Finland: ESC: Paths to Christmas in Ankkapurha Youth Centre (team volunteering)

Presentation of the programme

Project takes place in Ankkapurha Youth Centre in Kouvola, Finland, only 1,5h from Helsinki. Volunteer’s main job is organizing a Christmas themed event in the Youth Centre area for local families with the help of Ankkapurha Youth Centre workers. Volunteers will plan activities and work in the event. We offer volunteers a chance to give something from themselves and their culture to Youth Centre’s work community and to our young customers while learning about Finnish culture.

About the accomodation

Please note that volunteers will be contacted and interviewed during weeks 44 and 45.

About the leisure activities

Accommodation is arranged in Ankkapurha Youth Centre hostel which includes basic rooms to sleep, shared living room, bathroom and kitchen. Game room, sauna, a hut and sport hall of youth centre can be used free on agreed times on free time. Accommodation is booked only for volunteers. One free meal is included for every workday. The work happens mainly at surroundings of youth centre. At time to move somewhere youth centre will provide tickets. For moving from airport and back while travelling to and from Finland Ankkapurha Youth Centre staff will help to find the best options for transport.

Requirements

The Participant profile: Arrival training is arranged at the first days of project time. Volunteers will receive all necessary training for the work tasks and all work is supervised by the staff of Youth Centre.Deadline: 23/10/2026 23:59