Hands-on for Community Building
Biedrība "ATBALSTS ĢIMENĒM"
Valka, Lotyšsko
Opis
This is a call for a short term volunteering team opportunity, that offers a meaningful blend of hands-on work, learning, and community living. Volunteers will actively participate in one of the renovation or improvement phases of the Community House — a central space being transformed to support sustainable, local development. The experience includes both theoretical and practical sessions on permaculture fundamentals, as well as seasonal or landscape work in the surrounding rural area. Volunteers will also explore social permaculture, contributing to self-organized co-living dynamics and community care. Additionally, participants will take part in a practical local community building activities, supporting personal growth and the development of individual projects. Project duration: 14 days+2 travel days (4-6 days for green travel), starting on 11th of July, 2026.
Ubytovanie, strava a doprava
Host organization will provide accommodation for the volunteers in the guest house, shared rooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room. Rooms are fully furnished and has everything needed to ensure a simple accommodation (kitchen utensils, towels, blankets, etc.). Food and transport needed for devellopement of activities also will be provided by the host organization, volunteers will help in cooking. There is no need for local transport during the project, activities are develloped in the same place. No cities and supermarkets around. Internet connection, WiFi access in the main building.
Odborná príprava počas činnosti
The host entity offers necessary preparation for the performance of all tasks to prevent risks that the activities may cause. As the team of the association is international, the adaptation in intercultural environment is facilitated by offering linguistic support and translation if needed. Basic knowledge of English is required. Monitoring and preparation of volunteers by tutors or responsible for the activities will be offered.
Profil účastníka
Between 18 and 30 years old. 15 volunteers from EU countries who are willing to carry out different activities in the rural environment. Self sufficiente people with initiative, regardless of the experience, gender or socio-economic situation, with the eagerness to learn, and giving them a space not only to develop the current renovation of Community House project, but also to create their own microprojects. It is essential for the volunteer to have a passion for nature and interest in the development of a sustainable rural environment. Able to live in community and in a simple standart conditions.
Obdobie činnosti
Od 11/07/2026 do 24/07/2026
Miesto činnosti
"Ezerkalni", Ērģemes pagasts, Valkas novads, Valka, Lotyšsko
Druh činnosti
Dobrovoľnícke tímy
Záujem o účastníkov z týchto krajín
Belgicko, Bosna a Hercegovina, Bulharsko, Chorvátsko, Cyprus, Dánsko, Estónsko, Francúzsko, Fínsko, Grécko, Holandsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Luxembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nemecko, Nórsko, Portugalsko, Poľsko, Rakúsko, Rumunsko, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Taliansko, Ukrajina, Írsko, Česko, Španielsko, Švédsko
Témy aktivít
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Lehota na podávanie prihlášok
termínu na predloženie prihlášky: 22/06/2026 12:00
Kód projektu
2026-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000402671