Radi Vidi Pats
Zadini
Launkalnes pagasts, Smiltenes novads, Latvia
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
FRUITS AND CAMPFIRES: CLAY&PLAY
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
Have you ever thought of joining a team of volunteers and spending two weeks in a permacultural community in the Latvian countryside where everyone works together? Volunteers tasks - Eco-construction with clay and straw Create new Construction projects using natural materials pizza oven clay plaster for the garden wall firewood shed lime plaster for the duck house Landscaping clean up the nature-protected river create a relaxation area by the pond (dig sand for a volleyball court) paint the outdoor shower (restore the existing design) gardening + creating a hot compost pile Other firewood work kitchen help making social media posts Zero drugs and alcohol policy; Working & learning time: six-seven hours per day; Bicycles can be used to move around; Internet connection is ensured; Laundry wash will be available; The volunteers are invited to make a fire and play, sing or gather in the evening. Travel, accommodation, meals and training are paid by ESC.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Facilities for groups in Zadiลi are conditioned by the resources of the place and framed under the sustainability principles of permaculture. Guests are accommodated in our roof attic individual matresses. Here, everyone sleeps together on the same level, but the sleeping areas are separated by curtains or tents. Food-3 vegetarian meals per day; volunters helps to cook. Food money on days off. From your location you will have to get to Riga and from Riga International Bus station you will need to go to Zadini independently using public transport. Info- https://canva.link/91u8au4bobihl1f
Training during the activity
The education provided is based on the priciples of solidarity and learning by doing. Through practical work participants will gain: knowledge of climate change, environmental challenges-solutions, the biological importance of diversity, circular economy, friendly consumption Learning to engage in inclusive teamwork with individuals of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve shared goals and drive social integration makes decisions at both personal and group levels to design and execute original initiatives within the volunteer learning path, effectively leveraging mentor support.
Participant profile
We are looking for a person from 18 until 30 years old, who is interested in discovering permacultural constructions methods, gardening and lifestyle; and who is not very picky with the countryside life conditions and is willing to work together with an international team, do community life, share their hobbies and interests and spend a nice time together.
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 13/07/2026 to 30/07/2026
Activity location
Kalna Zadiลi , Launkalnes pagasts, Smiltenes novads, Latvia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 21/06/2026 01:45
Project code
2025-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000347887
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52268_en
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