youth work from 1995. I am currently a self-employed Trainer and also Director and Project Manager for Coyote Initiatives CIC.
I use non-formal education in all my work - in training, youth/arts/community projects and in consulting with 3rd sector organisations.
Steven Gasgarth has 3 references for past work as a trainer.
Contact details
Trainer connections
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Mafalda Morganti -
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Esther Vallado -
Sophie Breuker -
Bo Maria Daskalova -
Carlos Reis -
Ian Maloy -
Elena A. Russo -
Anita Lorella Magdu
Current occupation
Trainer, Project Manager, Project Worker
Work experience
2016 - Present: Director for Coyote Initiatives non profit organisation + Self employed Trainer, Facilitator, Project Manager.
2016 - 2021: Project Coordinator for Findhorn Bay Arts "In the Mix" & "Remix" project - a multi-arts project for young people.
2006 - Present: Freelance Trainer & Facilitator. Working in the Youth, Social Work, Education and non-profit fields.
Training - young people and professionals in NFE, youth work, mental health & wellbeing, nature-based methods, diversity awareness and youth empowerment.
2005 - 2008: Youth Centre manager for Children & Youth in Community (CYC) & project worker for True North.
2004 - 2012: Youth/Support Work for local councils and youth charities. Developing youth work programmes for Moray Council. Support work for young people with additional support needs. Housing & Employment support for children & young people's charity.
2004 - Present: Freelance Music Project Worker. Designing and delivering music technology based programmes and projects for schools, community and arts organisations & charities.
1995-2004: Freelance Project Worker. Developing Music based programmes for young people - community groups and local councils. Performance, Arts, Diversity, Conflict Resolution and Empowerment projects using music as a tool.
1991-2004: Freelance Music Producer, DJ & Events Management.
Educational pathway
2013-14: ToT 13, Training of Trainers for European Youth Projects.
This was a 9 month journey to develop my trainers competences, my understanding of non-formal education and the Erasmus+ programme, to meet and network with other trainers and to develop partnerships and projects for the future. This training provided a wealth of experience through the trainers and the other participants and has increased my competences and confidence as a trainer.
2014: Special Effects ToT, Italy. This training was a masterpiece in delivering the nuts and bolts of training design, group dynamics and facilitation. It helped to clarify my understanding of all these aspects, especially within the E+ field, and all using innovative and effective NFE methods.
2010-14: Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
This process oriented method has helped me to develop my coaching & facilitation work alongside providing huge insights into group and personal dynamics.
2009-10: Social Care HNC. I took this course to provide me with a formal basis for the work I was doing in the Social Work field. It helped to formalise my non-formal and self directed learning into a form that was appreciated and needed by the local councils and charities I was working for.
2004-06: Findhorn Foundation. When I began leading international youth groups for the FF, I took part in a number of their trainings in conflict resolution, art, group dynamics, leadership and facilitation skills. This was my first structured experience of non-formal education & learning and changed the way I worked. It also started my career change to that of trainer & facilitator.
Before that - School, College, University and other Stuff.
Fields of training expertise
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Bullying & Harassment
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Change Management -
Coaching & Mentoring
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Conflict Management & Mediation -
Creativity & Art
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Crisis Management
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Diversity & Anti-Racism
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Drama & Theatre -
Environment & Ecology
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Equal Opportunities
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Evaluation & Assessment
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Event Management
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Financial Management
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Fundraising
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Gender Awareness & Mainstreaming
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Group Dynamics & Motivation
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Human Rights
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Intercultural Learning
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International Youth Work
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Leadership Development
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Open Space Technology
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Organizational Management
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Outdoor & Experiential Training
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People Management & Cooperation
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Personal Development & Empowerment
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Project Management
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Recognition of NFLearning
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Social Inclusion & Exclusion
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Volunteer Programmes
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Youth Exchanges
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Youth Worker Training
Knowledge about institutions and programmes
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Erasmus+ (KA1) Youth Exchanges
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Erasmus+ (KA1) Training & Networking
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Erasmus+ (KA2) Transnational Youth Initiatives
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Erasmus+ (KA2) Strategic Partnerships
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European Solidarity Corps Volunteering
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Erasmus+ (lifelong learning, non-youth)
Working with specific target groups
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Children
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Families
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Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender work
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Intercultural Teams
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Marginalized & Excluded Youth
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Men's Issues & Groups
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Minorities
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Young People with a Mental Disability
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Young People with a Physical Disability
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Young People with a Sensory Disability
Experience with specific geographical regions
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Euro-Mediterranean Co-operation
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European Cooperation
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Global Cooperation
Trainer references
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Enterprise - The Next Generation
Validated (2022-02-07)Reference person
Zita Szalai
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Butterfly Effect 3
Awaiting validation (requested 2020-07-02) -
LPCS Kitchen
Validated (2022-07-04)Reference person
Jan Latal
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This profile was last modified on 2024-03-31