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Open call for young people (aged 18–21) living in the Netherlands

In December 2026, the Solidara Foundation will take a group of 5 young people on a train journey. This trip is part of the Erasmus+ project "Solidarity Lines: Local Roots, European Routes" (DiscoverEU). All travel and accommodation costs are covered by the project.

The trip

• 10 days, tentatively scheduled for December 8–17, 2026
• Route: Workum – Amsterdam – Bruges – Lille – Brussels – Workum, traveling entirely by train
• You will help plan the daily itinerary, accommodation, and safety arrangements

Who are we looking for?

• You are between 18 and 21 years old on the trip's start date
• You reside legally in the Netherlands
• You are eager to explore and learn together

Do you require any support, for example regarding accessibility or health? Please let us know whenever you feel comfortable doing so; all information will be handled confidentially.

What do we ask of you?

• Participation in two preparatory meetings: one in-person (tentatively Tuesday, November 24) and one online (tentatively Thursday, December 3), plus a short personal conversation.
• You will travel with the group for the entire duration and attend a follow-up/reflection session in January
• You will be eligible to receive a "Youthpass"
• You must have a valid ID or passport.
• You do not need to speak French or English. We will practice useful phrases together. It will be fun!

How to apply

Fill out the short form here. No CV or grades required. We are interested in your motivation and expectations.

Have questions? Please send an e-mail to info@solidara.org.

Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM. We will let you know by Wednesday, November 18, whether you have been selected to join.

Privacy: We use your personal data solely for the purpose of this selection process and the project itself. Any information you share about yourself will be treated as confidential.