Become a River Cleanup Coordinator! – Plastic Pollution Experts, Community, Workshop – ALL IN ONE!

The workshop is open for applications, offering a unique chance to become a qualified community river cleanup coordinator for free. This initiative provides hands-on training, practical experience, and certification in river cleanup techniques.

• If you, or someone you know, want to learn more about the formation and management of riverine litter accumulations
• If you enjoy fieldwork, and community engagement, and want to take your skills to the next level, apply now for the Community River Cleanup Coordinator Workshop!

Eligible Danube countries: Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Why is this a great opportunity?

• Certified Training – You will gain recognized certification as a qualified Community River Cleanup Coordinator, which can be a valuable asset for future environmental and sustainability projects.
• Real Impact – The training goes beyond theory, allowing you to actively participate in cleaning and preserving the Tisza River from plastic pollution.
• Community & Networking – Join a network of like-minded individuals and environmental professionals dedicated to protecting our waterways.
• Cost-Free Participation – Thanks to the program’s funding, you can gain this valuable certification without financial barriers (see application criteria below).
• A Sustainable Future – By becoming a certified river cleanup coordinator, you contribute to our rivers’ and aquatic ecosystems’ long-term sustainability and health.

Date and duration: overlapping training for two groups (Group A – university students / Group B – NGO representatives) within the period of 12-19 May, 2025

• 5 consecutive days / 4 nights
• Group A: 12-16 May 2025
• Group B: 15-19 May 2025

Location:       Kisköre, Riversaver Center, Hungary

Number of participants: 15 people / group, 2 groups

For more information about the application and the criteria, please visit this site: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/aquatic-plastic/news/become-a-qualified-river-cleanup-coordinator

Apply now, here: aquaticplastic@petkupa.hu