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Applications are open for the EUROPARC Youth Council!
Applications Now Open for the EUROPARC Youth Council 2025–2027
The EUROPARC Federation is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the second cohort of the EUROPARC Youth Council. This is an exciting opportunity for young people who are passionate about nature, protected areas, and shaping the future of Europe’s largest network of protected areas.
The Youth Council was created in 2023 as a platform for young people to have a voice within EUROPARC, contribute to decision-making, and bring new perspectives to the Federation’s work. Over the past two years, the first cohort has worked alongside EUROPARC, joining events to promote the EUROPARC programmes, inspiring actions to increase youth participation, and conrtibuting to the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Europe commission.
Now, applications are open once more and we are looking for new motivated and enthusiastic young people to carry this mission forward.
What is the EUROPARC Youth Council?
The Youth Council is a group of young representatives (aged 18–30) from across Europe who:
- Work with the EUROPARC Federation to make it more youth-inclusive and youth-relevant by supporting the Youth Representative.
- Act as ambassadors for EUROPARC and its programmes by attending events and encouraging others to join the various initiatives.
- Create opportunities to connect young people across Europe who are passionate about protected areas, sustainability, and biodiversity.
- Support the work of EUROPARC Sections, Youth+ groups, and member organisations.
What’s involved?
The position is a two-year commitment (2025–2027). It will include monthly online meetings throughout the year, with ad-hoc opportunities to participate in EUROPARC events and represent the youth council. Being on the Youth Council is a chance to gain experience in international cooperation, advocacy, and nature conservation. Check out the activities of the 2023 – 2025 youth council to learn more!
EUROPARC Youth Council Role Description
Who can apply?
We are looking for enthusiastic young people who are:
- Between 18 and 28 years old at the time of application.
- Passionate about protected areas, biodiversity, and sustainability.
- Ready to commit to volunteering their time and energy to the work of the Youth Council.
- A resident in Europe and connected to a EUROPARC member
This includes all young members of staff working for Protected Areas or other EUROPARC member organisations like NGOs, or working as freelancers together with Protected Areas. It is also open to young volunteers, Junior Ranger alumni, outdoor guides and volunteers of youth initiatives in Protected Areas. It also includes young rangers or volunteer rangers!
Still uncertain? Send us an email with your questions or write to us on Instagram @europarc.youth
How to apply
Applications are open until 28th October 23:59 CET. To apply, please fill out the application form and send a letter of support from a EUROPARC member to youtheuroparc (at) gmail . com. If you have any questions, feel free to write to EUROPARC’s youth officer.
Basic template for a letter of support
Let’s build the future of Europe’s protected areas together. Apply to the EUROPARC Youth Council today!