IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "GOOD CITIES"
Support developing innovative sharing economy services in Europe.
Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia (CluBE) is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “GOOD CITIES - Cities stimulating new shared economy services for consumer goods in urban environments", under the Programme Interreg Europe.
The objective of the Interreg project "GOOD CITIES" is to suppor public authorities in developing policies that promote the sharing and reuse of consumer goods as part of the circular economy. The project addresses the challenge of underused household items—such as tools, leisure equipment and home appliances—which contribute to unnecessary resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and waste despite being used only occasionally.
Through interregional cooperation, partners exchange good practices, engage local stakeholders and improve regional policy instruments to strengthen the role of cities in the sharing economy.
The volunteer will support CluBE in implementing the GOOD CITIES project, particularly the Toy Library pilot in Kozani. The volunteer will:
Assist in organising and promoting public events, workshops and awareness activities;
Support communication activities, including social media, website updates, newsletters and dissemination materials;
Help engage citizens, families, schools and local stakeholders in the Toy Library and other sharing initiatives;
Contribute to monitoring and documenting pilot activities by collecting feedback, preparing summaries and supporting the evaluation of project results;
Research and share inspiring examples of sharing economy initiatives from their home country and across Europe.
Other information:
Financial support of: 34.60 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Kozani, Greece.
Start and duration: February 2027, for 3 months.
Languages*: English (B2).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 06 September.
Website of the Interreg Project: GOOD CITIES - Cities stimulating new shared economy services for consumer goods in urban environments | Interreg Europe
Website of the host: Clube |
- Department
- Interreg Volunteer Youth
- Locations
- Kozani
Kozani
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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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.