Volunteer opportunity in coaching and counselling work JYVÄSKYLÄ
Valo-Valmennusyhdistys ry
Jyväskylä, Φινλανδία
Περιγραφή
Would you like to support people on their journey toward a more meaningful life? As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside trained professionals and peer experts in various coaching and guidance tasks. Valo is a national association promoting access to learning, employment, wellbeing, and participation. You’ll work with young people and adults who may be experiencing social isolation, gaps in education, mental health challenges, or long-term unemployment. They benefit from patient support, encouragement, and steady routines as they build confidence and new skills. As a volunteer, you’ll help plan, carry out, and evaluate activities based on your interests. Our services support individuals seeking direction in life, offering coaching and personal assistance. The volunteering period is 12 months. Please fill in the application and additionally motivation letter/questionnaire through this link: https://forms.office.com/e/sSN1hhbEee
Διαμονή, διατροφή και έξοδα μετακίνησης
Valo is the coordinating organisation in charge of all logistical matters. Volunteers will be provided with accommodation in Jyväskylä, either shared or private depending on availability. As an ESC volunteer, you will receive health insurance and monthly pocket money. Meals are covered by the ESC program. Travel costs will be reimbursed based on the travel distance. We aim to ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for participants.
Κατάρτιση κατά τη δραστηριότητα
Volunteers will receive orientation and continuous support throughout the volunteering period. You’ll train your youth work and coaching skills and regularly reflect on your learning with a mentor. You’ll also take part in on-arrival and midterm trainings organized by the National Agency. On-the-job learning includes youth work methods, communication and social media skills, creative and artistic approaches, nature-based and outdoor activities, as well as games and digital tools.
Προφίλ συμμετέχοντος
We welcome young people aged 18–30 from all backgrounds, including those with fewer opportunities. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, empathetic, open-minded, and willing to learn. No previous experience is needed, just a desire to help others and grow personally. We especially encourage applicants who have: • skills or interest in creative work, arts, or crafts • enthusiasm for nature, physical activity, or outdoor trips • interest or experience in games and digital tools
Ημερομηνίες δραστηριότητας
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 02/03/2026 to 26/02/2027
Τοποθεσία δραστηριότητας
Väinönkatu 30, Jyväskylä, Φινλανδία
Τύπος δραστηριότητας
Ατομικός εθελοντισμός
Αναζήτηση για συμμετέχοντες από
Czechia, Kosovo * UN resolution, Αυστρία, Βέλγιο, Βοσνία και Ερζεγοβίνη, Βουλγαρία, Γαλλία, Γερμανία, Γροιλανδία, Δανία, Ελλάδα, Εσθονία, Ιρλανδία, Ισλανδία, Ισπανία, Ισραήλ, Ιταλία, Κροατία, Κύπρος, Λετονία, Λιθουανία, Λιχτενστάιν, Λουξεμβούργο, Μάλτα, Μαυροβούνιο, Νορβηγία, Ολλανδία, Ουγγαρία, Ουκρανία, Πολωνία, Πορτογαλία, Ρουμανία, Σερβία, Σλοβακία, Σλοβενία, Σουηδία
Θέματα της δραστηριότητας
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων
Προθεσμία υποβολής υποψηφιοτήτων: 16/01/2026 16:00
Κωδικός έργου
2025-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000347342