ESC Volunteering long term project "Learn and Share"
Biedriba Smiltenei un Latvijai
Smiltene, Latvia
Description
The purpose of the activity is to create and work with at least two Eco School clubs in Smiltene district. The purpose of the activity is providing support and encouragement to live climate-responsibly and sustainably and popularize Permaculture and its Ethics. Volunteers will learn about permaculture, its ethics and principles, they will regularly organize the meetings, projects and events of eco-clubs. Volunteers will inform the society about these activities - creating publications in media and social networks. The volunteers will organize a one-day event for other ESC volunteers currently in Latvia, with the aim of popularizing permaculture and will participate in the ESC Volunteerrin Teams project in June 2026 - prepare and conduct the Permaculture Festival for Youth.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The accommodation is located near the Smiltene city center, and all activity areas are easily accessible by local bus. The accommodation, food and program costs are covered by Erasmus+ program. Your traveling costs could be covered, but please contact us about amount!
Training during the activity
Volunteers will learn and share knowledge and experience in implementing the principles of environmental protection and sustainable economy in everyday life. They will also participate in the development and implementation of the Permaculture Festival program. There is an opportunity to get to know local traditions by participating in free time activities.
Participant profile
Project participants confirm their desire to promote green thinking and acting in their home countries. Please fill in Application form:
Activity dates
A total of 24 week(s) during the period 07/04/2026 to 07/09/2026
Activity location
Lejas Varicēni, Smiltenes pagasts, Smiltenes novads, Latvia, Smiltene, Latvia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 21/03/2026 00:00
Project code
2024-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000207359