Imagine Karelia - camp schools in Hyvärilä


Imagine Karelia - camp schools in Hyvärilä

Hyvärilä youth and holiday centre

Nurmes, Finland

The application deadline has passed.

Activity description

The project offers a 2-month volunteer placement in Hyvärilä youth centre on the shore of beautiful lake Pielinen. The main task is to help youth workers run camp school activities, local youth work, and explore local culture. Volunteers have a creative task to interpret local culture through sounds and music together with local youth. Be prepared to meet new people, discover nature and participate in our environmental activities. We invite professionals from the field of culture and arts to share knowledge for the creative project task. We support learning and work every step of the way. A friendly and safe environment of Hyvärilä and beautiful nature around it creates an experience of a lifetime. Volunteer placement gives practical work experience and help to learn about the ways to develop professionally, make international connections and learn about other cultures.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Travel and accommodation costs, and pocket money (5 EUR per day) are covered by the programme. Accommodation for volunteers is in a separate house with own room, shared bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Meals are served in Hyvärilä youth centre restaurant: breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Available options for various dietary restrictions.

Training during the activity

Pre-departure and on-arrival training organized by sending and hosting organizations.

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. 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!

Activity dates

A total of 9 week(s) during the period 20/07/2021 to 20/09/2021


Activity location

Lomatie 12, FI-75500 Nurmes Finland


Looking for participants from

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


Activity topics

Education and training

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/05/2021