26/11/2026 – 03/12/2026, Guillestre (France)
Objectives
If you just landed on the European Solidarity Corps (E.S.C) planet, this training is the compass you need to start your journey! This activity aims to provide ESC project coordinators/mentors/tutors with the basics and essentials, as well as a general understanding of the meaning of Europeanvolunteering.
- Discover the E.S.C program, get a clearer picture of the different types of activities, actors and roles, and locate your position on the map as well as a potential first route.
- Explore the basics of volunteers’ support in its different dimensions (learning and personaldevelopment, task organisation, integration in local communities, etc)
- What does volunteering mean and why do we do it? Discuss the meaning of ESC activities and the political dimension of volunteering
- Hear concrete examples of volunteering activities: meet with ex-ESC volunteers and hosts of activities and get hands-on advice and insights.
Who can apply?
This training is designed for people newly involved in the E.S.C program, with an active role as coordinator, mentor/tutor. Participants with more experience, willing to work on the basics and essentials, are also welcome! The training will be in English and aims at facilitating the participation of everyone, by addressing individual needs and creating a supportive and interactive learning environment.
Important Links
Apply up until: 06/09/2026
This activity is organised by The Constellation, a partnership of experienced organisations active in the field of European youth work, with a strong experience in the development and support of E.S.C projects for more than 10 years. We have been developing learning activities together since 2015 , aimed at offering opportunities for people active in this field (mentors, project coordinators, youth workers, etc) to develop their competences in order to enhance the quality of E.S.C projects.
