Learning in happy little town

Activity description

We will host two volunteers from two different countries for around 5 months in the small town Nykarleby in western Finland. The work will mainly be with with kids in our municipality, divided in two main parts: -Work with kids in kindergarden or after school activities and youths in our youth house. This will be set up according to the wish and profile of the volunteer. -To create and implement workshops on the topic solidarity and multiculturality in schools in our municipality. As we belong to the swedish speaking minority in Finland the volunteer will learn swedish language. Here in our small town and rural area you will live close to the Finnish nature; the forest and the sea. We provide a safe place with a close support to the volunteers and a good environment for learning and evolving.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The hosting organization will cover travel expenses according to ESC budget. We will arrange and cover accommodation in own room with shared kitchen in dormitory. The volunteer will get free lunch on workdays and will receive food money (138€/month) and pocket money (152€/month).

Training during the activity

-National On Arrival Training one week -Intro and continuous support during the project from coordinator and mentor -Swedish language course

Participant profile

We want to give the opportunity to youths with high need and motivation for the project, no matter of previous experience. Project is open for participants with fewer opportunities. Proactive attitude, English skills and willingness to initiate activities will be an advantage as the project involves developing and implementing activities.

Activity dates

A total of 22 week(s) during the period 01/01/2023 to 31/07/2023

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Activity location

Topeliusesplanaden 7, 66900 Nykarleby Finland

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania, Portugal, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia

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Activity topics

Health and wellbeing

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 30/10/2022

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