
IVY enters a new chapter: the initiative will continue until 2027!
We are excited to announce that the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative is officially continuing beyond its initially planned end date of 30 June 2025. A new phase of IVY
A programme for young people eager to gain new international experiences through volunteering and interested to contribute to solidarity projects.
A unique opportunity for Interreg projects and programmes to have a lasting impact on European cooperation.
Together, we promote EU territorial cooperation by empowering young people to volunteer and supporting Interreg projects and programmes.
We are excited to announce that the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative is officially continuing beyond its initially planned end date of 30 June 2025. A new phase of IVY
On Monday, 26 May 2025 at 18:30, Fundación Tres Culturas opens its doors for Youth & Europe: Let’s Rock It!, a special evening dedicated to the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY)
Hello everyone! My name is David, and I’m a 20-year-old law student from Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. I’m currently volunteering as an IVY Project Partner for the Interreg “Desafios Jovens”
My name is Yiannis, I’m 26 years old and from Greece. Over the past two months, I’ve been part of the Interreg Euro-MED Germ of Life project through the IVY
© 2025 Interreg Volunteer Youth - All rights reserved
Via Pontica is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “MoreAdaptBSB”, under the Interreg Programme “INTERREG NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme”.
The objective of the Interreg project “MoreAdaptBSB” is promotes transnational cooperation to enhance climate adaptability through nature-based solutions and remote sensing. It fosters knowledge exchange among stakeholders and supports the restoration of urban and coastal green spaces. Key outputs include a climate vulnerability visualization tool, an adaptation plan, a catalogue of restoration measures, and the revitalization of 60 dka of green spaces in Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine. The project also facilitates three knowledge exchange groups and a Living Lab.
The volunteer will primarily assist with managing and creating content for the MoreAdapt project’s social media channels, including:
Creating and Scheduling Social Media Posts – Develop engaging content to promote the project’s activities, events, and progress, ensuring alignment with the project’s goals and messaging.Design visually appealing posts (using tools like Canva or similar platforms) to share updates, research findings, and other relevant information.
Engaging with Online Audiences – Respond to comments and messages on social media platforms, fostering community interaction and promoting awareness of the project’s work.Track engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of posts and adjust strategies accordingly.
Promoting Events and Activities – Assist in creating posts for upcoming events such as workshops, conferences, or awareness campaigns, ensuring they reach the appropriate audience.
Content Planning and Strategy – Help plan the content calendar to ensure regular posting and consistency across social media channels. Assist in brainstorming ideas for campaigns and initiatives that raise awareness about the project’s impact on environmental sustainability.
Other information:
Financial support of: 26 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Burgas, Bulgaria
Start and duration: May, for 2/6 month(s).*
Languages**: English (B2)
Read more and apply here!
Via Pontica Foundation is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “AlgaeRevive project“, under the Interreg Programme “INTERREG NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme”.
The objective of the Interreg project “AlgaeRevive project” is is a collaborative effort aimed at leveraging the potential of algae to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable economic development in the Black Sea region. Through innovative tools, research activities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, the project aims to create a lasting impact and foster a collective approach to algae-related issues. The project brings together partners from five countries – Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, and Ukraine – to collaboratively address common challenges related to algal blooms and their impact on the marine ecosystem.
The volunteer will be carrying out communication and implementation activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 26 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Burgas, Bulgaria
Start and duration: May 2025, for 2/6 month(s).*
Languages*: English (B2)
Read more and apply here!
Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “D4LA – Dialogue4LivingAreas”, under the Interreg Programme “Euro-MED”.
The objective of the Interreg project “D4LA – Dialogue4LivingAreas” is enhance cooperation and public policies in the Mediterranean by promoting sustainable practices in energy, transport, waste, water, and urban agriculture.
The volunteer will be carrying out implementation activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Nice, France.
Start and duration: May, for 6 month(s)*.
Languages**: English (C1)
Read more and apply here!
The Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI-A Programme Hungary-Croatia is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Croatia”.
The Interreg VI-A Programme is the fourth iteration of Interreg programmes on the common border of Hungary and Croatia. Starting from the Interreg III era until the currently closing 2014-2020 programming period, the project partners of the two countries have engaged in ever deeper and broader cooperation. For the 2021-2027 financial perspective the planners of the new Interreg programme have built on the foundations of the predecessor programmes, but have embraced slightly new thematic fields as well (e.g. energy efficiency and climate change mitigation actions, cross-border transport connection development etc). The programme is in a starting-up phase.
The volunteer will be carrying out communication, dissemination and event activities jointly with JS staff, under their supervision and supporting their work. The activities are:
Other information:
Financial support of: 27 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Budapest, Hungary.
Start and duration: As soon as possible, for 4 month(s).
Languages*: English (B2) and Croatian (B2)
Read more and apply here!
The Joint Secretariat Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland is looking for two volunteers!
The Interreg programme Vlaanderen-Nederland focuses on strengthening the five Flemish provinces in Belgium and the three southern provinces of The Netherlands. Four are the main priorities for this border area:
The volunteers will support the programme in reaching these priorities through communication activities, carrying out the following tasks:
Other information:
Financial support of: 37 euros per day
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Start and duration: Start date between March and May 2025, for 2/6 months**
Languages*: Dutch (C1) and English (B1).
Read more and apply here!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “ AIRE FONCTIONNELLE OUEST/ AREA FUNCIONAL OESTE / AFOMEF”, under the Interreg Programme “POCTEFA (Spain-France-Andorra)“.
The objective of the Interreg project “AFOMEF” is promoting the integrated and sustainable development of urban, rural and coastal areas.
The volunteer will be carrying out these types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 33.76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Hendaye, France.
Start and duration: start from September, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: French (C2), Spanish (C1), English (B2), Basque (A2)
Deadline for applications: 24 July
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Project: Aire Fonctionnelle Ouest (AFOMEF)
Website of the host: EGCT EUROREGION AQUITAINE EUSKADI NAVARRE
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “EsCaT / EFA 2/0 Aire Fonctionnelle Espace Catalan Transfrontalier · Àrea Funcional Espai Català Transfronterer“, under the Interreg Programme “POCTEFA (Spain-France-Andorra)“.
The objective of the Interreg project “EsCaT” is improving quality of life through local cooperation and a shared sense of belonging in a resilient cross-border territory.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 33,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Perpignan, France.
Start and duration: As soon as possible, for 6 months.
Languages*: French (C1), Spanish (C1), Catalan (B2)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 24 July
Website of the Interreg Project: EsCaT
Website of the host: Department of Pyrénées-Orientales
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “I-ReWater / Sustainable management of water resources in irrigated agriculture in the SUDOE space”, under the Interreg Programme “Interreg SUDOE“.
The objective of the Interreg project “I-ReWater” is to improve the management of water resources in agriculture considering environmental aspects.
The volunteer will be carrying out those types of activities.
Other information:
Financial support of: 29,00 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Lugo, Spain.
Start and duration: January, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: English (B2), Spanish (B2)
Deadline for applications: 24 July
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Project: I-ReWater
Website of the host: University of Santiago de Compostela – Campus Terra
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “CEMTex / Closing the loop on Circular Medical Textiles for the transition to a Circular Economy”, under the Interreg Programme “INTERREG EUROPE“.
The objective of the Interreg project “CEMTex” is to identify the many bottlenecks in both public procurement frameworks on the demand-side as well as the logistical and compliance issues on the supply side and to provide solutions and best practices to help build better policy instruments that can favour both the production use and re-use of circular medical textiles and boost regional value chains and the circular economy in general.
The volunteer will be carrying out those types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 29,00 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Start and duration: Starting in August, for 6 months.
Languages*: Spanish (C1), English (C1)
Deadline for applications: 24 July
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Project: CEMTex
Website of the host: Galician Health Knowledge Agency
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Interreg A France-Italy / ALCOTRA”.
The programme “Interreg A France-Italy (ALCOTRA)” promotes innovation, a safer environment, the valorisation of natural and cultural resources and social inclusion. At the same time, it addresses climate change issues, sustainable mobility and youth employment and education in the cross-border area. Actions in these priority areas will be complemented by efforts to foster closer co-operation of administrations contributing to create an integrated and sustainable development of the border region. To achieve these strategic objectives, the programme aims at increasing the number of joint innovation projects, developing innovative models for sustainable public buildings, improving territorial planning and the prevention and resilience towards environmental risks, increasing sustainable tourism in the area, improving habitat management, increasing the number of strategic actions towards a sustainable mobility, promoting the attractiveness of mountain and rural areas for families and young people increasing the education and training offer of the cross border area.
The volunteer will be carrying out those types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Turin, Italy.
Start and duration: As soon as possible, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: French (C2), Italian (C1), English (B2)
Deadline for applications: 29th of August
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Programme: ALCOTRA
GALICIAN HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AGENCY is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “TRANSFIRESAÚDE”, under the Interreg Programme “Interreg Spain-Portugal (POCTEP)”.
The objective of the Interreg project “TRANSIFIRESAÚDE” is “The Euroregion faces a serious problem linked to the drastic aging of its population, yielding one of the worst figures on this issue at European level. In 2021, 20.4% and 25.2% of people over 65 years of age in N. Portugal and Galicia respectively, in a process that is gradually worsening and significantly affecting health sevices, with special incidence in primary care. It is essential to address this problem through mechanisms that ensure the sustainability of the health system and at the same time, turning necessity into virtue, convert this problem into an opportunity for economic development as a leading and transforming euroregion in terms of active and healthy aging.
Thus, TRANSFIRESAUDE is commited to strenghtening the integration of the Euroregional health research and innovation ecosystem for the join development of actions focused on the adoption of innovative solutions, especially in the framework of AI, to address the challenges related to active and healtahy aging (EAS) and personalized medicine (PM), preferably in the primary care environment.
Such a comprehensive Euroregional challenge can only be successfully addressed in an aggregated manner, by forming a cross-border partnership that is expert in the field, representative of the problem and balanced in its roles, and that tackles the problem through a holistic approach, implementing activities that attack the problem from different but complementary approaches.”
.
The volunteer will be carrying out these types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 29,00 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Start and duration: Starting in October, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: Spanish (C1)
Deadline for applications: 1st of August
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Project: TRANSFIRESAÚDE
Website of the host: Galician Health Knowledge Agency
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Dialogue4LivingAreas / D4LA”, under the Interreg Programme “Interreg Euro – MED”.
The objective of the Interreg project “D4LA” is to develop a holistic approach to “green living areas”, notably: promotion of energy efficiency, renewable and citizen energy communities; support of sustainable urban transports; improvement of waste and water management; development of urban and peri-urban agriculture.
The volunteer will be carrying out these types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 33,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Nice, France.
Start and duration: As soon as possible, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: English (C1)
The ideal candidates should have a good understanding of Interreg projects and skills in communication (or should be willing to learn these skills).
Deadline for applications: 31st of August
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Project: Dialogue4LivingAreas
Website of the host: Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “EURO-MED”, that aims to make the
Mediterranean region smarter and greener and improve the governance between its stakeholders.
The Interreg Euro-MED Programme cooperation area includes 69 regions of 14 countries from the Northern shore of the Mediterranean: 10 EU Member States and 4 countries
from the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA).
The volunteer will be carrying out those types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Florence, Italy.
Start and duration: September, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: Italian (C1), English (C1)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 10th of August
Website of the Interreg Programme: Euro-MED
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Italy – France Maritime”, a cross-border programme that promotes a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in the central northern Mediterranean area by taking into account the problems of marine, coastal and island areas, as also those of inland areas, with specific risks of isolation.
The Programme involves 3 Italian regions and 2 French ones.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities and tasks:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Florence, Italy.
Start and duration: Mid-September, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: Italian (C1), French (C1)
Deadline for applications: 10th of August
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Programme: Maritime
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Interreg Spain-France-Andorra / POCTEFA”.
The Interreg Program VI-A Spain-France-Andorra (POCTEFA) is a European program for cross-border cooperation in the Spain-France-Andorra border. The program’s aim is to give financial support to European projects thanks to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This support allows to reinforce the economic and social integration of the area and to promote sustainable development.
The program improves the life of the population living in the cross-border area. One of the stakes is to enhance local, regional or interregional strategies to a cross-border scale by fostering exchanges and common knowledge. The financed projects are acting on both sides of the frontier and are preserving the territory resources.
The volunteer will be carrying out those types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 29,00 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Jaca, Spain.
Start and duration: Starting September, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: Spanish (B2), French (C1), English (B2)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Programme: POCTEFA
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “MARITTIM’TRAITE”, under the Interreg Programme “MARITTIMO”.
The objective of the Interreg project “MARITTIM’TRAITE” is to support the implementation of the Quirinal Treaty by strengthening multi-level cross-border governance and cooperation in maritime and island regions covered by the MARITTIMO programme. The project aims to enhance regional collaboration through skills development, knowledge sharing, and better integration of populations, especially young people.
The project is structured around three main areas:
.
The volunteer will be carrying out these types of activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 33,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Marseille, France.
Start and duration: starting october/november, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: French (C1), Italian (C1), English would be plus
Deadline for applications: 21 September.
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Project: MARITTIM’TRAITE
Website of the host: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region
Directorate General Growth, Ministry of Finance, Competent National Authority and National Contact Point for the European Territorial Cooperation Programmes in Cyprus, is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Programme “Interreg Greece-Cyprus”, which aims to support and implement cross-border cooperation between Greece and Cyprus.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 34,60 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus.
Start and duration: September, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: English (C1), Greek (B2).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 25 August
Read more and apply here!
Agenzia Regionale per la Tecnologia, il Trasferimento Tecnologico e l’Innovazione (ARTI) is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “ENERGIE – Empowering New Energies and Resources in Greece Italy arEa”, under the Programme Interreg Greece – Italy.
The objective of the Interreg project “ENERGIE ” is to promote the regeneration of polluted and neglected areas in Brindisi (IT), Matera (IT), and Aigialeia (GR) through the co-design of sustainable solutions by international talents under 35 and local stakeholders, making them more sustainable, livable, and attractive places to live and work.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Bari, Italy.
Start and duration: October, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: English (C1), Basic knowledge of Italian and/or Greek is preferred.
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 31 August
Read more and apply here!
The Joint Secretariat Interreg Alpine Space is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Programme “2021 – 2027 Interreg VI-B Alpine Space”, which co-finances and supports cooperation projects across the borders of seven Alpine countries, tackling common challenges and improving the quality of life of the 80 million inhabitants of the Alpine region.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Organisation, participation and post-processing of meetings
Support for the implementation of the programme 2021-2027
Support for the promotion of the programme and its projects
Support for the development of communication tools and valorisation of the archives
Other information:
Financial support of: 39.20 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Salzburg, Austria.
Start and duration: September/October, for 6 months.
Languages*: English (C1), German (A1), Italian (A1), French (A1).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 24 August
Read more and apply here!
PRISM Impresa Sociale s.r.l. is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “REINVESTIR”, under the Programme “Interreg Next Italy-Tunisia”.
The objective of the Interreg project “REINVESTIR” is to enhance the multifunctionality and diversification of agricultural production in rural areas of Sicily and Tunisia.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Palermo, Italy.
Start and duration: As soon as possible, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: French (C1), English (B2). Knowledge of Italian will be a plus.
Read more and apply here!
Ente Morale Associazione A.R.C.E.S. is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “CHORAL – Cultural Heritage fOR AlL”, under the Programme “Interreg Italy-Malta”.
The objective of the Interreg project “CHORAL” is to increase accessibility to cultural heritage for all. This accessibility is defined in the context of both physical and digital access to cultural heritage sites that are not well connected to the city transport networks or which might have inherent accessibility issues.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Palermo, Italy.
Start and duration: October, for 6 months.
Languages*: English (C1), French (B1), Spanish (B1), Italian (A2).
Read more and apply here!
Eurac research is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Central Mountains”, under the Programme “Interreg Central Europe”.
The objective of the Interreg project “Central Mountains” is to achieve a long-lasting, sustainable cooperation across borders in mountain areas through improved governance structures and processes that are critical for strengthening regional development and cohesion beyond borders.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Bolzano, Italy.
Start and duration: October, for 5/6 months.
Languages*: English (C1), German (A2), Italian (A2).
Read more and apply here!
The EGTC “Managing Authority Interreg Greater Region Programmes” is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Grande Région | Großregion”.
For more than 30 years, the Programme Interreg Greater Region (Grande Région / Großregion) has supported cross-border cooperation projects between local and regional actors from the territories that make up the Greater Region.
The Greater Region is a cross-border area at the heart of Europe, bringing together four Member States of the European Union: Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Over 11.5 million people live in an area covering 65,401 square kilometers.
The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 41.04 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Start and duration: ASAP, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: French (C1), German (B2) and English (B2)
Read more and apply here!
Mission Opérationnelle Transfrontalière (MOT) is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg projects “ALCOTRAITÉ” and “ALCOTRAITÉ 2 TRASPORTI” under the Programme “Interreg France – Italia ALCOTRA”.
The objective of the Interreg project “ALCOTRAITÉ” is to address key issues related to the Quirinal Treaty, signed in 2021 between Italy and France, and to identify obstacles to cooperation between cross-border territories.
The objective of the Interreg project “ALCOTRAITÉ 2 TRASPORTI” is to establish long-term coordination of interregional transport to improve cross-border mobility and thereby enhance the quality of life for citizens in the ALCOTRA area.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities and tasks:
Other information:
Financial support of: 33.76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Paris, France.
Start and duration: October, for 6 months.
Languages*: French (B2), Italian (B2).
Read more and apply!
The Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Technical assistance project to support the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia structures – Italy-FVG-TA4 2021-2027″, under the Interreg Programme “Italy-Slovenia”.
The project aims at ensuring the efficient management and implementation of the Programme by supporting the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia in guiding beneficiaries from its territory in properly managing projects, also part funded by the Interreg Italy-Slovenia programme.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities and tasks:
Other information:
Financial support of: 31,76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Trieste, Italy.
Start and duration: Starting in November, for 6 months.
Languages*: Italian (C2), English (B2), Slovene (A1)
Read more and apply here!