Teacher's assistant at the school for children with mental disabilities
Viešoji įstaiga "Socialinis veiksmas"
Vilnius Atgaja school for disabled children
Vilnius, Lithuania
Description
The Vilnius Atgajos Special School has been educating pupils with severe special educational needs since 1970. One of the school's most important educational goals is to prepare pupils to live as independently as possible after leaving school. If you have the desire to help special children socialise, overcome behavioural difficulties and other barriers to learning, and are ready to learn new things, we welcome you to our school. As a volunteer, you will work as part of a team with teachers who will train you in the subtleties of communication with special needs pupils. Most of the pupils don't speak, but use alternative means of communication, which we invite you to learn. Volunteers help with various educational tasks during lessons, help students to manage challenging behaviour, and go on various trips outside the school with teachers and students. We are currently looking for 2 volunteers.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
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.
Training during the activity
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.
Participant profile
We're looking for a self-motivated, versatile individual who is willing to take on new challenges and work with a diverse set of people. Someone who is flexible, self-initiating, and experienced in working with children, managing conflicts in a creative way. Most importantly, we want someone who is enthusiastic about participating and mature. It is important for the volunteer to have a good command of English (knowing Russian language is a plus) and be ready to learn new things quickly. Quick reactions and decision-making, consistency and responsibility are important in this job. In return, the volunteer will take away the ability to communicate with special people in ways they understand and their smiles of appreciation for the help.
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 31/07/2026
Activity location
Viršuliškių g. 103, Vilnius, 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, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/08/2025 22:59