📚 About the Project
Hosted by Rietavo savivaldybės jaunimo organizacija "Progresas" in partnership with Plungės rajono savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, this ESC volunteering experience takes place in Plungė, Lithuania, inside a reconstructed historical castle with a clock tower and former orangery.
The library is a state-protected cultural heritage site belonging to the historic estate of Duke Mykolas Oginskis. It has become a modern, creative, and vibrant cultural space that challenges traditional library norms while offering unique opportunities for both locals and visitors.
Volunteers will participate in cultural activities, youth engagement, creative projects, and community learning inside one of the most inspiring libraries in Lithuania. 🏰✨
🎯 What You Will Do
Volunteers support everyday library life and community engagement through:
- Assisting with cultural, educational, and youth activities
- Supporting library visitors, including foreign tourists
- Helping organise workshops for children and young people
- Contributing to exhibitions, creative events & cultural heritage promotion
- Supporting information services and communication tasks
- Helping implement activities based on volunteer interests (books, digital tools, arts, heritage, nature etc.)
This role suits creative, curious volunteers who enjoy cultural spaces and want to make a meaningful impact. 📖🌍
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Transport
- Accommodation provided in a guest house or apartment in Plungė
- Private room; shared bathroom, kitchen, and dining room
- All main expenses covered: food, accommodation, travel, living costs
- Monthly pocket & food money provided
- Volunteers insured through Henner
A comfortable living setup in a quiet Lithuanian town surrounded by nature and culture. 🏡🌲
🎓 Training During the Activity
Volunteers receive:
- Pre-departure training in their home country
- On-arrival & mid-term training in Lithuania
- Training on Youthpass, volunteering experience design, intercultural learning
- Opportunities to learn about Lithuanian culture, traditions, and heritage
- Guidance on organising children’s activities, creative workshops, and local events
This experience strengthens initiative, communication, creativity, cultural awareness, and future career clarity. 🎓🌟
🙋 Participant Profile
Ideal volunteers are:
- Curious, motivated, proactive
- Comfortable working both individually and in teams
- Communicative and adaptable to new and different environments
- Skilled in spoken/written English (other languages are a plus)
- Interested in books, cultural heritage, nature, or creative spaces
Volunteers should be ready for a new pace of life, show flexibility, and maintain a positive attitude toward learning and cultural exchange. 📚🤝
📅 Activity Dates
15 January 2026 – 14 January 2027
📅 Application Deadline
22 December 2025 – 00:00
📍 Location
Parko g. 7, Plungė, Lithuania 🇱🇹
Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Activity Topics
🎓 Education & training
💼 Employment & entrepreneurship
🎨 Creativity & culture
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49206_en
Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the project coordinator.
2️⃣ Responsibility for Content
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy, details, and updates of the opportunity content.
3️⃣ Right to Modify or Withdraw
Coordinating organisations reserve the right to make changes after publication — including dates, activity details, or application deadlines — or to withdraw the announcement entirely.
4️⃣ Disclaimer of Liability
YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any such changes, updates, or cancellations made by the project coordinators.
💡 Final Note:
All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
