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Liepajas Jaunie Vanagi

We work everyday in order to help children and teenagers spending their free time in a more healthy, ludic and interesting way. Don't you want to join us?

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Hello, new volunteer

Welcome to LJV

About EVS

About Latvia

Must-visit Places

Latvian Tips

Contacts

From volunteers to volunteers

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HELLO, NEW VOLUNTEER!

In this booklet, you will find a lot of practical information which may help you in case you're coming to

do an European Volunteering Service (EVS) at the child and youth union “Liepajas Jaunie Vanagi”.

In this document, you can find what you are going to do in this organization, ideas for your free time,

new and good games to play during your work time, some very useful vocabulary tips for beginners

and a lot of other useful facts about Latvia as well. This is all made by volunteers. Who else can tell

you which is the best way to live and do a volunteer job in this fantastic city called Liepaja?

So, come in! Take off your shoes: feel at home!

With love,

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Those who can, do. Those who can do more,

volunteer.

Unknown but wise author


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Welcome to Liepaja Jaunie Vanagi

“Liepajas Jaunie Vanagi” is an organization, near the centre of Liepaja, the third biggest city in Latvia.

In this organization, we work with kids and youngsters, through non-formal educational techniques.

We’ll explain you later what does this mean, but - from now - keep this in mind: non formal education rocks!

We organise events (such as: spanish lessons, national evenings, birthday parties and summer camps),

regular meetings, games and other activities as well. We do it in order to educate the children, the teenagers

and the youth of Liepaja and help them improve their sense of friendship and solidarity.

The age of the children with whom you may work goes from 6 years old to 11 years old. At this age is very

important to be fluent in latvian language (you can learn some important words from the vocabulary list), but

don't worry: you will have latvian lessons which will allow you to learn this amazing language.

The teenagers are from 11 to 15 years old. In this age - as you may know from your own experience - they are a

bit rebels and sometimes seems impossible to start an activity. That is why is really important to choose the

correct activity... and take it easy! Energy and motivation are important qualities in a leader.

Youth people - most of them are regular members of this organization, are the most autonomous and interesting

group. You can do whatever activity you want with them and you will have fun and know them a little bit better

everyday.


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Regular activities or events take place normally in the

main and central meeting point of “Liepajas Jaunie

Vanagi”. It’s in this place that latvian lessons take place

and, also, where we plan the activities that you will do as

a leader. AGAIN: If you’re worried about something, don’t

! You’ll have the opportunity to learn everything you need

to know to be able to work with children or youngsters.

Actually, you will learn it by watching other latvian

leaders... and, most important than that, you will learn it

by doing it!

If you have energy, motivation and you want to learn

more about work with children, come and join us! You,

for sure, will have a great time with all of us!


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BEWARE: Evolution ahead!

You might ask yourself what you get from Youthpass. We can answer your question right away - before providing you with more information. Maybe some of these reasons motivate you to read on:

#1: Youthpass provides better quality of learning – you plan it, reflect upon it and collect outcomes!

#2: You have the right to receive a Youthpass Certificate with information about your project and your learning outcomes.

#3: Youthpass is the opportunity to certify your participation in an activity funded by the Youth in Action programme.

#4: During the Youthpass process you as a learner decide what you want to learn, how, with whom and the way you want to formulate it in your document. The whole process, the same as the Youth Initiative project itself, depends on your ideas, motivation and creativity.

Check more information here:http://bit.ly/1KNxzL8

You, foreigner from some other part of the world,

will arrive here as a volunteer, in this small

country, with 2 million people, to do some

volunteering work, so be prepared and open-

minded for a lot of good experiences.

Like all the EVS volunteers you will have the

chance to go an arrival training, which will help

you to understand a little bit better the latvian

culture; apart from that, you'll also have the

opportunity to meet others volunteers from

strange and also exciting countries. Depending on

the duration of your project, you may also have

the chance to attend a mid-term training, where

you can share your EVS experience with others.

