IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "SPECIAL"

Edoform is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “SPECIAL - Development of a cross-border mentoring model for enhancing special educational needs support in the South Adriatic region", under the Programme Interreg IPA South Adriatic.

The objective of the Interreg project "SPECIAL" is to improve educational outcomes and career guidance for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the South Adriatic area through the development of a cross-border mentoring model, supported by a joint strategy and action plan.

The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:

• Actively engage with educators, families, students and local stakeholders involved in supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Through participation in project events, meetings and community initiatives, the volunteer will help collect experiences, success stories and good practices that demonstrate the impact of inclusive education and cross-border cooperation;

• Support awareness-raising activities by creating communication content, preparing interviews and testimonials, documenting project events and contributing to social media campaigns promoting inclusion and equal opportunities. They will be encouraged to propose creative communication initiatives and citizen engagement activities aimed at increasing public awareness of the challenges faced by SEN students and of the solutions developed through the SPECIAL project;

• Support the organisation of local workshops, stakeholder meetings and training activities, facilitating interaction among educators, families, professionals and community representatives. Through these activities, the volunteer will contribute to strengthening dialogue, participation and cooperation among different actors involved in the project;

• Participate in exchanges with project partners from Italy, Albania and Montenegro, gaining first-hand experience of European Territorial Cooperation and contributing their own ideas, perspectives and creativity to project activities.

Other information:

Financial support of: 31.76 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Ripalimosani, Italy.

Start and duration: As soon as possible, for 6 months.

Languages*: Italian (C2), English (C1).

*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.

Deadline for applications: 25 June

Website of the Interreg Project: https://special.southadriatic.eu/

Website of the host: Edoform: Formazione per un Futuro Professionale - Edoform