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Description
We are a registered UK charity based in Peterborough, dedicated to enhancing the well-being and mental health of our local community. We offer a range of free well-being sessions, including therapy, yoga, English language classes, creative workshops, and sewing classes, all designed to support individuals in leading healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Although we are proud of our Latvian heritage, our work is deeply rooted in fostering unity among diverse communities. We actively collaborate with various cultural groups, organizing and participating in multicultural events that are open to everyone, ensuring that our programs benefit the entire community, not just Latvians.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are many activities being run every month that the traveller could attend and be a part of - get immersed in the Latvian community as well as meet representatives from many others. We love coming together and sharing different culture cuisine, admire a variety of national outfits and listen to some traditional sounds! The city of Peterborough is a diverse and vibrant small city that's known for it's beautiful Cathedral, plenty of green spaces and beautiful suburban surrounding villages.
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in the UK and is looking for help with their charity project. Guidance on charity worker sponsorship by a UK registered charity, can be found here.
Help
Do you have administration skills and a bit of free time? We're currently looking for dedicated volunteers to help us input data into our software system. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using a computer, we'd love to hear from you!
Your support will make a real difference.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
as a bilingual I love languages and happy to share mine - Latvian or Russian on a conversational learning/teaching basis
Accommodation
You'll be staying with Iveta - CEO's of the charity place. Iveta lives with her 12 year old son, but you will have your own room, a shared bathroom and unlimited access to the kitchen. If you want breakfast and dinners can be enjoyed together in a traditional Latvian spirit (or share your own recipes!). Lunch is on your own, but we have plenty of recommendations!
What else ...
There are many activities taking place in Peterborough that you could enjoy - from mini golf to kundalini yoga classes! We have a beautiful city centre with lovely architecture and we're not very far from Cambridge - less than an hour away via public transport and a historic medieval Stamford (which was the filming ground for Pride and Prejudice) is only 30min away. London is close too! 1h on a train and you can be there already.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have space in our office to work on their own projects, when finished the day with us. As well as there is good internet connection at home
Can possibly accept pets
Me and my son (especially my son) love animals!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (3)
Iveta is a warm kind and generous person.
Staying with her and her son Josh was a very nice expe¹rience. I felt being part of the family.
Food is great and there is no shortage of. Iveta was always checking if I needed something.
I was invited to the various cultural activities. It was an interesting mix of helping out at her… read more
It was our greatest pleasure hosting you - both as a charity and as curious souls who love to explore different cultures and meet new people!
Thank you for all your hard and patient work you did for us - never once complaining or saying you cannot do something, you both embraced our vision and ideas and you made great things… read more
We were involved in the community as if we were part of it and the job we did was interesting, enjoyable and inspiring.
This experience was truly enriching.
We definitely recommend Iveta!
Thank you Iveta, Joshua and the… read more
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Iveta is a warm kind and generous person.
Staying with her and her son Josh was a very nice expe¹rience. I felt being part of the family.
Food is great and there is no shortage of. Iveta was always checking if I needed something.
I was invited to the various cultural activities. It was an interesting mix of helping out at her… read more
It was our greatest pleasure hosting you - both as a charity and as curious souls who love to explore different cultures and meet new people!
Thank you for all your hard and patient work you did for us - never once complaining or saying you cannot do something, you both embraced our vision and ideas and you made great things… read more
We were involved in the community as if we were part of it and the job we did was interesting, enjoyable and inspiring.
This experience was truly enriching.
We definitely recommend Iveta!
Thank you Iveta, Joshua and the… read more
