ESC WHAT - Waterways Heritage Action Together Padova


ESC WHAT - Waterways Heritage Action Together Padova

Centro Servizi Padova e Rovigo Solidali

Padova, Italy

The application deadline has passed.

Activity description

The issue to be addressed is the need for a greater understanding of the importance of water and waterways (canals, rivers, ports, aqueducts) for Europe's cultural heritage and the re-appropriation and celebration of water-related infrastructure. The aim is to restore these places so that they can be enjoyed and appreciated by present and future generations. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the city's important cultural heritage.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Participants will be covered for their travel, food and accommodation expenses and they will get a pocket money of €5 per day as reimbursement of expenses. Participants will be accomodate in a hotel in mixed rooms with 4 beds each

Training during the activity

During the two weeks of the project, the participants will get to know the richness of the city of Padua from a cultural, social and environmental point of view. The theme of understanding the importance of water will be addressed from different theoretical and practical points of view and with cultural and workshop insights proposed by organisations operating in the city. In addition to practical moments, activities will be proposed in collaboration with some experts in order to create promotional material and as a symbol to leave at the end of the experience, with the help of an artist

Participant profile

The criteria to select the young people will be based on their personal connection to an area of Europe where water and waterways are an important part of the local heritage and identity. They should be able to demonstrate an interest in, and basic knowledge about their local cultural heritage connected to waterways and be interested and motivated to share that with other young people and citizens from across Europe. There will be no specific requirement for the volunteers in terms of formal qualifications or or specific language, skills and competencies.

Activity dates

A total of 2 week(s) during the period 28/08/2022 to 11/09/2022


Activity location

via Gradenigo 10, 35131 Padova Italy


Looking for participants from

Portugal, Slovakia, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, France


Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 30/07/2022