🇵🇱 Erasmus+ Training Course in Poland 🧭 Focus Mentoring for Organisations 🤝

Description

Are you eager to improve mentoring support within the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme? - Join us for the "Focus Mentoring", a residential training course that allows you to dive deep into the Mentoring Competence Framework.

The Mentoring Competence Framework provides clear and effective guidance for mentoring practitioners in the ESC Programme.

This training course is designed for members of organisations who are involved in European Solidarity Corps activities and would like to use the framework to improve mentoring support in their organisations.

Mentoring is one of the main support measures of the European Solidarity Corps Programme: it contributes both to the value of the volunteering project as well as the well-being of the volunteer; this also includes the mental health of the participants.

Objectives

1.Getting Familiar with the Mentoring Competence Framework Understanding the framework and its purpose Exploring its three key parts: mentoring focus areas (tasks), competencies, and guiding principles Learning how to apply the framework effectively in your mentoring practice

2. Understanding Mentoring Tasks Exploring key focus areas in mentoring and their specific responsibilities Learning and sharing best mentoring practices across different areas

3. Enhancing Mentoring Competencies Evaluating mentoring skills specific to each focus area Creating a personalised learning and development plan Understanding the values and mindset that shape effective mentoring

4. Implementing mentoring in your organisation Brainstorming ideas on how this framework can be used to improve mentoring support

Who Can Apply?

Focus Mentoring is a residential training course designed for organisations. We welcome applications from project coordinators, project managers, and other team members looking to enhance their mentoring skills. Are eager to deepen their understanding of mentoring support within the ESC programme Want to explore how the Mentoring Competence Framework can enhance mentoring support Have any level of experience, from beginner to advanced Can communicate in English Are ready to actively engage in all aspects of the training course

Important note: This training course is directed to organisations and focuses on how to support mentoring within volunteering organisations.

Agenda: 07.12.2026 - arrival, registration, opening dinner 08-10.12.2026 - full working days 11.12.2026 - departure

Your participation throughout the entire event (arrival day, working days, and departure day) will be important, so please only apply if you are available.

This training is funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme.

Activity details

Activity type

Training Course

Activity dates

7-11 December 2026

Location

Poznan, Poland

Application deadline

4 October 2026

Selection date

31 October 2026

Participants

30

Recommended for

Youth workers, Youth project managers, Volunteering mentors

Working language

English

Organiser

Costs

Participation fee

Please contact your National Agency (NA) to learn more about the possible participation fee or cancellation fee for participants from your country.

Accommodation and food

The hosting NA of this offer will organize/cover the accommodation, program, and food.

Travel reimbursement

Before applying, please contact the NA of your residence country to check if it is involved in this concrete project and committed to cover travel costs. If you are selected, get in touch with your NA again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses. NB! Learn also about possible participation fees, cancellation rules/fees, or other relevant rules from your NA.

Looking for participants from

34 countries can apply. The activity takes place in Poznan, Poland.