Our initiative corresponds to the Creative Youth Information category by reimagining traditional outreach through “gamified information” and peer-led storytelling. Rather than relying on standard brochures or static info sessions, we transformed the university campus into a living laboratory of opportunities. By using creative facilitators like “Eurodesk Tarot” cards and a “Surprise Treasure Hunt”, we translated complex European programmes into an engaging language that resonates with the digital generation. This creative approach moved the information from the “desk” to the “field”, meeting young people in their natural social environment – a picnic.

The creativity of the project lies in its ability to facilitate “accidental learning”. Students who came for a free coffee or doughnut through our “Coffee & Talk” corner found themselves participating in a “Human Bingo” game or marking a “Map of Europe”, effectively absorbing information about the European Solidarity Corps without the pressure of a formal setting. By integrating current ESC volunteers as the primary creative medium, we added a layer of authentic, human-centric communication that a website or flyer cannot replicate.

Furthermore, the “Solidarity Canvas” allowed for creative self-expression, turning participants from passive information recipients into active contributors to the project’s narrative. The success of this approach was evident, as our stations remained consistently crowded throughout the event, with students eagerly waiting to participate in the activities. This initiative proves that youth information is most effective when it is interactive, mobile, and aesthetically integrated into youth culture. By blending gamification with informal peer-to-peer dialogue, we successfully promoted the Eurodesk and ‘Time to Move’ messages in a way that was not only informative but also memorable and fun, setting a new creative standard for youth outreach in our local community.