Partnership-building Activity : Volunteering Teams as a Tool to Support Inclusion

Date: 5 – 9 October 2026

Location: Metsäkartano Youth Centre, Finland

Organizer: Finnish National Agency (National Agency)

Goal: The “Volunteering Teams as a Tool to Support Inclusion” Partnership-Building Activity aims to strengthen the quality and inclusiveness of European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteering Team projects. The activity brings together organisations interested in developing inclusive volunteering opportunities and finding reliable international partners for future cooperation.

Participants will explore how volunteering teams can be used as a powerful tool for social inclusion, participation, and empowerment, particularly for young people with fewer opportunities. The event will provide practical knowledge, examples of good practice, and opportunities to design future projects together.

Who can participate: Representatives of organisations active in youth work, volunteering, social inclusion, and the European Solidarity Corps, especially those interested in organising or participating in ESC Volunteering Team projects and strengthening their inclusive practices.

Participants from: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Southern Mediterranean countries, and Western Balkan countries.

Funding: Accommodation, meals, programme activities, and travel reimbursement are covered according to Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps funding rules. Participants should consult their National Agency and the organisers for specific financial conditions and reimbursement procedures.

Additional details:

• Partnership-Building Activity focused on ESC Volunteering Teams

• Opportunity to meet potential partners for future volunteering projects

• Exploration of inclusion strategies and practices within volunteering activities

• Exchange of experiences and good practices from different countries

• Practical workshops on designing and implementing inclusive projects

• Focus on engaging young people with fewer opportunities

• Networking opportunities with organisations working across Europe and neighbouring regions

• Development of future project ideas and international cooperation initiatives

Key themes:

• European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Teams

• Inclusion and diversity in youth projects

• Participation of young people with fewer opportunities

• International partnership building

• Quality development in volunteering projects

• Accessibility and inclusive project design

Learning outcomes:

• Better understanding of ESC Volunteering Team opportunities and requirements

• Increased capacity to develop inclusive volunteering projects

• Improved knowledge of tools and methods for supporting participation and inclusion

• New international partnerships and cooperation opportunities

• Enhanced ability to engage diverse groups of young people in volunteering activities

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 9 August 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14954/