Rural Youth 8-volunteering positions in Northern-Ostrobothnia, Finland
Rieska-Leader ry
Rieska Leader ry
Kalajoki, Finnland
Beschreibung
Would you like to get involved in a long term project, discover rural Finland´s beautiful nature, and enjoy small town vibes? Come to Kalajoki! We are looking for 3 motivated volunteers to get actively involved in our town´s international life! The three volunteers would be assigned to three different full-time positions that include different sets of tasks: -one volunteer would be working for the municipality of Kalajoki, interacting with the local youth. The main tasks include taking part in youth work and sports and cultural activities (12 months) -one volunteer would be working for the Kalajoki Christian College. The position would include taking part in campus daycare center for art and experience activities and helping with after-school activities for immigrant students (adults&children) (10 months) -one volunteer would work part-time for the town, and part-time for Opisto Christian College. The tasks would be a mixture of the two missions described above (9-10 months)
Beitrag zu Unterbringung, Verpflegung und Reisekosten
Accommodation is at the Christian College campus located in the city center. You will have own individual bedrooms and bathroom in a flat where you will live together, and share a kitchen and common area. You will also have access to the College facilities (laundry room, living room, sauna, wifi, etc.) with the option to have breakfast and dinner at the campus cafeteria (lunch will be provided at the workplace). The volunteers will also have a bike for local traveling and will be driven or will carpool with others for out-of-town trips. You will also recieve monthly allowance and meal support
Fortbildung im Rahmen der Tätigkeit
The volunteer will join the arrival and mid-term training, organized by the National Agency. The volunteer will have the opportunity to join Finnish language lessons as well and other hobby-groups in the town.
Teilnehmerprofil
We are looking for 18+ years-old volunteers who like to work with children and youth / refugeess and have some experience in those fields. The working language is English. Finnish, Russian or Ukrainian skills are an advantage. We are particularly looking for people who are outgoing, creative, motivated and interested in learning innovative youth work methods. If you think your profile matches our requirements, and you feel like having an adventure in a rural area, living the Finnish dream, those volunteering opportunities are for you! Please send your application and CV IN ENGLISH (pdf)
Wann
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 18/08/2025 to 17/08/2026
Wo
Kalajoki, Finnland
Art der Tätigkeit
Individuelle Freiwilligentätigkeit
Gesucht werden Teilnehmer/innen aus
Belgien, Bosnien und Herzegowina, Bulgarien, Deutschland, Dänemark, Estland, Frankreich, Griechenland, Irland, Italien, Kroatien, Lettland, Litauen, Niederlande, Norwegen, Polen, Portugal, Rumänien, Schweden, Serbien, Slowakei, Slowenien, Spanien, Tschechien, Türkei, Ukraine, Ungarn
Themen der Aktivität
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Bewerbungsfrist
Bewerbungsfrist: 15/05/2025 23:59