🌍 Looking for a meaningful long-term experience in Northern Europe? Ever dreamed of living in the serene Finnish countryside while contributing to intercultural learning and community development? Then this opportunity is for YOU! 🙌
Become a European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteer at Loimaa Evangelical Folk High School (LEKO), a unique private educational institute with over 85 years of history, nestled in Hirvikoski, Southwest Finland 🇫🇮.
You’ll support multicultural adult learners (many of whom are immigrants) by organising free time activities, assisting in social media, and taking part in school life, while living in a vibrant, values-driven learning community!
🏫 About the Project
LEKO focuses on language integration, Finnish culture, and non-formal education for adult learners from diverse backgrounds. As a volunteer, you’ll be part of their mission to create a tolerant, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
🔗 Read more: Project details
🔗 Apply here: Application page
🛠️ Volunteer Tasks:
🎨 Organise and lead free time & social activities
📱 Assist in social media content creation
👐 Support multicultural integration & learning
🚴 Help with daily school tasks and school community events
🏡 What’s Provided?
✅ Shared apartment with another volunteer 🛌
✅ Daily meals provided at school during weekdays 🍽️
✅ Pocket money + transportation support 🚲🚗
✅ Access to bicycles and shared car (B-license preferred)
⚠️ Note: The venue is not wheelchair accessible in full
👤 Who Can Apply?
📍 Young people aged 18–30 from listed countries
🗣️ Must speak conversational English
💡 Open-minded, sociable, and motivated individuals
🌍 Willing to live in a small town and embrace community living
🤝 Committed to supporting a multicultural and inclusive space
🌍 Eligible Countries
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🗓️ Application Deadline:
🕛 23 June 2025 – 23:59 CET
📍 Location: Loimaa, Finland
📅 Duration: 15 September 2025 – 14 June 2026
