Erasmus+ Training Course "Mountain First Aid" in Greece (Fully Funded)

An exciting training course for youth workers, young professionals, and young people with fewer opportunities from all over Europe who are interested in leadership and strengthening outdoor skills to join the Erasmus+ Training course "Mountain First Aid" which takes place in NISI Glamping & Vardousia Mountains – Scout Refuge, Fthiotida, Greece. The training course is organised by the "Support4youth" organisation and funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

About the training 

Mountain First Aid is an immersive Erasmus+ Training Course designed to ignite leadership, strengthen outdoor skills, and foster a deep sense of sustainability among youth workers, young professionals, and young people with fewer opportunities.

Rooted in experiential learning, the program offers practical, real-life experiences that promote self-confidence, cooperation, and purposeful leadership. Set in the breathtaking region of Raches and the Vardousia Mountains in Lamia, Greece, this course is more than a training; it’s a transformative journey back to nature, community, and oneself.

Whether you're passionate about youth empowerment, outdoor learning, ecological awareness, or social inclusion, Mountain First Aid offers a unique opportunity to grow, contribute, and lead with heart. 

Training Activities

During Mountain First Aid, you’ll engage in a rich combination of practical training, team activities, environmental action, and personal exploration, all designed to develop leadership, cooperation, and responsibility.

Then, all will move to the mountains Pindos for a multi-day expedition with hiking, trail restoration, herbal learning, and team tasks. Participants will rotate through roles like cooking, organizing gear, and group care, building cooperation, leadership, and resilience.

This 9-day project begins with 4 days at a seaside glamping site in Raches, Lamia. Participants will stay in luxury tents, learn essential first aid and survival skills from the Rescue Team, and enjoy cultural exchange, local traditions, and water activities.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Applicants must be over 18 years of age;

- Applicants must be a Youth worker, volunteer, trainer, or active member in an organization from their country involved in the Erasmus+ Program;

- Have good English language skills;

- Have a good physical condition, open to outdoor challenges (hiking, sleeping outdoors, climbing...)

- Ready to be fully available and present during the program in body, mind, and spirit, and spend time without digital technology;

- Ready to meet, cooperate, and share their knowledge and experience with other young people from Europe;

- Feels a strong calling for this topic and motivation to contribute and explore together;

- Involved in the outdoor education field, experienced outdoor instructors as well as.

Expenses and Benefits

- There is a participation fee of € 50. This money will be kept from the travel reimbursement!

- The first 4 days in the project, participants will be accommodated in NISI Glamping, a Glamping site located in Raches beach, with direct access to the sea and immersed in the Greek Nature. Participants will be staying in sustainable Bell Tents equipped with bed linens and towels. 

- On the 1st of October, the whole group will head to the Vardousia Mountains!

- Food expenses are covered by the project. 

- Your international travel expenses will be reimbursed according to the distance between your home and Greece, according to the following limits:

• from 10 – 99 km - 56 EUR (Green Travel)/ 28 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 100 – 499 km - 285 EUR (Green Travel)/ 211 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 500 – 1999 km - 417 EUR (Green Travel)/ 309 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 2000 – 2999 km - 395 EUR (Green Travel)/ 535 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• Calculate your budget from HERE

• IMPORTANT: Keep all your travel documents! Online boarding passes and tickets for reimbursements. No documents = No reimbursement!
• IMPORTANT: Please send your travel proposition by email to the organisers and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!

- Participants are entitled to receive a YouthPass certificate after the project, where you are expected to self-assess your own learning, and you can add it to your CV. 

What to bring with you?

The project will be taking place in late September and October. Normally, the weather is hot during the day and a bit cold at night. No expectation for rain, but you never know! The camping place is next to the sea, so expect some humidity. Please don’t forget to bring:

● Summer clothing

● Warm Clothing for cold nights or rainy days

● Swimsuit, Beach towel

● Hiking/walking shoes

● Water bottle

● Sportswear, comfortable clothing for activities

● Personal medication (if needed)

● Traditional snacks from your Country for the Intercultural night

There is a part of the training taking place outdoors, so it’s good to be prepared properly for the project.

Timeline

Application deadline: 21 August 2025

Date of Selection: 27 August 2025

Arrival day: 27 September 2025

Pick up from Athens Centre: 5:00 PM on 27 September 2025

Pick up at Athens Airport: 6:00 pm on 27 September 2025

Departure day: 5 October 2025, no later than 2:00 PM

How to apply?

If you’re interested in joining the "Mountain First Aid - Training Course", please complete the online application form no later than the 21 of August 2025. 

More Details

For additional information about the "Mountain First Aid - Training Course", including project details and requirements, please check the info-pack HERE 

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