ESC: Bring Stories to Life at Šilainiai Library!

Code: 52793 Copied

Lithuania European Voluntary Service Social work Education Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The non-governmental organization "Actio Catholica Patria" (A.C. Patria) is active in Kaunas since 1991 and offers social and cultural services for young people aged from 14 to 30 years. We consult and provide training to other organizations and individuals about volunteering and open youth work. Our main aim is to support young people in becoming responsible, self-confident, socially sensitive and active citizens. We strive to contribute to the development of the concept and the condition of volunteering in Lithuania; to provide social services to young people; to provide information, consultation and training to individuals and legal entities; and to help youngsters to integrate into the labor market. We work towards these aims in our four centers: The Volunteer Center, the Open Youth Center "Vartai", the Youth Empowerment Center "Kitaip" and the Methodical Center. The employees of A.C. Patria, are constantly improving/enriching activities to ensure the quality of services provided. We aim at being pro-active in the search of new forms of work using different methods in order to meet the social needs of youth of different age groups and correspond to the changes in our society.

💼 What the programme involves

The Šilainiai Public Library, part of the Kaunas Municipal Vincas Kudirka Public Library, is much more than a place for books – it is a vibrant community hub in one of Kaunas' largest neighborhoods. As an international volunteer, you will join our Children's Space, where you'll help create fun and engaging experiences for young readers through educational activities, creative workshops, games, and events. Your tasks may include: Organizing educational and creative activities for children and young people. Supporting library staff with daily library tasks and archival activities. Bringing fresh ideas and international perspectives to the library community. Sharing your language and culture through informal foreign language activities and intercultural events. If you enjoy working with children, love creativity, and want to make libraries more exciting and inclusive, this opportunity is for you!

🏠 Accommodation on site

What we offer: A private room in a shared flat with other international volunteers. A public transport card for local travel. Monthly food and pocket money (approximately 250 EUR). Additional support with food products, if needed.

🎒 Leisure activities

*Monthly meetings with other volunteers. * Monthly meetings with your mentor for guidance and support. * On-arrival and mid-term training provided by the programme. * Online language learning opportunities. * Participation in public solidarity events and community initiatives. * Involvement in organizing information and promotional events about solidarity and volunteering.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a participant with a passion for books and reading, and an interest in working with children and young people. We also value volunteers who bring their ideas and initiatives!
Deadline:

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

LT52793

15/07/2026 → 14/07/2027

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kaunas, Kaunas City Municipality, Lithuania

Lithuania

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 21:44 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Lithuanian Russian