The project in a few words
CORE: Communication, Mediation & Conflict Resolution in Youth Work is a training course organized by Juventude Vila Fonche in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal, from April 22nd until April 28th. It brings together youth workers, volunteers and partner organisations working with young people with fewer opportunities,
particularly in rural and marginalised areas. Through collaborative learning and non-formal education, the course will focus on:
- Communication in youth work (clear, inclusive, intentional communication)
- Mediation and conflict resolution (tools, attitudes, and facilitation skills)
- Teamwork & group dynamics (building cooperation and preventing escalation)
- Applying these tools with young people, especially in rural and vulnerable contexts.
Main Objectives
With this training course, we want:
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To strengthen youth workers’ practical skills in communication, with a focus on clarity, inclusion, and intentional language in youth work settings.
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To equip participants with tools for mediation and conflict resolution, including prevention, de-escalation, and constructive dialogue.
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To explore and practise approaches such as active listening, feedback, assertive communication and restorative perspectives, adapted to real youth work contexts.
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To connect methods and learning outcomes to the ETS Competence Model and Youthpass, supporting recognition of competencies and reflection on professional practice.
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To enable the exchange of good practices and real case studies among partner organisations, reinforcing peer-learning and international networking.
Who can apply?
Youth workers and aspiring youth workers, educators, teachers, youth leaders, trainers, facilitators and mentors, volunteers, project managers & anyone who is working or/and volunteering in non-formal education settings, residing in Germany (20+) who…
- … are interested in the topic
- … are connected to the Youth Work field
- … are willing to take part in an international experience
- … are fluent in English as a working language (being able to understand and communicate in English for the entire project)
- … can commit to attending to the project for its full duration
- … are proactive and willing to learn more about the topic
- … are residing in Germany
- … We encourage the participation of participants with fewer opportunities. (Participants with fewer opportunities will be prioritised.)
Hosting Organisation
The association was born on December 6, the year of 1976 with its head office settled in Vila Fonche, Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo, located in the north of Portugal. The main goal of the organization is, since the beginning, the occupation of youth as well as the rest of the community free times. With this spirit, in the eighties national and international exchanges between several associations, which took place mainly in the summer, emerged as a primary activity.
