ESC: Solidarity through Volunteering

Code: 49798 Copied

Lithuania European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Social work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 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

Širvintos Youth Center is looking for a motivated female volunteer to join a 6-month European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project from 9 March to 6 September. As a volunteer, you will work closely with young people aged 14–20, supporting and organizing creative activities, workshops, discussions, hiking trips, camps, and youth events. You will also take part in mobile youth work, contribute to cultural and environmental initiatives, and assist with social media content creation. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own ideas and actively shape activities through non-formal education methods. This project promotes solidarity, active citizenship, intercultural learning, and personal development. It’s a space where your creativity, initiative, and motivation are valued, and where you can grow both personally and professionally while making a real impact in the local community.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will live in a shared flat with another volunteer. The apartment includes a shared kitchen, bathroom, and other common facilities. The flat is located in Širvintos town center, just a few minutes’ walk from the Youth Center and activity locations, making daily participation easy and convenient.

🎒 Leisure activities

On arrival training, mid-term training by Lithuanian NA, Lithuanian language online classes (OLS system).

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The project is looking for a female volunteer who is motivated to work with young people from diverse backgrounds. The ideal participant is open-minded, understanding, and tolerant of different cultures, behaviors, and lifestyles. She should feel comfortable expressing herself in front of groups of young people, leading or co-facilitating activities, and sharing ideas confidently. The volunteer should be communicative, proactive, and creative, with a positive attitude toward teamwork and non-formal education. Curiosity, flexibility, and a willingness to learn are highly valued, as well as motivation to take initiative and contribute personal ideas to youth activities and events.
Deadline: 06/02/2026 17:00

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

LT49798

09/03/2026 → 06/09/2026

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Deadline: 06/02/2026

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

Širvintos, Širvintos District Municipality, Lithuania

Lithuania

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard Time

Local time: 20:57 (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