Eurodesk

A Eurodesk Center serves as a local or national information hub for young people and youth workers, providing free, reliable, and up-to-date information about European opportunities in areas like education, training, volunteering, and mobility.

Key Roles of a Eurodesk Center

1. Providing Information & Guidance

   • Offers details on EU programs such as Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, and DiscoverEU.

   • Helps young people find opportunities for studying, working, and volunteering abroad.

   • Assists in understanding application procedures for grants, scholarships, and internships.

2. Supporting Youth Participation

   • Encourages young people to engage in European youth policies and initiatives.

   • Organizes workshops, info sessions, and events to raise awareness about mobility opportunities.

   • Promotes youth exchanges and networking at the European level.

3. Collaboration & Networking

   • Works with schools, universities, youth organizations, and local governments to spread EU-related information.

   • Supports youth workers by providing them with updated resources on European programs.

   • Engages in partnerships to ensure young people in remote areas have access to opportunities.

4. Managing the Eurodesk Network Locally

   • Acts as a contact point within the Eurodesk network, present in over 30 European countries.

   • Shares best practices and success stories from youth mobility experiences.

   • Contributes to the Eurodesk database and helps update the European Youth Portal.

Who Can Benefit?

• Young people (especially aged 13–30) looking for study, volunteer, or work opportunities abroad.

• Youth workers, teachers, and organizations seeking funding and programs for young people.

• Local authorities aiming to promote European mobility and youth participation

Dan Vilcan is Young Europe Societies's  Eurodesk Multiplier, the person within our organization that collaborates with the Eurodesk network. He is the youth information expert, ensuring that young people and youth workers receive accurate and up-to-date information about European opportunities.

Key Roles of a Eurodesk Multiplier

1. Providing European Mobility Information

   • Informs young people about EU-funded opportunities such as Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, and DiscoverEU.

   • Helps them navigate applications for scholarships, internships, and exchange programs.

   • Ensures that local youth have access to opportunities for studying, working, and volunteering abroad.

2. Organizing Events & Outreach Activities

   • Conducts workshops, info sessions, and awareness campaigns on mobility programs.

   • Works within their organization (e.g., school, NGO, youth center) to promote European youth opportunities.

   • Uses social media, newsletters, and online platforms to engage with young people.

3. Supporting Youth Participation

   • Encourages young people to take part in European decision-making and youth policies.

   • Assists in accessing funding and grants for youth-led projects.

   • Promotes networking and international exchange programs.

4. Networking & Collaboration

   • Works closely with the Eurodesk National Coordinator and other multipliers to share best practices.

   • Cooperates with local stakeholders, such as universities, libraries, and NGOs.

   • Contributes to the Eurodesk database and helps keep youth-related information up to date.

Who Can Be a Eurodesk Multiplier?

• A teacher, librarian, youth worker, NGO staff member, or public servant working within a recognized institution.

• They must be officially appointed by their Eurodesk National Coordinator to serve in this role.

How They Operate

Eurodesk Multipliers work within their host organization but are connected to the Eurodesk national network, ensuring that young people—regardless of their location—have access to the same European opportunities.

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