Phases of Participant’s progress in the Organization

Bartali - Youth in Movement invites the participants to join a long-term process, in which they gradually enlarge their range of personal abilities and skills, and accordingly gain increasing responsibility and independence within the organization.

1st Phase: Intake

Exposure to the Organization, choosing to join, passing the selection process, joining the group.
Absorption in the group, connection to the cycling world, to the group and the instructor
Acquiring an identity as part of the group and the organization

2nd Phase: Personal and Group Empowerment

Acquiring basic riding skills
Coping with personal challenges = personal empowerment
Adopting a training routine
Participation in peak rides and journeys

3rd Phase: Group Empowerment and Mutual Responsibility

Persistence in challenging group training rides
Setting challenging group goals
Participation in peak rides and group journeys
Helping teammates and building mutual responsibility

4th Phase: Leadership Building and giving back to the Community

Participation in courses and professional training: Technical Team / Instructors Course
Accepting roles in the youth villages and riding centers and volunteering in the community
Training and leadership development alongside practical experience.

5th Phase: Leadership and Giving Back to Society

Pre-army voluntary-service year program (Shnat Sherut) and giving back to the Israel society in its broader circles
Training and providing tools for social influence and meaningful doing