Dagtek FIXtv
Dagtek Serviceenhet
Ekenäs, Finland
Description
- Please note to apply you should fill out the application form that can be found here: https://maailmanvaihto.fi/en/volunteer-in-finland/esc-available-projects/ - DAGTEK SERVICEENHET offers services for people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder as a part of Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county (Västra Nylands välfärdsområde in Swedish). The activities Dagtek offers are divided into different areas. FIXtv is a web-tv channel made by people with intellectual disabilities together with a tutor. The goal is to give people with disabilities positive visibility in society. The volunteer’s role at FIXtv is to support and assist the clients in their daily activities. That means mainly everything that has to do with filmmaking. One task is also to create content to FIXtv:s social media together with the clients.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Dagtek is located in Ekenäs (Tammisaari in Finnish), which is a small town with about 15 000 inhabitants situated by the sea in Southern Finland. Dagtek is located in the centre of the town. The majority language spoken in Ekenäs is Swedish (81%) and about 17% of the population speaks Finnish. - The volunteers will live in a shared flat of three volunteers. - Lunch will be offered at Dagtek. Other meals will be cooked by the volunteer and the volunteer will get a food allowance. - In July, the volunteers will have holidays for 2 weeks when the workshops are closed.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will have an on-arrival training camp and mid-term evaluation camp organised by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps. The volunteer will get access to the Online Language Support (OLS) tool of the European Solidarity Corps to support learning Swedish.
Participant profile
We are looking for volunteers interested in working with adults (18–60-year-olds) with different types of intellectual disabilities, autism disorder, or minor learning disabilities. It is important that the volunteer is socially active, flexible, and motivated to participate in community life, meaning being there for the clients and communicating actively with them. It is also important that the volunteer has open communication with the staff team and shares their ideas and observations with them. The working language of Dagtek is Swedish, so it is important to be motivated to learn Swedish. It is also important to be able to tolerate fast-changing situations. Volunteering at FIXtv is especially suitable for candidates who have a strong interest in filmmaking. Having filming and editing skills is beneficial, as is knowledge of using the editing program Premiere Pro or a similar one.
Activity dates
From 09/02/2026 to 16/08/2026
Activity location
Ekenäs, Finland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 05/11/2025 00:00
Project code
2025-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000347781