Youth work today happens more and more in a digital world, where young people connect, create, and express themselves online. This brings an important question: how can youth workers use digital tools not just as add-ons, but as meaningful elements within the non-formal learning process? 

This Training Course will bring together 26 youth workers from EU member states and countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme for 8 days in Mezőberény, Hungary. The experience is built on non-formal education, learning by doing, and sharing ideas with others. A strong focus of the course is the role of digital tools in enhancing non-formal learning. Participants will explore how digital methods can support participation, reflection, collaboration, and creativity—key elements of effective youth work. Rather than replacing traditional approaches, digital tools are approached as powerful enablers that can deepen learning experiences and make them more accessible, interactive, and relevant for young people. 

Throughout the course, we will explore a variety of digital learning tools together—both familiar and new ones—while creating space for experimentation and peer learning. Participants will also work in teams to design and develop their own digital tools and interactive games, with the aim of addressing relevant topics for young people in an engaging and educational way. 

Through interactive sessions and practical activities, participants will experiment with digital content creation, online facilitation, digital storytelling, and virtual collaboration tools. They will reflect on how to intentionally integrate these tools into their educational design, ensuring that technology supports clear learning objectives and meaningful engagement. 

We are looking for motivated youth workers, trainers, facilitators, youth leaders, volunteers, project coordinators and teachers from European Union Member States and countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme, who are interested in exploring different digital learning tools and their use in the field of youth work.

Participants should be actively involved—or planning to be involved—in youth work, and motivated to strengthen the quality, relevance and impact of Erasmus+ youth exchanges by combining non-formal learning with digital tools and AI.

Who can apply?

• Resident or citizen of European Union Member States and countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme

• 18+ years old

• Actively involved, or planning to be involved, in youth work, youth projects or youth organisations (as a volunteer, youth worker, trainer, facilitator, project coordinator or teacher)

• Interested in facilitating or supporting Erasmus+ youth exchanges and other non-formal learning activities

• Curious about digital facilitation and exploring digital tools in the field of non-formal learning

• Open to experimenting with new methods and reflecting on their own facilitation practice

• Open-minded, motivated and ready to actively participate in interactive sessions, group work and discussions

• Comfortable working in an international and intercultural environment

• Available for the full duration of the seminar and committed to active participation

• Willing to apply the learning in future projects and share the experience within their organisation or local community

No participant can arrive later than the official arrival day or depart earlier than the official departure day. Skipping activity days is not tolerated.

We encourage greener means of travel whenever possible, such as public transportation, carpooling, or contracted bus. Upon your selection, we will organize and arrange the most efficient route and means of travel to Mezőberény, Békés County, Hungary, at Piknik Park and Leisure Center. 

The transport tickets will be purchased by the organization for the participants.
IMPORTANT: Please do NOT buy any tickets on your own without first consulting us, to avoid any risk of your travel expenses being ineligible for reimbursement.

Arrival in Mezőberény: 18 May 2026
Departure from  Mezőberény: 27 May 2026
(Some groups might start the travel during the night in order to arrive in time to the activity in time)

IMPORTANT: Most of the costs like travel, activities, materials, accommodation, and daily food, are covered by the Erasmus+ programme. Rest, such as insurance, travel upgrades such as priority, checked-in luggage, 1st class tickets, etc, are not covered. Please, remember, The EU does co-fund, not fully fund this event, therefore you must cover your additional expenses.

All the participants must have valid travel insurance for the whole project period, including the travel days. The insurance must cover the following: 

1. Third-party liability 

2. Lost or stolen baggage. 

3. Accident and serious illness. 

We cannot accept participants without private travel insurance. Supplementary, we also recommend that you get a European health insurance card. Your national health insurance provider issues this card. 

In the area, the average temperature in early spring is between 5°C and 20°C. Please check accuweather.com for more updated information about the weather. Casual, comfortable sportswear, slippers or sneakers for indoor and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. It may also rain throughout our stay, so please pack warm clothes, waterproof jackets, and shoes. 

Day 1: Getting to Know Each Other – We start by creating a welcoming and safe learning environment through interactive activities that help participants connect, build trust, and get familiar with the objectives and flow of the training.

Days 2–7: Exploring Digital Youth Work in Practice – During these days, participants will explore digital youth work through hands-on activities, collaboration, and exchange of experiences. Together, we will discover and test a variety of digital learning tools, explore new methods, and experiment with digital content creation, online facilitation, and virtual collaboration.

Participants will also work in teams to design their own digital tools and interactive games focused on relevant topics for young people. The programme includes a study visit to Békéscsaba, offering an opportunity to experience non-formal learning methods in practice while also exploring Hungarian culture. Towards the end, participants will develop project ideas and explore opportunities for future cooperation.

Day 8: Reflection, Evaluation and Follow-up – The final day is dedicated to reflecting on the learning journey, evaluating the experience, and discussing how the newly gained knowledge and skills can be applied in participants’ local contexts and future projects.

In order to apply,  you have to create  an ASEY account, using  the link below.  If you already have an account  you  need to  log in  and complete the application form!
When you are creating the account and applying please carefully read the application form and note that:
1. We are not responsible for the wrong or incomplete data you introduce in the form.
2. Your data such as name, e-mail, and date of birth must be correct. Making mistakes will automatically translate into wrong information on your certificate received at the end of the project.
3. You must use no other e-mail address other than yours. Make sure you have access to it.
4. You have to specify to us if you prefer a vegetarian or vegan menu or have any allergies or intolerances - this cannot be changed during the project .