ESC: Activities for youth and children

Code: 46478 Copied

Latvia European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Mums pieder pasaule is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Latvia that aspires to empower youth and foster active civic participation. Our mission is to provide meaningful and skill-building activities for rural young people, helping them develop into informed, active, and community-minded individuals. Our main activities span a wide range of fields, including youth development, community service, cultural and civic partirticipation and volunteerism. We aim to fill a vital gap in our local community, especially in rural areas like Svitene and Viesturi, where opportunities for youth are limited. We arrange various programmes such as festivals, workshops, seminars, and community service initiatives, facilitating youth participation and promoting their holistic development. Our target groups primarily comprise the youth from these local communities. We also focus on local community members who are part of our festivals, cultural events, environmental and other activities. We believe that acquiring the QL will further our mission, as it will enable us to participate in the ESC, thereby extending our reach to more young individuals and offering them valuable opportunities for personal and societal growth. By securing the QL, we also hope to strengthen our commitment to the development of our young people, encourage their active participation in the local and international community, and foster an environment that promotes learning, tolerance, and understanding.

💼 What the programme involves

Activities in the Svitene and neighboring villages's youth centers: Plan, organize, and lead creative and educational workshops where youth can learn new skills and engage in creative activities. Create and publish posts, stories, and videos on NGO social media. Assist in other NGO projects related to community environmental improvement, local community cultural events, and promotion of youth participation. Help with ideas for new projects and project writing. Your mission will be to keep the youth center alive :) Work: 5 days a week (3 days in youth centers), 6 hours a day. There is plenty of room for your ideas and initiatives.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be provided with comfortable and safe housing in a 2 room apartment in Svitene. The apartment is located approximately 400 meters from the youth center. Each volunteer will have a private room, while common areas - kitchen, and bathroom will be shared. The house features wood heating. The kitchen is fully equipped for volunteers to prepare their own meals. Volunteers will receive a monthly allowance to cover food and personal expenses. You will be responsible for preparing your own meals. Volunteers will be reimbursed for travel expenses according to ESC guidelines.

🎒 Leisure activities

You will have On-arrival trainings and also mid-term trainings organized from Latvia National Agency. Also volunteers will receive comprehensive training tailored to their roles. This includes a five-day (one-week) orientation covering local culture, project specifics, and organizational structure. You will also learn Canva, AI, emotional intelligence, time and finance management. Cultural integration workshops will explore local traditions and customs. Weekly or bi-weekly meetings with project leaders will address progress, provide guidance, and resolve any issues.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a 18 - 30 years old young person (total 2 persons for Youth center activities), especially young people with fewer opportunities (e.g. economic obstacles, cultural differences, educational difficulties), in our project. For these activities, we seek volunteers who are adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Adaptable and Independent: Comfortable with rural living conditions, where entertainment options may be limited. Able to enjoy solitary activities and be self-sufficient. Capable of keeping themselves engaged and productive. Self-Motivated and Curious: Possesses strong initiative and self-motivation. Exhibit enthusiasm for learning new skills and trying new activities. Eager to actively participate in and contribute to the youth centre's diverse activities. Communicative and Open-minded: Ready to collaborate with young people of various ages and the local community. Open to new challenges and experiences, especially within an international setting. Proficient in English, as it will be the primary working language of the project. Interested in Youth Work and Social Media: Have an interest in youth work and a desire to be involved in planning and implementing youth centre activities. Capable of working with social media, creating photo materials, and promoting volunteer work. With Musical Talent (Advantage): Musical education or the ability to play an instrument (especially percussion) will be considered a significant advantage, as we have a full set of various percussion instruments available for use in youth centre activities!
Deadline: 03/07/2025 12:05

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 ?

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.

📅 Available sessions

LV46478

01/10/2025 → 30/04/2026

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Deadline: 03/07/2025

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

Svitene, Svitene Parish, Bauska Municipality, LV-3917, Latvia

Latvia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 21:27 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Latvian Russian Lithuanian