Training Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15-19 June 2026 | \u0130stanbul, T\u00fcrkiye<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The training builds capacities in ESC Volunteering, focusing on quality, impact, project design, programme rules and peer learning, with emphasis on mental health, safeguarding and mentoring, supported by a mandatory online phase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Objectives and benefits of the training course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foster understanding, awareness and commitment to core quality criteria of the European Solidarity Corps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build up competences on how to design and implement European Solidarity Corps projects with a view to quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ensure clarity and support on how the programme works formally: opportunities, guidelines, structures, priorities, rules, and procedures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Give space to participants to express burning issues and needs and offer support where possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strengthen participants\u2019 understanding of mentoring in ESC projects and its role in quality volunteering experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Increase awareness of safeguarding as a shared responsibility and support organisations in developing their own safeguarding approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create space to reflect on mental health and wellbeing in volunteering projects, including needs, support, and organisational limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foster a supportive community of organisations involved in the European Solidarity Corps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Awaken the learner within<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part of the course is an obligatory online preparatory phase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before the residential training course in Istanbul, there is a mandatory online preparatory\/introductory phase. It aims to introduce basic information in order to establish common ground and to provide a place where participants will start to form a community of learners and will carry out first homework and assessments of their own organisation, local community and own needs.
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We are looking for participants who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
are involved in the Volunteering Actions of the European Solidarity Corps Programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n
are connected to organisations\/institutions holding a Quality Label for Volunteering (or an accreditation for Volunteering in Erasmus+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have a crucial role in and commitment to: providing conditions for high quality activities; ensuring a positive impact of Volunteering Activities within their community; creating learning opportunities within the organisation and for volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have an interest in strengthening their organisation\u2019s approach to mentoring, safeguarding and mental health support within ESC Volunteering Activities <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are able to attend the full duration of the training course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n