What are support activities and how can you get involved?

Discover opportunities to learn, connect and share

Support activities under the Erasmus Programme, youth field, and the European Solidarity Corps offer opportunities to meet people working with young people across Europe, exchange ideas and experiences, learn from each other and build new partnerships.

Whether you are a youth worker, youth leader, educator, representative of a youth organisation or youth policymaker, you can take part in different types of activities, including training courses, workshops, seminars, partnership-building activities, study visits, conferences and symposia.

These are international activities, bringing together participants from at least two countries and often many more. They are a great way to gain new perspectives, develop your skills and connect with people who share your interests.

Where can you find opportunities?

SALTO South East Europe cooperates with Erasmus+ National Agencies and other SALTO Resource Centres to make support activities accessible to participants from the Western Balkan partner countries*.

You can find upcoming opportunities in the European Training Calendar. Look for calls open to participants from “Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU”, the “Western Balkans”, or specifically to your country.

The calendar also features activities organised by other organisations. You can check who is organising each activity in the information displayed alongside the call.

How does participation work?

For activities organised by National Agencies or the SALTO network and open to participants from the Western Balkan countries, SALTO SEE is usually involved in selecting participants. Depending on the activity, SALTO SEE or the hosting National Agency cover eligible travel costs. The details are explained in the email announcing the selection results.

If an activity is organised by another organisation, that organisation manages the selection process and participation arrangements. Check the call for details.

Most activities do not charge a participation fee.

For details regarding travel arrangements and reimbursement of travel costs when the costs are covered by SALTO SEE, please consult the General Conditions ​​​​

How to apply

Interested in an opportunity? Follow the application link in the call and submit your application through the SALTO online application system. You will need to create a MySALTO account.

Each activity has its own selection criteria, so take a moment to read the call carefully and explain your motivation and what you hope to bring back to your work.

Applications are assessed according to the criteria in the call, while also aiming for a good geographical and gender balance among the selected participants. As places are limited, not every strong application can be accepted. Frequent participation by you or your organisation in previous support activities may also be taken into account, to give more people the chance to benefit.

After the activity

Your involvement does not end when the activity is over. You may be asked to complete a short participant feedback form. This is an important part of the learning process and may also be required for travel reimbursement.

All participants in support activities are also entitled to receive a Youthpass, which is a European recognition tool that helps participants reflect on and document what they have learned. It can also serve as a certificate of participation. A Youthpass is issued after the activity has taken place, giving you some time to reflect on your learning and complete your self-reflection.

Do you have any questions about opportunities open to participants from the Western Balkan countries? Get in touch with SALTO SEE at .

*Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo**, Montenegro and Serbia (for European Solidarity Corps activities) 

**This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.