DESCRIPTION
Join a multicultural and colorful community of Kolping school! Nestled next to the historical castle in the old town of Kaunas (Lithuania), this project is devoted to growth and education of primary school and kindergarten age kids at alternative Kolping's initiative.
"Every person — whether a child or an adult, a teacher or a student, a client, a manager, or an employee — is a value. Each person’s needs, expectations, and feelings matter." - one of the first and foremost pillars of Kolping pedagogy. That's why YOU need to be a part of it. Adventures await!
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
- Separate room at the flat with other ESC volunteers from different cultures;
- Pocket/food money;
- Public transport card provided.
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
- On arrival, midterm and extra educational events organized by association LITDEA;
- Individual/mentor meetings and activities;
- Local/non-local events with the coordinating organization and the whole colorful volunteer community.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
We are looking for an open-minded and sociable volunteer, willing to take a challenge, build lasting relationships with children and show initiative to grow, learn and prosper.
ACTIVITY DATES
A total of 54 week(s) during the period 10/08/2026 to 31/08/2027
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Raguvos str.7, Kaunas, Lithuania
ACTIVITY TYPE
Individual volunteering
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: 10/05/2026 00:00
PROJECT CODE
2025-2-LT02-ESC51-VTJ-000382188
Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51466_en
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