Key Information
| Dates: | 23/03/2026 - 29/03/2026 |
| Arrival day: | 23/03/2026 |
| Departure day: | 29/03/2026 |
| Location: | Lapa do Lobo (near Carregal do Sal), Portugal |
| Participants needed: | 4 participants from Romania |
| Deadline to apply: | 02/01/2026 via geyc.ro/mobility |
๐ก About the Project
This Erasmus+ Training Course focuses on the development of soft skills for youth workers and how these competences can support young people in becoming more engaged in social participation and active citizenship. The training aims to strengthen participants’ ability to work with young people—especially those with fewer opportunities—by enhancing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and civic engagement skills. Through non-formal education methods, participants will reflect on their own practice and explore how soft skills can empower young people to actively participate in their communities and democratic life.
๐ฏ Objectives
- Develop key soft skills of youth workers relevant to social participation and active citizenship.
- Explore how youth workers can better support young people in engaging with their communities and society.
- Strengthen the capacity of youth workers to work with young people with fewer opportunities.
- Encourage reflection, peer learning, and exchange of good practices in youth work.
๐ฅ Target Group
- Youth workers, youth leaders, and social workers
- Age: 18+
- Good command of English
- Background or experience in youth work and social participation
- Ideally working with or coming from contexts with fewer opportunities
- Motivated to actively participate throughout the entire training course.
๐ About the Location
๐ Lapa do Lobo, a small and charming village in the heart of Portugal, close to Carregal do Sal. The training will take place in a rural setting, offering a calm and focused environment ideal for learning, reflection, and group work.
๐ก Venue: Casas do Lupo (4-star hotel)
๐ How to Get There
By train: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/buy-tickets
By bus: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/buy-tickets
(Please note: the correct bus stop is Carregal do Sal, not Lapa do Lobo.)
Further logistical details will be shared after participant selection.
✉️ Travel plans must be approved by the organizers: mobility@geyc.ro in line with GEYC's Travel Policy
๐ถ Financial Details
✅ Covered by Erasmus+:๐ Your contribution: a cofunding of 200 RON covering community management and administrative costs not included in the European funding.
Waived for: GEYC’s executive team, Board, interns, volunteers, European Fellows, and participants with fewer economic opportunities. If you have a valid MC Voucher you can use it to waive your contribution.
✈️ Travel Policy
Please purchase your flight directly from the company’s official site (for example: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, TAROM, etc.). Third-party platforms such as Kiwi, Skyscanner, or eSky may be used to search for flights, but not to purchase them.
Wait for an official selection confirmation email from the organizers before booking your trip.
Select low-cost or direct flights whenever possible. Checked baggage, seat selection, in-flight meals, or other extra options are not automatically reimbursed and must be pre-approved by GEYC or the hosting organization.
You must provide all the following for reimbursement:
- Invoices (saved as PDFs – see how to do it here)
- Boarding passes (physical copies or screenshots)
- Physical tickets for any bus, train, or local transport used