Find your european experience!

Push your limits and gain unique experience abroad. JOETZ sends out young people and youth workers to participate in international projects where intercultural encounter and exchange are central. You can participate in short-term training courses (TC) and youth exchanges (YE) or do European volunteer work (ESC) almost free of charge for a longer period of time.

ESC in Denmark

Open for applications

Denmark
Various options during the year
ESC

Volunteer abroad for a longer period of time and push your boundaries! This is possible in Denmark, for example. Dansk ICYE offers projects within the topics 'social inclusion' and 'children and youth'.

ESC in Spain

Open for applications

Córdoba (Andalusia) , Spain
01/11/2024 - 30/09/2025
ESC

Mojo de Cana is currently looking for 2 dynamic youngsters (18-30) to help them with social media, promotion of mobility opportunities and social activities with kids, youth and adults.

Catch'Up

Open for applications

Mechelen
9/11/2024
Infosession

Catch Up is a day with the focus on our past international projects in 2024, future projects in 2025 and your role in all that. Get to know the possibilities with JOETZ for your next abroad adventures and learn about possible projects coming up in 2025.

Navigating friendship

Open for applications

Belgium
09/12/2024 - 16/12/2024
Training Course

Develop skills and exchange knowledge on how to support young people in building meaningful friendships.

Inclusive Sounds: Music and Community

To be confirmed

Portugal
To Be Announced
Youth Exchange

Ready to discover how music can shake up your world? This project is all about using music as a powerful tool for social change! We’re diving into how jamming to tunes, learning instruments, and making music part of your daily life can boost your brainpower and improve mental health — especially when it’s done in a fun, playful way.

Time to RIDE!

To be confirmed

Austria
16-22 April 2025
Youth Exchange

Are you ready to hit the road, make new friends, and discover the freedom of cycling? BIKE is organizing a new project created for young people like you, focusing on eco-mobility and community integration. Whether you’re new to cycling or already love it, this project is the perfect chance for you to get involved!

Photo Voices

To be confirmed

Poland
Spring 2025
Training Course

Storytelling is a powerful way to help young people express their experiences and feel truly seen. In this Training Course, you’ll learn how to guide them in sharing their stories about the issues that matter most to them. By giving them new tools and a platform, you'll empower them to become confident leaders and changemakers in their communities and beyond.

Find your Inner Voice

To be confirmed

Ireland
2/05 - 9/05
Training Course

Are you a youth worker passionate about making an impact but sometimes struggle to find the right words or voice? Do you ever feel like your true self isn’t fully heard or expressed? This course is designed for you!

The Trail to Wellbeing: Mental Health in Outdoor Education

To be confirmed

Latvia
Unknown at the moment
Youth Exchange

Dive into outdoor adventures where you’ll explore nature and build lasting friendships with people from all over Europe! Along the way, you’ll swap stories, tackle challenges, and discover new ways to grow stronger together, all while making unforgettable memories under the open sky.

Empower in Pride

To be confirmed

Italy
Date unknown
Youth Exchange

This project is all about self-acceptance, pride, and building a strong community. It’s a chance for you to meet other young people who’ve faced similar struggles, whether that’s dealing with discrimination, harsh societal norms, or just trying to find acceptance in a world that doesn’t always understand. If you’ve ever felt isolated or you couldn’t fully express who you are, this is your space to thrive and be yourself.

Moon Circle

To be confirmed

Czech Republic
July 2025
Training Course

This unique program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of menstrual health, delivered through non-formal education methods, making it practical, engaging, and easy to integrate into your youth work practice. You’ll gain insights that help break down stigmas and learn to open meaningful conversations with young people about menstrual health.

LOL: Laughing Out Loud - Standing Proud

To be confirmed

Lithuania
To Be Announced
Training Course

Are you a youth worker looking for fresh, innovative ways to engage young people? LOL: Laugh Out Loud, Stand Proud is a unique Training Course designed to equip you with the tools to use comedy as a powerful medium for fostering inclusion, addressing human rights issues, and empowering the youngsters you work with.

ESC In Belgium @ JOETZ

Open for applications

Belgium
30/08/2025 - 29/08/2026
ESC

Are you interested to volunteer for one year in Belgium? Ready to enhance your social-cultural skills and your role as a trainer in front of various youth groups? Are you interested in learning group dynamics, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, do you enjoy going on camps with kids and youngsters and are you interested in International Youth Work? Do you want to live in Belgium for one full year and learn Dutch? Then you are the person we're looking for!

Dancing For Peace!

To be confirmed

Spain
To Be Announced
Youth Exchange

In this project, you'll explore how dance can be used to prevent conflict and promote peace. You’ll dive into important topics like radicalization, racism, discrimination, and conflict resolution, using movement as a way to communicate and advocate for peace.

Be Cool

To be confirmed

Spain
End of September 2025
Training Course

Are you a youth worker dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity in your community? This training course is designed specifically for those who want to enhance skills in supporting migrants, minorities, and disadvantaged communities through non-formal education. You'll deepen your understanding of diversity in Europe, learn strategies to improve youth services, and explore how you can use your role in youth work to promote inclusion.

Decolonization of Youth Work

To be confirmed

Spain
25-09 - 1/10 2025
Training Course

Are you a youth worker passionate about creating more inclusive and culturally responsive practices in your field? Do you want to challenge outdated systems and contribute to decolonising youth work? If so, we invite you to apply for our Decolonisation in Youth Work Project — a unique opportunity to reflect on and reshape youth work practices through a decolonial lens.