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European Solidarity Corps

The power of together

ESC Volunteering short term

Biedriba Smiltenei un Latvijai

Smiltene, Latvia

Description

Imagine not just attending a camp — but creating it yourself. We are inviting motivated young people (18–30 years old) to take part in a unique 2-week experience (June 8–21) where participants will co-create a camp focused on permaculture, sustainability, and eco-friendly living.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

• Accommodation, vegetarian food, and program costs are fully covered by the Erasmus+ program • Travel costs may be reimbursed (please contact us for details)

Training during the activity

You will experience: • Co-creating and shaping a sustainability-focused camp • Living simply and closely connected to nature • Learning practical skills in permaculture and eco-living • Collaborating with like-minded young people from different backgrounds • Gaining inspiration from field experts and real-life practices • Experiencing authentic Latvian traditions and culture

Participant profile

If you are ready to step out of your comfort zone, live simply, learn deeply, and create something meaningful together — this experience is for you.


Activity dates

From 08/06/2026 to 21/06/2026


Activity location

Lejas Variceni, Smiltene, Smiltene, Latvia


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine


Activity topics

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

Education and training


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 28/04/2026 12:00


Project code

2024-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000207359