Lehtimäki Special Folk High School
Lehtimäen opisto
Lehtimäki Special Folk High School (Lehtimäen opisto)
Alajärvi, Finlandia
Descrizione
Apply as soon as possible via email only. Find the application form and project details at: https://maailmanvaihto.fi/en/volunteer-in-finland/esc-available-projects. Due to the tight schedule, the position is open for only candidates who don’t need a residence permit to Finland – citizens of the EU countries, Iceland, and Liechtenstein and people who have an EU residence permit. Discover Lehtimäki Special Folk High School, a boarding school working with youth and adults with special needs. Offering 70–80 student placements and 40 diverse short-term courses, including rehabilitation programs like riding therapy and occupational therapy. Our curriculum emphasizes computer literacy and vocational training, promoting individuality, equality, safety, and lifelong learning. Join our inclusive community today!
Alloggio, vitto e trasporto
The volunteers will live in an apartment in the campus area. It may be that the volunteer will be sharing the apartment with people of different gender. The school restaurant provides meals. Volunteers will receive a food package when the restaurant is closed during weekends and holidays. Lehtimäki is situated in the countryside. The only public transportation nearby is one bus during the weekends to the nearest city Seinäjoki. The volunteers will get reimbursement for one weekly return trip between Seinäjoki and Lehtimäki, and the staff might also assist with moving around in the area.
Formazione durante l'attività
The volunteers will have an on-arrival training camp and mid-ferm evaluation camp organised by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps. In addition, they will be invited to the on-arrival training camp and mid-term evaluation camp of the coordinating organisation Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland. The volunteers will get access to the Online Language Support (OLS) tool of the European Solidarity Corps to help them learn Finnish.
Profilo del partecipante
Volunteering at Lehtimäki could suit you well if you are motivated to work with people with special needs, have good social skills and an open attitude, and are willing to do various tasks. We are looking for volunteers experience in horseback riding or working with horses as a hobby or a job. We also appreciate a musical background. Living in a small countryside village is part of the experience.
Data dell'attività
Dal 20/08/2024 al 19/06/2025
Luogo dell'attività
Opistotie 1, Alajärvi, Finlandia
Tipo di attività
Volontariato individuale
Cercasi partecipanti da
Austria, Belgio, Bulgaria, Cipro, Croazia, Czechia, Danimarca, Estonia, Francia, Germania, Grecia, Irlanda, Islanda, Italia, Lettonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Lussemburgo, Malta, Norvegia, Paesi Bassi, Polonia, Portogallo, Romania, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Spagna, Svezia, Ungheria
Argomenti dell'attività
Education and training
Termine per la presentazione delle candidature
Nessuna scadenza