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What? ESC Volunteering
When? September 2025 – March 2026
Where? Aknīste, Latvia
Participating countries : Live / reside in EU or ESC program counties
Deadline for applications: ASAP
ВАЖНО! Първо прочетете наръчника за успешно кандидатстване.
All the spots are taking place from September 2025 until March 2026, for 30-59 (short term) or 60-120 days (long term).
We look for people who are:
- 8-30 years old
- Live / reside in EU or ESC program counties
- Very keen or with background in arts and culture (especially contemporary arts – dance, music, theatre, circus, interdisciplinary etc.)
- Creative and eager to learn
- Want to do physical things – build, renovate or move some structures around when needed
Physical work to build and make the residence centre better, more inclusive and cozy. It could be painting a wall or building a new room.
Workshop for communities : There is a possibility for you to get in touch with the local community – either by creating a workshop for them or creating connection with them through arts.
Support artists in residence : Sansusi might have a couple of residing artists during your stay. They develop their own ideas and work with local communities. They might need technical support or might want to cooperate with others, or might need other assistance.
Your own project : We trully look for those who want to create. Either it’s performance, theatre, poem, audio piece, sculpture etc. There are many forms.
Developing digital/ media content : This could be any sort of digital work, depending also on the skills you have or want to develop.
IMPORTANT
Read more details in the infopack.
Important! Read carefully the info letter, it contains important details.
Get to know all provided information in the info letter before you submit your application form.
Apply only when you know you want to participate and you have the dates of the program available.
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More information: Info letter
COST AND FEES
This project is funded by Erasmus+ programme: accommodation, food, materials, the programme and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered.
Travelling green (bus/train) is highly encouraged.
Apply by filling in the form: Application form.
Deadline for applications: ASAP
Website of the hoster: https://sansusi.lv/
Contact of the hoster : office@sansusi.lv
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By applying to this ESC you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.
This program is co-funded by the Erasmus+ / European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union.
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