🔑 Key Information
Activity ⭐️ Title
SoliDARE Meet-up #3:From My idea to our idea: Creating group wisdom in ESC Programmes, 11th of June, 14:30 - 16:00 CET
Activity 🔶 Type | 📆 Dates | 📍Location
E-learning
11 June 2026 | Zoom, Austria
🌍 Erasmus+ explained — the complete beginner's guide to Europe's largest youth programme.Millions of young people have taken part in Erasmus+ since its launch, but many still don't fully understand what the programme actually includes, who it's for, or how to get involved. This in-depth guide breaks down everything: the different types of mobility, funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and what you can realistically expect from participating. If you've ever wondered whether Erasmus+ is right for you, this guide gives you all the answers in one place. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15096/
❗️What Is This Training About?
This meet-up will explore the concept of creating groups wisdom in European Solidarity Corps actions.
🏘️ How Erasmus+ youth projects create lasting change in local communities. The impact of Erasmus+ goes far beyond the individuals who participate. Local communities, host organisations, and even entire neighbourhoods are shaped by the projects that take place within them. This article explores the broader social impact of Erasmus+ youth exchanges — from building intercultural understanding to empowering grassroots organisations — and makes a compelling case for why these projects matter beyond the personal level. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/3595/
ℹ️ Description About The Opportunity
Is bringing people together enough to create better ideas, stronger cooperation and shared ownership?
In European Solidarity Corps projects, we often work with groups: volunteering teams, project teams, hosting and sending organisations, mentors, coordinators and young people. We invite people into meetings, reflection spaces, preparation sessions and decision-making processes with the hope that different perspectives will lead to something better.
But group wisdom does not appear automatically just because people are in the same room or in the same Zoom call.
Many organisations working with volunteers rely on collaboration, participation and shared reflection. And yet, we have all probably experienced moments where a group discussion stays on the surface, where only some voices are heard, where ideas remain disconnected, or where people leave without a real sense of common direction.
This session is based on Elisabeth Purga’s master’s thesis on how group wisdom forms in adult collaborative settings. The research explores what helps a group move from individual ideas, opinions and experiences towards a shared understanding.
In this session, we’ll explore the following questions:
- Why bringing people together does not automatically create group wisdom?
- What conditions help people contribute meaningfully in group processes?
- How clear goals, diverse perspectives, psychological safety and process leadership shape collaboration?
- What it means to move from individual ideas towards shared ownership in volunteering teams and organisations?
If your organisation works with ESC volunteers, volunteering teams or collaborative project settings, this conversation is for you. Join us to explore how we can design meetings, reflection spaces and cooperation processes where people do not only participate, but where their contributions can become part of a shared and meaningful outcome.
Elisabeth Purga is a facilitator, trainer and educator from Estonia. Her work focuses on designing and leading participatory meetings, workshops and learning processes. She is also a member of the pool of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps trainers of the Estonian National Agency and part of the facilitation team of SoliDARE 2026.
Training overview
This E-learning is
for Not the case participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
, Other countries in the world , Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Volunteering mentors
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
SALTO European Solidarity Corps (SALTO Resource Centre)
✅ 10 practical tips to write a stronger Erasmus+ or ESC application and actually get selected. With growing competition for spots in Erasmus+ and ESC projects, a well-crafted application can genuinely make or break your chances. This guide shares 10 concrete, actionable tips based on what selection committees actually look for — covering everything from how to frame your motivation to the common mistakes that get applications rejected. If you're serious about getting selected, take the time to read this before you hit submit. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/8396/
📥 Contact
Contact for questions:
Romina Matei
E-Mail:
Phone: -
💶 Costs
Costs
Participation fee
Not the case
Accommodation and food
Not the case
Travel reimbursement
Not the case
📜 Certificate
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:
https://youthworkshub.org/15122
⚠️ Important Dates
Application deadline (24h UTC): 10 June 2026
Date of selection: 11 June 2026
🔗 Official Link
😄 How every Erasmus+ group chat starts vs. how it ends — a journey in messages. If you've ever been part of an Erasmus+ project group chat, you already know the energy: the awkward introductions, the overenthusiastic emojis, the plans that never happen, and the inside jokes that follow you for years. This article captures the evolution of every Erasmus+ group dynamic with humour and honesty — and if you haven't experienced it yet, consider this your preview of what's coming. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15112/
📖 The real story behind every Erasmus+ and ESC journey — what happens before, during, and after.Every Erasmus+ and ESC project has an official timeline: application, preparation, mobility, evaluation. But the real story is much richer than that. This article takes you through what genuinely happens at each stage of a project's life — the doubts, the breakthroughs, the unexpected friendships, and the quiet moments that change everything. A deeply human look at what these programmes mean beyond the paperwork. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15180/
🚨 How to spot a real Erasmus+ or ESC project — and protect yourself from fake offers. As the popularity of Erasmus+ and ESC grows, so does the number of fraudulent offers mimicking legitimate projects. Fake calls, scam organisations, and misleading listings can be difficult to identify — especially for first-time applicants. This guide gives you the specific red flags to watch for, the verification steps you should always take, and the key differences between genuine EU-funded projects and imitations. Stay informed, stay safe. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/15135/
⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the source.
2️⃣ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3️⃣ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
4️⃣ Funding
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5️⃣ External Links
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💡 Final Note: All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
