Long term volunteering project in Latvia!

Location: Rujiena, Latvia

Project name: Library – work with kids

Hosting organization: Rujienas pilsētas bibliotēka

Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization

Purpose of the project: Aims and objectives: • To help kids to learn languages in practical use; • Make your own initiatives and learn new skills; • To help kids to realize their ideas and to be as support for everyday activities; • Discover the intercultural richness through non-formal learning methods • Take part in municipality events for kids• Learn more about other European cultures • Get to know more about Rujiena, Latvia territory and country • Be encouraged to come up with your own ideas.

Number of volunteers: 1 volunteer between 18-30 years old (Only Azerbaijani citizenship)

Project period – 01/06/2021 to 28/02/2022 (9 months)

Deadline: 30th April 2021

How to apply? – Please get a registration number, and apply through European Youth Portal (click the link). Note: Please, apply as soon as possible, otherwise the application will be closed before the deadline!

How to get a registration number? – If you don’t have an account on European Youth Portal, please watch our instruction videos from this Link

All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps

No participation fee! 

Language: English

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements:

Living for EVS: Address: Ups street 9/11, Rujiena, Latvia, LV-4240, Multifunctional youth initiative center, phone +371 25450585. Accommodation is located on the 3rd floor. Keep safe keys from building outside door, youth center door and private room. The outside door should always be locked. Room is for two people. The kitchen, WC, shower, laundry and living area is open for all hostel guests. The room is equipped with a bed, table, chair, wardrobe, towel, sheets, blanket, and pillow. Kitchen – stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishes, toaster. Laundry – washing machine.

Application conditions and requirements for volunteering:

Volunteer who can help kids age 7-12 to spend free time with different activities, lead language club, create events together with young people. Volunteer should be registered in Youth portal