Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland’s office
MAAILMANVAIHTO RY
HELSINKI, Finland
Description
We invite you to apply directly at https://maailmanvaihto.fi/en/volunteer-in-finland/esc-available-projects. Visit the website, download and complete the application form, then send it to esc@maailmanvaihto.fi. Please note, we only accept application forms downloaded from our website. Applications from the portal will NOT be considered :) Maailmanvaihto is a non-profit youth exchange organization focused on international volunteering. We send and receive volunteers through the European Solidarity Corps and International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE). The volunteer will support the office with program coordination and practical tasks. They’ll also have the opportunity to lead a small project based on their skills. Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now on maailmanvaihto.fi
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will stay in a host family in the Helsinki area. Lunch will be provided in the form of a lunch allowance and other meals will be provided by the host family. The monthly travel card for the Helsinki area will be covered for the volunteer. Volunteer’s working time is 32,5 hours a week. The volunteer will have 2 days off per week (mostly Saturday & Sunday) and will gain 2 extra holiday days each month.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will have an on-arrival training camp and mid-term evaluation camp organised by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps. The volunteer will get access to the Online Language Support (OLS) tool of the European Solidarity Corps to support learning Finnish.
Participant profile
This volunteering project is suited for someone who would like to know more about international volunteering and working in an international NGO. We are looking for someone with a responsible approach to work and good organizational skills, as well as good teamwork and communication skills. As the work language at the office is mostly English, fluent English skills are useful in this volunteer position. We expect that the participant is ready to take on different types of tasks, takes initiative, is eager to learn and use their skills, and brings forward new ideas.
Activity dates
From 15/02/2025 to 16/08/2025
Activity location
OIKOKATU 3, HELSINKI, Finland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Anguilla, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Helena, Saint Martin (french part), Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos Islands, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands (British), Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 11/11/2024 12:00