Help children with disablities in Social Center „VIJA“
NGO "Actio Catholica Patria"
Socialinės globos centras „Vija“
Kaunas, Lithuania
Description
The social care center "Vija" is a budgetary institution, that provides social care for disabled children and young people, left without parental care or lacking the basic skills to live independently. The volunteer would aim to create a comfortable and safe home-like environment for children and adults, seeking to protect the rights and interests of our clients. You would also aid in developing our client's ability to take care of themselves and help our clients integrate successfully into society. We also need help organizing and carrying out various activities with client groups (board games, sports activities, music therapy, etc.) and also various outdoor activities with clients (walking, playing outdoor games). You can work alongside our employees and assist the occupational therapist of our care home (dog therapy, handicrafts, etc.).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
A private room in a shared flat with other international volunteers; Public transport card; Monthly food and pocket money.
Training during the activity
On-arrival and mid-term training; Monthly meetings with your mentor; Lithuanian language classes.
Participant profile
You would like to spend time with children and young people with mental disabilities; You are not afraid of challenges; You are an empathetic person; You like working in a team. *PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND MOTIVATIONAL LETTER IN ENGLISH*
Activity dates
From 01/10/2024 to 31/05/2025
Activity location
Apuolės g. 44, Kaunas, Lithuania
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Italy, Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Austria, Cyprus, France, Hungary, Iceland, Malta, Norway, Slovakia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline