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ESC: Creating Together Across Generations
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Project supported by the european commission: All fees are supported by the esc program - Between 18 and 30 years old
- English , Latvian , Russian , Lithuanian
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Location informations
- Jekabpils, Latvia
- Local currency : Euro member countries (EUR / €)
- Timezone : Eastern european summer time
- Local time : 15-06-2026 17:59:11
Closest airport(s) and plane ticket average price
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Riga International Airport
(124.83 km) - Latvia -
Kaunas International Airport
(204.28 km) - Lithuania -
Pskov Airport
(208.67 km) - Russian federation -
Vilnius International Airport
(210.98 km) - Lithuania
Closest train station(s)
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Madona
(44.33 km) - Latvia
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Itinéraire
depuis Ashburn vers Jekabpils
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Presentation of the program
We are looking for motivated young people to join an international volunteer group project in Jēkabpils, Latvia for 19 days. This project focuses on creating meaningful connections between generations, supporting active ageing, and strengthening community spirit.
Main Activities
During the project, volunteers will:
Support the local Senior Day Centre by helping to diversify and enrich daily activities for seniors;
Organize creative workshops, games, cultural exchanges, movement activities, and informal social events;
Work together with local young people to prepare for the Jēkabpils City Festival;
Help create and facilitate activities where seniors can actively participate during the city celebrations;
Encourage inclusion, communication, and cooperation between generations.
About the accommodation
Living: we will provide students dormitories, located in center of city and 15 min walk from organisation. Food: 6.50 eur/day Pocket money: 5 eur/day Also we cover expanses of local transport, to capital city Rīga - up to 35 eur/,
Also we cover flight/ train tickets to Latvia and back come according to Erasmus+ distance calculator budget.
About the leisure
International volunteering experience;
Opportunity to develop teamwork, communication, and organizational skills;
Experience in community engagement and event preparation;
New friendships and intercultural learning;
A chance to explore Latvian culture and life in Jēkabpils.
Requirements
The Participant profile: We welcome volunteers who are:
18 - 30 years old;
Open-minded and motivated;
Interested in community work and intercultural exchange;
Creative, proactive, and ready to work in a team;
Interested in working with seniors and local youth.
No previous experience is required — enthusiasm and willingness to participate are the most important!
Deadline:
Deadline:
Extra information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.