🎲🎓 Erasmus+ Training Course in Cyprus 🇨🇾 The Game Changer 🌍 From Board Games to Learning in Youth Work

This Erasmus+ Training Course explores how modern board games can be transformed into powerful learning tools in youth work. Instead of inventing new games from scratch, participants will work with existing, professionally designed board games and learn how to use them to support competence development, reflection, and experiential learning with young people.

🎯 About the Training Course
🎲 Turning existing board games into educational tools for youth work
🧠 Exploring strategy, communication, creativity, and reflection through play
🤝 Connecting games with youth workers’ competences and learning outcomes
🌍 Creating alternative and engaging learning experiences for young people

This activity is part of the Volu.M.E. Series Volunteering Motivation Empowerment and focuses on competence development for youth workers working with young people.

🧩 Learning Focus
🎓 Competence-based learning and its connection to games
🛠️ Designing meaningful learning experiences through play
🤝 Using games to support teamwork, problem-solving, and social skills
🧠 Reflecting on personal and professional competences through gaming

Guiding questions include how competences are developed through games and what youth workers can learn about themselves and their practice by playing.

👥 Who Can Apply
🧑‍🏫 Youth workers and youth leaders
🎓 Trainers, educators, and youth project managers
🤝 Volunteering mentors and youth coaches
🎲 Youth workers interested in board games and learning through play
🗣️ Participants able to work and communicate in English

🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium DE, 🇧🇪 Belgium FL, 🇧🇪 Belgium FR, 🇧🇬 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, 🇸🇰 Slovak Republic, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye

📍 Activity Location
Lefkosia, Cyprus

📅 Activity Dates
30 April – 6 May 2026

💶 Participation Fee
💸 Reduced fee: 50 EUR for students, unemployed participants, or volunteers without personal income
💸 Regular fee: 75 EUR for freelance youth workers, trainers, or educators
💸 Solidarity fee: 100 EUR for participants in stable employment

🏠 Accommodation and Food
🏡 Accommodation and board during the activity days are covered by the programme

✈️ Travel Reimbursement
🚆 Reimbursement based on the cheapest available travel options
📏 Calculated according to the European Commission Distance Calculator
🌱 Green travel rates apply where relevant

📜 Certificate
📄 Participants will receive a Youthpass certificate recognising their competence development

⏳ Application Deadline
📅 20 February 2026 (24h UTC)

📎 Training Overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14319

📎 Infopack
https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/download/salto%5Ctrainingcalendar%5Cmodel%5CDownload-10580/Game%20Changer_CALL_07012026_FINAL.pdf

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