Volunteering in Lyhty/ Learning Unit Lamppu

Activity description

We are seeking a volunteer to work in the learning unit called Lamppu. Lamppu is a learning unit aimed at young intellectually disabled adults for practicing everyday skills and supporting its students in ultimately becoming more independent and active members of society. Lamppu provides a wide range of subjects for its students, including Finnish language (reading and writing), using money, learning to tell the time, physical education and a variety of creative activities (creative dance, drama, arts and crafts). Lamppu emphasizes experiential learning in real-life situations in addition to more conventional, classroom based teaching. Studies at Lamppu include work practice periods for its students and guidance in finding a path into further studies or working life. In Lamppu volunteers support young people in studying and performing tasks, serving food, organizing activities, listening to music and outdoor activities.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

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

Training during the activity

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 Lamppu usually between 9-16 from Monday till Friday 35 hours in a week. The volunteers will have a mentor working with him/her trough the year and gets support from volunteer coordinator. Watch our Youtube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0jLoip_eVs The project will last for 12 months. We are flexible with the dates to start volunteering in Lyhty.

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 19/08/2024 to 19/08/2025

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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, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Georgia, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 20/03/2024

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