First Major Youth Meeting on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the European Beech Forests
Apply now as a participant or Junior Teamer!
In summer 2025 (August 21-30), the town of Angermünde is inviting 45 young people from six European countries to take part in a major international exchange. The participants, aged 15-17, will come together from Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Ukraine to explore the Grumsin World Heritage Forest and Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen.
What can participants expect?
As part of an international group, the young people will gain exciting insights into the importance and protection of ancient beech forests. The program includes:
- Exploring the Grumsin World Heritage Forest near Angermünde and its surroundings.
- Interactive workshops on nature conservation, sustainability and the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Cultural exchange in which participants gain insights into the diversity of the countries represented.
- Joint activities in the Jasmund National Park on Rügen, another UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive beech forests.
- International community: Living together with young people from different countries creates unique experiences and promotes intercultural dialog.
Would you like to be there?
If you are between 15 and 17 years old and interested in nature, sustainability and international exchange, apply for the Youth Gathering!
How to apply:
Create a letter of motivation or an application video in which you introduce yourself and tell us about yourself:
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- Why are you interested in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the beech forests?
- What appeals to you about an international exchange?
- What do you bring to the group (e.g. interest, ideas, experience)?
- What would you like to learn or experience through your participation?
Letter of motivation:
- Scope: 1-2 pages.
- Please enter your full name, age, school and contact details (address, e-mail & telephone number).
Application video:
- Length: 1-3 minutes.
- Introduce yourself briefly and answer the questions above.
- Send the video as a file or share a private link (e.g. YouTube, Google Drive).
Send your application to:
- E-Mail: beteiligung@angermuende.de
- Subject: “Application Youth Gathering 2025”
- Closing date: 01.05.2025
After the application:
We will send you a short questionnaire to collect additional information (e.g. availability, language skills).
Contact
at the town of Angermünde:
Christin Neujahr
Phone: 03331 260067
E-mail: ch.neujahr@angermuende.de
Would you like to be a Junior Teamer?
You can apply to become a Junior Teamer if you
- are older than 15 years old,
- already have some experience in leading groups,
- have already gotten to know the World Heritage Site,
- would like to accompany and support the group of Angermünde participants,
- would like to gain experience in an international team with group leaders from other countries
During your assignment as a Junior Teamer
- you will be accompanied by experienced adult group leaders,
- we provide an expense allowance of €300.
How to apply as a Junior Teamer:
Create a letter of motivation or an application video in which you introduce yourself and tell us about yourself:
- Why are you interested in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the beech forests?
- What appeals to you about an international exchange?
- What do you bring to the group as a Junior Teamer (e.g. interest, ideas, experience)?
- What would you like to learn or experience through your participation as a Junior Teamer?
Letter of motivation:
- Scope: 1-2 pages.
- Please enter your full name, your age, your school and your contact details (e-mail & telephone number).
Application video:
- Length: 1-3 minutes.
- Introduce yourself briefly and answer the questions above.
- Send the video as a file or share a private link (e.g. YouTube, Google Drive).
Send your application to:
- E-Mail: beteiligung@angermuende.de
- Subject: “Application Junior Teamer Youth Gathering 2025”
- Closing date: 23.03.2025
After the application:
We will send you a short questionnaire to collect additional information (e.g. availability, language skills).
Partners and supporters
The Youth Gathering is organized in cooperation with protected areas, municipalities and nature conservation organizations from all over Europe:
- Rakhiv city administration (Ukraine)
- Municipality of Civitella Alfedena (Italy)
- Central Balkan National Park (Bulgaria)
- Kočevje Business Incubator (Slovenia)
- Nature conservation organization ČSOP při Správě CHKO Jizerské hory (Czech Republic)
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!
The project is co-financed by Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges.