ESC: Volunteering at animal shelter “Lesė”, Vilnius

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Back in 2007, the organisation was founded by volunteer’s animal lovers, who started to shelter homeless animals at their homes and advertise them for adoption. In 2008, “Lesė” opened a proper animal shelter and since then has adopted over 6 500 animals. Organizations goals are: • Reducing the number of unwanted pet animals in a humane way; • Finding new homes for homeless animals; • Promoting the society awareness and stopping cruelty against animals; • Establishing an animal shelter meeting EU standards and creating an effective animal rescue system. Main tasks in organization are: 1. Activities in the shelter (taking care of animals, cleaning, and other maintenance work) 2. Additionally, we support volunteers with their initiatives (dissemination, searching for funds, promoting animal right etc.) The foundation of our organization is our volunteers who keep contributing their time, ideas, efforts and resources to Lesė.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will be hosted in flat together with other volunteers in Vilnius or in a privat flat. Each volunteer will have their own room. A monthly bus card will be provided. Volunteers will receive food and pocket money every month. Nevertheless, volunteer will have people who will take care of them during the volunteering project: tutor (from animal shelter), mentor (personal support) and coordinator of the project.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will have an integration week organised by coordinting organisation. During the volunteery service, volunterers will also have On-Arrival and Mid Term trainings organised by National Agency. By supporting organization volunteer will also have pre-departure and last evalutation sessions.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profil: Basic requirements are: - Highly motivated; - Interest in animal rights topic; - Patience and willing to help; - Initiative (bringing up new ideas) - Positive attitude towards the work - Ability to withstand smells As a minimum requirement the volunteer must be self-motivated for the activities carried out at the project. It is important to mention that volunteer should not be afraid of dogs or cats and certainly should know if he or she have allergies.
Deadline: Application deadline: 31/07/2022

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.

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📅 Available sessions

LT8003

01/09/2022 → 31/08/2023

Closed

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Deadline: 31/07/2022

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

Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

Lithuania

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard 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