Green lifestyle and creativity in Latvia
LATVIJAS PIRMĀS PALĪDZĪBAS VIENĪBA
Liepāja, Latvia
Description
The ESC volunteer activity focuses on promoting a sustainable, green lifestyle by upcycling and creatively repurposing materials such as donated clothes, paper, and cardboard collected by the organization. While some donations are redistributed to local individuals, unused items often accumulate and take up space. This activity encourages volunteer to use these materials to create innovative, eco-friendly items, such as toys to donate to children in need, art pieces, educational games, or instructional videos showcasing DIY projects. By creatively upcycling unused materials, volunteer will learn about sustainable practices and share these values with the wider community. The initiative also supports social inclusion by providing items like toys and educational resources to those in need. The volunteers actively contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world, embodying solidarity by creating public awareness around recycling and responsible consumption.
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
The volunteers will be involved in various hands-on, creative tasks, including - Design and Creation of Upcycled Items, Content Creation, Community Engagement. Volunteer will receive training and support from organisation staff throughout their ESC journey. Volunteers will be trained to assess materials to avoid health or safety risk. Volunteers creating instructional videos or digital content will be trained in ethical content creation, including considerations for privacy, safety, and respect for all involved. First aid training for volunteers safety, latvian language for communication.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated, creative, and socially conscious individuals who are passionate about sustainability, environmental protection, and community engagement. Ideal volunteers enjoy hands-on, artistic tasks and are eager to explore upcycling as a tool for positive change. Key qualities: Interest in sustainability, recycling, or environmental education. Creative mindset and willingness to experiment with new ideas. Basic crafting, artistic, or design skills (not mandatory but a plus). Open-mindedness and teamwork abilities. Motivation to work with children and local communities. Willingness to document and share their process (e.g., photos, videos). Volunteers from rural areas or with fewer opportunities are warmly welcomed. Additional support will be provided to ensure an inclusive and enriching experience for everyone. All volunteers will receive training, mentorship, guidance and support from staff throughout their ESC journey. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a proactive attitude are more important than prior experience. Join us in turning "waste" into meaningful change! Connect with us: Instagram - www.instagram.com/firstaidlv Facebook - www.facebook.com/latppv Website - www.lvppv.wordpress.com
Activity dates
A total of 23 week(s) during the period 10/08/2026 to 15/01/2027
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 prevention and recovery
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 26/07/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000400927