Training course "Meant to be"

The "Meant to Be" training course is designed for professionals, youth workers, and mentors who engage with volunteers and seek to enhance their mentoring skills. This interactive training provides participants with practical insights into motivating volunteers, defining their roles, and applying effective mentoring principles in various youth work settings.

Key themes and topics:

✔ Volunteer management – strategies for recruiting, engaging, and retaining volunteers;
✔ Effective mentoring oractices – tools for guiding and supporting volunteers in their personal and professional growth;
✔ Communication and collaboration – strengthening relationships between mentors, volunteers, and organizations;
✔ Motivation and engagement – understanding what drives volunteers and how to sustain their enthusiasm;
✔ Personal development through volunteering – identifying learning opportunities for volunteers;
✔ Volunteering & YouthPass – integrating competence assessment for volunteers.

Learning approach:

The course emphasizes experiential learning, peer exchange, and practical application through:
- Interactive workshops and group discussions;
- Hands-on exercises and real-life case studies;
- Role-playing and problem-solving activities;
- International networking opportunities.

Who should attend?

This training is ideal for:
✅ Youth workers & NGO representatives
✅ Mentors and coordinators of youth volunteers
✅ Educators & trainers working with volunteers
✅ Anyone interested in improving their mentoring & youth volunteer management skills

Certification and  outcomes:

- Participants will receive 2 certificates upon successful completion, validating their skills in volunteer management and mentoring.

By the end of the course, participants will:
✅ Gain a clear understanding of mentoring roles and responsibilities;
✅ Develop practical strategies to support volunteers' learning paths;
✅ Build a stronger network across Europe;
✅ Enhance their ability to create meaningful volunteer experiences.

Join "Meant to Be" and empower volunteers through impactful mentorship! 

During the training, participants will be provided with:

- Accommodation;

- 3 meals per day with additional coffee/tea breaks.

Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

The training is free of charge. Project partners (sending organization) could apply administration fee.

Travel (flights, other means of transport) expenses are reimbursed (up to 100%), based on the distance from your location of residence to the location of the project.

We encourage you to choose green travel!

All information about the travel costs reimbursement can be found in the INFOPACK.