Vanhamäki Activity Centre
Vanhamäki säätiö
Suonenjoki, Finland
Description
Vanhamäki is an activity centre in Suonenjoki, which is a small rural town of some 7 500 inhabitants situated in the central Finland. Vanhamäki provides different activities for visitors and it also runs organic farm, horse stables and a foster home. The centre produces organic berries and vegetables and the products are also sold in the little shop. Volunteering tasks vary according to the season: in the summer time the volunteers work more in Vanhamäki and in the autumn and spring there is more cooperation with other local organizations, such as local folk academy, association of unemployed people and a school. At Vanhamäki the volunteers assist in different kinds of tasks outdoors and indoors. They take part in organic farming and maintenance work of the park area. They also assist in planning and carrying out events in Vanhamäki according to their skills and interests. The volunteers can also carry out tasks in the office and kitchen as well as at the stables.
Participant profile
It is important that the volunteer enjoys both practical and social work tasks. It is good to have an interest in organic farming and nature.
Activity dates
Fra 02/04/2016 til 31/12/2016
Activity location
Vanhamäentie 122, Suonenjoki, Finland
Individual volunteering
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Deadline for applications
Søknadsfrist: 02/09/2015 23:59