Youth organisation for training and consulting in ViennaSince 2020

We are a dynamic community of VIPs.

Very intercultural persons, learning and leading together.

Hands-on labs in Vienna, Erasmus+ exchanges across Europe and EU projects that turn new skills into action in your community. For young people aged 14 to 30, from every background. Join workshops on citizenship, sustainability, AI and misinformation, volunteer in our community, or do an internship or Erasmus+ traineeship at our office in the 1st district.

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Learn

Young people working in small groups during a seminar in our seminar room

Connect

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Act

Quick routes

Find the right path for you

Six ways to join the community and start today.

Local labs in Vienna

Hands-on labs on leadership, entrepreneurship, policy and digital citizenship, led by our members.

See the labs

Members' initiatives

Have an idea for your community? We coach you from the first sketch to a pilot action.

Pitch your idea

Summer Schools

Intensive summer programmes in Vienna, including our annual Summer Bootcamp with workshops, study visits and inspiring role models.

Discover the summer

Erasmus+ mobilities

Youth exchanges and training courses with partners across Europe, funded by the European Union.

Begin your journey

Volunteering

Help build our community in Vienna through outreach, events and social media, at least 10 hours a week.

Apply now

School Offers

Interactive workshops for schools on topics such as media literacy, democracy and sustainability, using games and non-formal methods.

Ask about school offers

Not sure?

We'd be happy to tell you more

Tell us what you are interested in and we will point you in the right direction.

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Who we are

Training and consulting for change-makers

EMOTiC is a civil society organisation headquartered in Vienna, with branches in France and Croatia. Through training and consulting, we give young people and adults the competences and tools to shape their lives, careers and communities, and to tackle social issues constructively.

In a constantly changing and interdependent world, we take a multidisciplinary, European and global approach. We build transversal skills, knowledge and attitudes that can be adapted to any context, and we foster the role of young people in democratic and civic participation. Everything we do aims for a positive impact and more inclusive, peaceful, sustainable and healthy societies.

Since 2020 we have run more than 50 projects with partners in over 30 countries, from local labs in Vienna to Erasmus+ youth exchanges, training courses and European cooperation partnerships.

Our areas of work

DigitalisationInterculturalityWellbeingSustainabilityDemocratisationEmployabilityEntrepreneurshipPeace and securityHuman rightsConflict transformationSocio-political participation

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Who we work with

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Young people aged 14 to 30 from every background. We bring together VIPs, very intercultural persons: locals, Europeans, refugees, third-country students, migrants and more. This diversity is what makes our learning so rich.

Every activity follows our strategies and measures for gender, inclusion, diversity and the environment. We work in line with the Council of Europe Declaration on Cultural Diversity and the European Youth Foundation's Inclusion Toolbox.

With more than 10 leaders and a network of 200+ peers and members, our joint community plans and hosts activities across Vienna and its members invite their friends to join. Our alumni stay involved as mentors and workshop facilitators.

Our approach

The 4Es: how taking part turns into growth

Every lab, exchange and project follows the same path, from your first workshop to leading your own action.

Step 1

Engage

Stronger participation in social, democratic, political and civic life at grassroots level, helping to shape local policy through democratic processes.

Step 2

Empower

Personal and professional competences that help young people grow their careers, improve their lives and become changemakers.

Step 3

Enrich

Shared values and real mutual respect that help local societies move forward together.

Step 4

Enhance

Stronger links between young people and local society, including diverse and disadvantaged groups, for a culture of tolerance and solidarity.

What we do as a training and consulting organisation

Participatory research

Proven participatory and self-analysis methods that give real insight into social issues.

Educational materials

Detailed manuals and micro-workshops that involve learners fully and interactively.

E-learning

Modular courses that mix games, quizzes, videos and presentations.

Training

Online, hybrid and in-person workshops, masterclasses, seminars and hackathons.

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Annual flagship programme

Summer Bootcamp

Launched in 2025 for more than 25 young people with a migration background, whether they are working or not yet in education, employment or training. Interactive workshops, study visits and work-based assignments connect them with inspiring role models and build networks that last.

Want to take part?

Write us an email and we will tell you when the next Bootcamp opens for applications.

Email us to take part

Want to support the implementation?

Write us an email with your offer: mentoring, study visits, workshops, venues or funding.

Email us your offer

Labs and skills

The EMOTiC Labs

Young people aged 14 to 30 learning through real-world action, with more than 10 leaders and a community of 200+ peers and members active across Vienna.

Find your lab

Interest groups in our WhatsApp community:Speed networkingClothes swapOpportunitiesSportCareerFeasts

Empowerment Lab

Leadership, community-building and local activism that lead to peer-support projects in Vienna.

Entrepreneurship Lab

Spot a social issue, build a team and pitch your solution to mentors and local stakeholders.

Policy Negotiation Lab

Debate as countries or stakeholder groups and co-write draft resolutions.

Action Lab

Turn ideas into real local actions with schools, NGOs and clubs.

Gamification Lab

Co-design games that teach, raise awareness and spark civic engagement.

Digital Citizenship Lab

Spot misinformation, judge online content critically and take part in discussions responsibly.

Synergies Lab

Study visits to social enterprises, impact hubs and entrepreneurship clubs across Vienna.

Socialising and networking

Cultural evenings, intercultural dinners and game nights that turn peers into friends.

What's on

Open calls, labs and opportunities

What is coming up, what happens every month and how you can join us.

Open calls and coming up

Training course · Vienna

Sustainability Empowerment Community of Practice

For youth workers: green skills, climate action and a community of practice.

23–30 October 2026

Youth exchange · Vienna

Digital Empowerment through Critical Online Dialogue and Engagement

Media literacy, tackling disinformation and constructive dialogue online.

