🍒🇫🇮 Cherry on the Cake – Strengthening the Quality of Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges as a Core Element of Long-Term Youth Work Under Accreditation in Finland 🇫🇮🍒

Project Type: Erasmus+ Training Course
Host Country: Finland 🇫🇮
Venue: Youth Centre Marttinen, Virrat, Finland
Activity Dates: 22–27 March 2026
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026

What is this training about?
🍰 Understanding youth exchanges as the “cherry on the cake” of long-term youth work processes
🌍 Connecting international youth exchanges meaningfully with everyday local youth work practice
🎓 Strengthening learning, motivation, and empowerment through non-formal education
🤝 Exploring benefits and challenges of international youth work within Erasmus+ Accreditation
🧠 Enhancing the learning dimension through active involvement of young people in all phases of a youth exchange

Who is this training for?
🎯 Youth workers and youth leaders working regularly with young people
🏢 Representatives of organisations holding Erasmus+ Accreditation in the field of Youth
🛠️ Practitioners involved in the practical organisation of youth exchanges
📚 Participants who have implemented at least two Erasmus+ youth exchanges
🌐 Youth work professionals interested in building quality international partnerships
🗣️ Participants able to work in English
🔞 Participants aged 18+

Main learning objectives
🧩 Strengthen understanding of youth work and non-formal education as the foundation of Erasmus+ Accreditation
🚀 Explore the potential of youth exchanges for learning, motivation, and empowerment in long-term youth work
👥 Increase competence in involving young people in all phases of a youth exchange
🔍 Recognise learning opportunities throughout preparation, implementation, and follow-up phases
⚖️ Identify and reflect on challenges of international youth exchanges and how to address them

Programme structure
📅 4 full working days
✈️ 22 March – arrivals
🛠️ 23–26 March – training programme
🏁 27 March – departures

Working language
🗣️ English

Accessibility & sustainability
♿ Participation of people with diverse abilities is encouraged
🥗 Vegetarian and sustainable food options prioritised
🚆 Participants are encouraged to consider land travel whenever possible

Costs & practicalities
🏨 Accommodation and meals fully covered
🚗 Travel reimbursement according to National Agency rules
📜 Youthpass certificate provided

Eligible countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Iceland 🇮🇸, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Republic of North Macedonia 🇲🇰, Romania 🇷🇴, Serbia 🇷🇸, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Switzerland 🇨🇭, Türkiye 🇹🇷

Organisers
🏛️ Finnish National Agency for Erasmus+
🤝 Co-organiser: Slovenian National Agency for Erasmus+

Contact
📧 Paavo Pyykkönen – paavo.pyykkonen@oph.fi
📞 +358 400 247 774

Application Link
🔗 http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14236

⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the project coordinator.
2️⃣ Responsibility for Content
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy, details, and updates of the opportunity content.
3️⃣ Right to Modify or Withdraw
Coordinating organisations reserve the right to make changes after publication — including dates, activity details, or application deadlines — or to withdraw the announcement entirely.
4️⃣ Disclaimer of Liability
YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any such changes, updates, or cancellations made by the project coordinators.
💡 Final Note:
All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.