Youth exchange organization Maailmanvaihto - ICYE Finland
MAAILMANVAIHTO RY
Maailmanvaihto - ICYE Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Description
We invite you to apply directly on our website, avoiding the portal -˃ Visit the website for more information: https://maailmanvaihto.fi/en/maailmanvaihto-office/ . Please, note that we only accept applications through our application form. No other versions will be considered. Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland is a non-profit youth exchange organisation that promotes intercultural understanding, equality, and peace through international volunteering. We are part of the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) Federation, a global network of around forty organisations. You’ll get to learn about office work in an non-governmental organisation related to organising international volunteering programs and supporting volunteers. You’ll work in cooperation with the office staff and teams by supporting in organising international volunteer programs and informing young people about the volunteering possibilities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: With a host family or in a rented room in the Helsinki metropolitan area Food: Lunch allowance provided; other meals will be arranged by the host family or the volunteer will receive food money for the other meals, depending on the accommodation arrangement Transport: Monthly public transport card for the Helsinki area covered Free time: Two days off per week (usually Saturday & Sunday) Two vacation days per month
Training during the activity
On-arrival training and mid-term evaluation organised by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps. In addition, the volunteer will be invited to training camps of the coordinating organisation Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland as a camp team member. Access to Online Language Support (OLS) to support learning Finnish.
Participant profile
This volunteering project is perfect for someone who wants to learn more about international volunteering and working in an international NGO. We are looking for someone who: - is responsible, organized, and proactive - works well in a team and communicates clearly - is comfortable using English in both written texts and spoken communication - enjoys organising group activities and facilitating workshops - is ready to take on different types of tasks, take initiative, and bring new ideas
Activity dates
From 07/09/2026 to 06/09/2027
Activity location
Oikokatu 3, Helsinki, Finland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 08/03/2026 12:00
Project code
2025-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000347781