Volunteering in youth services
Hyria säätiö sr
Hyvinkää, Finlândia
Descrição
We are searching for one volunteer to work with us in Hyria Foundation's Youth services for 10 months. We work mostly with unemployed youngsters and adults who may be facing challenges in controlling their everyday life, economic situation, or mental health. Volunteer will be working with our employees as an assistant workers. Work tasks include planning and arranging activities, guiding, supporting and encouraging clients and participating in basic work routines. We have the possibility to adjust the worktasks according to volunteers own interests and strenghts. Only applications submitted through this portal will be considered.
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
Volunteer will live in Hyvinkää in shared apartment with another volunteer. Each volunteer will have their own room. Food money and pocket money is paid monthly to volunteers own bank account. (Food money approx. 300€ and pocket money 7€/day). Travelling costs between accommodation and working place are covered (by train or by bus).
Formação durante a atividade
Volunteers will be able to participate in national trainings with other volunteers. Finnish language course is also provided. Each volunteer will be getting mentors who help with reflection.
Perfil do participante
We are looking for volunteers who are eager to work with people. Volunteers should be motivated to work with people whom can have problems with social exclusion, mental health, drug abuse or social obstacles. Any special skills or hobbies are useful such as arts, sports, nature, creativity, digital skills etc. Basics of English is an advantage. We want to provide volunteering opportunities for youngsters from different backgrounds. Unfortunately, all of our facilities are not accessible. However, we do our best to find solutions to different situations.
Datas da atividade
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 01/11/2025 to 31/08/2026
Local da atividade
Uudenmaankatu 20, Hyvinkää, Finlândia
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Alemanha, Chéquia, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Estónia, Hungria, Letónia, Lituânia, Noruega, Países Baixos, Polónia, Suécia, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 19/10/2025 23:59
Código do projeto
2025-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000347516