The application procedure is very simple, and hosting a volunteer is undoubtedly an enriching experience for both parties, which allows your organisation to work with motivated young people who are eager to have an impact on regional development.
The principles and regulations of IVY are outlined in the IVY Policy.
To learn more about the role of host organisations, how to apply, and how to host a volunteer, please download the Guidelines for IVY Host Organisations, which provide a detailed overview of the experience.
Notice (April, 2026)
The IVY Policy is currently undergoing an update in order to ensure a more balanced and proportionate deployment of volunteers across different countries and host organisations within the project timeframe.
As part of this process, some new elements and limitations have applied since March 2026 regarding the capacity of Interreg projects and programmes to host IVY Volunteers.
In particular, it is no longer possible for host organisations to directly propose a candidate. All selections must first go through the IVY website, in order to ensure equal treatment of all applicants. Exceptions may apply in duly justified cases.
While the Policy will be further refined in the coming weeks, we encourage all interested host organisations to get in touch with the IVY Team at AEBR at ivy.aebreu to learn more about the current conditions and opportunities for hosting IVY Volunteers.
In short, this is the application procedure to host IVY volunteers:
1. Download the application documents here: the Programme Note for Interreg Programmes and Macro-Regional Strategies, the Project Notes and the MA/JS Approval file for Project beneficiaries:
Project beneficiaries are asked to submit a formal confirmation by the related Joint Secretariat/Managing Authority that the project beneficiary willing to host an IVY volunteer is currently involved in an ongoing Interreg project.
2. Fill in the application documents and send the draft to ivy@aebr.eu
3. The AEBR team will review your application file and provide feedback if necessary.
Once approved, AEBR pre-screens the candidates: Within two weeks after having approved the Programme or Project Note, we search for candidates for you and forward you a selection of suitable candidates.
You will then choose the candidates you would like to interview and we will put you in touch with them to schedule an interview.
Finally, you select the volunteer you would like to host and you inform us of your selection so that we can prepare all the necessary documents and arrangements.
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