Rural Youth 8-volunteering positions in Northern-Ostrobothnia, Finland
Rieska-Leader ry
Rieska Leader ry
Kalajoki, Finlandia
Descrizione
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)
Alloggio, vitto e trasporto
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
Formazione durante l'attività
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.
Profilo del partecipante
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)
Data dell'attività
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 18/08/2025 to 17/08/2026
Luogo dell'attività
Kalajoki, Finlandia
Tipo di attività
Volontariato individuale
Cercasi partecipanti da
Belgio, Bosnia-Erzegovina, Bulgaria, Cechia, Croazia, Danimarca, Estonia, Francia, Germania, Grecia, Irlanda, Italia, Lettonia, Lituania, Norvegia, Paesi Bassi, Polonia, Portogallo, Romania, Serbia, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Spagna, Svezia, Turchia, Ucraina, Ungheria
Argomenti dell'attività
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Termine per la presentazione delle candidature
Termine di presentazione delle domande: 15/05/2025 23:59