Erasmus+ Training course "Tools4(ex)CHANGE" in Alicante, Spain (Funded)

An open call for 25 Participants from Erasmus+ Youth Programme Countries to join the Erasmus+ training course "Tools4(ex)change", which takes place in Alicante, Spain, from 17-24 January 2026. This training course is organized by "AC Friends of the Library" and co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Youth Programme. 

About the project

Tools4(ex)Change is an intensive training course designed to provide possible youth exchange leaders with the knowledge and skills to use non-formal educational tools and methods to create and facilitate meaningful, inclusive, and impactful youth exchanges.

The training aims to empower aspiring youth exchange leaders with the competencies, confidence, and creativity to design and facilitate meaningful, inclusive, and impactful youth exchanges using non-formal education methods grounded in experiential learning and intercultural dialogue.

The training course will be based on an interactive and participative approach. The processes of learning from each other and learning by doing will be crucial, as well as self-directed peer learning, where partners equally share their knowledge while placing emphasis on integration and promoting independent learning experience.

During the training, non-formal and informal education will be used, such as individual, pair and group work, creative workshops, theatre methods, simulation and situation games, problem solving and debate exercises, presentations and discussions, indoor and outdoor elements.

Day 1: Getting to know, teambuilding

Day 2: Non-formal education

Day 3: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Day 4: Environment & Sustainability

Day 5: Digitalization, digital wellbeing & critical media literacy

Day 6: Peacebuilding & Intercultural Learning

Day 7: Evaluation, closing

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- New youth workers who are interested in becoming youth exchange leaders. 

- Participants must be a resident in one of these 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.

- Participants must be over 18

This training course is especially suitable for:

- Aspiring or emerging youth leaders;

- Participants with some experience in youth exchanges, as participants willing to become leaders;

- Young people eager to explore non-formal educational methods and experiential learning;

- Those who want to gain hands-on skills in facilitating youth-driven learning activities.

Expenses and Benefits

- There is no participation or registration fee

- Accommodation in double rooms and full-board provided during the days of the training.

- Travel costs are determined by standards set strictly by the Erasmus+ Programme based on the distance between your hometown and Alicante.

- Organizers plan to reimburse your travel costs after the training course by bank transfer after we receive all the needed documents from you within 60 business days.

- Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organizer for recognition of their competence development during the activity. 

Timeline

Application deadline: 31 December 2025

Selection results: 2 January 2026

Arrival day: 17 January 2026, before 18:00

Departure day: 24 January 2026, at any time

How to apply?

If you are interested in joining the training course "Tools4(ex)CHANGE", please fill in this application form, no later than 31 December 2025.

More Details

For more information about the "Tools4(ex)CHANGE", kindly read the Info-pack or check the training webpage on the SALTO-youth website HERE

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