Creating Together Across Generations
Biedriba Vidusdaugavas NVO centrs
Jekabpils, Latvia
Description
We are looking for motivated young people to join an international volunteer group project in Jēkabpils, Latvia for 19 days. This project focuses on creating meaningful connections between generations, supporting active ageing, and strengthening community spirit. Main Activities During the project, volunteers will: Support the local Senior Day Centre by helping to diversify and enrich daily activities for seniors; Organize creative workshops, games, cultural exchanges, movement activities, and informal social events; Work together with local young people to prepare for the Jēkabpils City Festival; Help create and facilitate activities where seniors can actively participate during the city celebrations; Encourage inclusion, communication, and cooperation between generations.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Living: we will provide students dormitories, located in center of city and 15 min walk from organisation. Food: 6.50 eur/day Pocket money: 5 eur/day Also we cover expanses of local transport, to capital city Rīga - up to 35 eur/, Also we cover flight/ train tickets to Latvia and back come according to Erasmus+ distance calculator budget.
Training during the activity
International volunteering experience; Opportunity to develop teamwork, communication, and organizational skills; Experience in community engagement and event preparation; New friendships and intercultural learning; A chance to explore Latvian culture and life in Jēkabpils.
Participant profile
We welcome volunteers who are: 18 - 30 years old; Open-minded and motivated; Interested in community work and intercultural exchange; Creative, proactive, and ready to work in a team; Interested in working with seniors and local youth. No previous experience is required — enthusiasm and willingness to participate are the most important!
Activity dates
A total of 3 week(s) during the period 30/07/2026 to 17/08/2026
Activity location
Brīvības iela 45, Jekabpils, Latvia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000346429