Lithuania: ESC: Colours of Culture: Volunteer at Kaunas Cultural Centre of Various Nations

About the local hosting organization

The non-governmental organization "Actio Catholica Patria" (A.C. Patria) is active in Kaunas since 1991 and offers social and cultural services for young people aged from 14 to 30 years. We consult and provide training to other organizations and individuals about volunteering and open youth work. Our main aim is to support young people in becoming responsible, self-confident, socially sensitive and active citizens. We strive to contribute to the development of the concept and the condition of volunteering in Lithuania; to provide social services to young people; to provide information, consultation and training to individuals and legal entities; and to help youngsters to integrate into the labor market. We work towards these aims in our four centers: The Volunteer Center, the Open Youth Center "Vartai", the Youth Empowerment Center "Kitaip" and the Methodical Center. The employees of A.C. Patria, are constantly improving/enriching activities to ensure the quality of services provided. We aim at being pro-active in the search of new forms of work using different methods in order to meet the social needs of youth of different age groups and correspond to the changes in our society.

Presentation of the programme

Kaunas Cultural Centre of Various Nations is a non-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to preserving the cultural identities of national minorities and promoting intercultural dialogue, inclusion, and active citizenship. The Centre brings together different communities living in Lithuania and creates opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to meet, learn from each other, and celebrate cultural diversity. As a volunteer, you will become part of an international and multicultural environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute with your own ideas, develop new skills, and support meaningful cultural initiatives.

About the accomodation

Accommodation in a private room in a shared mixed apartment Monthly ticket for public transport Monthly food and pocket money

About the leisure activities

On-arrival and mid-term trainings Monthly volunteer group meetings and meetings with a mentor Online Lithuanian language classes Organization of solidarity and volunteering events APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SEND THEIR CV IN ENGLISH!

Requirements

The Participant profile: Kaunas Cultural Centre of Various Nations is a multicultural space that brings together different national communities living in Lithuania and promotes intercultural dialogue, diversity, and mutual understanding through cultural and educational activities. As a volunteer, you will support the organisation of multicultural events, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings. Your tasks may include creating content for social media, taking photos and videos, designing visual materials using tools such as Canva, and assisting in the implementation of various cultural projects. You will also have the opportunity to organise educational and creative activities for children and young people, support youth club initiatives, and contribute to events such as storytelling workshops, poetry readings, culinary heritage presentations, and other intercultural activities. Volunteers are encouraged to share their own ideas, culture, and creativity while actively participating in the daily life of the Centre.Deadline: