๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Erasmus+ Training Course ๐Ÿฅ Healthy Volunteering & Local Activism ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Erasmus+ Training Course ๐Ÿฅ Healthy Volunteering & Local Activism ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Erasmus+ Training Course ๐Ÿฅ Healthy Volunteering & Local Activism ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐ŸŒŸ Empower your youth work in the Serbian mountains! ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ “HVALA 2 Youth Work” is a professional training course designed to redefine volunteering as a sustainable lifestyle. Hosted by the Red Cross of Kruลกevac (celebrating 150 years!), this project combines wellness, disaster preparedness (READY project), and community activism into one impactful experience! โœจ

๐Ÿš€ Project Mission & Objectives

๐ŸŽฏ The primary aim is to strengthen the competences of youth workers in using volunteering, wellbeing, and local activism as tools for building resilient communities. Building on the success of the previous HVALA project, this follow-up focuses on practical tools for volunteer management, health promotion, and civic engagement. ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Key Learning Topics

๐ŸŽ Healthy Lifestyles: Integrating wellbeing and sustainable habits into daily youth work.
๐Ÿ†˜ Disaster Preparedness: Equipping youth with essential skills for emergency response (READY project).
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Local Activism: Motivating young people to take initiative and engage in their communities.
๐Ÿค Volunteer Management: Innovative approaches to mentorship and long-term youth engagement.

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Accommodation and Food

๐Ÿ›Œ Mountain Setting: Participants will be accommodated at Vila โ€œIvanoviฤ‡โ€ in Brzeฤ‡e, a village near the Kopaonik mountains. Rooms are double or triple with free Wi-Fi and a shared lounge. ๐Ÿก

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Full Board: 3 meals a day plus 2 coffee breaks are provided at the venue. Special dietary needs will be catered for! ๐Ÿ

๐ŸŒ Eligible Countries

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ North Macedonia, ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania, ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia

๐Ÿ’ถ Costs & Travel Reimbursement

๐Ÿ’ฐ No Fee: There is NO participation fee. Accommodation and food are 100% covered.

๐Ÿš† Green Travel: The project strongly encourages eco-friendly transport. Travel limits range from โ‚ฌ56 to โ‚ฌ417 depending on the country and travel mode. Reimbursement is done via bank transfer after the project. ๐Ÿ’ถ

๐Ÿ‘ค Participant Profile

Open to youth workers, youth leaders, and volunteers (18+) who are active in their communities and motivated to share knowledge. No upper age limit! ๐Ÿ“œ๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? Kopaonik is known as the “Mountain of the Sun” and is a hub for recreational athletes, hikers, and natural springs! ๐Ÿ”๏ธโ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿ“‹ Quick Project Facts:

๐Ÿ“… Dates: 04/07/2026 โ€“ 12/07/2026

๐Ÿ“ Location: Brzeฤ‡e (Near Kopaonik), Serbia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐ŸŽ“ Certification: Youthpass Certificate provided

๐Ÿšจ DEADLINE: 21/05/2026 ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿ“ How to Apply?

๐Ÿ“ข Instructions: Check the full info pack and apply via the Google Form below. Selections are made through partner organizations or via the open call on SALTO-Youth.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Application Form ๐Ÿ“„ Info Pack (PDF)

๐Ÿ”ฅ APPLY BEFORE 21 MAY 2026 ๐Ÿ”ฅ