Help out in a library!
VšĮ „Actio Catholica Patria“
Kauno miesto savivaldybės Vinco Kudirkos viešoji biblioteka
Kaunas, Lithuania
Description
The Kaunas Municipal Vincas Kudirka Public Library, established in 1925, is a cornerstone of cultural and educational life in Kaunas, Lithuania's second-largest city. As one of the oldest municipal public libraries in the country, it has a rich history of serving the community. Our library, which now includes five functional departments and 20 branch libraries across the city, is dedicated to promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and cultural engagement. We serve a diverse target group, including students, researchers, local residents, and visitors of all ages. Our values are rooted in accessibility, inclusivity, and community enrichment. We strive to create an open and welcoming environment where everyone can access a wealth of information, participate in cultural events, and engage in educational opportunities.
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 (280 euros/month). * If needed, we can provide support and provide food products.
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
You are interested in working with children and young people. You are also a motivated and independent person. *PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND MOTIVATIONAL LETTER IN ENGLISH*
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 31/01/2026
Activity location
Laisvės al. 57, Kaunas, Lithuania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
No application deadline