Programmes

European Solidarity Corps

The European Solidarity Corps is an EU funded programme that provides support and funding for young people (18-30 years old) to spend some time doing voluntary work in their own country or abroad in projects that benefit communities and people. Once you are accepted onto a European Solidarity Corps project, all your expenses (rent, food, transport, insurance, visa procedures, language classes) are covered by the project, and you even get a bit of pocket money to enjoy your experience fully! Your travel costs are also covered although there may be a minimal contribution required. Volunteering teams are solidarity activities allowing teams of 10 to 40 European Solidarity Corps participants from at least two different countries to volunteer together for a period between two weeks and two months. Such solidarity activities could especially contribute to the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities in the European Solidarity Corps.

More information and organisations active in this field

Creative minds for culture

NGO in Riga region.

Piedzīvojuma Gars

NGO in Rīga. Topics: New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses; Youth (Participation, Youth Work, Youth Policy); Healthy lifestyle, active ageing.

Baltijas Reģionālais fonds

NGO in Riga. Topics: Inclusion; Key competences development; Digital youth work.

Kanepe’s Contemporary Culture Centre

NGO in Riga. Topics: European identity and values; Inclusion; Preventing racism and discrimination.

EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION WORLD-OUR HOME

NGO in Rēzekne. Topics: European identity and values; Key competences development; Youth policy development.

Bāze

Youth centre in Gulbene .Topics: Green skills; Inclusion; Digital youth work.

RADI VIDI PATS

NGO in Liepāja. Topics: Creativity and culture; Environment and climate change; Transport and mobility.

Ligzda

NGO in Rūjiena. Topics: Community development; Quality and innovation of youth work; Digital youth work.

LATVIJAS SARKANAIS KRUSTS (RED CROSS)

Non-profit volunteer-led humanitarian organisation. Its operations cover the whole territory of Latvia. LatRC local divisions are located in each district, and each district has branches located in cities, municipalities and organisations.

APEIRONS

NGO in Rīga that supports people with disabilities. It focuses on the integration of people with disabilities into society and the employment market.

Interesting links

The Eurodesk Opportunity Finder

Your gateway to discover verified international experiences that match your interests. All opportunities are carefully selected by Eurodesk, which curates and publishes opportunities that are open to all young people living in Europe, ensuring they align with EU values.

The National Youth Council of Latvia

organisation, which includes and supports 42 youth organisations from Latvia and promotes the creation of a comfortable and civic-responsible environment for young people in Latvia.

Europass

A set of online tools and information that helps you manage every step of your learning and career.

Youthpass

A tool that gives the word to the learners in describing their learning outcomes.