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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe project “Count of May 2023” was created for active people who are interested in organizing cultural events, project management, interaction of different cultures and a creative approach, volunteer work and helping people. Our organization always encourages volunteers to develop new activities, their own initiatives and ideas, as long as they are within the scope of the project. We do not require special skills, but we are happy to have flexible and creative people. Also, we do not need professional qualifications, but interest and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are looking for young people who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 are at age 18-30 on the first day of activity;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 are enthusiastic and energetic;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 want to learn, like to work with young people and creative ideas;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organizational skills are considered very useful as well as the ability to communicate in English. In addition, people with singing, dancing, musical instrument playing skills are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, it is important for volunteers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 to be comfortable living alone;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 able to adapt to new situations;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 have good problem-solving skills or are ready to improve them during the project;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 to work and live in mixed groups of volunteers of different nationalities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our organization can involve volunteers with limited opportunities in the project and is ready to accept the following applicants with:
1) economic barriers;
2) Geographical barriers;
3) For educational difficulties
4) health problems
5) social difficulties
6) cultural differences
The project is inclusive and is open to all interested parties who meet the requirements of European Solidarity Corps volunteering projects. No previous experience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since 2012, the Cultural Society “Alternative Reality” has been implementing our long-term initiative – the multicultural festival “Count of May” in Riga. With the help of volunteers, a series of activities are organized every year, an event program is organized on stage, and representatives of various cultures and diasporas are invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TO PROMOTE:
multiculturalism and the interaction of cultural diversity as a European value;
tolerance and mutual respect between different social and national groups;
community solidarity by attracting different volunteers to the project, regardless of their origin, social or economic status, nationality or religion;
voluntary work and its wider development in Latvian society;
inclusion of marginalized groups of youth in society;
involvement of volunteers in the project as a socially significant charity activity that positively affects the active citizenship of young volunteers;
development of volunteer competencies and knowledge;
perception of volunteer life and attraction to socially relevant topics;
formation of volunteers’ positive attitude towards voluntary work and public work;
reducing discrimination and xenophobia between different social and cultural groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VOLUNTEER TASKS
The main product of the “Count of May 2023” project is the organization of the XII international multicultural festival “Count of May 2023” together with local volunteers and the organization team.
During the project, volunteers will learn to organize and lead charity initiatives and cultural events, promote their campaign in the local community using various means and methods, learn from their peers and also from local volunteers, get to know a new culture and get to know the basics of the language, develop and grow as a person with the initiative and compassion.
As part of the project, volunteers are invited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 organize various workshops and activities for children and young people;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 engage in sports and active games;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 promote European values \u200b\u200band active citizenship, civic responsibility, public service,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 spread ideas about Europe, friendship between people and peaceful coexistence;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 organize performances and stage performances;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 teach young people leadership skills and provide knowledge about the EU, European integration;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 promote cultural diversity and break stereotypes about the volunteers’ countries of origin;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 explain and act with the basic concepts of tolerance, mutual respect, responsibility, especially in relation to the world, human rights;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 promote volunteer work among local youth.;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 organize entertainment events;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 completed volunteer blogs and organization FB pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PRACTICAL QUESTIONS \u2013 valid international passport (valid for at least 6 months after returning home);<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Invitation of the Cultural Society Alternative Realitate (volunteers will be provided with an electronically signed invitation approved by the Migration Department of Latvia);<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Cigna Insurance \u2013 Coordinating organization will provide after signing the volunteer contract<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 good mood and motivation to create great for the local community ACCOMMODATION<\/strong> Volunteers will live in a shared apartment. This is an average modest apartment, which has everything necessary for living: washing machine, refrigerator, bed linen, kitchen utensils and kitchen utensils for cooking, Wi-Fi router. Volunteers will live in a student campus with common rooms and a common kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteers will live in a host family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n FINANCIAL MATTERS<\/strong> \u2013 for EU members \u2013 up to 360 euros according to the Distance calculator of the Erasmus+ program; Co-financed by the European Union. This publication reflects only the views and opinion of the author, and not necessarily the opinion of the European Union, the European Commission or the National Agency (Youth International Programmes Agency), which are not responsible for any use of the information contained therein.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n PLEASE APPLY BY 31 January 2023:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alternativa.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSC08937-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1\")
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VISA PROCEDURES
EU citizens do not need a visa to cross the Latvian border, and they can stay in the country for up to 90 days. They can use their passport or ID to enter Latvia.
For non-EU citizens to cross the border, volunteers will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TRAVEL TO RIGA
You can get to Riga directly by flying to Riga International Airport
As soon as the host organization receives your travel plans, an instruction letter will be sent with information about the transfer to the venue.
You can get to Riga by city bus 22 from Riga airport to the center of Riga. The price of city bus tickets is 2.00 EUR when you buy a ticket from the bus driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three possible accommodation options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteers are responsible for towel and personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WORKING CONDITIONS<\/strong>
Our organization’s creative youth center has a separate room where volunteers can prepare for their activities, language clubs, etc. Wi-Fi is available so if volunteers are able we recommend bringing a laptop or tablet for personal use. It is better if you have your own laptop to work at home.
To prepare for your activities, you can use the technical equipment available in our office. The activities themselves will take place in different places.
The first week after the volunteers’ arrival will be an adaptation week. Volunteers will see the workplace, get to know people and existing volunteers, get to know people from the community.
The work schedule is flexible, but no more than 6.5-8 working hours per day. If volunteers are involved on weekends, they will get days off during the week. Each volunteer has 2 days off per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Erasmus+ program guide, each volunteer will be covered (or reimbursed) for travel tickets on both sides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All volunteers will receive pocket money (4 euros per day), money for food (200 euros for one month of the project). The volunteer’s allowance is granted monthly in EUR.
COORDINATORS, MENTORS AND STAFF SUPPORT<\/strong>
The project is financed by the NA of Latvia. All general matters of the project will be followed up by the partner organizations involved in it. Throughout the project, each volunteer will be supported by a coordinator and a mentor from the local community in Latvia.
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