ESC: VOLUNTEERING IN LITHUANIA
Code: 53743 Copied
Lithuania
European Voluntary Service
Education
European Voluntary Service
Education
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: VOLUNTEERING IN LITHUANIA
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
TIKSLAI IR UŽDAVINIAI. A. Lipniūno kultūros centro tikslas – skatinti ir palaikyti verslumo ir savanorystės veiklas Panevėžyje . Uždaviniai: bendradarbiauti su jaunimo organizacijomis ir jaunimo grupėmis; spręsti jaunimo laisvalaikio, užimtumo, socializacijos problemas; organizuoti ir koordinuoti kultūrinius renginius; organizuoti vasaros stovyklas, jaunimo akademijas; rengti jaunimo vadovus; rinkti ir skleisti informaciją.
VEIKLA: Organizuojame verslumo mokymus, rengiame jaunimo vasaros užimtumo stovyklas ir kitus renginius
💼 What the programme involves
We are looking for motivated young people who would like to join a long-term volunteering project in Panevėžys, Lithuania, Depending on your interests, experience and motivation, you can choose one of the following volunteering opportunities: Open Youth Centre Work with young people, help organise activities, workshops, games, events and creative initiatives, spend time with young people and contribute your own ideas. Elderly Care Home Spend time with elderly people, support their daily social activities, organise creative and recreational activities, accompany residents and help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Kindergarten Support children and staff in everyday activities, take part in games, creative workshops, outdoor activities and celebrations, and share your culture and ideas with children. You do not need to be an expert. We are looking for people who are open-minded, responsible, motivated to learn and willing to become part of the local community.
🏠 Accommodation on site
During your volunteering experience, you will live together with other international volunteers. You will have your own private room, while the kitchen and shower/bathroom facilities will be shared with other volunteers. Living together is an important part of the experience – you will have the opportunity to meet people from different countries, cook together, share everyday life, discover Lithuania and create new friendships. Panevėžys is a comfortable medium-sized Lithuanian city where it is easy to move around, meet local people and experience everyday Lithuanian life.
🎒 Leisure activities
During the volunteering project, you will have many opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow both personally and professionally. Volunteers will receive: * On-arrival training to help you understand the project, your role, the local community and life in Lithuania. * Mid-term training during the project to reflect on your experience, share challenges and achievements, and plan the rest of your volunteering period. * Introduction and practical training at your volunteering organisation * Regular support and mentoring throughout the whole volunteering period.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated, open-minded and responsible young people who are interested in volunteering, learning and becoming part of the local community in Panevėžys. The ideal participant: * is interested in working with young people, children or elderly people; * is motivated to learn and gain new practical experience; * is open to living in an international environment and sharing accommodation with other volunteers; * is respectful, patient, friendly and able to communicate with people from different backgrounds; * is willing to participate actively in the daily activities of the hosting organisation; * is ready to share their own ideas, culture, skills and creativity; * is flexible and able to adapt to a new country, culture and working environment; * is willing to learn basic Lithuanian and communicate in English; * is ready to volunteer for a period of 9 to 12 months. Previous professional experience is not required. More important for us are motivation, openness, responsibility and willingness to learn. We especially welcome participants who want to grow personally, gain confidence, improve communication and teamwork skills, and contribute meaningfully to the local community. The volunteer should be ready to start from 1 October 2026 or later, by mutual agreement.
Deadline: 10/09/2026 09:00
Deadline: 10/09/2026 09:00
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 ?
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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01/10/2026 → 01/10/2027
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Deadline: 10/09/2026
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
Panevėžys, Panevėžys City Municipality, Lithuania
Lithuania
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Summer Time
Local time: 21:06 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Lithuanian
Russian