🇧🇬 Erasmus+ Training Course in Bulgaria 🌍 Drama Skills for Youth Workers & Creative Facilitation 🎭

Level up your youth work with powerful drama-based methods and gain confidence through theatre, storytelling and experiential learning 🌍

“Drama Skills for Youth Workers” is an Erasmus+ Training Course designed to equip youth workers and peer educators with practical theatre tools to engage young people, facilitate reflection and create dynamic learning environments.

📌 Activity Dates

📅 25 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
📅 Travel Days: 24 May & 01 June 2026

📅 Application Deadline

⏳ 05 April 2026

👥 Eligible Countries

🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania

👥 Participants

👤 24 participants (6 countries)
👥 Youth workers & peer educators (18+)
📌 Minimum 6 months experience required

🧩 Activities & Methodology

🎭 Improvisational theatre techniques
🧠 Storytelling and participatory theatre methods
🗣️ Body and voice work
🤝 Group facilitation and reflection processes
🎨 Image theatre and forum theatre practices
🌍 Non-formal education methods
💬 Intercultural learning and exchange

🎯 Objectives

🎭 Develop drama-based tools for youth work
🧠 Strengthen facilitation and group management skills
🗣️ Improve confidence in using body and voice
🤝 Create safe and engaging learning environments
🌍 Support youth engagement through creative expression

🎓 Learning Outcomes

🎭 Practical experience with theatre methods
🧠 Enhanced facilitation and reflection skills
💬 Improved communication and expression
🤝 Increased confidence in leading youth activities
🌍 Ability to apply drama tools in real youth work settings

📍 Location

🏔️ Bansko, Bulgaria
🌿 Located at the foot of Pirin Mountains
🌤️ Spring weather (warm but can be cool in mountains)

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏨 Royal Bansko Hotel
🌐 https://www.royalbansko.bg/
🛏️ 3-person apartments (2 rooms, individual beds)
🍽️ Full board (buffet meals included)

✈️ Travel & Transport

✈️ Travel Reimbursement:

🇮🇹 Italy → 309€ / 417€ (green travel)
🇵🇱 Poland → 309€ / 417€ (green travel)
🇬🇷 Greece → 285€ (green travel)
🇲🇰 North Macedonia → 285€ (green travel)
🇷🇴 Romania → 285€ (green travel)

🌱 Green travel strongly encouraged

📄 Reimbursement after return (bank transfer with documents)

🚍 How to Reach the Venue

🚇 From Sofia Airport → Metro (M4 line) → Sofia Central Bus Station
🚌 Bus to Bansko:
🌐 https://www.busexpress.bg/bg/destination/sofia/bansko
🚐 Transfer from Bansko bus station to accommodation organised

🎭 Intercultural Evening

🌍 Present your culture (food, music, traditions)
🍲 Bring something unique from your country
🚫 Hard alcohol forbidden

🌱 Sustainability & Preparation

♻️ Bring reusable bottle and cup
🧻 Bring your own towel
📓 Notebook recommended
🧥 Prepare for changing mountain weather

🏥 Insurance

💳 European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) required

🎓 Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate provided

📝 Application Method

📝 Apply via application form

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