Work & festivities -connect with the local community
Nouseva Rannikkoseutu
Ruukki, Finland
Description
Work & festivities is a volunteering team project. A team of 10 volunteers will work in tasks related to local culture, youth work and nature. The project takes place in the small municipality of Siikajoki in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Volunteers will work together with the local community to create activities and increase involvement. Tasks include eg. planning and implementing activities with local residents creating and participating in communal and cultural events maintenance of the outdoor venues (parks, playgrounds etc) During the project, Siikajoki hosts a multi-day festival for everyone. The programme is created by local actors. Volunteers will have an opportunity to carry out own ideas during the festival. The tentative schedule for the project: 23 June : travel day 24 June – 7 July: actual project dates 8 July: travel day More information: https://nousevarannikkoseutu.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/esc-siikajoki-2025.pdf
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers live in a dormitory. Volunteers will share rooms with others of same gender. The dormitory has kitchen and bathrooms. Volunteers will receive food money to prepare meals for themselves. The main work tasks take place within short distances. If needed, transportation will be provided. Train station with connections to other cities locate within short distance.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will participate in on-arrival training. Task related support and mentoring will be provided.
Participant profile
We would like to receive active volunteers who are motivated to work together with local community. Some tasks are done outdoors so volunteers need to be prepared to work despite the weather. Working hours will change according to tasks, so volunteers need to be flexible. Apply by sending your CV and motivation letter to erja.simuna(a)nousevarannikkoseutu.fi by 2 March 2025. If we think you could be the volunteer we look for, we will contact you and agree a time for an interview. During the interview we’ll discuss more about the project. The interviews take place on 8 – 10 April 2025.
Activity dates
From 23/06/2025 to 08/07/2025
Activity location
Ruukki, Finland
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 02/03/2025 23:59