Vลกฤฎ โActio Catholica Patriaโ
Socialinฤs globos centras โVijaโ
Kaunas, Lithuania
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Help children with disabilities at Social Center "VIJA" ๐
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
Social Care Center "VIJA" ๐ is a welcoming community that provides care and support for children and young people with disabilities, including those who have been left without parental care or need assistance in developing independent living skills. As a volunteer, you will help create a warm, safe, and home-like environment where every person feels valued and included. Through your time, kindness, and creativity, you will support our clients in building confidence, developing everyday life skills, and becoming more actively involved in the community. You will have the opportunity to organize and take part in a variety of engaging activities, such as board games, sports, music therapy, arts and crafts, dog therapy, and outdoor walks and games. Working alongside our dedicated team, including occupational therapists and care staff, you will make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience, new friendships, and unforgettable memories.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
๐ Accommodation: The volunteer will receive free accommodation for the entire duration of the project, with a private room in a shared apartment. ๐ถ Food & Pocket Money: Volunteers will receive a monthly allowance of approximately โฌ280 to cover food and personal expenses. ๐ Local Transportation: A monthly public transportation pass will be provided and fully covered by the project, making it easy to travel around the city.
Training during the activity
๐ค Volunteer Community: Take part in monthly group meetings with fellow volunteers, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build lasting friendships ๐ฑ Personal Support: Meet with your mentor every month for guidance, reflection, and personal development throughout your volunteering journey ๐ Training: Participate in on-arrival and mid-term training sessions designed to help you settle in, develop new skills, and make the most of your ESC experience ๐ฃ๏ธ Language Learning: Enjoy free access to online language learning tools to improve your communication skills and discover a new language
Participant profile
๐ Compassion: You enjoy spending time with children and young people with disabilities and are willing to support them in their daily lives. ๐ Openness: You are not afraid of new experiences or challenges and are ready to learn and grow throughout your volunteering journey. ๐ค Empathy: You are a kind, caring, and understanding person who values respect, inclusion, and meaningful relationships. ๐ค Team Spirit: You enjoy working with others, sharing responsibilities, and contributing to a positive and supportive community.
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 17 week(s) during the period 03/08/2026 to 30/11/2026
Activity location
Apuolฤs g. 44, Kaunas, Lithuania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2024-1-LT02-ESC51-VTJ-000224402
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53353_en
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1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
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3๏ธโฃ Content May Change
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