🎯 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in Finland 🇫🇮 Strengthening Civic Engagement Youth Participation and Communication Skills in Helsinki 🌍 Make Your Impact Visible

🧭 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering opportunity takes place in Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 and is implemented by Valo-Valmennusyhdistys ry, a national association working to improve access to learning, employment, wellbeing, civic participation, and youth engagement across Finland.

The project focuses on civic engagement, youth participation, communication, and event organisation, offering volunteers a hands-on learning experience within a professional yet supportive community environment.

🌍 Project Context and Mission
Valo-Valmennusyhdistys ry delivers services in employment and rehabilitation, education, housing, youth work, and social inclusion. As a volunteer, you will actively contribute to strengthening community-based activities and supporting young people’s participation in society while developing practical skills in communication and project work.

👐 Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities
🗣️ Support the planning and delivery of civic and youth activities
📢 Assist with communication tasks, including social media and content updates
🎪 Take part in the organisation of events and community activities
🌐 Support international activities and cooperation projects
🤝 Work closely with staff and other volunteers in a collaborative team environment

🎓 Learning and Training Opportunities
📘 On-arrival and mid-term trainings organised by the Finnish National Agency
🧠 Continuous mentoring and reflection on learning outcomes
🛠️ On-the-job learning in civic engagement, communication tools, teamwork, and project planning
🌱 Personal development support throughout the volunteering period

🏡 Accommodation, Food and Support
🏠 Accommodation in Helsinki provided by the coordinating organisation (shared or private, depending on availability)
🍽️ Meals covered within the ESC programme framework
💶 Monthly pocket money provided
🩺 Health insurance included
🚆 Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC distance rules
🤍 Safe, inclusive, and welcoming living and working environment

👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Aged 18–30
🌍 Resident of an eligible Erasmus+ Programme Country
✨ Motivated, open-minded, and eager to learn
📱 Interest in communication, social media, youth work, and civic participation
🤝 Positive attitude and willingness to contribute are essential
🌱 Young people with fewer opportunities are especially encouraged to apply

🗓️ Activity Dates
📅 09 March 2026 – 30 September 2026 (28 weeks)

📍 Location
📌 Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮

🌍 Eligible Countries
Austria 🇦🇹 Belgium 🇧🇪 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 🇧🇶 Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Croatia 🇭🇷 Curaçao 🇨🇼 Cyprus 🇨🇾 Czech Republic 🇨🇿 Denmark 🇩🇰 Estonia 🇪🇪 France 🇫🇷 French Polynesia 🇵🇫 Germany 🇩🇪 Greece 🇬🇷 Hungary 🇭🇺 Iceland 🇮🇸 Ireland 🇮🇪 Italy 🇮🇹 Latvia 🇱🇻 Liechtenstein 🇱🇮 Lithuania 🇱🇹 Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Norway 🇳🇴 Poland 🇵🇱 Portugal 🇵🇹 Romania 🇷🇴 Saint Barthélemy 🇧🇱 Serbia 🇷🇸 Sint Maarten 🇸🇽 Slovakia 🇸🇰 Slovenia 🇸🇮 Spain 🇪🇸 St Pierre and Miquelon 🇵🇲 Sweden 🇸🇪 Ukraine 🇺🇦

🗣️ Working Language
English

📝 Application Method
📄 Complete the application and additional form provided by the organisation
🔗 Official opportunity page:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49430_en

⏰ Application Deadline
📅 18 January 2026 – 16:00

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