Inspire youngsters at the Open Youth center "Vartai"

Activity description

Actio Catholica Patria is one of the first youth activity organizations in Lithuania, active since 1991 and providing social and cultural services to young people. The main goal of the organization is"A young individual ready to live independently".Independence is understood as a state where a person is able to take care of himself and the people around him and is happy as an individual and a member of the community. The main goal of the Open Youth Centre "Vartai" is to provide social and safe employment services to young people (14-29) regardless of their social status. Vartai Youth Center operatesan open space, where a young person can spend their free time in a safe environment (without violence, bullying, intoxication, etc.), engage in their favorite activities (various board, outdoor and other games, creative workshops, music, etc.), implement their ideas, discuss topics of interest to them and receive emotional support and guidance as needed.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation in a private room in a shared apartment - Monthly ticket for public transportation - Monthly food and pocket money (220 eur/month)

Training during the activity

Volunteering group meetings once a month - Meeting with a mentor once a month - On-arrival and mid-term trainings - Online language learning - Participating in public solidarity events - Organization of info/promo solidarity events

Participant profile

We are looking for a volunteer, who is keen to create connection with youngsters in Open Youth Center. Creativity and reflective skills will be a tool for joining the team work. Also it is a value to understant youth work background, to be open to learn more and be open to find ways trough suggesting different activities to build equal and respectful connection with youngsters. Volunteers priority is a participationin activities of open evenings. Organizing and executing activities with youngsters involvement. Participating in organizations and smaller team evaluations.

Activity dates

A total of 50 week(s) during the period 09/01/2023 to 31/12/2023

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Activity location

Kaunas Lithuania

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Poland, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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