Youth Worker Mobilities

What’s a Youth Worker Mobility?

Youth Worker Mobilities are training or networking projects for youth workers, group leaders, volunteers, NGO staff, and anyone actively involved in supporting young people.
These projects are not about being a “teacher” or sitting through long lectures.

They’re interactive, hands-on learning spaces designed to help you develop new tools, methods, and approaches to use with young people, and to connect with others doing similar work across Europe.

In a Youth Worker Mobility you might join:

International training courses
Study visits to see how others work
Partnership-building or networking activities
Job shadowing or practice-based exchanges

Each mobility focuses on a topic that matters: youth participation, inclusion, mental health, digital tools, environment, and more.

Who can take part?

You can apply if:

You’re 18+ and involved in youth work
You want to learn, share, and collaborate with others
You don’t need to be full-time staff. Volunteers, freelancers, and part-time youth workers are welcome too

Experience matters, but passion and commitment are just as important. Whether you’re new or experienced, this space is for learning by doing.

What is covered in Youth Worker Mobilities?

The Erasmus+ Youth Worker Mobility programme covers:

Travel (within EU budget limits)
Shared accommodation
Meals and snacks
All planned sessions, materials, and visits

You might be asked to:

Pay a small participation fee (depending on the host)
Organise your own travel insurance (recommended)

Inclusion support is available for those with fewer opportunities.

What Will You Learn?

Youth Worker Mobility helps you:

Build new methods, tools, and approaches to use in your work
Learn from peers across Europe and gain fresh perspectives
Improve your communication, facilitation, and project planning skills
Reflect on your work and growth as a youth worker
Get a Youthpass Certificate, the official EU tool for recognising non-formal learning

Why Join Youth Worker Mobility?

Discover new tools and ideas you can use immediately
Join a European community of changemakers
Strengthen your role in youth work, whether you’re a volunteer or professional
Spark future Erasmus+ collaborations or partnerships

How to Take Part in Youth Worker Mobility

To participate in a Youth Worker Mobility you can:

Apply for an open call from a local or international organisation
Follow organisations (working with Erasmus+) on Instagram or Facebook, they often share opportunities
Get support to join or even host a mobility project through Erasmus.mt

When Do Youth Participation Activities Happen?

All year round. Projects are flexible and shaped around your timeline and idea. They can last a few weeks or several months.

Designed for those who Support Young People

These opportunities are co-funded by the European Commission and built by organisations who believe in growing youth work through shared experience and collaboration.

Learn New Tools. Meet New People.

Join Youth Worker Mobilities to discover new methods and collaborate across Europe.