🌍 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
✈️ 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)
🤝 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
📩 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! 🌟
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PLEASE APPLY TILL MARCH 1, 2025:
