Culture and Creativity in North Karelia
NUORISO- JA MATKAILUKESKUS HYVARILAOY
Nurmes, Finland
Description
Join Hyvärilä youth centre team for 2 months to explore local culture and interpret it in a creative way by creating a new program for youth - a digital game that would combine introduction to Hyvärilä youth centre and local cultural elements for youth aged 13-25. During the project volunteers will explore both cultural and natural heritage of North Karelia and basics of adventure education and youth centre pedagogical approaches. Volunteers will create and pilot a digital online game for youth as the result of their project.
Do you want to try yourself as a game developer and Karelian nature explorer? Send a short motivation statement and tell us why you would like to to join this adventure. Let us know if you have previous experience in international volunteering!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation in Hyvärilä youth centre, in a wooden house for volunteers and seasonal workers in a single room with shared shower, kitchen, and living room. Meals are served in cafeteria. Travel costs (up to the maximum lump sums according to ESC program limits), accommodation and meals are covered by the hosting organization. Volunteers get pocket money, and a bicycle to go to Nurmes (3.5 km away). Pocket money 7 EUR/day. Volunteers earn 2 holiday days per month according to the Finnish work law.
Nurmes is a remote location, train ride from Helsinki takes 7 hours. More: http://hyvarila.fi
Training during the activity
Volunteers take part in an on-arrival training and an introduction week upon arrival to Hyvärilä youth centre.
Participant profile
The project is looking for motivated young individuals, who are eager to develop their artistic and creative skills, engage in team activities with young people from other countries, learn about different cultures and share their own culture with others. Digital skills, interest in culture, history, arts and creativity will be a benefit. Love for nature, working with young people, and spending time in secluded and tranquil locations are essential!
See our instagram @volunteers_eastfinland and @hyvarilaninternational to learn more about our youth work in rural Finland.
The project is taking place during the coldest months of the year, but we have some warm clothes you can borrow and a cosy home for you to stay in with your teammates. A total of 3 volunteers will be selected for the project.
Activity dates
From 15/02/2027 to 15/04/2027
Activity location
Lomatie 12, Nurmes, Finland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/11/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000345956