YS-2026-12-ESC - YOUTH4SMILE II

JAUNATNE SMAIDAM

Bārbeles pagasts, Bauskas novads, Latvia

DESCRIPTION

“Youth for Smile” implements mobile youth work with children and young people in rural areas. During this camp, volunteers will play an important role in supporting these activities. The activities will take place in small and remote villages such as Bārbele, Stelpe, and Dāviņi, where access to youth opportunities is limited due to low population density and distance from larger towns. Main Activities Volunteers will help organise and support: Creative workshops for children and young people Outdoor and team-building activities Orientation games and sports tourism activities High ropes and adventure-based learning elements Non-formal education sessions The target group includes children and young people aged 7 to 25.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

Living conditions during the project will be very basic and close to nature. Volunteers will stay at a rural farm and experience simple, environmentally friendly living. Accommodation will be in tents provided by the organisers, with mattresses included. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bags. Tents will be shared by two participants. In case of extreme weather conditions or other emergency situations, accommodation may be moved to adapted farm buildings (such as a barn, granary, or another agricultural building).

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

Before the activities begin, volunteers will receive preparation and guidance to understand the methods used in mobile youth work and non-formal education. You will work together with experienced youth workers and learn by doing. This workcamp is about bringing opportunities to young people in rural areas, supporting their development, and creating meaningful and active experiences in communities where such activities are not regularly available.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

No specific requirement.

ACTIVITY DATES

 From 24/08/2026 to 08/09/2026

ACTIVITY LOCATION

 Mīlupes, Bārbeles pagasts, Bauskas novads, Latvia

ACTIVITY TYPE

 Volunteering teams

LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM

Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Barthélemy, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Türkiye, Wallis and Futuna

ACTIVITY TOPICS

 Citizenship and democratic participation

 Education and training

 Creativity and culture

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

 Application deadline: 30/06/2026 23:59

PROJECT CODE

 2026-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000400646

Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51777_en