Long-term volunteering project in Lithuania!
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Project name: Long term volunteering in youth space “Spotas”
Hosting organization: Vilniaus atviras jaunimo centras MES
Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
Purpose of the project: Vilnius open youth centre “Mes” consist of 7 open youth spaces- Spotas is just one of them! The main aim of our organisation is to get to know the youngsters and tend to their needs: organise workshops, help with homework or writing projects, organise summer camps, cook together, watch movies, play table tennis together, etc. An open space means we are inclusive and open to various cultures, beliefs, religions and music taste! If you are able to tolerate the unknown and you feel safe outside your comfort zone, you are looking in the right place! We place our volunteers in the shoes of a youth worker, so your responsibilities would look something like this -Participating in open evenings (Monday to Friday 16:00-20:00); -Interacting with our visitors (young people from 14 to 29 y.o.); -Helping to organise movie nights, tournaments, sleepovers, camps etc.; -Attending On arrival and Midterm trainings; -Initiating a personal project (your own initiative).
volunteers between 18-30 years old (Only Azerbaijani citizenship)
Project period – 52 weeks during the period of 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2025
Deadline: 10/04/2024
How to apply? – Please get a registration number, and apply through the European Youth Portal (click the link).
Note: Please, apply as soon as possible, otherwise the application will be closed before the deadline!
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Apartment has two separate bedrooms, balcony, shared kitchen, toiletroom and bathroom (with washing machine). Kitchen utensils, bedding, towels and other nececities will be provides. Food money and Vilnius city transportation card will be provided monthly 🙂
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
On- arrival and Mid-term trainings will be a must, optional training might be discussed according to the needs of the volunteer
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
The participant must : – be over 22 y.o. – be reflective – want to work with young people (14-29 y.o.). Would be nice if the participant had: – a background in psychology, social science, education – relevant work/ volunteering experience with kids, minority or marginalised groups
How to get a registration number? – If you don’t have account on European Youth Portal, please watch our instruction videos from this Link
All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps
No participation fee!
Language: English