Dates: 7-15 June 2025 (including travel days)

This Erasmus + Training Course is for 26 participants.

Participants should come only from  Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Türkiye.

Objective

This program is designed to support personal well-being, strengthen professional identity, and encourage peer collaboration. It offers practical strategies to prevent burnout through activities focused on mental and physical health, personal coping mechanisms, the importance of nature, boundary-setting, and sustainable self-care plans.

Methodology

The course is structured around Non-Formal Education (NFE) principles, with an emphasis on experiential learning. Outdoor activities will play a key role in boosting well-being and resilience. A horizontal learning approach ensures equal participation and peer exchange. Additionally, art pedagogy will be integrated to foster creativity and self-expression.

Target Audience

This training is tailored for youth workers operating in high-stress environments, particularly those assisting vulnerable young people. It is well-suited for professionals experiencing early signs of burnout, often without adequate supervision or support. The program seeks participants who feel exhausted and need fresh inspiration to reignite their professional passion. Through this course, they will reinforce their professional identity, regain motivation, and build a supportive peer network.

Accommodation and Meals

All accommodation and meals are fully covered by the coordinating organization. Participants will stay in shared large tents, with basic amenities. The training site, Dombfalva, is in a remote location and features compost toilets and outdoor solar-heated showers. More details about Dombfalva can be found [here].

Travel Reimbursement

Travel expenses will be refunded after the program ends, upon submission of required travel documents. The reimbursement process may take 2-4 months and will be transferred directly to the sending organization’s bank account, not to individual participants.

Travel Distance Calculation

Reimbursement will be based on the official Erasmus+ Travel Distance Calculator, using the primary office location of partner organizations.

Sustainable Travel Options

Participants are encouraged to choose environmentally friendly travel options such as trains, buses, or carpooling, provided they inform the organizers in advance.

Application Deadline: 1 May 2025!

Costs

Participation Fee

There is no participation fee.

Accommodation and Meals

All accommodation and meals are fully covered by the coordinating organization. Participants will stay in shared large tents with basic amenities. The venue, Dombfalva, is located in a remote area and features compost toilets and solar-heated outdoor showers.

Travel Reimbursement

Travel expenses will be reimbursed after the program ends, upon submission of travel documents. The reimbursement process may take 2-4 months and will be transferred directly to the sending organization’s bank account, not to individual participants.

Maximum Reimbursement by Country:

• Albania: €309 / €417 (Green travel)
• Turkey: €309 / €417 (Green travel)
• Serbia: €211 / €285 (Green travel)
• Bulgaria: €309 / €417 (Green travel)
• Slovenia: €211 / €285 (Green travel)
• Hungary: No reimbursement (€0)

Application form is available HERE

About the Organizer:

Established in 2004, Jatszoda Association originally focused on supporting young people with special educational needs. Over time, the organization shifted towards cultural and environmental education programs. The purchase of a 4-hectare site near Budapest, known as Dombfalva, has allowed for the development of eco-conscious initiatives that actively engage youth.

Our work promotes sustainability, community building, volunteerism, active citizenship, and mental and physical well-being through non-formal education and art-based methods. Our team brings expertise in various fields, including:

• Developmental pedagogy
• Work with vulnerable youth, refugees, and Roma communities
• Art therapy, music, dance, drama, and media
• Eco-architecture, agriculture, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga

We believe that integrating environmental awareness with community engagement fosters meaningful change. By promoting a nature-connected lifestyle, we aim to create a lasting impact on young people, local communities, and international networks.

Contacts:

Marton Orosz – President of the Association
Zsofia Racz – International Project Coordinator & Trainer

📍 Website: dombfalva.hu
📩 Email: erasmus.dombfalva@gmail.com