Volunteer Opportunity in Latvia Europe 2026: Paid Summer Camp Program for Youth Leaders

The youth organization “Ligzda” in Ēvele, Latvia, offers a unique volunteer opportunity to work with children and young people in day camps and exciting outdoor activities including camping, tracking, and workshops.

Activity Duration

From June 26, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Program Description

Volunteers will work on:

• Planning group activities for camp participants
• Participating in group workshops to prepare the camp program and responsibilities
• Spending 5 active weeks in camping
• Final evaluation and learning about Latvia’s country and culture

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (weekends are free)

Volunteers Needed

Number: 12 volunteers
Age Range: 18 to 30 years old

Required Qualifications

We are looking for volunteers with:

• A positive attitude and ability to be youth leaders
• Ability to lead non-formal learning activities
• Love for sports, art, music, outdoor activities, digital activities, environment, languages
• Previous experience in camp activities (added advantage)

Target Group: Children and young people aged 7-14 years

Accommodation and Benefits

Housing

• Shared rooms for 3-4 people in a beautiful rural area
• Location: Ēveles School (Ēveles skola)

Food

• 6 euros per day
• Volunteers cook their own food in the school kitchen or food will be provided by the team

Financial Compensation

• 5 euros per day
• Total for two months: 250 euros

Travel Costs

Travel costs are covered for all participants according to the European distance calculator

Training

Two-day training on:

• Camp structure
• Teamwork
• Responsibilities

Eligible Countries for Application

Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna

Application Requirements

• Working Language: English
• Registration: Must register on the European Youth Portal
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2026, at 23:59

Project Code

2025-1-LV02-ESC51-VTJ-000346569

This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for those who wish to gain experience working with children, develop leadership skills, and learn about a new culture in a beautiful rural environment.

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