Activities for youth and children
Mums pieder pasaule
Bauska, Lettland
Beskrivning
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.
Logi, mat och transporter
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.
Utbildning under verksamheten
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.
Deltagarens profil
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!
Datum
Från 01/10/2025 till 30/04/2026
Plats
Gaismas, Svitene, Svitenes pagasts, Bauskas novads, Bauska, Lettland
Typ av verksamhet
Individuellt volontärarbete
Söker deltagare från
Albanien, Armenien, Azerbajdzjan, Belgien, Bosnien och Hercegovina, Bulgarien, Cypern, Danmark, Estland, Finland, Frankrike, Georgien, Grekland, Grönland, Irland, Island, Israel, Italien, Kroatien, Liechtenstein, Litauen, Malta, Moldova, Nederländerna, Nordmakedonien, Norge, Polen, Rumänien, Slovakien, Slovenien, Sverige, Tjeckien, Turkiet, Tyskland, Ukraina, Ungern, Österrike
Aktivitetens ämnen
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Sista ansökningsdag
Sista ansökningsdag: 03/07/2025 12:05