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Learning mobilities have different types. It is worth to know them - let's discover the differences between the different opportunities!
Learning mobilities have different types. It is worth to know them - let's discover the differences between the different opportunities!
Youth exchange
Youth exchange
Definitely the most popular type of the learning mobility programmes. Why? Because it is really for you!
Youth exchanges allow groups of young people from different countries to meet, live together and work on shared projects for short periods. Youth exchanges take place outside the school environment. On a youth exchange, you can expect to participate in activities such as workshops, exercises, debates, role-plays, outdoor activities and more. The common point of the activites is non-formal education - do not expect school education, this kind of learning is based on your active participation!
Most of the youth exchanges in Hungary is supported by the Erasmus+ programme Key Action 1 - learning mobility of individuals, but there may be exceptions. Blended youth mobilities may be organised within the framework of Key Action 2 - Cooperation partnership projects, and other programmes and organisations (such as International Visegrad Fund, embassies, international NGOs) also support these kinds of activites.
Youth exchange is a great opportunity for you if...
you are between age 18-30 (rarely there are projects for youth under 18 too);
you have a conversational level of English knowledge;
you are enthusiastic about meeting new people, making new friendships;
you are interested in such topics like social inclusion, mental health and wellbeing, digital challenges, environmental sustainability etc.
Training course, seminar, partnership building activity
Training course, seminar, partnership building activity
Besides youth exchanges, another common type of programme is mobility for youth workers, mainly the training course.
Erasmus+ supports the professional development of youth workers through training or networking periods abroad. Periods abroad can consist of training courses, study visits, job shadowing or observation periods at relevant organisations and more.
But who is a youth worker? A youth worker is a person who helps young people with their personal, social and educational development in an informal setting using educational processes, care and leisure approaches. They work with young people in settings such as faith-based groups, schools, youth centers and colleges.
You may be an eligible participant for a training course even if you are not a professional (yet). If you often work with young people during your regular job (e.g. HR specialist, event organiser, marketing assistant), you regularly volunteer by an NGO or you are studying in topic-related fields (education, psychology, social studies, communication, arts, environmental protection, IT, etc.), we encourage you to participate in youth workers' mobilities too!
International volunteering
International volunteering
If you are thinking longer term, decided to have a gap year before or after your studies, or you just would like to try to living in abroad, it is best for you to choose international volunteering.
There are many different opportunities, but the most popular international volunteering programme in Europe is the European Solidarity Corps. With funding and support from the European Union, which helps young people take part in projects that benefit communities, either abroad or in their own country, you can participate in this programme completely free. These projects offer an inspiring and empowering experience, as well as the chance to bring change while developing your skills and competences.
We are a certified supporting organisation. If you are interested in ESC, please contact us at esc@youthbridgesbudapest.org!
The main differences between the youth exchange, youth workers' mobility and volunteering are:
The main differences between the youth exchange, youth workers' mobility and volunteering are:
youth exchange
youth exchange
for young people (and youth workers as group leaders)
there is an age limit for participants: 31
lenght: 5-21 days
level of English knowledge needed: B1, B2 / conversational level
based on non-formal education, young people implement the sessions
fun activities, more free time
no participation limit before turning age 31 (no upper age limit for group leaders)
youth workers' mobility
youth workers' mobility
for youth work and educational professionals
no age limit
lenght: 5 days-2 months
level of English knowledge needed: B2, C1 / advanced user
based on non-formal education, there are trainers who lead the learning process
professional activities, less free time
no participation limit
volunteering
volunteering
for young people only
there is an age limit for all volunteers: 31
lenght: 2-12 months (individual volunteering), 2 weeks-2 months (team volunteering)
level of English knowledge needed: A2, B1, B2 / basic or conversational level
non-formal education, project-based learning, learning by doing, informal learning
working hours: between 30 and 38 hours a week, 2 days off monthly
participation limit: 1 long term OR 1 short term and 1 long term programmes up to 12 months; no participation limit in team volunteering before turning age 31
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