First Aid in Latvia
LATVIJAS PIRMĀS PALĪDZĪBAS VIENĪBA
Liepāja, Latvia
Description
The activity focuses on empowering volunteers to plan, organize, and deliver first aid education initiatives, using the skills and knowledge they gained from a prior structured first aid training from our organisation. This activity aligns with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) principles by fostering community solidarity, encouraging civic engagement, and promoting shared European values of helping and protecting others. Volunteers will individually design and implement first aid educational events, choosing specific formats such as interactive sessions for young children in kindergartens and first-grade classes, or creating digital materials for online and local community sharing. This activity emphasizes solidarity by empowering volunteers to share life-saving knowledge within their communities. Volunteers play a direct role in enhancing public health awareness and resilience by educating others on first aid, which promotes mutual care and responsibility.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
LATVIAN FIRST AID UNIT has a former school in Rude, Latvia, with full equipment for short and long term stays, all volunteers will stay in this location. We have over 90 beds, with separate rooms to accommodate different needs. Laundry room, separate showers and toilets. We have a fully equipped professional kitchen, as well as qualified staff to support volunteers in every need or question regarding accommodation, food and cooking, and cleaning. The local bus stop is next to the school entrance with regular bus routes 8 times per day to Liepaja and other locations.
Training during the activity
olunteers will have ongoing support, resources, and mentorship to guide them in planning and delivering effective, safe sessions. This preparation includes training on how to adapt content to different ages and manage emergency-related topics sensitively. Their role centers on taking full ownership of the planning, execution, and follow-up stages, with support in resources and training provided by the organization. Volunteer will receive support from organisation staff throughout their ESC journey. Latvian language learning for communication.
Participant profile
We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and socially engaged individuals who are passionate about helping others and promoting health education. Volunteers should be motivated to lead first aid awareness activities within communities and eager to make a tangible impact.
Ideal qualities include:
Interest in first aid, health education, or community outreach.
Willingness to work independently and take initiative.
Open-mindness and ability to engage with diverse audiences.
Creativity in designing interactive or digital learning materials.
Openness to learning and adapting educational content for different age groups.
Willingness to document and share their process (e.g., photos, videos).
Previous experience in first aid is not required. All volunteers will receive structured first aid training, as well as continuous support, mentorship, and resources from staff members.
Volunteers from rural areas and those with fewer opportunities are especially welcome. Additional support will be provided to ensure equal participation and a rewarding experience. Join us in spreading life-saving knowledge and strengthening community solidarity!
Connect with us:
Instagram - www.instagram.com/firstaidlv
Facebook - www.facebook.com/latppv
Website - www.lvppv.wordpress.com
Activity dates
A total of 25 week(s) during the period 12/10/2026 to 11/04/2027
Activity location
Uliha iela 35/37 - 52N, Liepāja, 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
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Disaster Preparedness
Shelter
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 26/07/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000400927