CALL FOR TEAM MEMBER & TRAINER FOR COURSE 2026

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The VALE Course is an advanced leadership course organised by The VALE Team. It has been a recurring event over the years and in various different configurations with editions in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025. This time, it will be two leadership retreat on-site modules - one in Central Europe and one Norway in early 2026, bringing together 25 participants aged 18-30. In the interim time, our participants will engage in various interim tasks such as group work, assignments, and webinars. To make this a reality once again, we are looking to expand our team – maybe you are the one we are looking for?

BUT FIRST, WHAT'S THE 2026 PROJECT ALL ABOUT?

VALUE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP

The course aims to empower volunteer leaders across Europe to become more aware, skilled, and value-driven leaders. Exploring the question of what good leadership could and should mean, the course takes the participants on a reflective journey of personal development.

HIGH-QUALITY, NON-FORMAL EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

Our course is built on the power of experiential, non-formal education. Trainers aren’t just delivering sessions — they’re co-creators of a dynamic learning journey. Through simulations, team challenges, real-world reflection, and collaborative group work, we empower participants to live their leadership — not just learn about it.

THEME: IN-PERSON VS. REMOTE LEADERSHIP

In an increasingly digital and decentralised world, leadership isn’t bound by location. This edition of the course explores what it means to lead across distance — whether geographical or virtual. Together, we’ll unpack the realities of motivating teams remotely, cultivating connection in hybrid environments, and building value-driven leadership that transcends borders.

Are you our missing puzzle piece?

You just might be, if you are...

An accomplished trainer & facilitator – definitely with more than a few orientations and volunteer trainings under your belt
Experienced in the non-formal education approach
Excited about The VALE mission and a believer in a value-based leadership approach and personal development
A leader in your own right, preferably experienced in leading large and diverse groups of people, ideally within and outside youth or volunteer organisations.
Open, responsive, and a co-creative team player
Between the age of 20 and 35
Able to dazzle people in fluent English
Willing to commit to preparing sessions in joint format and participating in online preparatory work before the course - weekly team check-ins are foreseen during the autumn
Bonus: Familiar with remote/hybrid teams and/or youth work in rural context
Bonus: a prior connection The VALE’s projects

And, especially, if you will be...

Available for the full scope of the project (including online collaboration)
Located in Europe, or can travel independently to Europe from where your cost of travel will be covered
Physically available during the course dates, (second week of January and the last week of February 2026) and can arrive and depart one day earlier & later.
Able to attend an in-person preparatory meeting planned to take place 23-27 July 2025

Key responsibilities

Preparation & Design (~40%)

Participate in a preparatory meeting for the team of trainers
Co-design course flow and methodologies based on The VALE’s non-formal education framework (Kolb, REAL Model)
Collaborate with fellow trainers on thematic concepts such as:
- Remote leadership & virtual teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Group dynamics in dispersed teams
- Personal values and self-leadership
Create engaging and inclusive session materials
Review and incorporate participant preparatory assignments & self-assessments
Take on other supporting tasks which contribute to making this course happen such as participant communication and logistics

Delivery & Facilitation (~50%)

Facilitate workshops at two international in-person modules:
- Module 1: possibly near Prague, Czech Republic (early January 2026)
- Module 2: in Norway (late February 2026)
Guide Spirit Groups (participant reflection & project groups)
Support participants through dynamic, participant-led learning activities
Coach interim phase group projects on real-world youth work challenges
Lead or support outdoor, digital, and simulation-based learning methods

Follow-up & Evaluation (~10%)

Offer input for the final project report and participant learning documentation
Participate in evaluation meetings and team debriefs
Mentor participants regarding their follow-up projects
Provide input on Youthpass or recommendation letters if requested
(Optional) Engage with the alumni network for post-project knowledge sharing

What's in it for you?

Ready to join?

What we offer

Travel to both modules and the preparatory meeting, paid by us.
Hands-on experience & competence-building in non-formal education, facilitation, and trainer skills
You will immerse yourself in a leadership-themed environment not only during the course but also in the prep phase. You should be looking to challenge us with your own ideas and to be challenged in return. We are looking for trainers with an equal stake in delivering the educational content - unless otherwise agreed
Join our super ambitious and fun international organising team with more than 50+ years of combined leadership experience, and meet a fantastic group of young volunteer leaders! You will feel inspired!
Match your actions and values by giving your time and love towards something you believe in - skilled young people ready to lead the world
Professional growth in a unique educational team with strong pedagogical vision
Honorarium depending on available budget
Personal mentorship from an experienced and international trainer team
A great experience to put on the CV – and trust us, we will write an amazing letter of recommendation if needed.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us create an unforgettable experience for a fabulous group of participants, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join The VALE team in making a lasting impact.

Apply by 1 June 23:59 CEST!

If you've read this call all the way to here, that's a great sign you should consider applying to the team.

If you're interested in the project, don't hesitate to ask us about it – we'd be delighted to tell you more. Either shoot us an email, or if you'd rather speak to someone directly, leave us your phone number, and we'll gladly take a call!

QUESTIONS? Do not hesitate to ask Trine Tamm
via email (trine@thevale.eu), Messenger, or WhatsApp.

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