📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The main purpose of this volunteering activity is learning while strengthening the children and youth of Lithuania, and particularly - of Aristava village and Kedainiai region. These are the planned activities for a volunteer: 1. Homework, cooking, daily routine, creative and indoor/outdoor activities with 7-14 years old children and teenagers of the children daycare center "Trinus Troba", 2. Assistance to the leaders, implementation of non-formal education and free time activities for children and teenagers at summer camps,
3. Participation with the children and teenagers of the children daycare center "Trinus Troba" at local community events,
4. Presentations about the opportunities of European Solidarity Corps program and own volunteering experience for children and teenagers in local and regional schools.
> https://trinus.lt/
> https://www.facebook.com/Trinus-236254306538897
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: the volunteer will live alone in the second floor of a newly renovated used-to-be-a-school building in the village of Aristava (10 km away from the town of Kedainiai). The volunteer will have a private room and a bathroom, which she/he will share with children/youth groups during summer camps in summertime.
Food: the volunteer will eat with the children of the daycare center, will receive products or a food allowance for cooking in the "Trinus Troba" kitchen.
Transport: the volunteer will be able to use a moped, a bike and - in particular situations - bus/car.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer will be able to participate in a training for social workers in case such a possibility will be available in English language. Mostly, the volunteer will receive assistance from employees of "Trinus". Participation in a training/seminar or visiting a different organization/institution for learning purposes could be possible and covered in a case that this directly relates to volunteer's responsibilities or an initiative she/he would like to implement.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for a young person to volunteer in a 3-person-team of "Trinus". Requirements for the volunteer: interest in and experience of working with children and youth; ability to create relationships with children and youth at the same time drawing borders and helping them to follow rules; English skills (not perfect); readiness to ask for help or advice; 13-30 years old. Desired (but not a requirement): Russian skills; background in pedagogy. Possible challenges for the volunteer: living in a village, relative isolation from the centers; encountering local stereotypes.
Deadline: Application deadline: 10/01/2023
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.