And finally, here are the thoughts of the Hungarian team about what youth work means to them.
For us, youth work means creating a safe space where young people feel free to express their emotions, share their ideas, and be themselves. It’s about listening, supporting, and empowering them to grow with confidence.
We are representatives of the Scout Society from Romania, and three of us had the opportunity to take part in this training.
For us, being youth workers means truly understanding the needs of young people, listening to them, and supporting them in expressing themselves freely and confidently. It is about empathy, building meaningful connections, and actively contributing to their personal development. This experience strengthened our belief that working with young people is not just about guidance —
Asociatia Umanista Romana organized, within the Erasmus+ project Youth Work Competences, a local training dedicated to young people, focusing on the development of skills required for the next generation of youth workers
The training was built on the experience of the project’s transnational training and explored key concepts such as non-formal education , interactive learning methods , and the importance of competences for both personal and professional life The activities aimed to support participants in understanding what a youth worker is and the essential role they play
What does youth work mean to us?
During our Erasmus+ training, the Spanish team shared what drives them in youth work: growing through new experiences, building social skills, and standing beside young people as they discover who they are and who they want to become. Youth work is about creating safe, inclusive spaces, building trust, and empowering young people to grow, express
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What does youth work mean to the Romanian team?
(Mihaela, Samira, Luca) For the Romanian team, youth work is about creating safe, open, and supportive spaces where young people can explore who they are and who they want to become. It means learning by doing, asking questions, making mistakes, and growing without pressure. Youth work goes beyond activities — it’s about connection, encouragement, and
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