Location: Rūjiena, Latvia
Coordinating organization: Jauniešu organizācija “Ligzda”
Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
This project is needed to involve youngsters to be active in social activities and promote tolerance towards the elderly. Till now we have hosted youngsters from EVS program and it helps to develop volunteering process in Rujiena. By this project local population is more interested in social activities were EVS volunteers are involved. Also local young’s are more interested in local events if they are intercultural and it help to develop personality. Cooperation between different countries helps not to follow wrong stereotypes. Volunteers involved in project will help to seniors keep them active and communication between generations. The main aims of project: -Creativity, culture and susceptibility. During the project, all time creativity and susceptibility are used in activities for seniors.
Project period: From 05/01/2026 to 31/08/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2025 12:12
How to apply? Please get a registration number, and send your CV and apply through this link.
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: Adress: Upes street 9/11, Rujiena, Latvia, LV-4240, Rujiena youth centre. Accommodation is located in 3rd floor. Room is for one persons. Kitchen, WC, shower, laundry and living area is open for all hostel guests. Room is equipped with 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:
We are looking for volunteer who like to help and to support seniors to keep them active in their free time in day activity center.