This call aims to involve people aged 18 – 30 years old in shaping policies within the region. There are three thematic groups to apply:
Advocacy Working Group
Politically interested young people who want to shape policies in the Baltic Sea Region.
Culture Working Group
Active young people who want to implement local activities and advise decision – makers on cultural projects in the Baltic Sea Region.
Taskforce: Child protection
Young people who are interested in child protection policies and would like to conceptualize a child protection working group.
The deadline for the submission is November 8th, and is held via this link: https://bit.ly/3nRBaDq
More detailed information is available on the CBSS website and the Baltic Sea Youth Platform website.
The next meeting of the BSYP Working Groups is scheduled for November 25th and 26th in Stockholm and via remote tools. Euroregion Baltic will be present in Stockholm, we will have two representatives of the International permanent Secretariat and 3 Euroregion Baltic Youth Board members.
FAQ
FOR WHOM?
Everyone between 18-30 years old.
No special knowledge needed.
Do not worry about your level of English, joining our Working Groups is a great way to improve your own personal skills.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE?
Every group will meet twice per month.
If you join a group, you should stay active for at least 6 months. There will be tasks distributed within the group.
If you take over such responsibility, please consider carefully if you have the time to fulfil the task.
IS THERE ANY SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP?
Yes, the Council of the Baltic Sea States and other partners of the Baltic Sea Youth Platform will support the groups and provide guidance whenever needed.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
This is a great opportunity to enhance your own skills in teamwork, international cooperation, the English language and in the topic you will be working in.
You can learn a lot and share your experiences with others while working for a much bigger purpose: real youth participation in the region.
You will be the one driving the change, engaged in all our activities and getting all the latest information before anyone else.
You have the chance to work with mentors and experts in various fields and you can build a network that will help you throughout your life.
WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE WORKING GROUPS?
The aim of the Working Groups is to promote youth cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region and show that young people are active drivers of change. You will get the chance to speak to decision-makers and influence decisions to create a more sustainable, safer and prosperous region.
IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATION?
Yes, we will close the application on
08.11.2021, 23:59 CET Sign-u
