Interreg
Volunteer Youth

IVY Reporter for the programmes Interreg “POCTEFA” & Interreg “Atlantic Area”

Support Territorial Cooperation in France

The French National Authority for the programmes Interreg POCTEFA and Interreg Atlantic Area, in the premises of Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Council, is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Programme Interreg Poctefa, that aims to enhance cooperation between Spain, France and Andorra, and the Programme Interreg Atlantic Area the transnational programme of cooperation that includes 36 regions from the western part UK, Ireland, Portugal, the northern and south westernmost part of Spain and western France.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities, as following:

• Update of the Internet web page and social media;
• Support with the organization of seminars or other events;
• Support the analysis/assessment/follow up of INTERREG projects and communication on results;
• Draft of an online catalogue of INTERREG projects.

Other information:

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

Location: Bordeaux, France.

Start and duration: From January, for  6 months.

Languages*: French (C1/C2), Spanish (B1), English (B1), Portuguese is a plus.

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

Read more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the EU STRATEGY FOR THE ALPINE REGION (EUSALP)

Support the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region

The EUSALP Technical Support Secretariat  is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the European Strategy for the Alpine Region, a macro-regional strategy for the Alpine area. Created in 2015, it is based on a joint initiative of 7 Alpine states (Austria, France, Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Liechtenstein and Switzerland) and 48 regions. It aims at strengthening cooperation to address common challenges of the Alpine region in a more effective way. It tackles common challenges and improves the quality of life of the 80 million inhabitants of the Alpine region.

The volunteer will support communication activities, such as:
– Draft of newsletters;
– Support with communication training;
– Update contact database;
– Help with Pitch Your project competition.

He/she will also be able to work on the kits made available to journalists, politicians, young people from the youth council and members of the action groups.

Depending on the needs of the presidencies and the TSS Team he/she might be mobilised on the Annual Presidency report and the Support to the organisation of Annual Forum.

Depending on the profile, the volunteer will work on the action group videos and the collaborative platform.

Other information:

Financial support of: 27 euros per day

Location: Nice, France

Start and duration: From January 2024, for 6 months

Languages*: English (C1), German (B1), French (A2), Slovenian (A2).

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

Read more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “POCTEP”

Support cross-border cooperation between Spain and Portugal.

The Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Alentejo, I.P., which is Interreg POCTEP Regional Coordination Unit is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “POCTEP”.

The Interreg Programme POCTEP 2021-2027, which stands for “Programa Operacional de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Espanha-Portugal” is designed to foster cooperation and development in the border regions of Spain and Portugal. This cross-border programme aims to promote economic, social, and environmental cohesion by supporting projects and initiatives that strengthen ties between these neighboring countries.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities such as:

• Creating various types of content, such as articles, blog posts, newsletters, or social media updates, to document and share the progress and impact of the INTERREG programme;
• Conducting interviews with project participants, beneficiaries, and stakeholders to gather their insights, stories, and experiences related to the project’s objectives and outcomes;
• Capturing photos and videos to visually document the project’s activities, events, and achievements. This content can be used for promotional materials, presentations, and social media;
• Managing and updating social media profiles for the programme, sharing news, updates, and success stories, and engaging with the online community;
• Attending projects’ events, conferences, workshops, and seminars to report on the proceedings, highlight key takeaways, and share real-time updates through various communication channels;
• Crafting compelling narratives that showcase the impact and significance of the project, with a focus on engaging and informative storytelling;
• Actively disseminating project-related content through various media channels, websites, and publications to reach a wider audience;
• Analyzing engagement metrics and feedback to measure the impact of communication efforts and adjust strategies accordingly;
• Building relationships with media outlets, stakeholders, and partners to secure coverage and promote the project’s activities.

Other information:

Financial support of: 26 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Évora, Portugal

Start and duration: Starting in January, for 4 month(s).

Languages*: Portuguese (B2), Spanish (B2) and English (B2).

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

Read more and apply here!

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “OBSERV’ALP”

Support data research for better cross-border cooperation.

The Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “OBSERV’ALP”, under the Programme “Interreg Alcotra”.

The objective of the Interreg project “OBSERV’ALP” is to set up an observation system capable of mobilizing French, Italian and Monegasque data to provide a cross-border analysis of territories.

The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities and tasks:

1. Internal communication activities:

• Participation in the creation of an internal communication plan including mailing lists, document templates, directories, workgroup facilitation methods.

2. External communication activities for promotion and capitalization

• Assistance in drawing up a communication strategy for the Observ’Alp project;
• Support in creation of a web page for the project;
• Coordination of partners to relay the Observ’Alp results on their websites;
• Communication actions on social networks: creation of Twitter and LinkedIn accounts and follow up of dissemination strategy;
• Facilitation on digital publications for partners;
• Co-creation of posters based on thematic maps of the cross-border territory.

Other information:

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

Location: Nice, France.

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

Languages*: French (C1), Italian (C1), English (B2).

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

Read more and apply here!