Long-term volunteer to Folk High School in Loimaa, Finland

Description

APPLY HERE: https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/volunteering-in-finland/long-term-esc-finland/ READ MORE HERE: https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/volunteering-in-finland/long-term-esc-finland/project-6-loimaa-evangelical-folk-h/ LEKO is a private educational establishment with an 85-year-long history. It is in Hirvikoski, a village in a calm and beautiful rural area of South-West Finland. The largest group of our full-time students are non-Finnish national adults learning the Finnish language within the context of upper basic education programs, and at Finnish culture and language integration courses. The volunteer will support the students and community of LEKO by e.g. assisting, organising, and preparing free time activities, doing social media, and help with practical tasks at the school.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

We provide to live with other LEKO volunteer, in a shared apartment. There is a food service in the school during working days, with the possibility to pay attention to different diets. The school has bicycles. There is a car (B driving license preferred) for project needs. LEKO is unobstructed in the study area only, so, unfortunately, we cannot provide a place for a volunteer who is in a wheelchair.

Participant profile

We are looking for two international volunteers to give our school a stronger EU value and self-development perspective. We are looking for persons with curiosity, self-initiative, and willingness to help, cooperate and lead; to be part of LEKO, Loimaa, and the larger community. The position is suitable for any English-speaking (in the level of conversation) young person aged 18-30. We expect volunteer open for socializing and doing activities within a multicultural society with tolerance. We hope our volunteers are positive and ready to take on different tasks. We are looking for volunteers who want to give their own involvement and get experiences from Finland.

Activity dates

From 15/09/2025 to 14/06/2026

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Activity location

OPISTONTIE 4, LOIMAA, Finland

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Activity type

Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 20/07/2025 23:59

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