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STEP UP, STAND OUT: Erasmus+ Youth Worker Training 🌍

Join our transformative Erasmus+ training course designed to empower youth workers and leaders with innovative methodologies for supporting volunteers in international mobility programs like the European Solidarity Corps. Develop essential skills to foster impactful learning experiences and long-term civic engagement.

🌍 Participating Countries

🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia,
🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇵🇹 Portugal

📌 Key Details

  • 📅 Dates: November 26 – December 2, 2025 (Travel days included)
  • 📍 Location: Nicolosi, Italy (at the foot of Mount Etna)
  • 👥 Who can apply: 26 participants (18+), maximum 2 per country
  • 💸 Costs Covered: 100% accommodation and food costs. Travel reimbursement based on distance:
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🎓 What You’ll Learn & Gain

  • Self-determination and self-awareness techniques for personal identity development
  • Tools for active participation in democratic and political processes
  • Methods to build personal and professional resilience resources
  • Self-assessment methodologies for volunteer learning journeys
  • Transferable frameworks for supporting volunteers in international programs
  • Networking opportunities with youth workers across Europe

🏨 Accommodation & Meals

  • 🏠 Accommodation: Biancaneve Hotel (double/triple rooms by gender). Full boarding with WiFi, AC, and swimming pool
  • 🍽️ Meals: All meals served on-site:
    • Breakfast: Buffet with European & Italian options
    • Lunch/Dinner: Traditional Sicilian cuisine with vegetables, salads, and fruits
    • Non-alcoholic beverages provided
  • ⏰ Check-in: 3:30 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM

🎒 What to Bring

  • Winter clothing (November in Sicily is cool and rainy)
  • Personal toiletries and footwear (slippers recommended)
  • Traditional items representing your country’s culture for informal sessions
  • Umbrella or rain gear

🌋 Additional Activities

  • Cultural exploration of Mount Etna region
  • Local community engagement opportunities
  • Informal intercultural exchange sessions

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✅ How to Apply

💎 Why You Should Join

  • Gain transferable methodologies for supporting volunteers in international programs
  • Develop leadership skills for fostering civic engagement and democratic values
  • Build a European network of youth professionals
  • Contribute to creating impactful volunteer experiences
  • Experience Sicilian culture while developing professional competencies