Long term volunteering in youth space "Spotas"
Vilniaus atviras jaunimo centras „Mes“
Vilniaus atviras jaunimo centras MES
Vilnius, Lithuania
Description
Vilnius open youth centre “Mes” consist of 7 open youth spaces- Spotas is just one of them! The main aim of our organisation is to get to know the youngsters and tend to their needs: organise workshops, help with homework or writing projects, organise summer camps, cook together, watch movies, play table tennis together, etc. An open space means we are inclusive and open to various cultures, beliefs, religions and music taste! If you are able to tolerate the unknown and you feel safe outside your comfort zone, you are looking in the right place! We place our volunteers in the shoes of a youth worker, so your responsibilities would look something like this -Participating in open evenings (Monday to Friday 16:00-20:00); -Interacting with our visitors (young people from 14 to 29 y.o.); -Helping to organise movie nights, tournaments, sleepovers, camps etc.; -Attending On arrival and Midterm trainings; -Initiating a personal project (your own initiative).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Apartment has two separate bedrooms, balcony, shared kitchen, toiletroom and bathroom (with washing machine). Kitchen utensils, bedding, towels and other nececities will be provides. Food money and Vilnius city transportation card will be provided monthly :)
Training during the activity
On- arrival and Mid-term trainings will be a must, optional training might be discussed according to the needs of the volunteer
Participant profile
The participant must : - be over 22 y.o. - be reflective - want to work with young people (14-29 y.o.). Would be nice if the participant had: - a background in psychology, social science, education - relevant work/ volunteering experience with kids, minority or marginalised groups
Activity dates
A total of 50 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 01/06/2027
Activity location
V.Šopeno g. 3, Vilnius, Lithuania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/09/2025 23:59