IVY Reporter for the Interreg Slovakia-Austria programme
Support the visibility of the stories from the people, partnerships and results of the projects along the Slovak-Austrian border.
The Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovák Republic (MIRRI SR) as Managing Authority of Interreg Slovakia-Austria 2021-2027 is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The Interreg Slovakia-Austria programme supports cooperation between partners in the Bratislava and Trnava regions of Slovakia and the neighbouring Austrian regions of Vienna, Lower Austria and Northern Burgenland. Its aim is to address shared challenges, make better use of cross-border opportunities and improve quality of life in the border region. The Programme is structured around four priorities: (1) a more competitive and smarter border region, including research and innovation; (2) a greener border region, including climate adaptation, biodiversity and nature protection; (3) a more social border region, including education, healthcare, culture and sustainable tourism; and (4) a better cooperating border region, including institutional cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. By supporting joint projects and partnerships, the Programme helps build trust and create tangible benefits for communities on both sides of the border.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities:
Creating and editing short-form video content, such as Reels, Stories; Drafting short news articles, project stories, interviews, success stories and other web content related to Interreg projects and programme activities;
Supporting the updating of the Programme website, including publishing news, events, project information and other relevant content;
Collecting and processing information, photographs, videos and project results from beneficiaries in order to present good practices and inspiring cross-border cooperation stories;
Supporting the preparation of newsletters, presentations, infographics, promotional materials and other communication outputs;
Supporting the organisation and promotion of Programme events, project visits, information sessions and other communication activities, both online and in person;
Providing basic support with the Programme website and digital tools, including simple website updates or technical tasks, where appropriate; Supporting other communication and visibility activities of the Programme as required during the volunteering period;
Learning how an Interreg Programme communicates European territorial cooperation, project results and the impact of EU funding, while gaining practical experience in communication, digital content creation and event organisation;
A possible self-contained output, to be agreed with the volunteer, is a digital guide or brochure for the general public highlighting experiences and opportunities made possible by Slovak-Austrian cooperation, for example in sustainable tourism, culture, nature and education. The format and scope will be adapted to the volunteer’s interests, skills and available project evidence.
Other information:
Financial support of: 28.08 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Start and duration: March 2027, for 6 months.
Languages*: English (C1)
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for application: 29 November
Website of the Interreg Programme: https://www.sk-at.eu/
- Department
- Interreg Volunteer Youth
- Location
- Bratislava
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.
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.