🎲 GAMECHANGE is Coming to Cyprus!
- nicckolas44
- 6 days ago
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Apply Now to Become a Youth Worker Co-Creator of a Powerful Educational Board Game
Are you a creative, passionate youth worker ready to turn games into tools for change?Do you want to co-develop a board game that educates, inspires, and empowers young people—right here in Cyprus?
ACPELIA is launching the local phase of the Erasmus+ KA210YOU project “GAMECHANGE: Innovative Board Games for Youth Engagement”, and we are looking for 5 committed youth workers to join our local action team.
🎯 What is GAMECHANGE?
GAMECHANGE is a creative, 18-month international project where youth workers and educators design and test an original board game focused on inclusion, civic participation, and personal development. Using gamification and non-formal education, the project brings youth together in fun, educational, and meaningful ways.
While the project is implemented by partners in Cyprus, Poland, and Romania, this opportunity is purely local for youth workers based in Cyprus. No travel abroad is required—your mission is to help create change right here in your community!
📅 What Will You Do (and When)?
🔍 1. Participate in Research & Game Design (November 2025 – March 2026)
Join focus groups and brainstorming sessions
Explore how board games can address youth needs in Cyprus
Collect feedback from young people and youth organizations
Contribute to the conceptual development of the board game
🧠 2. Join the Official 5-Day Training (March 2026)
Location: Cyprus
Dates: March 2026 (exact dates TBA)
You’ll receive intensive, hands-on training in:
Educational game design & storytelling
Gamification methods in youth work
Game facilitation and testing with young people
🎲 3. Lead Local Implementation Activities (April – October 2026)
Organize local youth workshops and play-testing events
Facilitate game sessions in schools, youth centers, and NGOs
Gather feedback and improve the game with your team
Contribute to the project’s final handbook and evaluation report
👤 Who Should Apply?
We are looking for:
Youth workers, educators, volunteers, or creative thinkers aged 18+
Based in Cyprus and available to commit time regularly until October 2026
Motivated to work with youth from diverse and marginalized backgrounds
Passionate about games, learning, inclusion, and creativity
No prior experience in board game design is required!
🎁 What You Will Gain
Certificate of Participation from the Erasmus+ project
High-quality training in game-based learning and facilitation
Practical experience in designing, testing, and leading local activities
Your name and contribution featured in the final board game and handbook
Opportunities to expand your network and visibility within youth work in Cyprus and Europe
The joy of creating a fun and inclusive game that will be used for years to come!
📥 Ready to Apply?
🕒 Deadline to apply: 10 of September 2025
📧 For questions, contact us: acpeliacy@gmail.com
Let’s build a board game that changes lives. Let’s GAMECHANGE youth work—one roll of the dice at a time.