Opportunities

Find your way in

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.

Local programmes in Vienna

Labs, workshops and community

Hands-on programmes for young people aged 14 to 30, led by our members.

Young people presenting posters during a workshop in our seminar room

Thematic Workshops

Regular and occasional workshops on topics such as citizenship, sustainability, AI, misinformation and political affairs. Some are part of piloting our projects, others are stand-alone workshops on topics our members and volunteers are interested in and suggest themselves.

The format is interactive, with short inputs, group work and discussions. Workshops are open to young people aged 14 to 30, and members and volunteers can propose and run their own workshop with the support of our team.

Thematic Workshops

Upcoming workshops

  • 17OctSkills of the FutureEASY
  • 14NovMedia Literacy Living LabTRUTH4YOUTH
  • 28NovCritical Conversations on Climate MattersYouth4GreenPolicy
  • 16DecCareer and Development
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Empowerment Lab

Multi-day, hands-on trainings that help young people amplify their voice and influence. Through workshops on leadership, community building and local activism, participants start peer-support projects in Vienna.

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Summer Bootcamp

Our annual flagship since 2025, for more than 25 young people with a migration background, whether working or not yet in education, employment or training. Role models, networks, workshops, study visits and work-based assignments in Vienna.

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Entrepreneurship Lab

Spot a pressing social issue, team up and co-create a solution. Learn ideation, business modelling and pitching, then present your idea to peers, mentors and local stakeholders at the final showcase event.

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Policy Negotiation Lab

After training in negotiation and public speaking, represent a country or stakeholder group in a simulated democratic process and co-write draft resolutions. Builds political literacy and empathy.

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Action Lab

Where ideas meet implementation. Turn your concept into a real local action with schools, NGOs or clubs, from school workshops on taxation and media literacy to promoting youth participation in democracy.

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Gamification Lab

Co-design games that raise awareness, educate peers and inspire civic engagement, then test them in schools, youth centres and community events across Vienna.

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Synergies Lab

Study visits and exchanges with organisations such as Social Impact Award, Impact Hub, POLEDU, Die Berater, SINDBAD Social Business and WU Entrepreneurship Club, often leading to lasting collaborations.

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Digital Citizenship Lab

Use digital tools to explore citizenship today, co-develop Digital Action Sheets, learn to spot misinformation and take part in online discussions responsibly.

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Socialising and networking

Cultural evenings, group outings, intercultural dinners and game nights that break down barriers and turn peers into friends.

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Volunteering

Help build our community in Vienna: outreach to young people, workshops, debates and game nights, social media and support for our facilitators, at least 10 hours a week.

Become a volunteer
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Local Internships

For students and young graduates in Austria who need an internship for their studies or career path, with real tasks, a mentor and a certificate.

Do your internship
Young people who launched their own local initiatives

Members' initiatives

Have an idea? With coaching and resources from our team, take it from first sketch to pilot: idea refinement, team support and implementation.

Our WhatsApp community

We stay in touch through a lively WhatsApp community with groups for every interest.

Speed networkingClothes swapOpportunitiesSportCareerFeasts
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Simulations

MUN and MEP simulations

Debate, negotiate and vote like diplomats at the United Nations and Members of the European Parliament. Our sessions are chaired by our trained volunteers, interns and trainees, and they are open to all young people aged 14 to 30.

MUN

Model United Nations

Represent a country in a UN committee: prepare its position, give speeches, negotiate in caucuses, then draft and vote on a resolution, guided by our MUN Chairs.

MEP

Model European Parliament

Take a seat in a simulated European Parliament: debate a European topic in committees and political groups, propose amendments and vote in plenary.

Every week · 4+ hours

A MUN or MEP session in Vienna, where everyone takes part and the roles rotate between chairs, delegates and organisers.

Once a month

Simulation at the Europa Experience

Once a month we go to the Europa Experience, the European Parliament’s visitor centre in Vienna, and take part in its simulation, where you step into the role of a Member of the European Parliament.

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Once a month

An evening with a guest

Once a month we invite a public personality from politics, diplomacy, the economy or another sector for an evening with our community. Our guest shares about their work, and then we open the floor for conversations and discussions.

PoliticsDiplomacyEconomyAnd other sectors
1The talkOur guest shares about their work, their path and the questions they deal with every day.
2The conversationTime for your questions, open discussion and getting to know the guest and each other.

Erasmus+ mobilities

Learn across borders

Funded by the European Union: accommodation, meals, materials and travel up to set limits, plus a Youthpass certificate. Some Partnerships for Youth programmes ask for a small administration fee of €30–50.

Youth exchanges

For young people aged 18–30. A week with peers from across Europe on topics such as sport, wellbeing, diversity and the environment.

Training courses

For youth workers and youth leaders aged 24–35. Practical methods in non-formal education, conflict transformation, outdoor education and game-based learning.

Partnerships for Youth

Learning mobilities in Italy, Spain and Portugal for young people who are citizens or residents of Austria.

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How to join

Three steps to get started

Step 1

Explore

Browse our labs and Erasmus+ projects and pick what fits your interests and time.

Step 2

Get in touch

Send us a message or apply to an open call. We will tell you how to join.

Step 3

Take part and co-create

Join activities, lead your own initiative and invite your friends along.

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