Get closer to nature while volunteering in Kaunas Lagoon Regional Park
VšĮ „Actio Catholica Patria“
Kauno marių regioninio parko direkcija
Kaunas, Lithuania
Description
Kaunas lagoon regional park directorate is a governmental organisation established in 1992 with the purpose to preserve and keep Kaunas lagoon (man-made) unique nature: cliffs, outcrops, rare animal and plant species for future generations. We are responsible for managing regional infrastructure and control of people living in the regional park about keeping the environmental laws. We have 7 employees responsible for monitoring, inspection, educational activities, events and other activities. Our daily work varies from office to nature :) Two different volunteering positions are available: 1) practical work ( fixing infrastructure, cutting bushes, grass, monitoring visitors, nature observation, counting numbers of animals, birds, plants). 2) working with kids and adults in the visitors center, and with the "Young ranger" circle (organizing activities for little kids) helping with monitoring nature, herb picking, sign making, taking photos and videos of daily activities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will receive free accommodation during their stay and a private room in a shared apartment. You will have a monthly ticket for public transportation and monthly food and pocket money (250 euros/month). *If needed, we can provide support and provide food products. *PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND MOTIVATIONAL LETTER IN ENGLISH*
Training during the activity
- Volunteering group meetings once a month; - Meeting with a mentor once a month; - On-arrival and mid-term training; - Online language learning; - Participating in public solidarity events; - Organization of info/promo solidarity events.
Participant profile
Apply for this project, if: - You are 18-30 years old - Interested in nature and environment,a hard worker, self-organized, responsible and motivated to learn - Interested in working with adults and kids, creative and curious
Activity dates
From 01/06/2025 to 31/10/2025
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, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline