🌲 Volunteer in Finland on a Winter ESC Project with Youth Work, Camp Activities, and a Magical Christmas Event! 🎅🎨🔥🇫🇮

Join an unforgettable ESC experience at the heart of Finnish nature! Become part of the vibrant Ankkapurha Youth Centre community and support youth camps, cultural activities, and a festive Christmas celebration!

💡 Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps – Individual Volunteering

🏢 Host Organization
Ankkapurhan Kulttuurisäätiö

📍 Location
Anjala (Kouvola), Finland

📆 Period
08 September 2025 – 11 December 2025

⏳ Duration
14 weeks

📚 Fields
Youth work, education, camp life, culture, creativity, intercultural exchange

💬 Language(s)
English (working communication level)

🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Ideal candidates are:
– Motivated to work with children and youth
– Open-minded, collaborative, and responsible
– Eager to learn new skills and adapt to camp environments
– Creative individuals with bonus talents in music, art, or crafts
– Ready to live and volunteer in nature
Applicants must start their motivation letter with the phrase:
“I want to work in Ankkapurha Youth Centre because…”
Eligible countries include: 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

🧪 Responsibilities / tasks
– Support youth workers in planning and running youth groups
– Help organize school camps and seasonal activities for children and teens
– Collaborate in creative tasks and events, including a Christmas event
– Assist in different areas of the Youth Centre when needed (e.g. kitchen, janitorial, maintenance)
– Share your own culture and ideas by creating new workshop concepts

🌟 Why to join?
– Experience Finnish winter in a natural and peaceful environment
– Work side by side with youth professionals and gain practical experience
– Contribute to a joyful Christmas event with other ESC volunteers
– Bring your culture and creativity into youth work
– Enjoy a structured yet flexible ESC placement with full support

📩 Application info
Apply directly through the ESC portal:
👉 https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47089_en
🗓 Deadline: 01 August 2025 – 10:03

💰 Compensation
– Free accommodation in the Youth Centre dormitory (bedroom, shared kitchen, living area, bathroom)
– Bed linens and towels included
– Free lunch on workdays provided by the Youth Centre’s restaurant
– Some breakfasts and dinners also included depending on the schedule
– Weekly food allowance to prepare additional meals at the dorm
– All work-related transport (train, bus, carpool) fully covered

🌐 Official link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47089_en