BALDONE CHILDREN DAY CENTRE « BALTAIS ĒRGLIS »
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About the project
BALDONE CHILDREN DAY CENTRE « BALTAIS ĒRGLIS »
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Baldone County local government is a local administration which, through bodies of
representatives elected by citizens – municipality council – and authorities and institutions
established by them, ensures the performance of the functions prescribed by law, as well as
the performance of tasks assigned by Cabinet according to the procedures specified by law,
and local government voluntary initiatives, observing the interests of the State and of the
residents of the relevant administrative territory.
The Municipality initiates social, educational, project etc. activities that fall in line with the
development plans of its territory and address corresponding local population groups which
may apply the knowledge and skills they possess.
Children's afternoon center "Baltais ērglis" aim is to develop meaningful leisure time
opportunities for children and young people, creating optimal conditions for children and
young people's intellectual development, self-education, creative work, leisure, as well as to
promote social inclusion of groups at risk.
Center facilities are extensive and diverse, serving as a refuge for the child, as the realization
of the idea of a place where expects empathy and understanding, acceptance and love, as
well as strict discipline. Children's center have regular visitors, as well as children who only
occasionally visit the center, so it is not organized for specific classes or activities to time, but
intuitively, guided by the current situation. Here there are negotiations and discussions on
various topics of life, workshops, thematic afternoons, are able to play table games, discuss
news and current events, to drink tea, as well as meet up with old or meet new friends.
💼 What the programme involves
Objectives of the proposed EVS project:
To involve a European volunteer in the promotion of international voluntary service as a
practice of active citizenship, intercultural education and personal and social growth in the
local community;
To give the volunteer the chance of active participation in the implementation and
development of a specific project, which constitutes an opportunity of individual
development.
Volunteer will be involved in the following activities:
1. Taking part on the preparation and realization of activities in children day centre which
are mostly based on organizing leisure time activities for them.
2. It could be possibilities take part on the preparation and realization of activities in youth
centre which are mostly based on organizing leisure time activities for young people –
trainings, outdoor activities, and daily youth centre activities etc.
3. Promoting EVS for youth.
The detailed activities will be defined both by the volunteer and project coordinators,
according to the volunteer's skills and interests.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be provided.
The volunteer will be
accommodated in the rented flat
She/he will have her/his own or shered room and she/he will
have shared bathroom/kitchen with one another volunteer. Internet access will be also
available. In addition, the volunteer will get pocket money 3€ per day and 5€ a day for the
food, following EVS funding rules.
The volunteer will be individually followed by a dedicated mentor.
📍 About the location
Project activities mainly will be organised in Baldone municipality. Baldone is historically best
known for its natural resources – healing mud and underground mineral water, which
facilitated the development of a health resort.
The territory of Baldone municipality holds several notable objects of architecture – hunting
castle of Baltic head forester panne Mickevich, also known as the “White castle”,
Mercendarbe manor, which used to belong to the former owner of Baldone health resort –
Von Liven family with its linden ally and the 19th century Lutheran church. The highest hill
“Riekstu kalns” is home to the 10th largest observatory in World. In winter time, it’s a great
place for winter sports.
⚠️ Requirements
Who are we looking for? We do not have any specific criteria for our volunteers. However,
the project is focused on working with youth and children. We would be interested to host
the volunteer with some communication skills and interests in topic we are working with -
volunteering, participation, leisure time of youth, information etc. It would be helpful if the
volunteer is communicative, open minded, creative, flexible, independent and would be
motivated in working with youth and for youth. We would be happy if the volunteer will be
interested in Latvia, its people and culture and wish to learn Latvian language.
ℹ️ Additional information
any question? contact the SVI
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
SVI_SVE_BNBC_Latvia
01/03/2018 → 28/02/2019
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Baldone, Baldones pilsēta, Ķekava Municipality, LV-2125, Latvia
Latvia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Standard Time
Local time: 22:08 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken