Municipality of Stara Zagora is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “TEXAD - Advanced Circular Textile Waste Solutions for European Municipalities", under the Programme Interreg Europe.
The objective of the Interreg project "TEXAD" is to improve and drive municipal policy instruments towards a circular model. This includes prevention, proper sorting, collection, and valorisation of textile waste.
The volunteer will be carrying out tasks and activities:
Support the implementation of the TEXAD pilot action in Stara Zagora Municipality, including activities related to textile repair, reuse and upcycling;
Assist in preparing and testing the equipped container, supporting workshops and demonstrations for citizens, collecting examples of good practices, contributing ideas for creative textile reuse, and supporting communication and dissemination activities related to the pilot action;
Supporting the project's communication and dissemination activities;
Assisting in the organisation of meetings, events, and study visits;
Preparing informational and promotional materials;
Supporting activities related to the exchange of good practices among project partners;
Assisting with the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the project.
Other information:
Financial support of: 34.60 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Zagora, Bulgaria.
Start and duration: April 2027, for 6 months.
Languages*: English (B1), Bulgarian (A1).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.
Skills such as basic sewing machine operation (lockstitch and overlock/serger machines), basic pattern-cutting, and the ability to work with cutting tools (fabric scissors, rotary cutters, etc.) are considered an advantage.
Deadline for applications: 29 November.
Website of the Interreg Project: TEXAD - Advanced Circular Textile Waste Solutions for European Municipalities | Interreg Europe
Website of the host: Община Стара Загора
