IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "Green Urban Resilience"
Support sustainable green climate solutions.
Municipality of Kavala is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Green Urban Resilience", under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin programme
The objective of the Interreg project "Green Climate Change Adaptation Solutions for Smart and Resilient Cities in Black Sea Basin - Green Urban Resilience" addresses the global challenge of climate change, particularly its impact on urban areas within the Black Sea Basin. As cities are increasingly affected by extreme heat waves, the project aims to develop sustainable green climate solutions through cross-border cooperation and the integration of local government planning. The initiative involves the creation of an International Urban LANDLAB to assist cities in measuring heat stress and developing Heat Resilience Strategles.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities:
Support the practical implementation of urban greening actions (e.g. presence during tree planting activities, urban garden initiatives, public space interventions);
Assist in the organization and facilitation of community events, workshops, and awareness-raising activities related to climate resilience and green urban spaces.
Support communication and visibility actions of the project (preparing short texts, photos, social media content, visual material);
Collect stories, feedback, and good practices from citizens and local stakeholders involved in project activities;
Contribute with creative ideas for engaging young people and local communities with the project’s objectives.
Other information:
Financial support of: 34.60 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Kavala, Greece
Start and duration: May, for 4-5 month(s).
Deadline for applications: 6 April.
Languages*: English (C1) and German (B1).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Project: https://greenurbanresilience.com
Website of the host: Home Page - Δήμος Καβάλας
- Department
- Interreg Volunteer Youth
- Locations
- Kavala
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/
Youth for a connected Europe
IVY is a unique opportunity for young people who want to have an impact on the world we live in, by supporting solidarity actions through cooperation.
Along with local actors, IVY volunteers tackle the challenges that Europe and its neighbouring regions are facing, helping to find and implement common solutions.
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.