The word "preparedness" gets used a lot. But what does it actually mean to be ready โ and to prepare others? This trainer workshop is not about ticking a box. It is a space to ask uncomfortable questions, challenge assumptions, and figure out what tools and competencies ESC trainers really need when it counts.
SALTO EECA, in cooperation with the Polish National Agency, is organising TOP: Trainers' Workshop on Preparedness โ a 5-day intensive training course taking place in Korbielรณw, Poland, in the Beskid ลปywiecki mountains, from 24 to 29 August 2026. The course brings together 22 trainers and ESC professionals from both Programme Countries and Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU.
What Is This Training About?
The workshop develops trainers' skills and competencies in building a culture of preparedness among European Solidarity Corps volunteers and communities. It explores the role of ESC trainers within the Preparedness Union Strategy and looks at practical tools for supporting young people and local communities in times of crisis โ with a particular focus on partner countries where social resilience and solidarity matter most in the context of geopolitical challenges.
The setting โ Polish mountains, outdoor methods, and a light hike in Beskid ลปywiecki โ is not incidental. The programme combines structured reflection with experiential and outdoor learning, because preparedness is not just a theoretical concept.
Objectives
๐ง Developing trainers' competences in building a culture of preparedness among ESC stakeholders
๐ Exploring the role of trainers within the Preparedness Union Strategy and ESC Action Priorities
๐ ๏ธ Experiencing and sharing practical tools to support young people and local communities in getting ready and responding to crises
๐ Learning from partner countries' realities to strengthen solidarity and civic engagement
Outcomes
๐ Knowledge and tools to promote preparedness among ESC stakeholders
๐ Skills of preparedness for training practice
๐ก Inspiration on how to create and strengthen local support pathways for times of crisis
Who Should Apply?
This workshop is specifically designed for trainers working with ESC volunteers โ not for general participants.
๐น TEC trainers working with National Agencies and regional SALTOs
๐น Trainers active in supporting or hosting organisations in ESC
๐น Project coordinators and mentors working within the ESC framework
๐น At least 18 years old and able to work in English
๐น Ready to stay outdoors and participate in a light hike in Beskid ลปywiecki
Facilitation Team
๐ฉโ๐ซ Dagna Gmitrowicz (Germany/Poland)
๐ฉโ๐ซ Mariia Herashchenko (Ukraine)
Practical Details
๐ Dates: 24โ29 August 2026
๐ Arrival: 24 August / Working days: 25โ28 August / Departure: 29 August after breakfast
๐ Location: Korbielรณw, Poland โ in the Polish mountains
๐ฅ Group size: 22 participants + 2 trainers + 2 SALTO EECA staff
๐ฃ๏ธ Working language: English
๐๏ธ Accommodation in twin rooms โ meals and training materials fully covered
Costs
๐ถ Participation fee: Varies by country โ contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre for details
โ๏ธ Travel reimbursement for Programme Country participants: Contact your NA to confirm support and procedure
โ๏ธ Travel reimbursement for EECA country participants: Procedure communicated upon selection
Contact
๐ค Anna Hryshkevich โ SALTO EECA
๐ +48 509 009 326
๐ Training overview: http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14515
๐ฌ Want to understand how Erasmus+ training courses for ESC professionals work? This complete guide to Erasmus+ covers the essentials before you apply: https://youthworkshub.org/15096/
Activity Details
๐ Activity Dates: 24 August 2026 โ 29 August 2026
๐ Location: Korbielรณw, Poland
๐ค Activity Type: Training Course
๐ Date of selection: 25 June 2026
Deadline
โฐ 07 June 2026
Eligible Countries
Erasmus+ Programme Countries: ๐ฆ๐น Austria ๐ง๐ช Belgium ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria ๐ญ๐ท Croatia ๐จ๐พ Cyprus ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark ๐ช๐ช Estonia ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland ๐ซ๐ท France ๐ฉ๐ช Germany ๐ฌ๐ท Greece ๐ญ๐บ Hungary ๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland ๐ฎ๐น Italy ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia ๐ฑ๐ฎ Liechtenstein ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg ๐ฒ๐น Malta ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands ๐ณ๐ด Norway ๐ต๐ฑ Poland ๐ต๐น Portugal ๐ฒ๐ฐ North Macedonia ๐ท๐ด Romania ๐ท๐ธ Serbia ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia ๐ช๐ธ Spain ๐ธ๐ช Sweden ๐จ๐ญ Switzerland ๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye
Eastern Partnership Countries: ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan ๐ง๐พ Belarus ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia ๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine
Southern Mediterranean Countries: ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt ๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan ๐ฑ๐ง Lebanon ๐ฑ๐พ Libya ๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco ๐ต๐ธ Palestine ๐ธ๐พ Syria ๐น๐ณ Tunisia
Western Balkan Countries: ๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania ๐ง๐ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina ๐ฝ๐ฐ Kosovo ๐ฒ๐ช Montenegro
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