Volunteer: Active Aging & Rural Innovation Partner

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.

Financial support: 29 euros per day (week‑end and holidays included).

Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain .

Start and duration: September, for 6 months .

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

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