ESC: Help children with disabilities at Social Center "VIJA"

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Social Care Center "VIJA" 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 on site

Accommodation: The volunteer will receive free accommodation for the entire duration of the project, with a private room in a shared apartment. Food & Pocket Money: Volunteers will receive a monthly allowance of approximately €280 to cover food and personal expenses. Local Transportation: A monthly public transportation pass will be provided and fully covered by the project, making it easy to travel around the city.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteer Community: Take part in monthly group meetings with fellow volunteers, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build lasting friendships Personal Support: Meet with your mentor every month for guidance, reflection, and personal development throughout your volunteering journey 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 ️ Language Learning: Enjoy free access to online language learning tools to improve your communication skills and discover a new language.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Compassion: You enjoy spending time with children and young people with disabilities and are willing to support them in their daily lives. Openness: You are not afraid of new experiences or challenges and are ready to learn and grow throughout your volunteering journey. Empathy: You are a kind, caring, and understanding person who values respect, inclusion, and meaningful relationships. Team Spirit: You enjoy working with others, sharing responsibilities, and contributing to a positive and supportive community.
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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

LT54810

19/10/2026 → 30/11/2026

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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: 21:52 (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