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ESC: Roots & Rides: Sustainable Living and Cultural Exchange

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About the project

ESC: Roots & Rides: Sustainable Living and Cultural Exchange

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our aim is to promote sustainable development of society, and to foster cultural and environmental education through youth and adult life long learning and active participation in social processes. Our main tools to achieve this is volunteering and non-formal education Radi Vidi Pats started as an association that works with topics related environmental education for youngsters but slowly and very naturally we have grown into the social sphere as well. Sustainability, alternative and DIY life style is still our fundamentals, and bicycle for many years has been our main tool in communication with the society, especially youngsters. A few years ago we started consciously working with NEET youngsters as socially disadvantaged youngsters have always been attracted to RVP activities. Nevertheless, environmental topics will always be important for the organisation. Five years ago RVP opened a bicycle kitchen – self-service bicycle workshop that also serves as a freak bike creating basis. Another regular activity is up-cycling workshops that RVP facilitates in different parts of the region. For RVP waste is seen as material and sharing this view is an important part of thier work throughout the existence of this NGO. In the Summer of 2017 we moved to a new building that is more opened to different type of activities such as community discussions and learning sessions.

💼 What the programme involves

Radi Vidi Pats is a community-driven organization in Liepāja, Latvia, with a strong focus on sustainability, social inclusion, and non-formal education. With 20 years of experience, we engage young people and the wider community through hands-on initiatives such as community garden, bike repair workshops, creative projects, and educational programs. As a volunteer, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects — from running social spaces like the Bike Kitchen and Swap-Shop to participating in environmental and cultural initiatives. Join us in making a lasting impact while developing new skills and embracing an alternative, DIY lifestyle!

🏠 Accommodation on site

As a volunteer, more likely you'll stay in a place with a separate room, but a shared kitchen and other facilities. It may be also a room in a dormitory. It’s a great chance to meet new people, make friends, and immerse yourself in community life. Sustainability is an important part of Radi Vidi Pats, and cycling is the main way to get around, we will arrange a bicycle for you if it's comfortable to get around like this! However, if needed, we can also arrange a monthly bus or tram ticket.

🍲 Food

Volunteers will receive a food allowance, giving them the flexibility to buy and prepare their meals.

🎒 Leisure activities


⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for open-minded and proactive volunteers who: Are passionate about sustainability, upcycling, and environmental awareness; Enjoy community work and creative problem-solving; Are interested in non-formal education and DIY initiatives; Have a passion for art, culture, and creative expression; Enjoy working with people and organizing community-driven projects and other events; Want to be part of an inclusive and alternative creative movement! What You’ll Do: Become an active part of the Radi Vidi Pats team; Participate in weekly planning & evaluation meetings with the project coordinator; Support the community garden and engage in sustainability-focused activities; Join city-wide cleaning initiatives to improve Liepāja’s environment; Volunteer on sustainable farms across Latvia (optional); Assist with administrative tasks at the RVP office; Facilitate a language club or exchange (if interested); Help maintain and improve the Radi Vidi Pats premises; Organize intercultural activities for the local community; Promote environmental education through workshops and events; Spread awareness about European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ programs; Create digital content (videos, stories, interviews) to showcase RVP projects; Organize bicycle rides and creative activism activities, DIY workshops; Develop your initiative or project, aligning with RVP’s values We encourage volunteers to be flexible, open-minded, and ready for new experiences, as project plans may evolve based on community needs and volunteer interests!
Deadline: 16/03/2025 00:00

ℹ️ Additional information

Hands-on training related to the volunteer’s tasks, such as: -Sustainability practices & eco-friendly living -Bike repair & maintenance (if involved in the bicycle projects) -Event organization & community engagement -Social media, communication, or other project-specific skills Language Support: ️ If needed, volunteers may get access to language courses (Latvian or English) to help them integrate better into the community. Throughout the project, volunteers can participate in mentorship sessions, and self-improvement activities to gain new skills and boost their confidence.

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.

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📅 Available sessions

LV44579

01/04/2025 at 00:00 → 27/09/2025 at 00:00

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Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 16/03/2025

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

Kuģinieku iela 5, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia

Latvia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard Time

Local time: 21:57 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Latvian Lithuanian Russian