Volunteering in youth services
Hyria säätiö sr
Hyvinkää, Finlanda
Descriere
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.
Cazare, hrană și transport
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).
Formare pe durata activității
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.
Profilul participantului
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.
Datele activității
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 01/11/2025 to 31/08/2026
Locul activității
Uudenmaankatu 20, Hyvinkää, Finlanda
Tipul de activitate
Voluntariat individual
Se caută participanți din
Austria, Croația, Czechia, Danemarca, Estonia, Germania, Letonia, Lituania, Norvegia, Polonia, Slovacia, Slovenia, Suedia, Ungaria, Țările de Jos
Temele activității
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Data-limită pentru înscriere
Termenul-limită pentru înscriere: 19/10/2025 23:59
Codul proiectului
2025-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000347516