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Training Course
1-8 July 2025 | Breaza, Romania , Romania
LAST CALL for Youth Participa(c)tion TRAINING COURSE
1 - 8 July 2025 | Breaza, Romania
Arrival day: 1 July | Departure day: 8 July
How can we foster meaningful youth participation in today’s society?
Are you a youth worker, educator, or civic leader passionate about empowering young people to take an active role in shaping their communities?
Do you want to explore democratic participation, public engagement, and how to bridge the gap between young people and institutions?
Youth Participa(c)tion is a training course based on non-formal education methods, designed to equip youth workers, trainers, and project leaders with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to strengthen youth participation in democratic life and civic society.
Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
✅ Identify barriers and opportunities for youth engagement in their local contexts
✅ Develop facilitation skills to support active participation
✅ Learn how to create dialogue spaces between youth and decision-makers
✅ Build concrete action plans to strengthen youth participation in their projects and communities
Methodology
The training is grounded in non-formal education principles and includes:
Programme Overview
Arrival Day - 1 July
Welcome & introduction
Teambuilding activities and community walk
Day 1: Understanding Youth Participation
Day 2: Barriers and Opportunities
Day 3: Facilitation for Participation
Day 4: Dialogue with Institutions
Day 5: From Vision to Action
Day 6: Reflection and Next Steps
Departure Day – 8 July
Breakfast & goodbye circle
Who Can Participate? This training is designed for:
Youth workers, educators, and trainers
Civic actors, facilitators, and Erasmus+ project leaders
Mentors and youth leaders committed to participatory processes
Participants should be:
✅ At least 18 years old
✅ Motivated to foster youth participation and contribute to building more inclusive, democratic communities
✅ Open to intercultural learning and collaboration
✅ Able to communicate in English
Location & Accommodation: Breaza, Romania - A peaceful and green location, perfect for reflection, learning, and creative collaboration. Participants will stay in shared accommodation and should be prepared for outdoor activities and group interaction.
ℹ️ Other Important Information about the Selection Procedure
Participants must be residents of an EU country or an Erasmus+ partner country.
Selection will focus on motivation, relevant experience, and commitment to applying what they learn. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive group. Full attendance is required.
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.
Apply using this form: https://forms.gle/eSLWCnyw6iXxDZKB8
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http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13629
This Training Course is
for 12 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, Youth policy makers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
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.
Accomodation and food costs during the training are covered by A.C.T.O.R.
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.
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.