Together for Tomorrow
Nuorisokeskus Piispala
Kannonkoski, Finland
Description
We are looking for individual volunteers to Youth Centre Piispala for 4 months. Volunteers will work in varying tasks at the youth centre. Tasks include work at the Pihka animal home, kitchen, cleaning, maintenance as well as helping youth workers in instructing groups. Additionally, volunteers will create content on Piispala’s social media channels and website. There might be also some trips to the local youth houses and schools where the volunteers can share about their experiences. The volunteers will learn about the work of youth centres in Finland and they can practice their working life skills in a safe environment. This project will empower the volunteers to gain positive international experiences as well as develop their social and interaction skills. The volunteers have the opportunity to develop new activities and practices for the youth centre. The volunteers are working 5 days a week, 6-8 hours a day including 30-45 minutes lunch break.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation is arranged in a comfortable room with a shared kitchen and bathroom where the volunteers can relax. Volunteers can use the facilities, such as the swimming hall and gym, at the youth centre on their free time. Meals are served in the dinner hall or at the accommodation. Volunteers arrive in Piispala on 26 May and leave on 26 September. Volunteers can be picked up from a nearby bus stop as there is no public transportation to Piispala. Maximum travel costs for a volunteer is reimbursed according to the Distance Calculator of EU projects.
Training during the activity
In the start of the project the volunteers are introduced to the youth centre's facilities, activities and core values. Volunteers are working with the staff who will support volunteers in the work tasks. The volunteers will participate in the on-arrival training at the Youth Centre Villa Elba.
Participant profile
We are looking for volunteers who are motivated to work with animals as well as with the young people. As the work task are versatile, the volunteer should be flexible. Volunteers should be open to learn about the work at the youth centre. No specific skills are needed but it is seen as a benefit if the volunteer has prior experience in working with animals, young people or creating social media content. Kindly describe in the Motivation Statement why you are interested in this position and why you would be a good candidate for this project. Start your Motivation Statement with: "Terve! I want to join in this project in Piispala because..."
Activity dates
From 26/05/2025 to 26/09/2025
Activity location
Kurssitie 40, Kannonkoski, Finland
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, North Macedonia, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Türkiye, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo * UN resolution, Montenegro, Georgia, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 28/02/2025 23:59