As you maybe also know, you don't have to worry

about your health insurance, because in the EVS

project is included a health insurance with AXA. In

fact all this project is coordinated by “Erasmus+”

program, an official organization for youth in

Europe. Check here more information:

http://bit.ly/1FmRanw

The main idea as a volunteer is to help “Liepajas Jaunie Vanagi” and, in return, improve your skills:

Communication in the mother tongue; Communication in foreign languages; Mathematical

competence and basic competences in science and technology; Digital competence; Learning to

learn; Social and civic competences; Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship and Cultural awareness

and expression.


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Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe with 2,070,371 inhabitants and a territory of

64,589 km2. The capital is Riga, a nice city called the 'Paris of the North' for ts incredible life, art

nouveau and street musicians. The official language of this country is latvian, but it coexists with

russian.

Now, some technical information: the currency is euro. The international dealing code for Latvia is

+371, but if you want to call somebody you can also press 00371 and the number. The airport is

situated eight miles (13km) south west from Riga, with one bus directly to the city center. Do not lose

any chance to visit and spend time in this amazing capital city of the Baltics!

All Latvia has the same hour ( GMT+ 2 , GMT+3 from April till November). This country has 4 main

regions: Latgale, Kurzeme, Zemgale, Vidzeme. All of them are very interesting and amazing, specially

if you like forests and lakes. Latvia takes it all!


There is in Kurzeme a very beautiful city named Liepaja, which is located on the Baltic sea, with a

population of 82 386 inhabitants. The city is known as "The city where the wind bornt”. Liepaja is a city

of rock, adventures and green surroundings. Actually, did you know that Latvia is the third greenest

country in the world?

You can always have fun in Liepaja. It is a city which suits you, with a very calm daytime and a very

active atmosphere during the night. People are calm and polite. The city is protected with policemen:

100% sure you'll feel protected. This third biggest city in Latvia is known by its musicians and famous

latvian rock stars. Because of that, from time to time, you'll find some golden stars in the middle of the

street. Don't forget to follow them. They'll lead you to good places.

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In this city you can find different entertainment places and museums and a lot of beautiful churches

and cathedrals. Also, cats. There are cats everywhere. Nevertheless, there is a list of places that you

must visit. Check it out:

# Karosta: one of the oldest parts of Liepaja and the main attraction for tourists. Take a look on

„The old soviet union Bunkers”, an amazing group of old houses in the sea, built a long time ago,. It

can be also really interesting to go into the houses above. They are not straight anymore, so when you

are inside you feel you’re in an anti-gravity zone. Desertic beaches and dark basements offer you an

interesting day. If you want to understand a little bit more about the history of Latvia, Karosta is a must-

see place for sure.

# Olympic Center: If you like sports, there is an olympic center, hosting a spa, a swimming pool,

a gym and many other opptions of sports. Also, do not lose the opportunity to try the traditional folk

dances, with latvian people. This will allow you, from one hand, to practice your new latvian language

and, from the other hand, to learn more about latvian culture.

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It is very easy to have new friends, in Latvia, specially after one „burziņs” (friendly meetings in the

evening or night); also, be ready for tasty food or sweets, because Latvia has a lot of different kind of

sweets. And don’t forget: If you like Latvia, Latvia likes you back.

# Fountaine: The first impression a visitor gets is, of course, the Fontaine Palace. What makes this

bar so interesting for all people? You can go in every day of the week and enjoy a different topic.

Evenings like sexy Tuesday and concerts on fridays are normal. Next to this place is the amazing food

shop. It is open until the late night and you can buy delicious Dumpling, Kebab, Hamburgers or some

of the best French fries.

# Beach: One of the best beaches all around Europe for its small sand and sunny summer days.

That why it seems to be the perfect place to go running or chill out. Also, a lot of sportsmen go there to

do wind or kite surfing.

