WASTE WARRIORS -ONE MESS AT A TIME 🌱
Join our transformative Erasmus+ Youth Exchange between Finland and Croatia, where you’ll become part of a movement fighting for a cleaner planet! Meet like-minded peers, immerse in sustainable practices, and gain valuable skills while exploring the beauty of European landscapes.
Key Details
- Dates: Croatia session: 6-12 November 2025 | Finland session: Spring 2026
- Location: Samobor, Croatia (first phase) 🇭🇷 | Finland (second phase)
- Who can apply: Croatian participants aged 18-29 years old
- Costs Covered: Accommodation, meals, and activities funded by EU Erasmus+ grant 🇪🇺
Participating Countries
- 🇫🇮 Finland
- 🇭🇷 Croatia
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia
What You’ll Learn & Gain 🌟
- Sustainable farming practices and food growing techniques
- Circular economy principles and innovative recycling methods
- Environmental conservation strategies
- Cross-cultural collaboration and communication skills
- Youthpass certificate for non-formal learning recognition
- Leadership and team-building competencies
- Practical eco-warrior tools for community impact
Accommodation & Meals 🏡
- Stay at Greenville Eco Farm in Samobor (2-6 person shared rooms)
- Private bathrooms, communal spaces, and forest access
- Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with local cuisine
- Playground and large yard for recreational activities
What to Bring 🎒
- Comfortable clothing for outdoor activities and workshops
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Reusable water bottle and eco-friendly products
- Weather-appropriate gear (rain jacket, hiking shoes)
- Passport/ID and European Health Insurance Card
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for sustainability!
Additional Activities 🎭
- Market visits to local sustainable vendors
- Forest adventures and nature exploration
- Intercultural evenings with traditional performances
- Team-building challenges (Mission Impossible, rope courses)
- Historical tours of Samobor’s old town
- Movie nights and karaoke social events
- Garden workshops and farming practicals
Important!
Currently looking for only Croatian participants.
How to Apply ✉️
Croatian candidates aged 18-29 should contact the project coordinator directly for application:
- Email: romina@pozitivasamobor.hr
- Subject: “Waste Warriors Application”
Note: No standard application form required – direct contact preferred!
Infopack: Find Here
Why You Should Join 💚
- Make tangible impact on environmental conservation
- Gain internationally recognized Youthpass certificate
- Develop practical sustainability skills
- Create lifelong friendships with European peers
- Experience authentic local cultures
- Contribute to global eco-warrior movement
- Enhance your CV with European project experience