IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "RuralYouthFuture"
About this role
The University of Latvia is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “RuralYouthFuture", under the Programme Interreg Europe.
The objective of the Interreg project "RuralYouthFuture" is to improve the effectiveness of youth employment policies for sustainable rural development. Six policy instruments will be addressed, at municipal, regional and national level, to face a common challenge: responding to the needs of young people in their rural territories, by reducing the inequalities with urban peers and fighting ageing and growing depopulation. Different approaches will be shared through interregional experience exchange activities to develop common solutions.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:
support the implementation and communication of the Rural Youth Future project by assisting with the dissemination of project activities and results;
help prepare communication materials, collect examples of good practices from project partners, and contribute to the promotion of project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder events through the University's communication channels;
assist in documenting project activities, preparing short news articles, social media content, photos, and other visual materials that highlight the project's objectives and achievements;
support the presentation of project outcomes related to improving opportunities for young people in rural areas, making the results more accessible to students, stakeholders, and the wider public.
Other information:
Financial support of: 29 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Riga, Latvia.
Start and duration: September, for 6 months.
Languages*: Latvian (C1), English (B2).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Deadline for applications: 20 August.
Website of the Interreg Project: RuralYouthFuture - Improving the role of youth policies for rural sustainable development | Interreg Europe
Website of the host: University of Latvia