Call for Trainers

“Generations in solidarity” - seminar on intergenerational solidarity and dialogue

Description

Venue: Austria

Date: 25 (arrival by 18h at the airport) – 29 of May (departure after breakfast), 2026, 3 wd. Team arrives on 24th in the evening.

Prep meeting:  ONLINE, 28 January & 19 February 2026, from 9AM till 13PM CET (The time in between will be used for the further development of the programme and methodology). There is some flexibility for the dates/timing of the prep meeting.

Theme:

To address the topic of (cultural) diversity, SALTO Inclusion & Diversity RC, in cooperation with the Network of the National Agencies of the Erasmus+: Youth in Action and European Solidarity Corps programmes, has planned 3 thematic “Embracing diversity” cycles, each covering a period of 2 years.

After closing the cycles on anti-racism and interfaith dialogue, in 2026 we start addressing the topic of intergenerational solidarity and dialogue. 

The Treaty on European Union states that ‘The Union ... shall promote ... solidarity between generations’.

However, ageism, negative attitudes towards certain age groups, and demographic trends paired with multiple crises are dividing European societies and creating barriers to real inclusion and participation. These issues affect not only older generations but will also affect today’s younger generations in the future. At the same time, intergenerational solidarity and positive influences on economic development would cover the needs of different generations in a sustainable way, strengthening both democracy and social cohesion. 

What are intergenerational solidarity & dialogue and how can YOUth work address it is important question that we want to tackle with this seminar.

We want to create space for reflection and look into old and new ways to build constructive dialogue between different generations, and analyse our own and the role of youth work in fostering positive interactions among individuals and groups of different age and possibly values, beliefs and culture.

This seminar will guide participants through the concept of intergenerational solidarity—what it means, why it matters, and how it remains relevant in today’s societies. We will explore related concepts such as intergenerational dialogue and intergenerational fairness, unpacking the differences between them, and taking a closer look at the core elements of intergenerational solidarity, along with its potential and limitations.

We will also address current challenges affecting intergenerational relationships and aim to inspire participants to make their programmes and organisations more inclusive, equitable, and responsive to human diversity.

The seminar will build up on 5 ID Talks webinars  and will be followed up with practice lab in October 2026. The input from those different events will be fed into the publication.

General aim of the cycle:

To develop youth professionals 'diversity management’ skills in order to create bridges between different communities, empower young people to engage with age diversity and create better opportunities for people faced with or at risk of age discrimination.

Objectives:

• To gain better understanding of what intergenerational solidarity is/it’s not, its mechanisms and effects…, through exploration of the concepts and diverse forms and practices.
• To reflect on personal system of believes, structural issues and organisational practices.
• To exchange strategies and practices of promoting intergenerational solidarity as a mean for community and peace building.
• To strengthen intergenerational solidarity and anti-discriminatory behaviours and practices among youth professionals.

Profile of participants:

• Young people and professionals working directly with young people on a regular basis. This includes youth workers, youth leaders, teachers, coaches, social and health workers, employment officers…
• Participants who work with young people with fewer opportunities and/or mixed generational groups, will be given priority.
• Interested in developing their diversity management skills and intergenerational practices  
• International experience is not a must. 
• Able to work in (international) English.
• From E+: YiA Programme & Partner countries
  
  Group size: max 35 participants

  Working language: English

Requested trainer profile

We are looking for 2 facilitators to prepare and conduct the seminar, together with the rest of the team with the following profile:

• Experience & knowledge of the topic: intergenerational solidarity, inclusion and (cultural) diversity issues, working with/on issues of ageism, dealing positively with diversity of all kinds
• Knowledge of concrete tools and methods to prepare people for embracing diversity
• Experience with (residential) training courses, facilitation of seminars, group discussions, developing tools and handouts for specific target audiences (eg youth workers, specific minorities).
• Fluent English skills, written and spoken: to be able to manage in English session group discussion, approaches and methodologies.
• Availability for the prep-meeting and seminar itself for the entire duration of the activities.

Working conditions

3 working days at 360 EUR per day, plus a lump sum of 1080 EUR covering all preparation, communication/reporting and follow-up. In total: 2160EUR (all in).

SALTO Inclusion & Diversity (Jint vzw) & the Austrian NA will cover the facilitator’s travel & subsistence costs for the seminar.

Team composition

2 facilitators, 1 SALTO Inclusion & Diversity staff (coordination), 1 representative of the Austrian NA (hosting, link to local reality & logistics).

Application & selection procedure

Apply no later than: 21st of October 2025
How to apply:

Apply online via: http://onlineform.salto-youth.net/2183

For more information

Marija Kljajic, Project Officer
Phone: +32-22 09 07 20
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