IVY’s latest newsletter is out!
Here you can find the latest newsletter of IVY – a space to share news, get inspired and grow more familiar with Territorial Cooperation, and to meet the people who make of solidarity their daily job.
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.
Here you can find the latest newsletter of IVY – a space to share news, get inspired and grow more familiar with Territorial Cooperation, and to meet the people who make of solidarity their daily job.
IVY – Interreg Volunteer Youth, the volunteering programme launched by the European Commission’s DG REGIO and AEBR in 2017, celebrates its 7th Anniversary: 7 years
Hello everybody! My name is Anna, I am 27 years old, and I am doing my IVY experience as a Project Partner in the Interreg
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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:
Other information:
Financial support of: 35 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Dresden, Germany.
Start and duration: Starting in March, for 6 months.
Languages*: German (C2), English (C1).
Read more and apply here!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Italy – France Maritime”, that aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation between the designated territories and to make this area a competitive, sustainable and inclusive area in the European and Mediterranean landscape.
The volunteer will support the consultation of citizens and stakeholders in the programme area for the post 2027 programming period.
In particular, the volunteer will:
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Florence, Italy.
Start and duration: May, for 6 months.
Languages*: Italian (C1), French (C1).
Read more and apply here!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Central Europe programme which supports transnational cooperation to make central Europe more resilient to common challenges that know no borders and which cannot be solved alone.
The volunteer will mainly support the communication strategy for the dissemination of the programme and projects results, they will be involved among other in:
Other information:
Financial support of: 35 euros per day
Location: Vienna, Austria
Start and duration: September 2024, for 6 months
Languages*: English (C1/C2).
Read more and apply here!
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 mainly two strands of tasks:
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!
The volunteer will support the cross-border Interreg Programme Italy-France Maritime, that aims to 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.
The volunteer will carry out the following activities and tasks:
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day
Location: Florence, Italy
Start and duration: June, for 6 months
Languages: Italian (C1), French (C1).
Read more and apply here!
The Joint Secretariat Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen”.
This Interreg programme aims to boost economic and social exchanges across four border regions:
This is a significant challenge for these regions, which cover 62,000 km² and house over 11 million people!
For the 2021 – 2027 period, €268 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will be allocated to support projects across 5 cooperation themes.
The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 37 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Mons, Belgium.
Start and duration: From April-May, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: French (C2) and/or Dutch (C2)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Read more and applyHERE
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:
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day
Location: Trieste, Italy
Start and duration: From mid-May 2024, for 6 months
Languages*: Italian (C2); English (B2), Slovene (B2)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Read more and apply HERE
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 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:
support Interreg Italy-Slovenia projects which impact in Friuli Venezia Giulia territory by giving them advice on how to properly meet the Visibility rules of the Interreg Italy-Slovenia programme;
• support Italy-FVG-TA4 project staff in all media relations and public affairs in the territory, and answer enquiries from the general public, journalists, institutions and others with regards to the role of the Region in Interreg;
• support the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia as a member of the Programme Monitoring Committee by informing the general public and the media about the Programme state-of-art;
• engage effectively with beneficiaries located in Friuli Venezia Giulia region by taking part in communication activities and initiatives aiming at making Interreg funds more accessible to different audiences;
• support the project staff in possibly creating tutorials for FVG beneficiaries on Programme Visual Identity rules;
• Give his/her contribute in the cross-border Communication Working Group established by the Monitoring Committee of the Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia programme. This Working Group is composed of Italian and Slovene members who share information about Communication progress and plans;
• support the project staff in keeping updated EUROPA-FVG website
(https://europa.regione.fvg.it/it) and keep.eu (FVG beneficiaries only). EUROPA-FVG
website is one of the official communication tools created by FVG Region to spread out
information on added value of the European Union. In this sense Italy-FVG-TA4 staff
periodically updated EUROPA-FVG web pages related to Interreg Italy-Slovenia activities.
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Trieste, Italy.
Start and duration: Starting in April, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: Italian (C2), English (B2), Slovene (B1)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Read more and apply HERE
EGTC GO is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Small projects fund GO! 2025″, under the Interreg Programme “Italy – Slovenia”.
The objective of the Interreg project “SPF GO! 2025” is to support the initiatives promoted within the framework of the European Capital of Culture Nova Gorica-Gorizia 2025.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Gorizia, Italy.
Start and duration: from Mid-April, for 6 months.
Languages*: Slovenian (C2), Italian (C1), English (C1).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Read more and apply HERE
The Joint Secretariat of the “Interreg North Sea” Programme is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “North Sea” which is one of fourteen transnational cooperation programmes. It supports projects focusing on transnational cooperation in regional development in the seven countries of the North Sea Region.
Programme priorities:
• Robust and smart economies in the North Sea Region
• A green transition in the North Sea Region
• A climate resilient North Sea Region
• Better governance
The programme covers the whole of Denmark and the Netherlands, the southern area of Norway, the Flemish part of Belgium, the north-western area of Germany, the south-western area of Sweden and the northwest coastal regions of France. Of the seven countries participating in the Programme, Norway is the only non-EU member but is part of the EEA.
The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities and support the Citizens’ Consultation on the future of Cohesion Policy Post-2027:
Other information:
Financial support of: 39 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Viborg, Denmark.
Start and duration: September 2024, for 4 month(s).
Languages*: English (C1)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
More info & apply HERE
The Managing Authority for the Interact programme is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Interact”, that support all Interreg programmes and other actors to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation and communication of Territorial Cooperation.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 30 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
Start and duration: June, for 6 months.
Languages*: English (C1).
More info here!
The Joint Secretariat for the programme Interreg “Italy – Austria” is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Italy – Austria”, a cross border program, aiming to support a balanced and sustainable development and a harmonious integration of the border region between Italy and Austria.
The volunteer will support the programme with the consultation on Interreg 2027, by carrying out the following activities:
If required by the programme or if they are interested, the volunteer can also explore other areas or carry out small tasks in other (communication) activities.
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Bozen, Italy.
Start and duration: June/July, for 4/6 months.
Languages*: German (C1), Italian (C1), English (C1).
Read more info here!
The Managing Authority Interreg ALCOTRA is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “France – Italy ALCOTRA”, that promotes innovation, sustainability and the valorisation of natural and cultural respurces, as well as social inclusion in the cross-border regions between France and Italy.
The Programme is responsible for planning, preparing, and proposing a consultation strategy for the next programme period. The volunteer will contribute to this process from the preparation phase to proposals of several forms of consultation and until the assessment of the consultation itself.
The volunteer will also help in communication activities such as:
• targeted consultations
• meetings
• workshops
• seminars
• online discussions
The volunteer will also support communicating about the ALCOTRA Youth Council.
Specific tasks for the daily activities of the volunteer will depend on the volunteer’s interests and skills.
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Lyon, France.
Start and duration: May, for 6 months.
Languages*: French (C1), Italian (C1), English (B2).
More info here!
The Joint Secretariat Interreg ALCOTRA is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “France – Italy ALCOTRA”, that promotes innovation, sustainability and the valorisation of natural and cultural respurces, as well as social inclusion in the cross-border regions between France and Italy.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities:
Specific tasks for the daily activities of the volunteer will depend on the volunteer’s interests and skills.
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Turin, Italy or Lyon, France depending on the volunteer’s preference.
Start and duration: June, for 6 months.
Languages*: French (C1), Italian (C1), English (B2).
More info here!
Regional Support Office of the Interreg Programme “Italy-Slovenia” is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Italy-Slovenia”, that aims to enhance cross-border cooperation for improving the quality of life of population, preserving and promoting cultural and natural heritage and enhancing the climate neutrality of the Programme area through sustainable, innovative and inclusive growth.
The volunteer will be hosted by the Veneto Region, in the framework of Regional Support Office, and will be carrying out the following activities and tasks:
Other information:
Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Venice, Italy.
Start and duration: July, for 6 months.
Languages*: Italian (C2); English (B2).
Read more info and apply here!
The Branch Office for the Western Mediterranean for the Interreg programme “NEXT MED” programme is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Region of Valencia in the framework of the Interreg Programme “NEXT MED”, that aims to foster transnational cooperation across the Mediterranean by strengthening joint initiatives in key areas such as economic development, environmental sustainability, education and social inclusion, as well as multi-level governance.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Other information:
Financial support of: 29 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Valencia, Spain.
Start and duration: July, for 6 months.
Languages*: English (C1) and French (B1). A good level of Arabic is a plus.
Read more and apply here!
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: 32 euros per day
Location: Nice, France
Start and duration: From July 2024, for 6 months
Languages*: English (C1), Knowledge in either German (A2), French (A1), Slovenian (A1) is a plus.
If you’re passionate about regional cooperation and want to contribute to EUSALP’s goals, volunteering as an IVY could be a rewarding experience!
Read more and apply here!