Finlândia

14945

Data de início: 18-08-2026

Data de fim: 17-08-2027

Vagas: 1

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 08-03-2026

Financiamento: Aprovado

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 120 €

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Resumo: (Village Community)

The Village Community is a vibrant living and working community for adults with disabilities. The organization is a private social service provider. Our task is to maintain and improve our residents’ well-being. We offer both 24-hour assisted living and supported housing. We have 50 residents and all together we are about 100 people, including co-workers and volunteers.

The organization consists of:

- three homes for our residents
- an outdoor Workshop (working in the forests, making firewood, shoveling snow, and mowing the lawn)
- a garden and herb workshop (taking care of plants and harvesting and making products such as tea and herbal mixtures)
- an art workshop (crafts, art, and music)
- a small village shop where we sell our workshop products

In the organization, we have a rich cultural life with different festivals and activities. Our aims and values are the well-being of all residents, enabling an individual life, supporting self-determination, and developing a balanced work and community life. In our community, everyone is special and deserves acceptance, respect, and meaningful experiences. In addition, we are very aware of the surrounding environment and take care of nature.

Perfil: Age: 18-30

Essential:

- willingness to adapt and enthusiasm to learn
- motivation to learn Finnish and get familiar with the residents, community life, and Finnish culture
- motivation to live in a countryside community and approach each person with respect for their individuality
- no specific previous experience required

We appreciate these skills:

- ability to take care of others
- basic knowledge of housework, such as cleaning and cooking

Th organization 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).

Tarefas: Every year, we welcome 3-6 volunteers from all over the world to become integrated into all aspects of life. We have four decades of experience in voluntary work, and everyone is happy about new people who become new friends and are, in the end, like family members. We collaborate with international organizations that provide seminars and training for volunteers who join our community.

As a volunteer, you will become part of the Community. You will provide support and build friendships with the residents. Volunteers support, together with the co-workers, the well-being of the residents. Each volunteer participates in one of our workshops to assist the residents. Training is implemented through work, and more responsibility is given to each volunteer as they show themselves ready for new challenges. Everything is about doing things together and supporting each other, not seeing the residents as only care recipients.

Volunteers are responsible for a variety of tasks, such as participating in our workshops and organizing cultural and free time activities. A typical day consists of

- common meals
- morning and afternoon workshops
- cultural and social activities
- house chores activities throughout the day and in the evening

The weekends are more relaxed. The volunteers are involved in social and leisure activities depending on what the residents want to do.

Horário: Two days off per week.
Two vacation days per month. It is important to regularly take a rest and gather new strength for this rewarding but also difficult task. A volunteer can gather holiday days for longer periods. We encourage you to explore Finland, its beautiful nature and interesting history. Guests are welcomed into the community but we hope for discretion while being around the residents.

Condições: - Accommodation: 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 the lakeside cabin, which can be used together or, if available, also with friends and families during the summer months.
- Food: we prepare wholesome homemade food in our common kitchen. Our cooks prepare all meals of the day for the entire community, and the food is delivered to each house. We follow a six-week rotating menu and serve healthy, basic home-style food. Vegetarian and lactose-free options are available. For special allergies or diets, a medical certificate is required.

Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter + Application Form (ask to ProAtlântico)