An open call for 30 young youth workers from across Europe who are interested in education in Europe to join the European Citizenship Academy Seminar, which takes place in Hendaye, France, from 6th to 11th of October 2025. This seminar is organised by the Pistes-Solidaires association and co-funded by the European Union.
About the Seminar
The European Citizenship Academy Seminar is designed to provide spaces for learning, exchange, and both professional and personal growth for young youth workers. Its main objectives are to:
- Promote a deeper knowledge and understanding of the EU among young people.
- Encourage and strengthen their active participation as informed citizens.
- Support youth workers in delivering European education within their target groups.
- Foster lasting partnerships between European organisations focused on education about Europe.
- Produce accessible, clear, and relevant information that young people can co-create and use to enhance their engagement.
The project seeks to add real value to youth work by reinforcing the role youth workers play in helping young people shape Europe’s future. It highlights peer education as a proven and effective approach across various sectors.
This seminar is part of the LEMON network (Learning Europe through Mobility and Opportunities Network), which focuses on developing long-term projects to maximise impact and continuously improve youth work.
Seminar City
Hendaye is a city located in the South of France, in the cultural region called the Basque Country. Composed of 18.000 inhabitants, the area is very touristy, especially during summer because of the ocean. Hendaye is a charming coastal town filled with iconic spots, like the Château Abbadia, the long sandy beach, the port of Hendaye, and the Bay of Txingudi. It’s also famous as a family-friendly surf destination right on the Basque coast, near the Spanish border.
The climate in Hendaye is oceanic, with mild winters and quite hot summers.The Basque Country is a rainy region and Hendaye can also be windy, especially during autumn. In October, the average temperature is 16°C
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Youth workers, youth leaders, and volunteers from any accredited organisation/ association from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye)
- Applicants must have a good command of English since it is the main language of the seminar.
- Applicants must be able to participate actively in all the seminar's activities.
Expenses and Benefits
- There is no participation fee to join this project.
- Participants will be accommodated at Bella Vista Guest Center Pays Basque: Rue Goyara, 64700, Hendaye, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- All the meals will take place in the vacation center and will be prepared by the organisers.
- Travel expenses for your round trip will be reimbursed 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)
- from 3000 – 3999 km - 785 EUR (Green Travel)/ 580 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
- Calculate your budget from HERE
Timeline
Application deadline: 23 September 2025
Date of Selection: 24 September 2025
Arrival day: 6 October 2025
Departure day: 11 October 2025
How to apply?
If you’re interested in joining the "European Citizenship Academy Seminar", please complete the online application form no later than the 23rd of September 2025.
More Details
For additional information about the "European Citizenship Academy Seminar", including project details and requirements, please check the info-pack HERE
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