Inspire young hearts at The Child Welfare Institute (Short Term)
VšĮ „Actio Catholica Patria“
Kaunas archidiocese Caritas
Kaunas, Lithuania
Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? The Caritas program of the Kaunas Archdiocese, through the 'Child Welfare Institute' (VGI), is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our mission. Since 2016, our program has been dedicated to helping children grow up happily in family environments, supporting adoptive and guardian families, and creating a space for communication and understanding. Volunteers will be responsible for organizing games and activities for children, helping with homework, assisting in learning new subjects, teaching English or other foreign languages, and spending quality time outdoors with the children, engaging in nature activities and walks.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
International volunteers will be provided with accommodation in a fully paid flat. Public transportation within Kaunas City will also be covered by the project. Additionally, participants will receive a monthly allowance for food and personal expenses (250 euros per month)
Training during the activity
International volunteers will be provided with accommodation in a fully paid flat. Public transportation within Kaunas city will also be covered by the project. Additionally, participants will receive a monthly allowance for food and personal expenses (250 euros per month)
Participant profile
*PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND MOTIVATIONAL LETTER IN ENGLISH ONLY* We are looking for a participant who is open-minded and empathetic, passionate about working with children, committed to protecting children's rights, and dedicated to helping children become more independent and confident
Activity dates
From 01/07/2025 to 31/08/2025
Activity location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline