BALTIJAS REGIONALAIS FONDS
Kekavas novada pasvaldiba
Ķekava, Latvia
⭐️ Activity Title
Ķekava Youth Center “Jaunu ideju centrs”
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
Ķekava Youth Center “Jaunu ideju centrs” is an open, creative and non‑formal learning space for young people in the Ķekava region, next to Riga. It provides daily activities, workshops, events and opportunities for young people to develop their skills, express themselves and participate in community life. Volunteers together with youth workers will plan, organise and lead non‑formal educational activities like cultural evenings, creative workshops, board games and activities promoting EU values for young people aged 12–25 in Ķekava county while helping to maintain a positive and inclusive environment. Volunteers will also collaborate with local youth to create social media content that highlights upcoming activities and strengthens communication. The working language will be English @kekavasnovads_jauniesiem
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in an apartment with two floors together with other 6 volunteers from the project and will have a separate room. The rooms have furniture, pillows and blankets, linen. The house has a common area, kitchen fully equipped with necessary things, WiFi, washing machine, a toilet and shower in each floor. The house is in a safe area, 25 min to city centre by public transport (trolley stop nearby, tram - 7 min walk), food store just around the corner. You will receive pocket and food money, public transport monthly ticket.
Training during the activity
If you are interested to take part, fill the online application form: https://forms.gle/18Wcg7m8piRbxonLA
Participant profile
The project seeks two motivated volunteers who enjoy planning activities, sharing their culture, creating social media content and collaborating with youth workers. It is ideal for creative, self‑driven young people who want hands-on experience in youth work and the freedom to develop their own initiatives.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 43 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Skolas iela 2, Ķekava, Latvia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 29/06/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000401987
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52296_en
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⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
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2️⃣ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3️⃣ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
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