🇹🇷 Erasmus+ Training Course in Türkiye 🌍 ESC Quality & Mentoring Training in Istanbul 🇹🇷

🌍 Introduction

This Erasmus+ Training Course in Istanbul is designed for professionals actively involved in ESC volunteering activities who want to improve the quality, impact, and structure of their projects. It goes beyond theory and focuses on practical implementation, peer learning, and real organisational challenges.

The training creates a strong learning environment where participants explore mentoring, safeguarding, and mental health in volunteering, while also building a network of organisations committed to high-quality ESC experiences.

📌 Activity Dates

15 June 2026 – 19 June 2026

📅 Application Deadline

29 April 2026

👥 Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium (DE/FL/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, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye
🌍 Partner Countries: 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇽🇰 Kosovo, 🇱🇧 Lebanon, 🇱🇾 Libya, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇵🇸 Palestine, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇸🇾 Syria, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

🧩 Activities & Methodology

🧠 Interactive workshops on ESC project quality
🤝 Peer learning and exchange between organisations
📊 Case-based learning on real project challenges
💬 Reflection sessions on mentoring and wellbeing
🌐 Mandatory online preparatory phase before the training

🎯 Objectives

📌 Strengthen understanding of ESC programme rules and structure
📌 Improve capacity to design and implement high-quality projects
📌 Enhance mentoring practices within volunteering activities
📌 Increase awareness of safeguarding and mental health
📌 Build a supportive international network of organisations

🌍 Why This Training

🌱 Focus on real challenges like burnout, safeguarding, and quality standards
🤝 Strong emphasis on peer learning and shared experiences
🚀 Directly applicable knowledge for organisations running ESC projects

🌿 Preparatory Work

💻 Mandatory online phase before the training to build common understanding and assess organisational needs

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏨 Accommodation is provided by organisers
🍽️ Food costs are covered

💸 Financial Conditions

💶 Participation fee may apply depending on your National Agency

✈️ Travel

🛫 Travel reimbursement depends on your National Agency

🛬 Arrival & Departure

📍 Not specified

🎓 Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate provided

♿ Accessibility

♿ Accessible for participants with disabilities

✅ Participant Profile

👥 Youth workers, youth leaders, volunteering mentors
🏢 Connected to organisations with ESC Quality Label or Erasmus+ accreditation
📈 Actively involved in ESC volunteering activities
🧠 Interested in mentoring, safeguarding, and mental health topics

🗣️ Working Language

🇬🇧 English

📎 Application Link

http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14617

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