ESC: Youthful companion volunteer at elderly care house

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Esame biudžetinė įstaiga, kurios paskirtis – užtikrinti socialinę globą nesavarankiškiems ar iš dalies savarankiškiems senyvo amžiaus asmenims, kuriems būtina nuolatinė specialistų priežiūra. Pirmumo teise globos namuose apgyvendinami neteisėtai represuoti pensinio amžiaus Lietuvos Respublikos piliečiai (politiniai kaliniai, tremtiniai, rezistencijos dalyviai) bei jų sutuoktiniai bei pensinio amžiaus Lietuvos Respublikos nepriklausomybės gynėjai, nukentėję nuo 1991 m. sausio 11-13 d. ir po to vykdytos SSRS agresijos, ir jų sutuoktiniai. Įstaigos pagrindiniai tikslai: teikti socialinę globą, užtikrinančią įvairių globos namų gyventojo poreikių tenkinimą ir geriausius jo interesus; tenkinti psichologines, socialines, kultūrines ir dvasines kiekvieno globos namų gyventojo reikmes, jiems užtikrinant pasirinkimo teisę, įgyvendinant jų asmeninius poreikius ir sudarant galimybę palaikyti ryšius su šeima, artimaisiais, visuomene; atsižvelgiant į globos namų gyventojų savarankiškumo lygį, poreikius ir interesus, užtikrinti jų saviraišką, motyvavimą, skatinti ir padėti integruotis į bendruomenę.Atsižvelgiant į gyventojų sveikatos būklę įstaigoje organizuojamos dienos užimtumo veiklos atitinkančios gyventojų norus ir poreikius. Taip pat teikiamos medicinos priežiūros bei maitinimo paslaugos.

💼 What the programme involves

Established in 1997, "Tremtinių Namai" is dedicated to providing high-quality and comprehensive services to the elderly while upholding human dignity and fostering connections with society. It is a welcoming, secular institution that offers international volunteers a unique emotional and cultural experience, the opportunity to make new friends and a memorable intergenerational encounter. As a volunteer at our institution, you will actively engage in the daily activities of our residents, building meaningful relationships and learning to effectively meet the needs of elderly and disabled individuals. Volunteer tasks include assisting with daily activities such as exercise, board games, group cooking, creative projects, outings, and organizing holidays and concerts at the care home. Volunteers are encouraged to suggest and organize new activities to enhance the residents' experience.

🏠 Accommodation on site

As a volunteer in Vilnius, you will have the opportunity to be hosted in a comfortable flat alongside other like-minded volunteers who share your passion for community service. You will have your own private room, providing a space for rest and relaxation. You will also get: - a monthly bus card; - a monthly stipend for food and pocket money; - a team of dedicated professionals, including a mentor for personal support, a project coordinator to help you get the most out of your experience, and a tutor from the hosting organization to guide you every step of the way.

🎒 Leisure activities

Maximize your potential and make the most of your volunteer experience with our comprehensive support system! As a volunteer, you will receive On-Arrival and Mid-Term trainings organized by the National Agency, as well as regular meetings with our dedicated Coordinating Organization. We understand that reflection is key to personal growth, which is why hosting organisation offers regular reflection sessions. These sessions provide a safe and supportive environment to share your experiences, learn from one another, and grow both personally and professionally.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Volunteers at "Tremtinių Namai" are valued team members, demonstrating qualities such as time management, creativity, communication skills, punctuality, and independence. Volunteers should also be able to make decisions and have responsibility, patience, and compassion towards the residents.
Deadline: Application deadline: 30/06/2024

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 ?

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.

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📅 Available sessions

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01/10/2024 → 31/07/2025

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Deadline: 30/06/2024

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 Summer Time

Local time: 22:15 (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