Volunteering in youth services
Hyria säätiö sr
Hyvinkää, Finland
Description
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.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
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).
Training during the activity
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.
Participant profile
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.
Activity dates
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 01/11/2025 to 31/08/2026
Activity location
Uudenmaankatu 20, Hyvinkää, Finland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 19/10/2025 23:59
Project code
2025-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000347516