🌍 ESC Volunteering Team Project: Count of May 2025 – Open Call for Volunteers! 🎭✨

As every year, for the fifteenth time in a row, the bright multicultural festival COUNT OF MAY 2025 will take place in Riga! 🎉 This vibrant event brings together creativity, cultures, and historical traditions, uniting people from diverse backgrounds in an international celebration.

📌 Project Aim:

Together with local volunteers, you will help organize and lead activities as part of the XV International Multicultural Festival “Count of May 2025” in Riga. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in event management, cultural exchange, and community engagement.

🔹 You will work in an international team,
🔹 Organize large-scale public events,
🔹 Engage with people from different cultures,
🔹 Contribute to the local community,
🔹 Bring joy and inspiration to others!

📍 Project Details:

✅ WHAT: Volunteering Team project
✅ WHERE: Riga, Latvia 🇱🇻
✅ WHEN: 13.04. – 21.05.2025 (39 days, excluding travel days)
✅ FOR WHOM: Young people 18-30 y.o. from Latvia, EU, or EU partner countries

👥 Who can participate?

A team of 25 volunteers, including young people with fewer opportunities (economic, social, geographical obstacles, health conditions, educational difficulties).

We welcome individuals who are:
🔹 Enthusiastic and energetic 🎉
🔹 Eager to learn and engage with youth 👥
🔹 Open to new cultures and creative ideas 🎭
🔹 Interested in event organizing, performing arts, social inclusion

No specific skills required – just your passion, creativity, and willingness to contribute!

• 💰 Financial Coverage:
• 💯 Fully funded by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC):
• 🔹 Accommodation, food, and program expenses – 100% covered 🏠🍽️
• 🔹 Travel costs reimbursed (upon presenting original travel documents) – based on ESC distance calculator ✈️
• 🔹 Pocket money: 5 EUR per day
• 🔹 No participation fee!

🌿 How does this project support ESC 2025 priorities?​

✅ 🌍 Inclusion & Diversity – Engaging youth from diverse backgrounds, including marginalized groups.
✅ 🇪🇺 European Values – Promoting civic engagement, active citizenship, and cultural understanding.
✅ ♻️ Climate Action – Raising awareness on sustainability and eco-friendly event practices.

During the project, you will:
✔ Organize interactive workshops for children, youth, and adults
✔ Lead sports & outdoor activities promoting well-being
✔ Spread European values, active citizenship & solidarity
✔ Challenge stereotypes & promote intercultural understanding
✔ Learn leadership & teamwork skills
✔ Manage social media, blogs & digital content 📲

🏡 Practical Arrangements

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Accommodation Options:
1️⃣ Shared apartments with basic facilities 🏠
2️⃣ Student campus with common areas 🎓
3️⃣ Host families for cultural immersion 🏡

💼 Work Conditions:
📍 Office space for preparation & planning
📍 Flexible working hours (max 6.5 – 8 hours/day)
📍 Two days off per week
📍 Free days if working on weekends

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✈️ Travel & Visa Information

🛂 EU citizens – No visa required, valid ID/passport needed.
🌎 Non-EU citizens – Invitation letter from hosting organization, travel insurance covered by ESC.

📌 Arrival: Riga International Airport ✈️
🚍 Transfer: City Bus 22 to Riga city center (ticket: 2.00 EUR)

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🤝 Support During the Project

👥 Mentors & Coordinators will assist you throughout the project
🎓 Training & Learning Support will be provided
💬 Language courses to help you engage with the community

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📩 How to Apply?

Through a selective process, we are looking for motivated and committed individuals. If you are ready for a life-changing experience, submit your application and motivation letter!

🌐 More info: www.maijagrafs.lv

Join us in Riga for an unforgettable cultural adventure and make a real impact in the community! 🌟

#ESCVolunteering #CountOfMay2025 #Solidarity #EuropeanValues #GreenFestivals #InclusionForAllolunteer’s

PLEASE APPLY TILL MARCH 1, 2025:

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or Latvian National Agency (Agency for International Programs for Youth) neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them