Erasmus+ is a European Union programme that funds projects in the fields of education, training, youth and sport. The aim of the programme is to support international learning, develop cooperation between countries and connect different cultures.

This programme's main topics are social inclusion, green and digital transitions, and youth participation in democracy.

You can find more info about this programme on the website of the National Agency of Estonia, which is responsible for organizing the programme in the country: https://euroopanoored.eu/

The most common projects we work with but not the only ones are:

• Youth Exchange

A Youth Exchange is a short-term international project (5-21 days) where young people (usually aged 13–30) from different countries come together to explore a specific topic (e.g., environment, culture, mental health) through non-formal education: workshops, games, group discussions, and intercultural evenings. In Youth Exchanges, there is a designated Team Leader who accompanies participants during the project to ensure their safety, comfort and active participation.

• Training courses

Training courses are Youth Workers Mobilities. The aim is to support the professional development of youth workers through international seminars, trainings, contact seminars, study visits, etc. All planned activities must be related to the daily work of youth workers and primarily support their professional, rather than personal, development. There is no age limit for participants, but participants must be +18 years old.

• European Solidarity Corps Local Solidarity Projects (ESC Local)

An ESC local project is an initiative implemented by young people that aims to solve community problems.
The authors of the project idea are young people (at least five young people aged 18-30). This group chooses a suitable topic for the project based on which social problem attracts them the most. The problem is attempted to be solved through various activities. The youngsters are responsible for implementing the action plan but thay are supported by a mentor or coach who contributes to the success of the project.
The solidarity project is implemented by young people, but the target group of the project is selected according to the problem statement: it can be children, young people, the elderly or animals.

Youth Exchanges:

• Plane, bus, train tickets: depends on the country. Will be reimbursed after the project.
• Insurance: depends on the country and the duration, usually between 10 and 20 euros
• Management fee: 25€ for Izum Youth Club members, 50€ for non-members.

Training Courses:

• Plane, bus, train tickets: depends on the country. Will be reimbursed after the project.
• You arrange your own personal insurance
• Management fee: 25€ for Izum Youth Club members, 50€ for non-members.

ESC local: 15 € management fee

Reimbursements are done when the organizers of the project send us the reimbursement for transportation tickets. Usually, it takes around 3 months. Reimbursements are done up to a maximum set by Erasmus+ rules. For example, for a Youth Exchange in Malaga, Spain, the maximum reimbursement is 580€. That would be the maximum amount Eramus + will give for the tickets and the maximum amount to be reimbursed to the participant. Usually, tickets are below the maximum amount to be reimbursed.

In general, you should:
Be actively involved in all project activities.
Represent our organisation (e.g. wear a uniform, share leaflets, present the organization, share website, etc).
Represent Estonia (with food, music, dances, videos, etc.).
Bring interesting methods, materials, books, brochures, and information from the project to share during dissemination events.
Have all your documents ready (ID, passport, EHIC card, etc.)
Participate in pre and post-project meetings organised by the IZUM Youth Club Active.
Take photos and videos during the project and send them to our Telegram media channel. This is important for our social media.
Write a summary text for a post (dissemination) after the project (for social media and website).
Do dissemination activities after the project.
NB! If you are under 18, a project group leader will be assigned to you during the project, and you should follow their guidance.

Particularly for training courses:
Bring interesting contacts from the project for future collaboration (partnerships).

YES! You can participate in some Youth Exchanges and ESC projects. Check the age target in the project call.

Yes, all participants must sign a Participation Agreement before joining a project.
Participants under 18 also need parental or legal tutor consent and a travel permission form.

The group formation process continues until the invoice is received. When the group is fully assembled, according to our organization's rules, each participant receives a personal invoice! Once the invoice is received, it is not possible to withdraw from participation in the project. If a participant withdraws from the project, a fine of 30 euros is imposed, which the participant must pay within one week!