Are you passionate about protecting the environment and creating positive change in your community? Are you between the ages of 18 and 30, eager to learn, and ready to take action? Would you like to learn new skills related to the “3R” principles?
We invite you to join our new sustainability project! Through a series of engaging training courses, we aim to empower young leaders like you to become advocates for environmental initiatives in your local communities and spread knowledge among your peers.
We are looking for three young participants to join our first training on Recycling, Reduction, and Reuse, which will take place in Croatia and Austria from April 10-20, 2024 (including travel days).
Training Course Overview
Our project focuses on raising awareness about critical environmental issues such as pollution, climate change, recycling, and sustainable development.
Objectives:
- Improve understanding of the importance of reuse, recycling, and waste reduction in mitigating environmental degradation.
- Explore practical strategies and initiatives for implementing the “3R” principles in local communities.
- Encourage intercultural exchange and collaboration among participants from diverse backgrounds.
- Inspire participants to advocate for sustainable living and environmental management in their communities.
- Encourage participants to think about potential ideas for follow-up activities and actively engage in later stages of the project.
What Will You Gain?
- Knowledge and skills in sustainable development practices such as recycling, reduction, and reuse;
- Opportunities for multicultural exchange and community building;
- Hands-on experience in leadership training and environmental advocacy;
- The opportunity to visit another country and explore sustainability practices;
- Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals from six different countries with diverse backgrounds;
- Learn how to write a project proposal and apply follow-up activities in your community in later stages;
- Funding for a local activity idea addressing one of the environmental issues covered in the project.
How to Participate
If you’re ready to join the first training course, simply fill out our online application form. Be sure to convince us of your interests, experiences, and motivation for joining the project. To ensure transparency in the process, the selection team, composed of project team members and young volunteers, will follow a predefined set of criteria and invite the most successful applicants for a second-round interview. After this stage, the selection team will identify the top three candidates and inform them, creating a waiting list as well. So, keep an eye on your inbox!
Important Information
Participants are expected to fully engage in the training course and other program activities, such as national TC and project proposal writing. They will also be tasked with conducting a series of multiplier activities in their local communities, involving other members (young or elderly neighbors, friends, family) and other relevant stakeholders. For these activities, each participant, taking on the “multiplier” role, will receive a small but adequate grant to cover the logistical and administrative costs of their activities.
Each selected candidate will sign a Grant Agreement after selection to ensure mutual commitment and respect for obligations. This ensures equal learning opportunities for everyone based on the time, effort, and budget spent, but it also comes with reasonable mandatory steps for every participant.
Additionally, each training program will be conducted in English. You don’t need to prove advanced English proficiency, but basic communication skills are required.
Please refrain from using AI-generated responses when filling out the application form!
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 28/03/2024
- Selection Results: 29/03/2024
- Interview Phase: 30-31/03/2024
- Final Results: 01/04/2024
- Training Course: 10/04/2024 – 20/04/2024