ESC: Digital youth
Code: 47900 Copied
Lithuania
European Voluntary Service
Social work
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Digital youth
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Širvintos Sports Center existed since 1974 and was run under different names till 2017. The main aim of the Sports Center is to implement a common state and municipal sports development policy, and healthy lifestyle programs, promote employment and self-expression of children, youth, adults, and the disabled through sports, search for talented athletes, and train athletes who can adequately represent the Sports Center, the Municipality and the Republic of Lithuania at national and international events. Besides it, under Širvintos sport center operates an open youth space. Širvintos open youth (SAJE) space carries out open work with young people (14-29y.old.), providing them with social, pedagogical, and psychological services. It is a place for youth self-expression, creativity, projects, volunteering, and ideas. Young people can use the premises and equipment free of charge; participate in various campaigns and celebrations.
Main activities:
• sport and healthy lifestyle trainings for children youth, adults and seniors;
• exchange of good practices among teachers
• organization of marathons, sport events
• participation in matches
• promotion of sports and healthy lifestyle among education institutions in Širvintos district
• organization of seminars and conferences in the field of sports, healthy lifestyle, youth
• organization of socio-cultural, educational events, workshops, trainings for youth
• preparation of local and international projects and participation in it
💼 What the programme involves
As part of the activity programme, volunteers will engage in various tasks including weekly planning and evaluation meetings with mentors and tutors. They will assist in preparing digital posters, flyers, and updating the website, blog, and social media of SAJE and Sirvintos Sports Center. Volunteers will participate in the MULTILINGUA Speaking Club, promoting language exchange among youth. They will also support networking by researching and applying for grants. Involvement in the SAJE YouTube Channel includes creating and editing digital content on topics like volunteering and youth work. Volunteers will help manage digital platforms to raise awareness about ESC and Erasmus+ opportunities, organize live streams with youth sharing their experiences, write blog articles, and create visual content for dissemination. Additionally, they will organize socializing events and have the opportunity to initiate personal projects while actively contributing to SAJE’s non-formal and informal educ
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated in a shared flat located in the center of Širvintos, just a few minutes’ walk from the youth center. The flat will be shared with other volunteers and includes a fully equipped kitchen, a shared bathroom, and common living spaces. The location offers easy access to local shops, public transport, and community facilities, ensuring a comfortable and convenient living environment during the project.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated volunteers who are open-minded, creative, and willing to work with young people in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Ideal participants should be interested in youth work, non-formal education, and digital content creation. They should be comfortable using social media and basic digital tools or eager to learn. A willingness to participate in public speaking activities, such as language clubs or live streams, is highly valued. Teamwork, adaptability, and a proactive attitude are essential, as volunteers will be involved in planning activities, organizing events, and promoting youth programs. No specific experience is required, but a strong interest in volunteering, working with youth, and cultural exchange is important.
Deadline: 23/08/2025 00:02
Deadline: 23/08/2025 00:02
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 ?
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.
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.
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LT47900
01/09/2025 → 31/10/2025
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Deadline: 23/08/2025
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
Kalnalaukio g. 41, 19109 Širvintos, Lithuania
Lithuania
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Summer Time
Local time: 20:57 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Lithuanian
Russian