Department: IE Foundation Location: Segovia – in-person Duration: September 10–13, 2026 (morning and evening shifts) Start Date: September 2026 Application deadline: ASAP Deliverable: On-site event support, attendee assistance, logistics coordination, speaker and guest support, and contribution to the successful delivery of the Segovia Hay Festival. Students needed: 20
Ideal student profile: This project is ideal for students interested in Arts & Humanities, cultural events, and community engagement. Students should be proactive, outgoing, attentive, and motivated to support a large-scale international event. Preference will be given to Humanities students, Segovia-based students, and IE Fellows.
Desirable skills: Communication, teamwork, organization, customer service, critical thinking, adaptability, and event support.
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Description: The Event Volunteers – Segovia Hay Festival 2026 project offers students the opportunity to be part of one of the world’s most renowned literary and arts festivals. The Hay Festival brings together writers, thinkers, poets, scientists, musicians, artists, and innovators from around the globe for a unique celebration of ideas, creativity, and culture.
Selected students will support the organization and execution of the festival in Segovia, assisting with logistics, guest management, attendee support, and event operations throughout the four-day program. Participants will play a key role in ensuring a positive experience for speakers, visitors, and members of the IE community.
Often described as the “Woodstock of the mind,” the Hay Festival is known for promoting storytelling, freedom of expression, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary dialogue. By joining the event, students will become part of an internationally recognized cultural initiative that also takes place in locations such as Hay-on-Wye (United Kingdom), Cartagena (Colombia), Querétaro (Mexico), and Arequipa (Peru).
What you'll gain: Hands-on experience supporting a major international cultural event, the opportunity to engage with leading artists, authors, and intellectuals, and the chance to strengthen your communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Students will expand their professional network, contribute to the Segovia community, and earn an official IE Projects Certificate.
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