🗓️ Available Positions & Dates We have 4 openings across three different focus areas:
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1) Seniors Support: 2 volunteers | 01.06.2026 – 30.11.2026 (6 months)
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2) Digital Media & Tools: 1 volunteer | 01.06.2026 – 30.11.2026 (6 months)
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3) Rūjiena Secondary School: 1 volunteer | 01.09.2026 – 31.05.2027 (9 months)
📍 Where Rūjiena, Latvia Hosted by: Jauniešu organizācija "Ligzda"
💡 What will you do? Depending on the position you choose, your role will involve:
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Seniors: Assisting with daily activities, organizing social events, and fostering intergenerational connection to improve the quality of life for the elderly.
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Digital Media: Creating content for our web and social channels, documenting our projects, and helping us manage digital tools for youth outreach.
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Secondary School: Supporting teachers in classrooms, organizing extracurricular activities, and bringing an international perspective to our students' learning environment.
General tasks for all volunteers include participating in community events, local visibility, and proposing your own creative projects.
🎁 What you get 💶 Pocket money and food allowance provided according to ESC programme rules. 🏠 Comfortable accommodation arranged by the hosting organization. ✈️ Travel costs reimbursed based on the ESC distance calculator. 📚 Language support, mentorship, supervision, ESC trainings, and a Youthpass certificate.
👤 Who can apply?
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Young people aged 18–30.
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Motivated to engage in a new cultural environment.
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Ready to commit to the specific duration of the chosen position.
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Basic English skills required.
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For the Digital Media role: Basic knowledge of social media management or content creation is a plus!
📩 How to Apply? Please fill out the application form via the link below. Make sure to specify which position(s) you are applying for in your motivation letter.
📄 Apply: [LINK]
🔗 Infopacks: SENIORS INFOPACK
SECONDARY INFOPACK
LIGZDA INFOPACK
Deadline: 6 May 2026
