ESC: Volunteering in Klaipeda County Ieva Simonaityte Public Library
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Lithuania
European Voluntary Service
Education
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Education
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About the project
ESC: Volunteering in Klaipeda County Ieva Simonaityte Public Library
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Rietavo savivaldybės nevyriausybinė jaunimo organizacija „Progresas“ buvo įkurta 2001 m. Tai organizacija, kuri vadovaujasi savo įstatais ir kurios tikslas atstovauti organizacijos narius valstybinėse, savivaldos institucijose ir asociacijose, organizuoti narių asmeninių, socialinių įgūdžių ir kompetencijų neformalų ugdymą. Pagrindiniai uždaviniai: sudaryti sąlygas narių iniciatyvų įgyvendinimui; siekti, kad būtų priimti jaunimui ir jaunimo organizacijoms palankūs sprendimai, teikti pasiūlymus kompetentingoms valdžios ir valdymo institucijoms; sudaryti galimybę nariams dalyvauti ne organizacijos rengiamuose nacionaliniuose ir tarptautiniuose renginiuose; rengti diskusijas, susitikimus, seminarus, konferencijas, susijusias su narių veikla; dalyvauti Rietavo savivaldybės, nacionalinėse, tarptautinėse jaunimui skirtose programose.
Nuo pat įkūrimo metų iki dabar nuolat įgyvendina įvairias jaunimo iniciatyvas Rietavo savivaldybėje. Šiuo metu organizacija vienija 17 jaunų žmonių, kurie, kaip nariai, aktyviai dalyvauja organizacijos veikloje. (105 jaunuoliai nuo organizacijos pradžios yra buvę jos nariais). Jie dalyvauja įvairiuose savivaldybės projektų veiklose, organizuoja renginius, vasaros stovyklas jaunimui ir vaikams. Be to, nariai dalyvauja įvairiose Jaunimo reikalų departamento ir JUaunimo tarptautinio bendradarbiavimo agentūros organizuojamose jaunimo programose.
"Progresas" turi sukaupęs didžiulę patirtį su Veiklus jaunimas, Erasmus, Erasmus+ . Dalyvauta įvairiuose jaunimo mainuose bei Europos savanoriškos tarnybos projektuose. Nuo 2005 iki 2014 m. aktyviai siuntė EST savanorius. Išsiųsta daugiau nei 20 jaunų žmonių iš Rietavo, Telšių, Klaipėdos bei Šilalės savivaldybių.
Taip pat Rietavo savivaldybės jaunimo organizacija "Progresas", bendradarbiaudamas su Rietavo atviru jaunimu centru, 2015 m. ir 2017 m. inicijavo mobilaus atviro darbo su jaunimu veiklas, kurias jau eilę metų tęsia Rietavo atviro jaunimo centro komanda.
Organizacijos nariai gana dažnai įgyvendina savo iniciatyvas organizuodami renginius sau ir savo bendraamžiams. Jie turi patirties organizuojant įvairaus pobūdžio užsiėmimus ir veiklas ir yra pasirengę dalytis ja su savo tarptautiniais partneriais projektų metu. Kita vertus, jie yra pasirengę aktyviai dalyvauti mokydamiesi naujų metodų ir naujų būdų, kaip organizuoti savo laisvalaikį ir prisidėti prie įdomesnio ir turiningesnio Rietavo savivaldybės jaunimo gyvenimo.
💼 What the programme involves
We offer exhibitions, workshops, discussions, and meetings with professionals, creating opportunities for everyone—especially young people—to connect, share ideas, and find inspiration. Whether you’re looking to learn, solve problems, express yourself in a relaxed environment, the library is a place where you can feel free and comfortable.
Volunteering at Klaipeda County Ieva Simonaityte Public Library is a rewarding way to get involved. By contributing your time and skills, you can gain valuable experience, participate in cultural and educational projects, and make a positive impact on the community. Join us and help make our library a welcoming space where everyone can grow, learn, and connect.
Discover more about our impactful initiatives by visiting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z6trPdCDcByaVgW3tS9iy4FgV-KE6R20/view?usp=sharing
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will reside in an apartment and have to shear with other volunteers. A project will cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel, and living expenses for the volunteers. Volunteers will be insured through Henner. Each month, they will receive a stipend for pocket money and food to purchase necessary items.
🎒 Leisure activities
Before coming volunteers will have the pre-departure session in this country and when they come to Lithuania, they will have an on-arrival and mid-term training. Training will be about volunteering experience and the Youthpass certificate. In a Hosting organization, volunteers can learn about Lithuanian culture and traditions, know how to organize and implement activities for kids and young people, have a clearer idea of what they want to do in the future, and volunteer in different activities.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are ready to host curious, active, and motivated volunteers able to work either in a team or individually. The library is visited by many different people, including foreign tourists, therefore volunteers are expected to be communicative, able to adapt to different situations, and have good skills in spoken and written English. Other languages would be an advantage. Candidates seeking to volunteer in the library should have an interest in its environment (books, cultural heritage, nature, etc.) and gather some information about the place they are arriving at. Volunteers should understand that the environment, where they are going to volunteer, might differ greatly from what they are used to and they should be ready to take things in a flexible manner, be curious, proactive, and willing to learn.
Main Selection criteria:
- 18-30 years old;
- Interested and motivated in working with all library visitors;
- Interested in intercultural learning (are open to new cultures and are willing to learn from their participation);
- Participate in all activities organized by the organization team;
- Patient and responsible;
- Basics in English leagues;
- Not participated in long-term volunteering before.
Deadline: 12/10/2025 00:33
Deadline: 12/10/2025 00:33
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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01/11/2025 → 31/10/2026
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Deadline: 12/10/2025
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
H. Manto g. 25, 92234 Klaipėda, Lithuania
Lithuania
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Standard Time
Local time: 21:39 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Lithuanian
Russian