We are pleased to invite organisations and entities active in youth work to take part in a Study Visit on Youth Participation and Empowerment, which will take place in Rende (University of Calabria) from 18 to 23 May 2026 (including travel days), within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme.

The activity aims to:

• strengthen collaboration between European organisations
• create a space for the exchange of practices, methodologies, and approaches related to youth participation
• foster direct dialogue between youth workers and volunteers
• stimulate new opportunities for future cooperation

The study visit will involve 5 European organisations and will include:

• non-formal learning sessions
• field visits
• meetings with local stakeholders active in the youth sector
• networking and co-design activities

Who can partecipate:

Each organisation is invited to nominate:

• 1 staff representative, or
• 1 active volunteer

interested in developing skills and contributing to the exchange of good practices.

How to apply:

If interested, we kindly invite you to express your interest by filling in the following form:

📅 Application deadline: 5th May 2026

For more details, please refer to the attached infopack.