ESC Volunteering at Lääneranna Youth and Cultural Center in Estonia
MTÜ NOORTEVAHETUSE ARENGU ÜHING ESTYES
Lääneranna Vallavalitsus
Lihula, Estonia
Description
Lääneranna Youth and Cultural Center coordinates the youth work of Lääneranna municipality through youth work units and in cooperation with educational institutions. The structural units of the youth center are youth rooms located in different areas of Lääneranna municipality. We are mainly operating in Lihula Youth Center, but as well in around areas in Lõpe, Kõmsi and Varbla Youth Centers. The main objective is to support young people, help them to create possibilities to volunteer at the local and international level. In previous years we coordinated many projects, involving more than hundreds of local youngsters in volunteering in local society and as well abroad. We promote Europe and its values to the local youth community. The mission is to empower youth work in Lääneranna parish, to create opportunities for young people to contribute to the local community and grow up to be responsible citizens. MORE INFO & HOW TO APPLY: https://estyes.ee/en/projects/laaneranna-youth-centre/
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be provided with suitable accommodation conveniently located near their respective hosting organisation. Accommodation will typically be in a shared apartment or hostel, furnished with essential items. Rooms may be private or shared, depending on availability, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Volunteers receive €5/day pocket money and additional food allowance, managing their own meals. International travel is reimbursed based on set travel budget and task related local transport is covered to full extent.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will take part in the ESC training cycle organized by the Estonian National Agency, which focuses on personal development and intercultural learning. Additionally, the coordinating organisation arranges hikes and other activities for volunteers throughout the service period, providing opportunities for social interaction.
Participant profile
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people is essential; the volunteer should enjoy youth work and feel comfortable engaging with children aged 7–18 years - Ability to work independently when needed - Openness to the realities of living in rural Estonia - Confidence in using social media, along with an interest in photography or videography, is a plus
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 30/06/2027
Activity location
Jaama 1, Lihula, Estonia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-EE01-ESC51-VTJ-000346616