Youth Association DRONI is proud to be a partner in the VOLU-MENT project – an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership launched in July 2025. Coordinated by the Talentum Foundation for the Support of Volunteering (Hungary), the project brings together four civil society organizations from Georgia, Hungary, Portugal, and Türkiye, working to strengthen the capacity of organisations active in local volunteering and ESC hosting/sending.

Our Mission in VOLU-MENT

We recognize the increasing need for support in both volunteering engagement and youth mental well-being. The VOLU-MENT project aligns with our mission to empower youth and strengthen civic engagement through sustainable and inclusive actions.

Main Objectives:

RAISE AWARENESS OF VOLUNTEERING REINFORCED BY MENTAL SUPPORT
Empower staff coordinating/mentoring young volunteers
Provide practical methods of mental support

Broader Goals Include:

Increasing the capacity of youth-serving organizations
Promoting inclusive practices within civic society
Improving the mental health of young people through structured volunteering
Encouraging youth engagement and community participation
Drawing the attention of decision-makers to volunteering as a preventive tool
Supporting active citizenship and long-term youth involvement

Project Information

Duration: 01.07.2025 – 31.03.2028
Total Budget: 250,000 EUR
Working Language: English (outputs translated to national languages)
Contact: volument@talentumonkentes.hu
Project number: 2024-2-HU01-KA220-YOU-000286625
Funded by: Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

Key Work Packages

WP1: Project Management

Includes coordination and regular meetings to manage funding, time, processes, communication, and partner collaboration.

WP2: Research & Best Practices

This phase aims to PROVIDE THE SUITABLE BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT PRODUCTS by examining local realities and building evidence for effective action.

Conducting RESEARCH ON THE YOUTH ATTITUDES AND MOTIVATION IN VOLUNTEERING in each country
Developing action plans based on research outcomes
Compiling a COLLECTION OF BEST PRACTICES from partner organisations
Mapping existing capacities to offer better mental support to national and international volunteers

WP3: Empowering Workshop & E-Guide

The third stage focuses on building practical knowledge to EMPOWER THE STAFF AT VOLUNTEER HOSTING CSOs WITH PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE.

Hosting an INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERING WORKSHOP for youth workers using non-formal education methods (roleplay, peer exchange, intervision)
Producing a multilingual PRACTICAL E-GUIDE ON VOLUNTEERING MENTAL SUPPORT, with tools, videos, infographics, and storytelling to help mentors deal with youth mental health

WP4: Local Actions & Impact

In the final phase, we aim to DISCOVER THE COMPLEMENTARY IMPACT AND ADDED VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING, foster civil participation, and generate measurable impact.

Running LOCAL VOLUNTARY ACTIONS in each country
Implementing impact measurement tools to assess mental support outcomes
Hosting MULTIPLICATION EVENTS to spread knowledge and inspire local actors
Developing a POLICY RECOMMENDATION based on research and outcomes
Creating a COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE to sustain peer learning and long-term impact

Our Partners

Talentum Foundation for the Support of Volunteering, Hungary (Coordinator)
System and Generation, Türkiye
Youth Association DRONI, Georgia
Embaixada da Juventude, Portugal

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VOLU-MENT – Mental Health Through Volunteering

Our Mission in VOLU-MENT

At Youth Association DRONI, we are committed to empowering youth and supporting inclusive civic engagement. The VOLU-MENT project addresses the pressing need for mental well-being in youth work and aims to strengthen the impact of volunteering across Europe and beyond.

Main Objectives

RAISE AWARENESS OF VOLUNTEERING REINFORCED BY MENTAL SUPPORT
Empower staff coordinating and mentoring young volunteers
Provide practical methods of mental support

Additional Goals

Increase the capacity and skills of youth-serving organizations
Promote inclusive practices in civic society
Improve young people’s mental health through structured volunteering
Encourage social engagement among youth
Highlight volunteering as a preventive tool to decision-makers
Support long-term active youth participation

Project Overview

Duration: 01 July 2025 – 31 March 2028
Total Budget: €250,000
Working Language: English (materials will be translated into national languages)
Contact Email: volument@talentumonkentes.hu
Project Number: 2024-2-HU01-KA220-YOU-000286625
Funding: Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

Key Work Packages

WP1: Project Management

Coordination of all partner activities, professional meetings, risk management, project communication, and dissemination materials.

WP2: Research & Best Practices

This phase aims to PROVIDE THE SUITABLE BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT PRODUCTS by conducting comparative research and collecting insights from all partner countries.

Local RESEARCH ON THE YOUTH ATTITUDES AND MOTIVATION IN VOLUNTEERING
Action plans based on country-specific data
COLLECTION OF BEST PRACTICES from partner organisations
Mapping organizational capacities for improved mental support

WP3: Empowering Workshop & E-Guide

The goal is to EMPOWER THE STAFF AT VOLUNTEER HOSTING CSOs WITH PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE and equip them with tools to support young volunteers.

An INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERING WORKSHOP using non-formal learning methods
A multilingual PRACTICAL E-GUIDE ON VOLUNTEERING MENTAL SUPPORT, featuring:
- Challenges and solutions
- Methods and tools
- Infographics and videos
- Real stories and mentoring examples

WP4: Local Actions & Impact

Designed to DISCOVER THE COMPLEMENTARY IMPACT AND ADDED VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING in local communities and to evaluate its effectiveness.

Implementation of LOCAL VOLUNTARY ACTIONS
Impact measurement with participating youth and youth workers
MULTIPLICATION EVENTS to share and scale results
Development of a POLICY RECOMMENDATION
Establishment of a COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE for sustained peer learning

Project Partners

Talentum Foundation for the Support of Volunteering (Hungary) – Coordinator
System and Generation (Türkiye)
Youth Association DRONI (Georgia)
Embaixada da Juventude (Portugal)