Exchange for Youth Workers
The exchange for youth workers enables organisations and institutions involved in the field of youth to organise international seminars and networking opportunities for youth workers. Financial support is also provided for participation in an Erasmus+ project. The programme serves to develop the quality of youth work.
What it's all about
Organisations and institutions involved in the field of youth organise an exchange project for their youth workers. We provide financial support for international seminars, networking between professionals and participation in an international mobility project for youth workers under Erasmus+. This aims to promote quality development in Swiss youth work. Only qualified and/or experienced individuals who work with young people as youth workers are eligible to participate. The exchange can be carried out in Switzerland or abroad, in groups or individually.
People of all ages who are professionally or voluntarily involved in youth work
In Switzerland or abroad; foreign youth workers may also travel to Switzerland
2 days to 2 months
Projects by associations, organisations, NGOs or public institutions that are active in the field of youth are eligible for funding.
Application deadlines: 5 March 2025, 14 May 2025 or 1 October 2025
Added value
For participants:
- Learning new approaches to youth work.
- Developing and acquiring new methods and theories.
- An exchange with youth workers from other countries or regions provides cultural enrichment.
- Managing staff expand their experience and expertise in project management.
- Becoming more aware of socially relevant topics in various contexts.
For organisations and institutions involved in the field of youth:
- Building or expanding networks with national or international partners.
- Creating and establishing new programmes and topics in the field of youth.
- The exchange contributes to quality development in the field of youth.