๐ฑ๐ป ESC Volunteering in Latvia ๐ค Youth Work, Inclusion & Community Building in Riga โ Let's Be Friends ๐ฑ๐ป
Are you passionate about inclusion, youth participation, and building communities where everyone belongs? You can join 3D Friends in the heart of Riga, Latvia as a European Solidarity Corps volunteer โ supporting youth activities, organising events, contributing to social media campaigns, and promoting EU opportunities among local communities. Based in a creative and inclusive space in central Riga, this project offers you genuine freedom to develop your own ideas, collaborate with local organisations, and work alongside diverse communities including the Deaf community and young people with fewer opportunities. Previous experience is not required โ what matters most is your motivation, your empathy, and your readiness to make a real contribution. Deadline: 22 March 2026.
๐๏ธ Did You Know? Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States and one of the most architecturally stunning capitals in Northern Europe โ famous for its extraordinary Art Nouveau district, which contains the highest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in the world. You'll be volunteering right in the centre of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
What Will You Do as a Volunteer?
๐ฏSupport youth activities and help create an engaging, inclusive environment where young people from diverse backgrounds feel welcomed and empowered
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Organise events that bring together local communities and promote active participation, social inclusion, and intercultural dialogue in Riga
๐ฑContribute to social media campaigns and visual storytelling โ using photography, video, and digital content to raise awareness of EU opportunities and inclusion topics
๐Promote European opportunities among local communities, helping young people discover the possibilities available through EU programmes and international mobility
๐กDevelop and lead your own initiatives โ the project actively gives you space to bring your own ideas, creativity, and personal strengths to the team
๐คWork in a genuinely diverse environment that includes the Deaf community and young people with fewer opportunities โ broadening your understanding of inclusion in practice
๐ค Fun Fact: 3D Friends works actively with the Deaf community โ making this one of the few ESC projects where you may have the opportunity to learn basics of sign language as part of your everyday volunteering experience. Not many CVs can say that.
Accommodation, Food & Travel
๐The volunteer space is based in the centre of Riga at Skolas iela 2 โ a central and well-connected location in one of Northern Europe's most vibrant capital cities
โ๏ธTravel costs and other practical arrangements are covered in accordance with ESC programme rules โ check the full listing and infopack for complete details
๐Fill in the application form to receive full practical information: forms.office.com/r/DbS4WB2QAw
Training & Learning
๐Develop practical skills in youth work, event organisation, social media communication, and community engagement through real hands-on project involvement
๐Build deep intercultural competencies by working alongside people from different cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds โ including communities rarely encountered in standard volunteering settings
๐Grow your personal initiative and leadership by being actively encouraged to develop and drive your own ideas within the project โ your voice genuinely matters here
๐ฑ๐ป Did You Know? Latvia celebrates Jฤลi โ the midsummer solstice festival โ as one of its most beloved national traditions. If your volunteering runs through June, you could experience one of the most joyful and culturally rich celebrations in the entire Baltic region.
Participant Profile
๐You are a young person resident in one of the eligible ESC countries โ priority is given to applicants aged 21 and above
๐You are passionate about inclusion, community building, anti-discrimination, and youth participation โ and you want to do something meaningful with that passion
๐ธAn interest in social topics, communication, event organisation, or visual storytelling โ including social media, photography, and video โ is a strong plus
๐คYou enjoy teamwork, are proactive, and are ready to contribute to both local and international initiatives in a diverse and dynamic environment
โจNo previous experience is required โ what matters most is your motivation, your empathy, your curiosity, and your willingness to try new things and support others
Activity Dates & Key Information
Eligible Countries
๐ฆ๐น Austria, ๐ง๐ช Belgium, ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, ๐ญ๐ท Croatia, ๐จ๐พ Cyprus, ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia, ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark, ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland, ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ฎ๐น Italy, ๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova, ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, ๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ๐ต๐น Portugal, ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia, ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia, ๐ช๐ธ Spain
Application Link
๐ Apply here: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50416_en
๐ Fill the form: forms.office.com/r/DbS4WB2QAw
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