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Training Course
16-23 June 2025 | Breaza, Romania
Towards Green Youth Work, 16 – 23 June 2025 | Breaza, Romania
How can youth work contribute to a greener and more sustainable future?
Are you a youth worker, educator, or facilitator passionate about integrating environmental sustainability into your work? Do you want to explore eco-friendly practices, digital sustainability tools, and strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of youth work projects? If so, this six-day experiential training course is designed for you!
About the Training
This training course will equip youth workers with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies to integrate sustainability into non-formal education and Erasmus+ projects. Through interactive, hands-on, and immersive learning experiences, participants will:
Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
✅ Understand the role of sustainability in youth work and European projects
✅ Gain eco-friendly tools and methodologies for non-formal education
✅ Develop strategies for sustainable event planning and youth engagement
✅ Learn how to address eco-anxiety and empower young people for climate action
✅ Create action plans for implementing sustainable practices in youth work
Methodology
This training is based on non-formal education principles, with an emphasis on experiential learning, interactive activities, and reflection. Participants will engage in:
Eco-Mapping Walks – Exploring environmental issues in practice
♻️ Sustainability Bingo & Circular Economy Role-Play – Hands-on games for learning green practices
Forum & Debate Sessions – Exploring green policies and youth work strategies
Digital Detox Challenge – Reducing digital impact in youth work
Study Visits – Engaging with local eco-initiatives
Who Can Participate?
This training is designed for:
Youth workers, educators, and trainers
Project managers and facilitators leading Erasmus+ projects
Leaders and mentors supporting sustainable initiatives
Anyone passionate about green practices in youth work
Participants should be:
✅ At least 18 years old
✅ Motivated to integrate sustainability into their work
✅ Open to intercultural learning and collaboration
✅ Able to communicate in English
Programme Overview Arrival Day – 16 June 2025
Welcome & introduction to the training
Ice-breaking activities & themed walk
Day 1: Introduction to Green Youth Work
Day 2: Sustainable Practices & Tools for Green Youth Work
Day 3: Overcoming Barriers & Implementing Green Strategies
Day 4: Exploring Romanian Culture & Green Initiatives
Day 5: Youth Work & Green Project Development
Day 6: YouthPass Reflection & Future Collaboration
Departure Day – 23 June 2025 Location & Accommodation
Breaza, Romania – A scenic, nature-filled setting ideal for reflection, learning, and sustainability-focused experiences. Participants will stay in shared rooms, fostering a collaborative environment.
Important to Know
⚠️ This training involves outdoor activities, so participants should bring comfortable clothing.
It focuses on practical sustainability strategies, but continuous application in real projects is encouraged. Participants are encouraged to choose eco-friendly travel options where possible.
A.C.T.O.R. is implementing this project with the support of Eramus Plus -Youth program under the acreditation for learning mobilities 2024-1-RO01-KA151-YOU-000205842.
Apply using this form: https://forms.gle/KcYCrZa6usL8jWbq6. Deadline to apply: 16.05.2025
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The application deadline was 16 May 2025.
Date of selection: 20 May 2025
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13481
This Training Course is
for 16 participants
from Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers
Working language(s):
English
A.C.T.O.R. - Asociatia Culturala pentru Teatru si Origami din Romania (Youth NGO)
A.C.T.O.R. (Cultural Association for Theatre and Origami in Romania) supports the development of human potential through participation, volunteering, and creative communication. For 23 years, we have empowered children, young people, and adults through intercultural education, artistic workshops, clinical animation, and social campaigns promoting diversity, solidarity, and creativity.
Contact for questions:
No participation fee required.
Costs will be covered by the hosting organization.
Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the Erasmus+ program rules, based on the actual costs incurred and within the maximum amounts allocated per participant per country.
Below is the breakdown of the maximum travel cost reimbursement per participant, per country, based on Erasmus+ funding guidelines:
Romania (Hosting Country): 0 No reimbursement
Neighboring Countries (e.g., Bulgaria, Hungary): Up to €180
Other European Countries (e.g., Germany, France, Italy, Spain): Up to €275
Distant European Countries (e.g., Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Sweden): Up to €360
The call is aimed only to countries mentioned in the Travel reimbursement section.
Reimbursement will be provided only upon submission of original travel documents (boarding passes, invoices, tickets) and adherence to eco-friendly travel principles where applicable. Participants are encouraged to choose sustainable travel options, such as trains or buses, where possible.
For any specific inquiries regarding travel costs, please contact us.