Ankkapurhan kulttuurisäätiö
Anjala, Finland
⭐️ Activity Title
Halloween in Ankkapurha Youth Centre (team volunteering)
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Project takes place in Ankkapurha Youth Centre in Kouvola, Finland, only 1,5h from Helsinki. Volunteer’s main job is organizing a Halloween event in Anjala manor (in Youth Centre area) for local kids, families, adults or anyone who is interested in Halloween. Working and organizing will happen 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 Center’s work community and to our young customers while learning about Finnish culture.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
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.
Training during the activity
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.
Participant profile
Volunteer has interest in working with children and youth. Work does not require former experience of mentioned tasks. Open mind and will to try and learn new things and skills are highly respected. We want a volunteer who:
-Commits to the project from planning till the final evaluation
-Is eager to get to know about new culture and having multiple learning experiences
-Has a will to work as a part of team.
Start your motivation statement with sentence: " I want to work in Ankkapurha Youth Centre because..."
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 08/10/2026 to 03/11/2026
Activity location
Ankkapurhantie 6 A, Anjala, Finland
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/09/2026 14:00
Project code
2026-1-FI01-ESC51-VTJ-000400958
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54105_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
