SOFT: The Subtle Art of Facilitation- 2nd Edition

Training Course

26 October - 1 November 2026 | Weimar, Germany

We are inviting facilitators, educators, trainers and others involved in the facilitation of learning to join “SOFT: The Subtle Art of Facilitation -2nd Edition”

26.10. - 01.11.2026 | Weimar (Germany) & 05.-11.04.2027 | Torre dell'Orso (Italy)

SOFT: The Subtle Art of Facilitation – 2nd Edition

After the first successful training experience we are glad to announce the second edition of “SOFT - The Subtle Art of Facilitation”.

Is facilitation at the heart of your work with groups? Do you find purpose in facilitating learning processes? Does the art of facilitation shape the way you work with people? Do you want to explore and experience self-directed learning? If the art of facilitation is indeed something you want to explore and learn more about, if you feel ready to deepen your understanding of how to create meaningful and transformative learning experiences, read further!

This is your invitation to join a unique journey into the facilitation of learning and group processes - a space where we move beyond labels like “trainer” or “facilitator”, to fully embrace a learner-centred approach.

In this learning experience, we focus on what it truly means to facilitate learning and group processes:

Supporting diverse learning needs and learning preferences.
Co-creating a climate that empowers self-directed learners.
Flexibly adapting to individual and group needs.
Fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Encouraging learners to follow their own paths, even when it feels challenging.
Exploring competences related to facilitation of individuals and groups learning

We aim to create a space where you’ll not only explore these ideas, but also experience them in action. It’s a chance to reflect, practice and grow in a supportive, dynamic environment designed to mirror the principles of facilitation.

SOFT is an initiative of Terzo Millennio (Lecce, Italy) and Europäische Jugendbildungs- und Jugendbegegnungsstätte Weimar (Weimar, Germany).

This Training Course is

for 24 participants

from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries

and recommended for

Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches

Organiser:

Stiftung EJBW (Others)

www.ejbweimar.de

Co-organiser(s):

Terzo Millennio (Youth NGO)

Contact for questions:

Markus Rebitschek

E-Mail: rebitschek@ejbweimar.de

Phone: +49 (0) 3643 827 115

Costs

Participation fee

We are aware of the difficult financial situation of many people active in the field. Nevertheless, we see the offered events as a quality experience concerning venues, tools and activities and therefore as a unique opportunity for personal learning, professional development & networking which should be, beyond the received funding from European taxpayers not “for free”. Further, as providers of civic education, focusing as well on topics as (global) social justice, we decided to disrupt the vicious system of underpayment of people active in the field of (international) youth work & education, who dedicate their lifetime & energy for creating quality learning experiences by offering fair payment for their work (e.g. as free-lance trainers, facilitators or support staff).

Therefore, a financial contribution from each participant is required upon individual situation & decision for participation in the overall project:

You are e.g. student, unemployed person or a volunteer without own income (reduced fee): 50,00 EUR
You are e.g. freelanced youth worker / trainer / educator with own income (regular fee): 75,00 EUR
You are e.g. a person in stable job/employment (solidarity fee): 100,00 EUR

In case you are not able to afford the fee, please contact us for individual solutions.

Accommodation and food

26th of October – 1st of November 2026, EJBW, Weimar (Germany)

Accommodation in shared rooms, full board & activities will take place at the Stiftung Europäische Jugendbildungs- und Jugendbegegnungsstätte Weimar (Foundation “European Youth Education and Meeting Centre in Weimar, EJBW): http://www.ejbweimar.de/

5th – 11th of April 2027, Torre dell’Orso (Italy)

Accommodation in shared rooms, full board & activities will take place at the Hotel Belvedere in Torre dell'Orso, a seaside location in the Province of Lecce.

Travel reimbursement

We will reimburse the travel costs on the basis of the cheapest possibilities, e.g. second class railway tickets, economy class flights etc., within the provided limit, from place of residency to the venue of the activity and return, based on the rates of the “distance calculator” of the European Commission https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/de/node/2626 and related regulations as follows:

10-99 km: 28,00 EUR / Green travel: 56,00 EUR
100-499 km: 211,00 EUR / Green travel: 285,00 EUR
500-1999 km: 309,00 EUR / Green travel: 417,00 EUR
2000-2999 km: 395,00 EUR / Green travel: 535,00 EUR
3000-3999 km: 580,00 EUR / Green travel: 785,00 EUR

Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity.