Interreg
Volunteer Youth

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Croatia”

Support communication about cooperation between Hungary and Croatia.

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:

• promote existing projects and share updates on the funding possibilities of the Interreg programme;
• compile success stories, capture photos, or record video testimonials, prepare statistical summaries;
• assist in designing programme’s promotional materials: booklets, newsletters, templates, etc.
• draft newsletters, organise webinars;
• with JS supervision create draft content for the programme’s communication platforms;
• gather feedback from project partners, prepare / send/ analyse surveys, conduct interviews;
• assess project partners and stakeholders satisfaction, identify challenges, collect suggestions;
• raise awareness about the projects’ goals, impact, and importance;
• participate in preparing and implementing awareness-raising campaigns or events;
• assist in organising Interreg Cooperation Day / information day events;
• help project partners during the preparation for various contests initiated by Interact or the EC.

Other information:

Financial support of: 27 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Budapest, Hungary.

Start and duration: August, for 4 month(s).

Languages*: English (B2) and Croatian (B2).

Learn more and apply here.

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Slovakia”

Support cooperation between Hungary and Slovakia.

The Joint Secretariat Interreg  Hungary-Slovakia is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Slovakia” which aims to relieve administrative and legal barriers at the Hungarian-Slovak border, to build up mutual trust between the citizens of the area and to make the border region environmentally friendly.

The volunteer will be carrying outthe following activities and tasks:

• Promoting projects: They will help spread the word and keep stakeholders engaged by crafting compelling stories, gathering captivating photos, and capturing video testimonials showcasing approximately 45 projects funded through the Hungary-Slovakia Interreg Programme;
• Organizing European Cooperation Day: Their assistance would be invaluable in supporting coordination of events at the program level, ensuring the seamless execution of activities aimed at celebrating European cooperation and fostering cross-border partnerships.

Volunteer will work in close collaboration with the staff members but she/he is responsible for compelling project stories in three language mutation.

Collaboration and teamwork are central to our approach, and IVY volunteers will be integrated into the team seamlessly. They will have the opportunity to contribute their insights, ideas, and skills.

Other information:

Financial support of: 27 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Budapest, Hungary.

Start and duration: August, for 4 months.

Languages*: Slovak (B2), Hungarian (B2), English (B2).

Read more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme Netherlands-Flanders (Vlaaned)

Promote cooperation across the Belgian and Dutch borders!

The Joint Secretariat Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland is looking for three volunteers and the Managing Authority is looking for one volunteer! (4 positions)

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:

• innovation and research infrastructure,
• training and the functioning of the labour market,
• adaptation to climate change, biodiversity and air pollution prevention, sustainable
  leisure activities and tourism,
• solving administrative-legal bottlenecks at the border.

The volunteers will support the programme in reaching these priorities through communication activities, carrying out mainly two strands of tasks:

• Interreg VI: promote & report >>> communication about projects

From this year onwards, we are expanding our content planning/calendar and pouring it into sections such as ‘project highlighted’ (interview), ‘behind the scenes’, ‘did you know’ (infographic), testimonials (project partner, residents or other target groups that experience the impact of the project), interactive polls, information about guides and/or regulations, etc. With this the volunteer(s) can make a substantial contribution to bring projects to the attention through our website and social media channels by fully playing out the role as an Interreg reporter through articles, interviews, videos, photo reports, blogs…

Concrete tasks:
– coming up with substantive input for the calendar (by, among other things, questioning the project advisors) and checking with the communications advisor
– contacting, informing and making agreements with involved project partners for conducting interviews, articles, making videos, etc.
– go on site and ensure that the interview can be conducted and that photos are taken (everything that is needed to achieve a nice result)
– writing and/or editing and making the item suitable for website and social media
– active contribution to the newsletter (and possible full ‘take over’ is negotiable!)
– you will also participate in the daily operation of the secretariat and attend our weekly meetings

• Interreg VI: analyse & report >>> public consultation

The European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) launched a consultation process to gather opinions/comments/suggestions as to what shape Interreg should take after 2027. DG REGIO encourages Interreg programmes to run a wider stakeholders’ consultation – e.g. local communities, (potential) beneficiaries, citizens – as they best know their constituency and already have some experience in this respect (e.g. consultations to prepare the 2014-2020 Interreg).
As an Interreg programme, we also foresee a consultation in 2024. The volunteer(s) can play an important role in this when it comes to questioning citizens in our border region. We are currently brainstorming about an efficient approach, but if we find candidates quickly, we are happy to involve them in the entire thought process. In addition, we see the volunteer(s) as best suited to conduct research, collect and analyse data and work with us on the final harvesting report.

Concrete tasks:
– active contribution to shaping the survey among citizens (action plan, communicative framework, practical elaboration, etc.)
– you will receive a short training from one of our colleagues so that you can anticipate certain situations during the surveys
– go out and question citizens at strategic places (together with another volunteer or colleague)
– during the consultations: occasionally take some photos and film (we provide an enthusiastic ‘promo video’ about the consultation of citizens during the process)
– analysing the collected information and providing feedback to the colleagues involved

Other information:

Financial support of: 37 euros per day

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Start and duration: Start date between March and May 2024, for 6 months

Languages*: Dutch (C1) and English (B1). 

Read more and apply here!

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “INNOV4LIFE”

Support the digital transformation in healthcare services on the border between Portugal and Spain

Axencia Galega Para a Xestión Do Coñecemento en Saúde ACIS is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “INNOV4LIFE”, under the Interreg Programme “POCTEP”.

The objective of the Interreg project “INNOV4LIFE” is to promote a digital transformation towards more sustainable social and healthcare models, in a cross-border region which presents significant demographic changes, with ageing rates higher than the European average.

The volunteer will be carrying out implementation and communication activities:

• Assistance to the planning and execution of work meetings, reunions, workshops and any other of the events of the project;
• Aiding in the writing of reports, summaries, briefings, press releases…;
• Helping in the designing of posters, publications, posts, notices…;
• Collaborating in the management of dissemination activities and events, through different means, including social networks;
• Compiling information, preparing and filing documentation, taking notes, helping with the scheduling and logistics….;
• Any other middle/back office support tasks needed for the execution of the project’s activities.

Other information:

Financial support of: 29 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Start and duration: November, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: Spanish (C1) and Portuguese (B2)

Read more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme Italy-Slovenia

Support the Citizens’ Consultation on the Future of Cohesion Policy Post-2027 in the Italy-Slovenia programme area

The Managing Authority of the Interreg Italy-Slovenia Programme is looking for a volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Italy-Slovenia Programme in conducting their Citizens’ consultation on the future of Cohesion Policy Post-2027.

The volunteer support the Managing Authority with the following activities:

•  preparing surveys for citizen’s consultations;
• collecting, analysing and storing obtained data;
• releasing news advertising surveys;
• supporting MA in organizing virtual meeting or events in presence;
• sharing the results via social media and communication tools.

Other information:

Financial support of: 32 euros per day

Location: Trieste, Italy

Start and duration: As soon as possible, for 6 months

Languages*: Italian (C2); English (B2), Slovene (B2)

Learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/ivyitslo

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “Karst Firewall 5.0”

Support wildfire resilience in the Karst region.

The Association for Culture and Education PiNA is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Karst Firewall 5.0″, under the Interreg Programme “Italy-Slovenia”.

The objective of the Interreg project “Karst Firewall 5.0” is to develop innovative action plans to preserve the resilience of the Karst region when it comes to wildfires and governance, with a cross-border forward-looking approach. It aims to facilitate increased dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders directly involved in wildfire response and management on both sides of the border, as well as among actors from various sectors, including the broader community affected by wildfires.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities:

• Helping to communicate and disseminate project results,
• Support the management of the social network,
• Updating the project website,
• Graphic design of brochures and communication materials,
• Editing short promotional videos about the project,
• Translating documents,
• Writing news for the website,
• Planning and organising networking, promotion, awareness-raising and
  information events,
• Participating in the organisation of workshops and events,
• Assisting with project implementation activities.

Other information:

Financial support of: 30  euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Koper, Slovenia.

Start and duration: January, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: English (C1), Italian (C1)

Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/karst-firewall-5-0

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “MILEstone”

Support non-EU nationals’ integration in the labour market.

The Municipality of Ascó is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “MILEstone”, under the Interreg Programme “Interreg Europe”.

The objective of the Interreg project “MILEstone” is to promote the inclusion of non-EU nationals in the labour market. To achieve better public policies in this domain, the MILEstone project foresees several policy learning activities in 9 different territories.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities:

• Support the maintaining website pages;
• Help with the managing and moderating social media accounts such as Facebook;
• Writing and editing newsletters, eBulletins and promotional materials;
• Supporting others to contribute copy for communications and within our data protection requirements;
• Supporting the development and editing case studies with contributors when needed;
• Managing the circulation of information and reaching new audiences.

Other information:

Financial support of: 29 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Ascó, Spain.

Start and duration: October, for 4-6 month(s).

Languages*: English (C2), basic Spanish (A2) and Catalan (A2) are desirable

Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/ivymilestone

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “COMMIT”

Support the empowering of local businesses to thrive in a low-carbon economy!

The Energy Agency of Savinjska, Šaleška and Koroška Region KSSENA is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “COMMIT”, under the Interreg Programme “Europe”.

The objective of the Interreg project “COMMIT” is to support local and regional authorities in developing an ecosystem that enhances SMEs’ access to resources necessary for the industrial transition to a low-carbon economy.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication and stakeholder engagement activities:

• help to share insights from the project with stakeholders, particularly those relevant to SMEs adapting to low-carbon practices, and establishing connections with observers to amplify the project’s goals;
• participate in planning collaborative workshops – assisting with event preparation, and designing materials for workshops;
• contribute to project newsletters, articles, social media, and other outreach channels, helping to bring project milestones to life in engaging formats.

Other information:

Financial support of: 30 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Velenje, Slovenia.

Start and duration: January, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: English (C1)

Learn more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the Programme “Interreg Saxony – Czech Republic”

Support cooperation between Saxony (Germany) and Czech Republic

The Joint Secretariat of Interreg Germany/Saxony-Czech Republic is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Programme “”Interreg Saxony – Czech Republic””, that aims to increase the quality of citizens’ life in the border area. The programme focuses on the following main priorities: innovation and competition, climate change and sustainability, education, life-long learning, culture and tourism, cooperation in partnership and confidence building.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities:

• Support organizing events;
• Help preparing Newsletters and creating content for social media;
• Design promotional gifts;
• Update information on the programme’s website.

Other information:

Financial support of: 35 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Dresden, Germany.

Start and duration: Starting as soon as possible, for 6 months.

Languages*: German (C2), English (C1).

Learn more and apply here!

Foundation for Landscape Protection is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Central Mountains”, under the Interreg Programme “Interreg Central Europe”.

The objective of the Interreg project “Central Mountains” :
The “Central Mountains” project addresses the challenge of achieving 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. These structures for cross-border and transnational cooperation will support autonomous operation and continuous coordination, not working in the project cycles exclusively dependent on EU funding.

The project’s innovation lies in the innovativeness of its transnational approach (Alpine Carpathian perspective) and outputs focused on governance structures. The main project’s outputs: 1) joint, pioneer strategy for the Alpine-Carpathian mountain areas, followed by action plans for selected territories, 2) renewed and operational structures: Carpathian Sustainable Tourism Platform, new Alpine EGTC structure and Carpathian Civil Society Platform, 3) designing and piloting Cross-Border Functional Areas as a new governance instrument for long-term cross-border cooperation, 4) joint solutions to be applied in mountainous areas in CE and beyond.

The volunteer will be carrying out implementation and communication activities:

• Participation in meetings, both at partner level, regional, national and transnational level (participation in project meetings)
• Identification of brands on the Polish side to be included in the network, especially those with potential to attract young people
• Support in establishing cooperation along the Polish-Czech border, taking into account the need to include youth (directly or through organisations working with young people)
• Assessment of existing brands according to criteria relevant for young people
• Communication of project objective to young people, support in communication activities
• Support in the definition of crucial values for the House of Brands
• Identification of best communication channels for young people
• Contribution to the organization of meetings and workshops with stakeholders
• Translations

Other information:

Financial support of: 28 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Jelenia Gora, Poland

Start and duration: November, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: English (C1) and Polish (C1)

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FINNOVA Foundation is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “HIBA+”, under the Interreg Programme “IInterreg VI-A España-Portugal”.

The objective of the project: 
The HIBA project started on 1 July 2018 with the Interreg POCTEP Hub Iberia Agrotech project, which ended on 30 June 2023. Now, this project continues from 1 January 2024 in HIBA+, approved by the Managing Authority (MA) of the Interreg VI-A Spain – Portugal Cooperation Programme (POCTEP) 2021-2027, in the third call. Both are situated within the framework of the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe Strategy and the policies of DG CONNECT, which is committed to structured collaboration between the European Digital Innovation Hubs of Andalusia, Galicia, Extremadura and Portugal.

The Spanish-Portuguese initiative focuses on the digital transformation of the agri-food chain, through services to SMEs and micro-enterprises. Its main objective is to capitalise on the achievements made in HIBA in order to strengthen and consolidate the IHL Network by elevating it to the status of Corridor.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities:

• Support and assistance to Finnova technicians in the management of the Interreg project
• Assistance and collaboration with the communication and marketing department in creating content for websites and social media
• Support in collaboration with the IT department in the development of websites/software/infrastructure
• Assistance to the communication department in organizing events related to the Interreg project
• Assistance to the communication department in press releases and newsletters
• Support in maintaining contact with the media and project partners
• Communication planning and strategic communication

Other information:

Financial support of: 37 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Start and duration: November 2024, 6 months

Languages*: Spanish – B2, English – B2, Portuguese – B2 (not compulsory)

*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.

Website of the Interreg Project: https://firepocteplus.eu/

Website of the host: https://finnova.eu/en/home_eng/