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ESC: FRUITS AND CAMPFIRES: CLAY and PLAY
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Only for belgian residents
Project supported by the european commission: All fees are supported by the esc program - Between 18 and 30 years old
- English , Latvian
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Location informations
- Launkalne Parish, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia
- Local currency : Euro member countries (EUR / €)
- Timezone : Eastern european summer time
- Local time : 07-06-2026 22:50:06
Closest airport(s) and plane ticket average price
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Riga International Airport
(128.4 km) - Latvia
Closest train station(s)
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Valmiera
(37.66 km) - Latvia
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Itinéraire
depuis Ashburn vers Smiltene
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About the local hosting organization
Our aim is to promote sustainable development of society, and to foster cultural and environmental education through youth and adult life long learning and active participation in social processes. Our main tools to achieve this is volunteering and non-formal education
Radi Vidi Pats started as an association that works with topics related environmental education for youngsters but slowly and very naturally we have grown into the social sphere as well. Sustainability, alternative and DIY life style is still our fundamentals, and bicycle for many years has been our main tool in communication with the society, especially youngsters. A few years ago we started consciously working with NEET youngsters as socially disadvantaged youngsters have always been attracted to RVP activities. Nevertheless, environmental topics will always be important for the organisation.
Five years ago RVP opened a bicycle kitchen – self-service bicycle workshop that also serves as a freak bike creating basis. Another regular activity is up-cycling workshops that RVP facilitates in different parts of the region. For RVP waste is seen as material and sharing this view is an important part of thier work throughout the existence of this NGO. In the Summer of 2017 we moved to a new building that is more opened to different type of activities such as community discussions and learning sessions.
Presentation of the program
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.
About the accommodation
Facilities for groups in Zadiņi 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
About the leisure
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.
Requirements
The 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.
Deadline: 21/06/2026 01:45
Deadline: 21/06/2026 01:45
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.