# Park: Next to the sea and close to the city center there is an amazing park with the FC Liepaja

stadium inside. There, you will have the possibility to play tennis, sit in an outdoor bar or just chill out

on the benches, listening to live music, watch football, take part in big events, etc

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# Darbnica: The best place to stop and drink a traditional latvian beer, or a tea or eat the best apple

pie of the world. Check out more information here: https://www.facebook.com/darbnicacafe

# Kursas Putni: An adorable cafeteria with an outside area for smokers. Check out more

information here: https://www.facebook.com/kursasputni

# Classical Music: If you are interested in classical music, go to one of the churches. Sometimes

there are choir concerts happening in there. One of the churches hosts the biggest organ in Europe. In

the same church you can go upstairs and have an amazing view around the whole city. On the one

side, the sea and, on the other, the lake.

https://www.facebook.com/darbnicacafe

https://www.facebook.com/kursasputni

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# Hockey Center: For the the whole year it is possible to go ice-skating there. But, during the

winter, you don’t have to spend money for it, because all lakes are frozen. The hockey Center is

located on the other side of the bridge.

It would be boring to tell you everything about Liepaja. So it’s time to

put your shoes on and go to have fun in this small, beautiful town!


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LATVIAN ENGLISH SPANISH GERMAN

Labdien! Good day! Buenos Dias! Guten Tag!

Sveiks! Hello! Hola! Hallo!

Čau! Ciao! Adios! Hi!

Labrit! Good morning! Buenas mañanas!

Guten Morgen!

Labvakar! Good evening! Buenasnoches Guten Abend!

Arlabunakti! Good night! Buenas noches! Gute Nacht!

Mani sauc… My name is…. Me llamo... Ich heiße...

Kas tu esi? Who are you? Quien eres? Wer bist du?

Es esmu…. I am… Yo soy... Ich bin...

Kā tev iet? How are you? Como va? Wie geht es dir?

Labi! Good! Bien! Gut!

Ļoti patīkam Glad to meet you Encantado de conocerte

Sehr angenehm

Visu labu! All the best! Que todo vaya bien!

Alles Gute!

Uz redzēšanos! Goodbye! Nos vemos! Auf Wiedersehen!


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Atā! Bye! Adios! Tschüss!

Es nerunāju latviski

I don’t speak latvian

No hablo letón. Ich spreche kein lettisch.

Es nesaprotu. I don’t understand.

No entiendo. Ich verstehe es nicht.

Ko? What? Qué? Was?

Es nezinu. I don’t know. Yo no sé. Ich weiß es nicht.

Kur atrodas…? Where is…? Donde está...? Wo ist...?

Cik ir maksā? How much is it? Cuando cuesta? Wie viel kostet es?

Es gribētu… I would like… Yo querría... Ich hätte gerne...

Lūdzu. Please. Por favor. Bitte.

Paldies. Thank you. Gracias. Danke.

Piedodiet, lūdzu. Excuse me, please.

Perdóneme, por favor.

Entschuldige, bitte.

Atvainojiet! Sorry! Perdón! Entschuldigung!

Man patik/nepatik.

I like/don’t like. Me gusta / No me gusta.

Mir gefällt/gefällt nicht.


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Šitas/šitā This/that Estas / Esta Dies/das

Es I Yo ich

Tu You Tu du

Mēs We Nosotros wir

Jus You Vosotros Ihr

Viņš , viņa He, she Él / Ella er, sie

Viņi , viņas They (m, f) Ellos / Ellas sie (pl.)

Viens, Divi, Trīs, Četri, Pieci, Seši,

Septiņi, Astoņi, Deviņi, Desmit

One, Two, Three, Four,

Five, Six, Seven, Eight,

Nine, Ten

Uno, Dos, Tres, Cuatro, Cinco,

Seis, Siete, Ocho, Nueve,

Diez

eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf,

sechs, sieben, acht, neun,

zehn

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CONTACTS

The main meeting point of “Liepajas Jaunie Vanagi” is what is called 'The office', which is located in Klaipedas iela 96a, Liepāja, LV-3416, Latvija.

You can look our webpage in: http://www.liepajasjv.lv/

Chech a list of cool games for kids and youngsters here: http://bit.ly/1c6nbmr

If you want to mail us, you can do it through: [email protected]

Plus, find us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LiepajasJaunieVanagi

We are looking forward to hear from you :)


http://www.liepajasjv.lv/

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/LiepajasJaunieVanagi

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