Finlândia
15315
Data de início: 01-09-2026
Data de fim: 30-06-2027
Vagas: 1
Duração: 10 mes(es)
Data limite de candidatura: 30-06-2026
Financiamento: Financiamento por aprovar
Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 120 €
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Resumo: The hosting organization is one of the Finnish National Youth Centres supported and observed by the Ministry of Education. We are specialized in youth work and our function is to develop the methods used in the field of youth work, to act as a centre for developing the skills of the youth, and enable young people’s mobility: domestically and abroad.
The centres are run under the Finnish Youth Act. The core values of our operations are community spirit, solidarity, equality, equality, multiculturalism, internationality, healthy lifestyles and respect for the environment and life. The goals of our activities are formed on the basis of the goals set for us by the Youth Act, and our task is to support children and growth and development of young people.
The activities of our youth center are based on the common vision of the youth centers youth work in a youth center environment.
Our knowledge of young people and developmental expertise supports youth participation and aids in their growth towards active citizenship. This knowledge is not only founded on years of experience working with young people, but also successful cooperation with municipalities, schools and various organizations, in addition to our special status as a partner to the Ministry of Education in the administration of government youth policy. We have strong experience in volunteering in a civic society. In 2013, the Youth Center was awarded for the first time and as the first youth center in Finland Council of Europe Youth Center Quality Label.
The quality label consists of 15 different criteria assessed by the Council, on the basis of which the quality of the activities of the youth center is assessed. The youth center's strategy focuses on the goals of the Youth Act:
- we promote the inclusion of young people
- we support the growth and well-beeing of young people
- we support the possibility for young people to develop into active actors in civil society
- our activities are open to all young people and groups, and we actively seek to involve the disadvantaged young people in order to achieve the goal of equality.
We apply for Quality label in order to develop and continue the work to help local actors to work with international volunteering projects.Through international volunteering projects, we want to bring multiculturalism into the lives of children and young people. In rural and small areas, children and young people do not have many opportunities to make international contacts, so with the help of a volunteer they can have these experiences in their own in their living environment, and thus multiculturalism can be made a natural part of the daily lives of children and young people.
Perfil: Age: 18-30
We are looking for an open-minded and motivated volunteer who is interested in working with young people and participating in community activities.
The volunteer should be comfortable living in shared accommodation and sharing a room with another volunteer. As cycling is the main mode of transportation between the accommodation and workplace throughout the year, the volunteer should be willing and able to use a bicycle regularly.
We are looking for a young person who is interested in youth work, non-formal learning, and intercultural exchange and willing to actively participate in the daily activities of Kokkola Youth Services.
No previous experience in youth work is required. However, an interest in working with young people, learning new skills, and contributing to community activities is important. The volunteer should be willing to work as part of a team, communicate with people from different backgrounds, and adapt to new situations. We welcome volunteers with different educational, social, and cultural backgrounds.
The project is particularly suitable for young people who would like to gain experience in youth work, community engagement, event organisation, and intercultural learning. Volunteers are encouraged to share their own culture, ideas, hobbies, and talents with local young people and staff.
Basic knowledge of English is needed to participate in the project and communicate with colleagues and other volunteers. Knowledge of Finnish is not required. The volunteer should be willing to live in shared accommodation with other volunteers and be comfortable cycling between the accommodation and workplace throughout the year. The project is open to all young people who are motivated to learn, contribute to the local community, and engage in a meaningful European Solidarity Corps experience.
Tarefas: The volunteer will be part of the Youth Services team and actively contribute to a wide range of youth work activities across the city.
The volunteer will support the daily operations of different youth centres and youth houses, helping to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for young people. They will also assist in planning and implementing various events, workshops and recreational activities organised by the Youth Services throughout the year.
The Youth Services provides young people with meaningful leisure-time activities, opportunities for participation, and safe meeting places that support their personal growth, well-being, independence, and active citizenship.
Condições: The project is coordinated by Youth Centre, while the hosting and daily workplace is the City Youth Services. The volunteer will live at Youth Centre in shared room with other volunteers. The accommodation is 4 km from the city centre and the Youth Services facilities.
A bicycle will be provided for the volunteer, and cycling will be the main means of transportation between the accommodation and the workplace. On working days, the volunteer will receive one warm meal at the youth centre and the volunteer will receive food money monthly to organise other meals.
Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter
IMPORTANT: In your motivation letter, please describe how you would adapt to living in shared accommodation and cycling daily between the accommodation and workplace. We would also like to hear one idea or skill you would like to share with local young people during your volunteering project.
