Tapola Camphill Village Community
SYLVIA-KOTI YHDISTYS RY
Tapola Camphill Community
Niinikoski, Finland
Description
Due to the tight schedule, the position is open for only candidates who don’t need a residence permit to Finland – citizens of the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway and people who have an EU residence permit. Apply as soon as possible, via email only. Find the application form and project details at: https://maailmanvaihto.fi/en/volunteer-in-finland/esc-available-projects/ Tapola Camphill Village Community is a vibrant living and working sanctuary for adults with special needs. We offer both sheltered housing and supported housing. We have 49 residents and all together we are 75 people including also co-workers and volunteers. Our ecosystem includes homes, a biodynamic farm, weavery, maintenance group, garden workshop, activity group, and village shop. Guided by values of well-being, individual empowerment, and environmental stewardship, we celebrate diversity and embrace balanced life. Join us in encouraging acceptance, respect, and vibrant community spirit at Tapola.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers live in the Tapola area in guest rooms. Everyone has their own room; other facilities are shared. The necessities for living are provided. Living in the community is a great opportunity to learn about others and yourself. All the houses and workshops are within walking distance of each other. Ten kilometers away is Tapola’s lakeside cabin, which can be used together or if available also with friends and families during the summer months.
Training during the activity
The volunteers will have an on-arrival training camp and mid-term evaluation camp organized by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps. In addition, they will be invited to the on-arrival training camp and mid-term evaluation camp of the coordinating organisation Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland. To help fit into the community and Finnish culture, Tapola offers the volunteers regular mentor meetings and Finnish lessons in small groups. The volunteers will also get access to the Online Language Support (OLS) tool of the European Solidarity Corps to help them learn Finnish.
Participant profile
Essential: Willingness to adapt and enthusiasm to learn; Motivation to learn Finnish and get familiar with the residents, community life, and the Finnish culture; Motivation to live in a countryside community and meet everyone as an individual; No specific previous experience required; We appreciate these skills: Ability to take care of others; Basic knowledge of housework such as cleaning and cooking; Tapola offers opportunities where the volunteers are free to create something new and bring in their own skills and abilities (music, sports, hobby groups, and events).
Activity dates
From 20/08/2024 to 19/08/2025
Activity location
Raikkolantie 40, Niinikoski, Finland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
No application deadline