Training offer : Mentoring under Construction - Poland

Date: 7 – 11 December 2026

Location: Poznań, Poland

Organizer: Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (National Agency)

Goal: The “Mentoring under Construction – Focus Mentoring” training course is an advanced residential training designed for mentors working within the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). Based on the Mentoring Competence Framework, the course aims to strengthen the quality of mentoring support provided to volunteers by deepening participants’ understanding of mentoring processes, learning support, and personal development pathways.

The training will provide a structured space for reflection, peer exchange, and skills development, enabling participants to enhance their mentoring practice and better support volunteers throughout their ESC experience. It also contributes to the broader quality development of volunteering projects by promoting mentoring as a key educational component of the ESC programme.

Who can participate: The activity is aimed at:

• Current mentors supporting ESC volunteers;

• Volunteer coordinators and project managers involved in ESC projects;

• Representatives of organisations hosting or sending ESC volunteers;

• Youth workers and trainers involved in volunteer support and learning processes.

Participants should already have some experience in mentoring or supporting volunteers and be willing to further develop their mentoring competences.

Participants from: Eastern Partnership countries, Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Southern Mediterranean countries, and Western Balkan countries.

Funding: Accommodation, meals, programme activities, and travel costs are covered according to Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps funding rules. Specific reimbursement conditions depend on the organisers and the relevant National Agency.

Additional details:

• Residential training course focused on mentoring quality within the ESC programme

• Based on the European Solidarity Corps Mentoring Competence Framework

• Opportunity to explore the educational dimension of volunteering projects

• Practical tools and methods for supporting volunteers’ learning and well-being

• Reflection on ethical aspects, responsibilities, and challenges of mentoring

• Peer-learning environment with experienced mentors from across Europe and neighbouring regions

• Interactive workshops, case studies, group discussions, and experiential learning activities

• Focus on strengthening the recognition of mentoring as a professional competence in youth work

Key themes:

• Mentoring in the European Solidarity Corps

• Mentoring Competence Framework

• Learning support and Youthpass processes

• Volunteer well-being and inclusion

• Communication and relationship-building

• Reflection, feedback, and personal development

• Quality development in volunteering projects

Learning outcomes: Participants will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the Mentoring Competence Framework and its practical application;

• Strengthen their ability to support volunteers’ personal and learning journeys;

• Improve communication, active listening, and feedback skills;

• Develop strategies for addressing challenges and supporting volunteer well-being;

• Exchange good practices and mentoring approaches with international peers;

• Increase the quality and educational impact of ESC volunteering projects within their organisations.

Methodology: The training is based on non-formal education principles and combines experiential learning, self-reflection, peer exchange, practical exercises, case studies, and collaborative learning. Participants will actively contribute their own experiences and challenges, creating a rich learning environment built on real-life mentoring practice.

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 6 September 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14983/