📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Since 1983, the International Youth Meeting Dachau is a place for young people from all over the world to discuss issues concerning the past, the present and the future. They will take a look at the history of the former Dachau concentration camp, National Socialism and present forms of exclusion, racism and discrimination. The principles of exchanging ideas, experiencing different cultural backgrounds, as well as Holocaust education are the core ideas of the International Youth Meeting. It is primarily organized by a team of international volunteers. Survivors of the National Socialist regime and their descendants will talk about the experiences and personal consequences of persecution.
💼 What the programme involves
Remember – connect – understand - shape the future is our guiding slogan. We will learn about the history of the concentration camp Dachau and other aspects of National Socialism in Germany. We will always ask: What did we learn? How do we remember today? Where do we still find racism, antisemitism, and discrimination? The program consists of different workshops, talks of eyewitnesses or their descendants, guided tours through the Memorial Site, tours in Dachau and Munich and day trips. There is also time for personal conversation, sports, and parties.
We will offer volunteers to give a contribution to the programme: You can Send us your ideas for our show at the public Garden party in the middle of IYM Dachau (dancing, singing, theatre,…) Feel free to contact project management in advance.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation is at the Max Mannheimer House in rooms for four people. The participation fee includes: full board and lodging, together with the costs incurred by the program. The hostel will supply bed linen, sleeping bags are not allowed.
📍 About the location
There will be free time for fun and games, entertainment, getting to know the people, going to cafés, etc. However, please notice that there is not enough free time for self-organized day trips during the IYM Dachau.
⚠️ Requirements
A letter of motivation is needed! Please bring clothes which suit the weather, musical instruments, games, songbooks or whatever you want for the leisure time...
You should have a working knowledge of English to communicate without any difficulties. You should be interested in various subjects and in taking part in workshops.
ℹ️ Additional information
A letter of motivation is needed! Please bring clothes which suit the weather, musical instruments, games, songbooks or whatever you want for the leisure time...
You should have a working knowledge of English to communicate without any difficulties. You should be interested in various subjects and in taking part in workshops.