Helsingin lyhytaikaiskoti ja työpaja Lyhty ry/ Outdoor Workshop Lato

Activity description

The volunteer works as an assistant in Lyhty’s outdoor workshop of the non-profit NGO “Lyhty ry”, which provides housing, education and work activity services for adults with learning disabilities. Lyhty is located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Outdoor workshop Lato is located in area called Konala and Pitäjänmäki. Workshop Lato provides adults with intellectual disabilities an environment that creates fertile ground for learning through concrete work. Seven small groups work in many different ways. In gardens and forests in seasonal tasks. The work includes informational learning, courses, and visits to companies and organizations in the industry. Lato is participating in the organization of events and also providing opportunities for ecological habits. The work is purposeful and each and every employee finds his or her own strengths. The role of the volunteer is to act as a mentor for the intellectual disabled with the help, support and with other workers.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteer is accommodated in one of Lyhty’s housing buildings and will be sharing a room/house with other volunteers. Meals and transport are arranged through Lyhty.

Training during the activity

Welcome to work at Lato Outdoor Workshop! The role of the volunteer is to act as a mentor for the intellectual disabled with the help, support and with other workers. Working hours on weekdays 9-16. The volunteers will have a mentor working with him/her trough the year. Watch our Youtube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0jLoip_eVs The project will last for 12 months.

Participant profile

Good social skills and motivation to work with people with special needs are important. The work can be dynamic at times and requires such mentality. It is important to have the motivation to learn Finnish language.

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/11/2023 to 28/02/2025

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Activity location

Tähkätie 4, 00390 Helsinki Finland

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Croatia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Slovakia, United Kingdom

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/10/2023

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