Sample project profile · Community wellbeing · Vilnius, Lithuania
Neighborhood Companionship Program for Older Residents
A 12-week pilot helping older residents living alone connect with volunteers, weekly activities, and a trusted local host space.
Problem
Older residents may experience loneliness and limited access to regular, low-pressure local social activities.
Project concept
Coordinate a small companionship pilot with a community center, volunteer coordinator, referral partner, and light funding/resource support.
Stakeholders needed
- Project owner
- Community host
- Volunteer coordinator
- Municipality contact
Funding/resource paths
- Municipal community support program
- Local foundation small grants
- In-kind venue partnership
Action plan preview
- Confirm host partner
- Validate referral route
- Prepare pilot budget
- Capture lessons
Knowledge used
- 12-week civic pilot template
- Volunteer coordination checklist
- Funding readiness checklist