Mindset for the Future is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in ลรณdลบ, Poland, from 14 to 22 December 2026 (9 days) for young people aged 18-30 from Italy. Accommodation and meals are covered and travel costs are reimbursed up to โฌ309. There is no fixed deadline, so you should apply as soon as possible. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the call and the full infopack to bring every detail together in one place.
What Is Mindset for the Future About?
The project is built on the idea that developing an entrepreneurial mindset can positively influence young people's mental health and the way they face uncertainty. Instead of focusing on what they lack, young people will learn to see abundance around them by recognising:
๐ช Their own skills
๐งฐ Available resources
๐ช Opportunities
๐ฑ Possibilities for growth
The exchange sits under two topics: Mental Health & Wellbeing and Entrepreneurship & Skills. If this format is new to you, our guide explains what an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange is and how it works.
Entrepreneurship as a Mindset, Not Only a Business
In this exchange, entrepreneurship is explored not only as creating a business, but as a mindset of:
๐ Taking initiative
โจ Creating opportunities
๐งฉ Solving problems
๐ Adapting to change
๐ Turning challenges into possibilities
What Will You Do in ลรณdลบ?
The programme uses non-formal education and combines:
๐ฏ Practical challenges
๐จ Creativity and initiative workshops
๐ Intercultural learning
๐๏ธ Community activities in ลรณdลบ
The activities are designed to be fun, engaging and interactive, encouraging participants to work together, exchange ideas and actively take part in the learning process. This participatory approach is the core of non-formal education, the learning method behind Erasmus+ projects.
What You Will Take Home
Through these activities, participants will strengthen their:
๐ก๏ธ Self-confidence
๐ช Resilience
๐ก Creativity
๐ฅ Motivation
The goal is to help young people feel more capable of shaping their own future. If wellbeing is a topic close to you, our guide on mental health and wellbeing on an Erasmus+ or ESC project is a useful read before you go.
A Typical Day on the Programme
During the activity days, the programme will usually start at 10:00 and finish around 18:00, with coffee breaks and a lunch break in between.
What to Expect from the Experience
Participants should be ready for an active and international learning experience. The project combines:
๐ฅ Teamwork
๐จ๏ธ Group discussions
๐ Practical tasks
๐ Informal learning in a friendly and supportive atmosphere
You will have the chance to meet people from different countries, exchange experiences, practise communication in English, work in international teams and build new connections.
Who Can Apply?
๐ Age: young people aged 18-30; the team leader may be over 30
๐ฎ๐น Country: this call is for participants from Italy
๐ Profile: open-minded young people interested in entrepreneurship, creativity, intercultural exchange and meeting people from different countries
๐ Attitude: curious, motivated and willing to actively take part in the full programme
๐ค Especially welcome: participants who enjoy teamwork, sharing ideas, learning through practical and interactive activities, discovering other cultures and communicating with people from different backgrounds
๐ Experience: no special professional experience is required; what matters most is motivation, openness, active participation and willingness to learn and contribute to the group
๐ฃ๏ธ Working language: English
Our guide on Erasmus+ and ESC age limits explains how age rules usually work in these projects.
Citizenship and Residence Rule
Only citizens of the country of the sending organisation or persons holding a permanent residence permit in that country are eligible to participate. International students and Erasmus students are not eligible to participate.
Group Size: 35 Participants from 5 Countries
The project will bring together 35 young people from 5 countries, with 7 participants from each partner organisation: 6 participants plus 1 team leader per country.
Host and Partner Organisation
๐ Host: We Are Foundation Holistic Developmental Support is a non-profit organisation based in ลรณdลบ, Poland. It organises international youth projects, training activities and educational initiatives focused on personal development, inclusion, intercultural learning and active participation.
๐ค Partner: Bambini nel Deserto
Meet the Project Team
๐งญ Bojan: Vice President of the Foundation, responsible for logistical support and project coordination
๐ค Damjan: Project Facilitator, responsible for guiding the activities, supporting group work and creating an engaging learning environment
๐ Julia: Staff Assistant, supporting the team with organisation, participant support and day-to-day project activities
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What Is Covered?
Programme activities, food and accommodation are covered by the Erasmus+ Programme, and travel costs are reimbursed up to โฌ309 per participant. For a full picture of how funding works, see our guide on what costs Erasmus+ covers.
Accommodation in a ลรณdลบ Hotel
๐จ Hotel: accommodation will be in a hotel in the city of ลรณdลบ (Hotel Mazowiecki; the hotel website is listed in the Links section)
๐๏ธ Rooms: participants will stay in 2, 3 or 4-bed rooms
๐ซ Room groups: rooms are grouped by gender, with participants from different countries sharing
Food and Dietary Needs
๐ณ Where you eat: breakfast, lunch and dinner will usually be provided at the hotel; on some days, lunch or dinner will be in local restaurants outside the hotel
๐ฅ Breakfast: served as a buffet
๐ฒ Lunch and dinner: usually a prepared dish
๐ต๐ฑ Local cuisine: the hotel restaurant serves mostly traditional Polish dishes, so please be open-minded; it is also a chance to experience Polish culture through food
๐ฅ Special diets: if you are vegetarian, vegan, follow a non-pork diet, have food allergies or have any other dietary requirements, state this clearly in the application form
Travel Budget: Up to โฌ309 per Participant
Travel costs will be reimbursed based on the actual cost of the tickets, up to a maximum of โฌ309 per participant. Where possible, the organisers recommend purchasing tickets as a group. If this is not possible, participants may buy their tickets individually, following the travel guidelines and keeping all tickets, boarding passes, invoices and proof of payment. Our guide on how Erasmus+ travel reimbursement works explains the system behind these amounts.
Rules for a Valid Reimbursement
๐ถ Currency: preferably, all tickets should be purchased in euros
๐งพ Document details: the name of the passenger, price, currency and date of purchase must be clearly visible on all documents
๐จ๏ธ Printed copies: travel documents are collected during the project, so book all tickets in advance and bring printed copies of all tickets, boarding passes and invoices; there is no printer available at the hotel
๐ฆ Proof of payment: a proof of payment or bank transaction confirmation is required
โ Not reimbursed: tickets for missed flights, or tickets that could not be used because the participant did not attend the project
๐ Transport types: taxis, Uber, BlaBlaCar and similar are not reimbursed; only official public transport and the most economical option to reach ลรณdลบ are considered
How the Refund Is Paid
For the reimbursement, it is preferable to make one bank transfer per national group, for example to the group leader, another designated person from the group, or directly to the sending organisation. This makes the process faster and more organised and avoids unnecessary bank fees for multiple individual transactions.
Full Participation Is Mandatory
This is an educational project, not a travel agency or holiday trip. Participants are expected to actively participate in the programme, contribute to the activities and respect the project schedule. Full participation in the entire programme is mandatory. In case of unjustified absence or incomplete participation, the organisers reserve the right not to reimburse the participant's travel costs.
Arrival, Departure and Extra Days
๐ฌ Arrival: participants should arrive at the hotel on 14 December 2026; check-in starts at 13:00
๐ซ Departure: 22 December 2026; check-out before 10:00
๐ Extra days: you may travel a few days before the project starts or return a few days after it ends
โ ๏ธ Extra costs: the organisers are responsible only for the organised hotel accommodation during the official project period; any accommodation and meals before the official arrival date or after the official departure date must be covered by the participant
How to Get to ลรณdลบ
โ๏ธ Via Warsaw: the most convenient way is to fly to Warsaw and then take a bus or train to ลรณdลบ
๐ซ Two Warsaw airports: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), the main international airport located closer to the city centre, and Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), which mainly serves low-cost airlines and is located outside the city
๐ Trains and buses: timetables for train and bus connections between Warsaw and ลรณdลบ are listed in the Links section
๐ฌ Direct to ลรณdลบ: there are several direct Ryanair flights to ลรณdลบ Airport (LCJ) from cities in Spain, Italy and the UK, so check direct connections to ลรณdลบ before booking a flight to Warsaw
Public Transport in ลรณdลบ
๐ซ Buying tickets: bus and tram tickets are sold from the ticket machine inside the vehicle; only card payment is accepted
๐ฌ๐ง Language: English can be selected on the machine
๐ Validation: after purchase, you must validate your ticket in the orange machine
โถ๏ธ Video guide: a short video showing how to use the machine is listed in the Links section
Insurance
๐ฉบ EU participants: should have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for the duration of the project
๐ Non-EU participants: those who cannot obtain an EHIC should arrange private travel and health insurance covering the entire journey and participation in the project
๐ซ Not provided: the organisers do not provide health insurance, and insurance costs will not be reimbursed
How to Apply
Apply through the online application form after reading the infopack. This application form is for participants from Italy, and the form itself is in Italian. The host organisation selects the participants. Remember to note any dietary requirements in the form. For general advice, read our guide on how to apply for Erasmus+ projects.
Browse more Youth Exchanges and Training Courses in our Erasmus+ opportunities section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to Mindset for the Future?
Young people aged 18-30 who live in Italy. Only citizens of the sending organisation's country or holders of a permanent residence permit there are eligible, and the team leader may be over 30.
Is the exchange free?
Programme activities, accommodation and meals are covered by the Erasmus+ Programme, and travel costs are reimbursed based on actual ticket costs, up to โฌ309 per participant.
When is the application deadline?
There is no fixed deadline. Apply as soon as possible through the online application form.
Can international or Erasmus students apply?
No. International students and Erasmus students are not eligible to participate in this exchange.
Do I need any experience?
No special professional experience is required. Motivation, openness, active participation and willingness to learn matter most.
What happens if I miss part of the programme?
Full participation is mandatory. In case of unjustified absence or incomplete participation, the organisers may not reimburse your travel costs.
Can I arrive early or stay longer in Poland?
Yes, you may travel a few days before or after the project, but you cover your own accommodation and meals outside the official project period.
Are taxis or ride-sharing reimbursed?
No. Taxis, Uber and BlaBlaCar are not reimbursed; only official public transport and the most economical option to reach ลรณdลบ are considered.
Is health insurance provided?
No. EU participants should bring a valid EHIC, and non-EU participants who cannot get one should arrange private travel and health insurance. Insurance costs are not reimbursed.
Project Snapshot
๐ Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
๐ Location: ลรณdลบ, Poland
๐๏ธ Activity Dates: 14-22 December 2026 (arrival 14 December, departure 22 December)
๐ Countries: Italy
๐ Age: 18-30 (team leader may be over 30)
Deadline
โณ As soon as possible!
Links
๐ Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWwKUfS6dapUp_4cK8WJrjeUd6IyYHYhyxK9W1gdIM5AfS5Q/viewform
๐ Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGZl4jFL4LCPs-g_UwtN8MsOkLV1o4A9/view
โ๏ธ Contact email: fundacja_hwr@outlook.com
๐ WhatsApp: +48576041204
๐จ Hotel Mazowiecki: https://www.hotelmazowiecki.com/
๐ Train timetables: https://rozklad-pkp.pl/en
๐ Bus connections: https://www.flixbus.pl/info
โถ๏ธ ลรณdลบ ticket machine video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLYCK0sJJRg
