IVY Reporter for the Interreg Europe Programme
Support regional change across Europe and bring inspiring stories of interregional cooperation to life!
Interreg Europe joint secretariat (GECOTTI-PE) is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg Europe Programme.
Interreg Europe is an interregional cooperation programme co-financed by the European Union. The programme helps local, regional and national governments across Europe to develop and deliver better regional development policies.
Interreg Europe is dedicated to capacity building through the exchange of experience and good practices in all priorities of the EU cohesion policy via interregional cooperation projects and Policy Learning Platform services.
All priorities of the EU cohesion policy are covered by the Interreg Europe programme.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities:
The volunteer will develop and implement a communication action entitled "Europe in action: Stories of regional change".
The volunteer will:
identify inspiring stories from 262 Interreg Europe projects and Policy Learning Platform activities;
conduct interviews with project partners, policymakers and stakeholders from different European regions;
collect testimonials illustrating the impact of interregional cooperation on public policies and communities;
produce written articles, social media content, short videos, podcasts or multimedia stories;
contribute to website content, newsletters and digital communication campaigns;
support communication activities linked to programme events, policy learning events where relevant;
develop creative formats to present cooperation results to wider audiences;
assist in disseminating stories through programme communication channels;
contribute ideas for improving audience engagement and storytelling approaches.
Other information:
Financial support of: 33.76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Lille, France.
Start and duration: January 2027, for 6 month(s).
Deadline for application: 23 November
Languages*: English C1; French A1
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Website of the Interreg Programme: Interreg Europe | Sharing solutions for better policy
- Department
- Interreg Volunteer Youth
- Location
- Lille
Lille
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.