Rural Youth 9-volunteering positions in Northern-Ostrobothnia, Finland
Rieska-Leader ry
Rieska Leader ry
Kalajoki, Finlândia
Descrição
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) -two volunteers would be working for the Kalajoki Christian College. The position would include taking part in helping with after-school activities for immigrant students (adults&children) and at the recycling center of the college, also at other events and courses (10 months each)
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
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
Formação durante a atividade
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.
Perfil do participante
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. We hope you are willing to spend a year in a rural area, where is more nature and peace than entertainment services ;) 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)
Datas da atividade
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Local da atividade
Kalajoki, Finlândia
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Bósnia-Herzegovina, Chéquia, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, França, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Itália, Letónia, Lituânia, Noruega, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Sérvia, Ucrânia
Temas da atividade
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 15/06/2026 23:59
Código do projeto
2026-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000402427