IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "ACTIVA_RURAL_TRANSFRONTERIZO"
Support innovation and care for active living in cross-border rural areas.
University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “ACTIVA_RURAL_TRANSFRONTERIZO - Innovación y cuidados para una vida activa en el medio rural transfronterizo", under the Programme Interreg Spain - Portugal POCTEP.
The Interreg project “ACTIVA_RURAL_TRANSFRONTERIZO" addresses the challenges posed by population ageing in rural cross-border territories between Spain and Portugal. The project aims to promote an inclusive, accessible and sustainable model of care through the creation of “Smarthaus Villages”, conceived as living labs for innovation in wellbeing, community health, care services and active ageing. The project combines community-based approaches, social participation, digital inclusion and assistive technologies to improve quality of life, autonomy and access to essential services for older people living in rural areas. It is implemented through a broad cross-border partnership involving universities, public authorities and community organisations from Spain and Portugal.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
Supporting literature reviews and documentary analyses related to active ageing, social participation, community care and age-friendly environments in rural areas;
Assisting in the identification and compilation of good practices, innovative models and policy initiatives related to active and healthy ageing at regional, national and European levels;
Supporting communication and dissemination activities related to the project, including preparation of news items, social media content, newsletters and communication materials;
Assisting in the organisation of meetings, workshops and events related to active ageing, community participation and rural innovation;
Supporting the collection, organisation and synthesis of information generated during project activities.
Other information:
Financial support of: 29 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Start and duration: September, for 6months.
Languages*: Spanish (C2), Portuguese (A2).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 29 July
Website of the Interreg Project: 0594_ACTIVA_RURAL_TRANSFRONTERIZO_6_E, Innovación y cuidados para una vida activa en el medio rural transfronterizo - POCTEP
Website of the host: Home | Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
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- Interreg Volunteer Youth
- Locations
- Santiago de Compostela
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 21.48 EUR to 92.96 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, if needed.
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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.
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Visa
Volunteers are responsible for ensuring that they have the appropriate visa, residence permit, or any other authorization required to legally enter, reside, and carry out their volunteering activity in the hosting country. Once selected, volunteers are expected to complete all necessary administrative procedures, and submit the required documentation to the relevant authorities. For eligible volunteers relocating between countries participating in the IVY initiative, IVY will reimburse the costs associated with obtaining the required visa, and provide invitation letters and proof of financial means. However, the responsibility for identifying the correct visa, preparing the application, and completing the necessary formalities remains with the volunteer.
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