ESC: 2 places left - volunteering in day care center in Riga, Latvia
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Latvia
European Voluntary Service
Education
European Voluntary Service
Education
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: 2 places left - volunteering in day care center in Riga, Latvia
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The foundation “Diaconia Center of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia” is a nongovernmental organization established in 1994. The objective of the foundation is public benefit activities - charity, increasing the welfare of poor and socially disadvantaged families, civil society development, integration of society, development of diaconal work in Latvia, which includes the Christian values-based care of people - the spiritual care and practical assistance.
💼 What the programme involves
Would you like to make a meaningful difference in your community? We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and motivated volunteers to support activities in day centres across Riga.
As a volunteer, you can help in many ways – spending time with participants, leading creative activities, assisting with events, supporting daily programs, or simply being a friendly and supportive presence. Every contribution matters and can have a positive impact on someone's life.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, meet inspiring people, develop new skills, and become part of a community that creates positive change.
Join us in building a more inclusive, supportive, and connected space. Your time, kindness, and energy can make a real difference.
Get in touch to learn more and become a volunteer. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
🏠 Accommodation on site
In accordance with the guidelines of the European Solidarity Corps, volunteers will receive the following support during their volunteering period:
Pocket money: €5 per day.
Food allowance: Financial support for daily meals will be provided (~ 200 euros/monthly).
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in a shared apartment located in the city centre, with shared living spaces and necessary amenities.
Local transport: A monthly public transport pass will be fully covered.
Meals during volunteering: One warm meal per day will be provided by us on working days at the day centre.
🎒 Leisure activities
In line with the standards of the European Solidarity Corps, volunteers will receive comprehensive support and training throughout their volunteering experience:
Arrival Training – organized by the National Agency, helping volunteers understand the European Solidarity Corps programme, their role, rights, responsibilities, and learning opportunities.
Mid-Term Evaluation Training – organized by the National Agency, providing space for reflection, experience sharing, and evaluation of the volunteering journey.
Welcome and Orientation Training leaded by us.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated, open-minded, and responsible young people who are willing to actively participate in the project and contribute to the daily activities of the day centre.
As an volunteer you should:
Be interested in working with people and supporting the local community.
Have a positive attitude, empathy, and respect for diversity.
Be willing to learn new skills and gain new experiences.
Be proactive, creative, and ready to take initiative.
Be reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Be open to intercultural learning and living in a shared environment with other volunteers.
Have a genuine desire to help others and make a positive impact through volunteering.
Deadline: 14/08/2026 11:00
Deadline: 14/08/2026 11:00
ℹ️ Additional information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
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21/10/2026 → 30/07/2027
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Deadline: 14/08/2026
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
Riga, Latvia
Latvia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Summer Time
Local time: 22:02 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Latvian
Russian
Lithuanian