Location: Valmiera, Latvia

Project name: VOLUNTEERING AT A MAKERSPACE IN LATVIA

Hosting organisation: Valmiera Development Agency – Makerspace 

Sending organisation: “Common Sense” Youth Organisation

Would you like to be part of an expanding makerspace community? Are you passionate about technologies, such as 3D printing and laser engraving? Do you want to experience how the makerspace and NGO area operate? Valmiera Development Agency – Makerspace Dare, in collaboration with the Valmiera Region Community Foundation, is offering an opportunity for one young individual to spend 10 up to 12 months in Valmiera, Latvia, through the European Solidarity Corps program. Makerspace DARE started its work on February 28, 2020. It is the first co-creation space (makerspace, citylab) in Valmiera county. DARE provides: (1) equipment and tools, (2) space to work on new and creative ideas, (3) the ability to develop prototypes, and (4) creative workshops to learn new skills and knowledge. Essentially, a makerspace is a “manufacturer’s room” a place where like-minded individuals can meet, share creative ideas, build products, and exchange ideas.

Project period – 01/11/2024 to 01/08/2025

Deadline: 01/11/2024 

How to apply? – Please get registration number, and apply through European Youth Portal

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: 

Work schedule: The volunteer will work approximately 15-20 hours per week, with Saturdays and Sundays as free days. Travel reimbursements: Based on distance calculator. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in a rental apartment or a student hostel in Valmiera city together with other volunteers, 1-2 same gender persons per room. We provide each volunteer with a latvian phone number and fast internet plan. We provide city bus cards and bikes. Pocket & food money: You will have a pocket money allowance 5€ per day. Additionally, You will get a food allowance 7 eur per day.

Application conditions and requirements for volunteering: 
✔ At least beginner level of English knowlege
✔ Between 20 and 30 years old
✔ Open minded, wants to engage in the makerspace and NGO environment
✔ Passionate about technologies and equipment

Hosting organisation information 
Name of the hosting organisation: “Common Sense” Youth Organisation 
OID number : E10200624
City and country of your hosting organisation: Sumgait, Azerbaijan
Person in charge (name and surname): Ramiz Aliyev
E-mail of the person in charge: evs@csyo-az.org