Call for participants: FLOW 2026

FLOW: Facilitating, Learning, Organising, and Welcoming

  • Dates: 7–13 April 2026
  • Location: Mutters (near Innsbruck), Austria

SCI Austria is excited to open applications for an in-person, 7-day training (including arrival and departure days). This activity is supported by the International Secretariat of Service Civil International (SCI) in Belgium.

📝 Deadline to apply: 25th January 2026

This training is funded by Erasmus+ (EU) and is open to residents of the EU and neighbouring countries associated with the program.

SCI Austria is excited to open applications for FLOW, a 7-day training of trainers supported by SCI International Secretariat and funded by Erasmus+. The training is open to residents of the EU and neighbouring Erasmus+ countries.

FLOW stands for Facilitating, Learning, Organising, Welcoming. It’s designed for people who want to develop facilitation skills, explore non-formal education methods, and gain experience designing inclusive and sustainable educational projects.

During the training, participants will:

  • Learn how to be an inclusive and ethical facilitator
  • Explore practical tools and methods for group work and workshops
  • Reflect on power, social justice, and sustainability in educational projects
  • Develop a small educational project to implement later in 2026

The training will be interactive, hands-on, and fun, with movement, games, and exercises fostering empathy, safety, and collaboration. Participants will stay at a scouts centre near Innsbruck, share rooms, take part in cooking and cleaning, and enjoy vegan meals aligned with sustainability values.

Who can participate?

  • Age 18+
  • Interested in facilitation, project design, and non-formal education
  • Able to commit to the full duration of the training
  • Motivated to apply skills in SCI activities or other projects

Financial support:

  • Accommodation, food, and travel costs covered (eco-friendly travel encouraged)
  • Visa and other necessary expenses reimbursed after approval

Ready to apply?

If you’re ready, click here for more info and to fill in the application form!

For questions or more info: coordination.sciaustria@gmail.com

All accepted participants will receive a detailed info sheet with venue, timetable, and preparation tasks.

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