Laiks Jauniešiem
Bauska, Latvia
⭐️ Activity Title
YOUTH AND COMMUNITY IN LATVIA
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Join our team as a volunteer and contribute directly to youth development and community engagement in Latvia! In this role, you will collaborate closely with local youth centers in Riga and Bauska. Your core responsibilities will include assisting in the daily operation and maintenance of the centers, as well as developing and facilitating engaging activities and initiatives for local youth. A key priority of the project is promoting social inclusion and supporting young people with fewer opportunities. Additionally, you will participate in visits to schools across Latvia, helping to organize and lead interactive educational workshops. This project offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in youth work, foster intercultural exchange, and make a meaningful impact within local communities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Participants will stay in fully equipped shared apartments in Riga and Bauska. The living spaces include everything needed for a comfortable stay - a complete kitchen, modern bathroom, washing machine, and fast Wi-Fi. Since all standard kitchen tools and appliances are provided, participants can easily prepare their own meals using a provided food allowance. All local and intercity transport is fully covered. Participants will receive public transport passes for Riga, while travel between Riga and Bauska will be handled via regular intercity buses or arranged transport.
Training during the activity
The team will introduce participants to non-formal education and show them how these activities are run in practice. Participants will learn how to work with young people, lead activities, and handle group work step by step. Throughout the project, the team will be there to help with any questions, ideas, or challenges that come up. Regular support and guidance will be provided so every volunteer feels safe, confident, and ready for their tasks.
Participant profile
This project is open to anyone aged 18 to 30 who is interested in working with young people and leading activities. Participants can also get involved in social media management and other tasks essential for youth work. No previous experience is required—all you need is motivation and a willingness to learn!
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 18 week(s) during the period 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027
Activity location
Bauska, Latvia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/09/2026 20:10
Project code
2026-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000402518
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54230_en
Info pack: https://canva.link/z3afooymvsdaj3a
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
