ESC: Volunteeringin l'Arche community
Code: 43783 Copied
Lithuania
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Education
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Volunteeringin l'Arche community
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Association LITDEA is the network organization uniting non-governmental organizations working on development education and cooperation field. It was established in 2004. Association LITDEA is a non-profit organization, voluntarily representing its members in Lithuania and foreign countries in the area of important political decisions relevant to the working field - development cooperation and education. Association LITDEA units more than 12 organizations which have experience in the development cooperation and education projects. The main aim of the association is to spread the values and ideas of development cooperation and education in Lithuania and other countries. It seeks for more productive dialog and cooperation possibilities with non-governmental and governmental institutions of Lithuania which have political responsibility of implementation and development of development cooperation ideas and projects.
Association is socially responsible and highly connected with national and international communities seeking for its provided goals. LITDEA pursues to strengthen cooperation within its members, national and international partners, other organizations. Also, it encourages higher non-governmental role in a public and political life. Likewise, majority of the activities are pursued voluntarily.
Regular activities of LITDEA are:
1. To help and mediate member organizations of association while implementing projects of public education;
2. Implementation of the programs strengthening working abilities of member organizations;
3. Organization of national and international conferences, discussions, debates and seminars;
4. Fund-raising consulting for non-governmental organizations;
5. Consulting about the applications of the projects and its implementation processes;
6. Cooperation with international organizations CONCORD and TRIALOG;
7. Public opinion formation, interests representation, briefing for the members about new political tendencies, strategies and activities in the development cooperation sector.
💼 What the programme involves
oin the "Atelier of Treasures" L'Arche community and be part of a meaningful experience! We are a Catholic community in Lithuania, welcoming adults with mental disabilities, craftsmen, social workers, and volunteers.
As a volunteer, your main role will be to build relationships and assist people with special needs in their daily activities. You'll help teach work skills, support them in creating wooden crafts, and share meals, celebrations, festivals, and camps together. You’ll also assist with transportation to and from the atelier.
This is your chance to work with natural materials, express your creativity, and form unique, heartfelt connections. Every year, 3 to 5 international volunteers join us, making you part of our global L'Arche family. Come and be a part of something truly special!
🏠 Accommodation on site
ACCOMMODATION: personal room in 3-room or 5-room appartment, common spaces shared with other ESC volunteers.
ALLOWANCES: Transport: monthly bus ticket provided.
∙ Pocket money + food money: 240 eur.
There is a possibility to live in L'arche community home, if needed.
🎒 Leisure activities
- online Lithuanian language course - on-arrival with national agency - mid-term with national agency -L'arche international trainings
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are welcoming all warm-hearted people to join our international L'arche family. If You are interested to experience community life with disabled people and at the same time learn to work with wood - its Yours!
Deadline: 30/03/2025 00:36
Deadline: 30/03/2025 00:36
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.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
LT43783
01/09/2025 → 30/08/2026
Volunteers registered
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Deadline: 30/03/2025
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
Verbų skg. 8, 11115 Vilnius, Lithuania
Lithuania
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Standard Time
Local time: 21:21 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Lithuanian
Russian