2–10 November 2026

Training course · Vienna

Mediation and Advocacy Competences and Tactics for Sustainable Futures

For youth workers from Europe and the Southern Mediterranean: mediation, dialogue and advocacy.

10–17 November 2026

Training course · Vienna

Art and Creativity as Catalysts for Empowerment and Well-being in Youth Work

For youth workers: creative and artistic methods for empowerment and well-being.

May 2027, dates to be announced

See all calls and news

Regular labs and clubs

Lab or club

What you do

When

Thematic Workshops

Citizenship, sustainability, AI, misinformation and political affairs, for members, volunteers and newcomers.

Regular and occasional. Next: 17 October, Skills of the Future

Empowerment Lab

Leadership, community building and local activism that lead to peer-support projects in Vienna.

Every first and third Monday of the month

Entrepreneurship Lab

Spot a social issue, build a team and pitch your solution to mentors and local stakeholders.

Every first and third Thursday of the month

Policy Negotiation Lab

Debate as countries or stakeholder groups and co-write draft resolutions.

Every second and fourth Monday of the month

Digital Citizenship Lab

Spot misinformation, judge online content critically and take part in discussions responsibly.

Every second and fourth Thursday of the month

Game nights and socialising

Cultural evenings, intercultural dinners and game nights that turn peers into friends.

Every Saturday

Our community

Members, volunteers, interns and trainees

Four ways to be part of EMOTiC, from a free membership to a traineeship of 32+ hours a week.

Join any time

Members

Young people aged 14 to 30 who take part in our labs, workshops, simulations, game nights and events in Vienna, and bring their friends along.

ForAnyone aged 14 to 30 in or near Vienna

TimeAs much or as little as you like

CostsFree membership, no fee

You getA community, our labs and first news about calls

Explore the labs

Local Volunteering

Volunteers

Members who help run the community: they organise events, promote activities, keep social media alive and support our facilitators.

ForMotivated members, English B1

TimeAt least 10 hours a week, from one week to three years

CostsUnpaid; perks and priority for Erasmus+ mobilities

You getTraining, reference letters after 100 hours, a mentor

Volunteer with us

Local Internships

Interns

Students and young graduates in Austria who need an internship for their studies or career path and want real responsibility in a youth NGO.

ForStudents and graduates living in Austria

TimeAt least 20 hours a week or 80 a month; length agreed with your mentor

CostsUnpaid: a community spot, not a job

You getCertificate, experience, mentoring

Do your internship

Erasmus+ Traineeships

Trainees

University students from abroad who do an Erasmus+ traineeship with EMOTiC as their host organisation in Vienna.

ForStudents sent by their university

Time2 to 12 months, at least 32 hours a week

CostsErasmus+ grant from your university, no funding from us

You getA mentor, a workplace in the 1st district, European projects

Come to Vienna

Volunteers, interns and trainees are all trained to chair Model United Nations and Model European Parliament simulations, and together they run our weekly simulation session.

Next collective start of a cohort of volunteers, interns and trainees: 1 November 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the year, so you can apply at any time.

Since 2020, we have been creating impact and positive change together

50+

projects implemented

30+

countries reached

5,000+

young people reached

years of impact, since 2020

Projects and impact

Erasmus+ mobilities and EU projects

Youth exchanges for young people and training courses for youth workers, hosted in Vienna, plus long-term partnerships that create tools for youth work across Europe.

Recent mobilities

See all projects

Youth exchangeVienna, 12–19 August 2026

Flying Beyond the Hoops!

42 participants from seven countries used quidditch to explore fair play, leadership and active citizenship.

Youth exchangeVienna, 19–26 August 2026

ECOuprising

Climate action, biodiversity and eco-anxiety explored through Land Art, outdoor learning and urban-greening study visits.

Our portfolio

50+ projects across Europe

Youth exchanges, training courses, European partnerships and local projects, all in one place.

See the whole portfolio

EU projects

Youth4GreenPolicy TRUTH4YOUTH Living Labs and Game-Based Learning to Checkmate Climate Misinformation RECOVER: Youth Wellbeing Recovering Kit Green Quest: The Simulation Game See our whole portfolio

We work with

Funders, frameworks and partners

Our work is supported by European and international organisations and contributes to shared youth policy goals.

Funded and supported by

Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme (CERV)

European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe

Policies we contribute to

EU Youth Goals and EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027

UN Security Council Resolutions 2250, 2419 and 2535 on youth, peace and security

UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030

Council of Europe Charter on Human Rights Education

EU Union of Skills

Our partners

We work with a wide range of organisations across Europe, including:

Youth organisationsSocial enterprisesSchoolsVocational training centresUniversitiesEuropean networksSports clubsMunicipalities

Our impact has reached more than 30 countries.

Our strategy

How we work

A multifaceted approach that combines theoretical and practical training with consultancy and advocacy.

Transnational mobility

In an interconnected world, exchanging ideas and perspectives shapes how we understand things. International training creates a marketplace of ideas where transnationalism is the standard and multilingualism the norm.

Academic research

We encourage interdisciplinary and intersectional research by all participants. Articles, studies, issue papers and policy analyses are produced and shared with international stakeholders.

International consultancy

Our staff and members bring evidence-based expertise in conflict analysis, peacebuilding and social resilience, and we support other organisations with their capacity-development projects and youth activities.

Non-formal education

Role-plays, simulations, structured debates, intercultural dialogues, forum theatre, group discussions and interactive games offer an alternative to classic education and build lifelong competences.

Practical training

Evidence-based, hands-on programmes on peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, non-violent communication, conflict transformation, critical thinking and empowerment, as well as project design, monitoring and evaluation.

Public advocacy

We raise awareness of human rights, cultural democracy and participation, and support media campaigns with civil and political organisations, journalists and activists.