ESC WHAT - Water Herritage Action Together


ESC WHAT - Water Herritage Action Together

Freiwilligen-Zentrum Augsburg

Augsburg, Germany

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, harbours, aqueducts) for European Cultural heritage and the re-purposing and celebration of water-related infrastructure. The activities foreseen are those necessary to clean and restore waterways and their surroundings in the chosen locations and to contribute to actions that will recognise and celebrate the importance of water and waterways for cultural heritage. This can include: clearing unwanted plants and weeds; collecting rubbish; painting and restoration of stone, brick and or wooden structures, preparation of information actions with the local community using non-formal techniques. By restoring the waterways in this way the cultural heritage of Europe is protected and greater awareness raised amongst the volunteers and citizens about the ways in which cultural heritage connected to water and waterways in Europe is part of a shared history.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

You will be hosted in Families and/or Youth-Hostels with dormitry-rooms.

Training during the activity

We will provide trainings and workshops concerning active civic participation, environmental and water protection. The participants will get known to the UNESCO World Herritage Watersystem of Augsburg and learn a lot about the meaning of it these days.They will help cleaning and restoring the old fishmarket-place and visit world campionships of canoe slalom as volunteer helpers, taking place from 26.-31.07.2022 in Augsburg.

Participant profile

We are looking for young people who are willing to communicate in English and are able to demonstrate an interest in, and basic knowledge about, waterways heritage, climate change, culture, history and be interested and motivated to share that with other young people and citizens from across Europe. There are no specific requirements for formal qualifications, education, specific language, skills and competencies. Priority will be given to young people with fewer opportunities, facing different obstacles such as economic, geographical, social etc.

Activity dates

A total of 2 week(s) during the period 25/07/2022 to 09/08/2022


Activity location

Mittlerer Lech 5, 86150 Augsburg Germany


Looking for participants from

Slovakia, Italy, Portugal, Hungary, Belgium, Germany


Activity topics

Environment and natural protection


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 25/07/2022