๐ Key Information
Activity โญ๏ธ Title
YOUnisphere
Activity ๐ถ Type | ๐ Dates | ๐Location
Training Course
16-23 September 2026 | Statek Habลรญ, Czech Republic
๐ Erasmus+ explained โ 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15096/
โ๏ธWhat Is This Training About?
Some stories are told with words. Others live in the body, in movement, presence, and connection. YOUnisphere is an Erasmus+ training course where youth workers explore resilience through embodiment, storytelling, play, and shared human experience.
๐๏ธ 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 โ from building intercultural understanding to empowering grassroots organisations โ and makes a compelling case for why these projects matter beyond the personal level. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/3595/
โน๏ธ Description About The Opportunity
ABOUT
YOUnisphere: where your body gives life to stories.
YOUnisphere is an Erasmus+ training course for youth workers exploring resilience through applied storytelling & embodiment.
In a world where itโs easy to lose connection, many of us are looking for ways to feel grounded, seen, and real. We all carry stories, shaped not only by what we say, but also by how we move, speak, and show up for one another.
YOUnisphere invites youth workers into this living sphere: a space where embodiment and storytelling become tools to activate, engage, and empower.
We start from personal experience and translate it into practical tools that can be used to support others and shape meaningful learning spaces.
Disclaimer: This program is offered as a learning and training experience. It focuses on practical tools, reflection, and shared exploration. It is not therapy, and it is not intended to replace professional mental health care or clinical support.
THE METHODOLOGIES
We experience reality, and life, through our body.
We make sense of it through the stories we tell ourselves and each other.
Embodiment invites us to discover how the body holds and expresses memory, emotion, and presence. Through movement, creative dance, vocal activities, meditation and reflective practices, we learn how fully showing up in our bodies can strengthen confidence, deepen connection, and make communication more authentic.
Applied storytelling explores how stories shape the way we see ourselves and others. We donโt just tell stories, we inhabit them, letting them guide us, stretch us, and connect us. We practice crafting and sharing stories in ways that engage, inspire, and foster empathy through our imagination, traditional and personal stories.
FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE PROJECT
We envision YOUnisphere project making a meaningful impact for you and the communities you belong to.
Taking what youโve learned beyond the program is an essential part of the journey. After completing the training, you will be expected to put your knowledge into action by designing one follow-up action.
- Workshop for your target group: organize a workshop for at least five participants, incorporating elements from the training.
- Knowledge transfer meeting for youth workers: share your experience and methodology in a meeting within your sending organization.
We are looking for participants who see this as more than just a task to complete but as an opportunity to create something that has real value. You will have one month after the project to carry out this action, either individually or in collaboration with other participants. The completion of this step is also linked to your reimbursement.
WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU
- Greater awareness of how your body expresses emotion, confidence, and presence.
- Personal insights that help you show up more authentically, both with yourself and with others.
- Skills to craft and share stories that inspire, engage, and build empathy.
- Practical tools to support resilience, accountability and empowerment in everyday youth work contexts.
- Experience how fun, playfulness, and creativity can coexist with serious topics.
- Practice holding space for individuals and groups in a way that is sustainable and supportive.
- Opportunities to exchange experiences and perspectives with youth workers from different European contexts.
THE PROJECT IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE
- youth worker, educator, trainer, facilitator, or working closely with (young) people
- interested in applied storytelling, embodiment, and experiential learning
- motivated to transfer the learning connected to resilience into your local youth work context
- ready to engage fully in all phases of the project (preparation, training, follow-up)
- resident of one of the partner countries
- comfortable working in English
- 20+ years old
TIMELINE
- Jul - Aug 2026 | preparation period
- 15 Sept 2026 | arrival
- 16 Sep 2026 | program starts
- 23 Sep 2026 | program ends
- 24 Sep 2026 | departure
- until 25 Oct| follow-up period
MORE DETAILS
Info: bit.ly/YOUnisphere_info
Apply: bit.ly/YOUnisphere_apply
Training overview
This Training Course is
for 24 participants
from Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
YOUnique organisation (Youth NGO)
YOUnique organisation was born out of the vision of creating opportunities for young people and youth workers to realize their unique potential for the benefit of their own and the whole society. Our goal is to create space for YOU to experiment, explore and experience the potential that YOU have, realize your own YOUNIQUENESS, and make one step further.
โ 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 โ 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/8396/
๐ฅ Contact
Contact for questions:
Veronika Pavlova
E-Mail:
Phone: +420603723763
๐ถ Costs
Participation fee
To support the delivery of this training course, participants are asked to contribute between โฌ50 and โฌ100, choosing an amount within this range according to what they can reasonably afford. If this contribution would prevent you from participating, please reach out to us.
Accommodation and food
This mobiltiy for youth workers is co-funded through the Erasmus+ program, therefore accommodation and food are covered.
Travel reimbursement
This mobility for youth workers is co-funded through the Erasmus+ program, therefore the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount per country will be fully reimbursed. Here you can find the amount limit for travels assigned to each country:
- 285โฌ | Czechia, Hungary, Slovenia (green)
- 309โฌ | Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Serbia, Spain (non-green)
- 417โฌ | Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Serbia, Spain (green)
*non-green: airplane, ferry
*green: bus, train, bike, carpooling
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): 20 August 2026
Date of selection: 24 August 2026
๐ Official Link
https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/younisphere.14851/
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๐ The real story behind every Erasmus+ and ESC journey โ 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 โ 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15180/
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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.
