๐ Key Information
Activity โญ๏ธ Title
Empowering Coaches to Prevent Volunteer Dropout โ CO-A-CH-IN-G Training, Poland
Activity ๐ถ Type | ๐ Dates | ๐Location
Training Course
11-15 September 2026 | Busko-Zdrรณj, Poland
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โ๏ธWhat Is This Training About?
Join the Erasmus+ CO-A-CH-IN-G training in Poland in September 2026. For volunteer coaches/mentors from AT, DE, PL, IT but also from HU, SK, CZ, SI, RO, EST. Learn innovative crisis coaching, prevent volunteer burnout, and build resilience. Apply now!
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โน๏ธ Description About The Opportunity
The CO-A-CH-IN-G (Coaching Crisis Aid) training course is an international capacity-building initiative designed to empower those who support others in the field of non-formal learning and youth work. The program addresses a critical challenge in the volunteer and youth sectors: high burnout rates and premature dropouts. By equipping youth leaders with innovative crisis coaching methodologies, the training aims to shift organizational cultures from simply "giving orders" to truly empowering young volunteers, building their long-term resilience and mental well-being.
Hosted in the peaceful spa town of Busko-Zdrรณj, Poland, this 5-day intensive program combines neuroscience, practical psychology, and interactive coaching tools to help educators and coordinators handle personal and systemic crises within their youth cohorts.
What You Will Learn
The curriculum bridges theory and practice through non-formal learning environments, focusing on four core pillars:
Crisis Management: Recognizing psychological crises and applying the RAPID model alongside Psychological First Aid.
Neuroscience & Well-being: Understanding Polyvagal Theory, the autonomic ladder, and the 5-sphere PULSE model for stress regulation.
Motivation & Engagement: Applying Self-Determination Theory and SMART goals to keep youth volunteers intrinsically motivated.
Inclusion & Soft Skills: Utilizing the FUZZY Protocol for de-escalation, neuro-inclusive support, and empathetic conflict resolution (SBI model).
Target Group & Participant Profile
This call is strictly targeted at individuals active in youth work, non-formal learning, NGOs, schools, and social enterprises. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be 18+ years old and possess basic communication skills in English.
Actively work as a volunteer coordinator, youth project manager, team leader, or educator.
Directly manage, coach, or coordinate a group of at least 3โ5 volunteers or young learners.
Be fully ready to adopt and multiply a coaching mindset within their home organizations.
Eligible Countries
While this project is officially spearheaded by our partner organizations in Austria (AT), Germany (DE), Poland (PL), and Italy (IT), we are thrilled to expand this opportunity further.
We are additionally opening slots for eligible Youth Workers and Volunteer Coaches from Hungary (HU), Slovakia (SK), Czechia (CZ), Slovenia (SI), Romania (RO), Lithuania (LT), Latvia (LV), and Estonia.
Training overview
This Training Course is
for 40 participants
from Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic
and recommended for
Youth workers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
Fundacja Understanding (Youth NGO)
Established in 2016 with a strong focus on local and international action, Fundacja Understanding is a non-profit foundation based in Krakรณw, Poland. The organization specializes in managing international projects, courses, and training programs aimed at teachers, adults, and youth, primarily focusing on mental well-being, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), multiculturalism, and multilingualism. Over the last few years, the foundation has actively implemented local integration initiatives for refugee and migrant families in cooperation with entities like the Krakow City Hall, IOM, and UNICEF. Experienced in leading large-scale, innovative Erasmus+ and EEA projects, including award-winning initiatives on psychological resilience - Fundacja Understanding serves as the project leader, overseeing overall coordination, risk management, financial reporting, and the development of psychological research methodologies.
Co-organiser(s):
- Verein InterAktion - Austria (Youth NGO)
- KulturLife - Germany (Youth NGO)
- AURIVE - Italy (Youth NGO)
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๐ฅ Contact
Contact for questions:
Goran Janevski
E-mail: neo.klinger@interaktion.org
E-Mail:
Phone: +436608808233
๐ถ Costs
Participation fee
There is NO participation fee for this training course.
Accommodation and food
Participants will stay at Bristol Busko-Aparthotel in comfortable double or triple rooms divided by gender with private bathrooms. The accomodation with 3 meals a day is fully covered.
Travel reimbursement
Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus Plus rules and the distance band. Once selected, you will be contacted by the sending organization from your country or one of the 4 countries of the consortium to confirm the next steps.
๐ 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
โ ๏ธ Important Dates
Application deadline (24h UTC): 21 July 2026
Date of selection: 22 July 2026
๐ Official Link
๐๏ธ Documents
Info Pack COACHING Training Poland - Austrian Participants .pdf
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โ ๏ธ Important Notice
1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the source.
2๏ธโฃ 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.
3๏ธโฃ 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.
4๏ธโฃ Funding
All funding, travel reimbursements, and allowances are determined and provided by the project coordinator or National Agency. YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any payments or financial matters.
5๏ธโฃ External Links
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๐ก 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.
