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World Heritage Volunteers Upper Middle Rhine Valley 2027

During a two-week spring school, students of programs related to UNESCO World Heritage, monument preservation, cultural landscape or nature conservation will have the opportunity to gain insight into the work of preserving UNESCO World Heritage sites in theory and practice, using the Middle Rhine Valley as an example. The “World Heritage Spring School – Upper Middle Rhine Valley” is organized by the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Association, funded by the European Union as part of the LEADER program and implemented in collaboration with various partner organizations and universities.

Application

• In 2027 spring school will take place from March 9 to 20.
• Applications are possible until December 15th using the application form.
• Selected participants are expected to be notified by January 15th, 2027.
• The students will stay at the Youth hostel in St. Goar. A one-time fee of €150 is required for participation. This includes all expenses for accommodation and meals, leisure activities and excursions. Travel to and from the school must be financed independently.

Download Application 2027

The project builds on the positive experiences of work camps and volunteering projects in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley over the past ten years. The target group is (international) students and, where applicable, graduates of universities in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley area (Bingen, Geisenheim, Wiesbaden, Koblenz) in relevant bachelor's or master's programs, as well as students from other universities worldwide with a strong connection to the fields of UNESCO World Heritage, cultural landscapes, monument preservation, architectural culture, landscape development and nature conservation.

The following activities will take place during the two-week spring school:

• Theoretical insights into the preservation of UNESCO World Heritage sites in seminar units ("Lecture Series")
• Practical assignments to learn techniques for the preservation of World Heritage sites with a focus on cultural landscapes ("Hands-On Activities")
• Excursions and visits to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site
• Leisure activities and exchange

The theoretical content is provided by specialist authorities and institutions from the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage Site, and ideally by teaching staff from the neighboring university. Practical work assignments are conducted by the association and partner organizations. Participants receive a certificate. The extent to which university credit points will be awarded must be clarified with the respective universities.

Rückblick

2026 fand die World Heritag Spring School vom 15.-27. März statt. Eine Übersicht über den Ablauf und die Aktivitäten finden Sie HIER.

Förderung

Das Projekt World Heritage Volunteers Upper Middle Rhine Valley wird gefördert durch den Europäischen Landwirtschaftsfonds für die Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums (ELER).