IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "PAISACTIVO"
Support rural areas in fighting wildfire
Fundación Juana de Vega is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “PAISACTIVO - Paisajes cortafuegos: Activación del espacio rural para un territorio resiliente", under the Programme "Interreg POCTEP".
The objective of the Interreg project "PAISACTIVO" is to reduce the vulnerability of rural areas to Large Wildfires (LWF) by promoting sustainable land management and revitalizing rural settlements.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
support for stakeholder mapping, preparation and follow-up of local meetings, participatory workshops , systematisation of social needs and local perceptions, and contribution to community engagement processes in rural areas;
help prepare pedagogical and awareness-raising materials adapted to different target groups, including rural communities, young people, landowners, farmers, associations and local authorities;
support activities linked to the RED RURACTIVA network and the “Academia en la aldea” programme, helping to transfer lessons learned and promote social involvement in resilient rural landscapes.
Other information:
Financial support of: 29 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Oleiros, Spain.
Start and duration: July, for 6 month(s).
Languages*: Spanish (C2), Portuguese (B1).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 22 June
Website of the Interreg Project: Inicio - PaisActivo
Website of the host: Inicio - Fundación Juana de Vega
- Department
- Interreg Volunteer Youth
- Locations
- Oleiros
Oleiros
How we support you
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Financial support
Every volunteer receives a stipend to cover expenses for food and accommodation. The amount provided allows them to live in similar conditions as the local population where they are volunteering, and ranges from 23 to 39 EUR per day.
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Insurance
IVY volunteers are fully covered with health, liability and accident insurance. AEBR arranges the policies for you for the entire duration of the experience.
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Contribution to travel costs
Travel costs to relocate are covered by AEBR, based on lump sums according to the distance between the host organisation and your place of residence. The sum is allocated depending on the distance in km.
Read more information on our website: https://www.interregyouth.com/volunteers/faq/
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About Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY)
Promoted by the European Union and the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR), the Interreg Volunteer Youth initiative is a programme for young people eager to gain new international experiences through volunteering.
IVY offers a unique opportunity for Interreg projects and programmes to have a lasting impact on European cooperation.