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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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Contents
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Hello, new volunteer
Welcome to LJV
About EVS
About Latvia
Must-visit Places
Latvian Tips
Contacts
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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!

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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.

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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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LATVIAN ENGLISH SPANISH GERMAN
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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LATVIAN ENGLISH SPANISH GERMAN
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:
liepajasjv@liepajasjv.lv
Plus, find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LiepajasJaunieVanagi
We are looking forward
to hear from you :)
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