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!
๐ก Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps โ Individual Volunteering
๐ข Host Organization
Ankkapurhan Kulttuurisรครคtiรถ
๐ Location
Anjala (Kouvola), Finland
๐ Period
08 September 2025 โ 11 December 2025
โณ Duration
14 weeks
๐ Fields
Youth work, education, camp life, culture, creativity, intercultural exchange
๐ฌ Language(s)
English (working communication level)
๐ฏ Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Ideal candidates are:
โ Motivated to work with children and youth
โ Open-minded, collaborative, and responsible
โ Eager to learn new skills and adapt to camp environments
โ Creative individuals with bonus talents in music, art, or crafts
โ 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: ๐ฆ๐น Austria, ๐ง๐พ Belarus, ๐ง๐ช Belgium, ๐ญ๐ท Croatia, ๐จ๐พ Cyprus, ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic, ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark, ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, ๐ช๐ช Estonia, ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland, ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary, ๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland, ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland, ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐ฌ๐ท Greece, ๐ฎ๐น Italy, ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, ๐ณ๐ด Norway, ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania, ๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ๐ต๐น Portugal, ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia, ๐ท๐ด Romania, ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia, ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia, ๐ช๐ธ Spain, ๐ธ๐ช Sweden, ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine
๐งช Responsibilities / tasks
โ Support youth workers in planning and running youth groups
โ Help organize school camps and seasonal activities for children and teens
โ Collaborate in creative tasks and events, including a Christmas event
โ Assist in different areas of the Youth Centre when needed (e.g. kitchen, janitorial, maintenance)
โ Share your own culture and ideas by creating new workshop concepts
๐ Why to join?
โ Experience Finnish winter in a natural and peaceful environment
โ Work side by side with youth professionals and gain practical experience
โ Contribute to a joyful Christmas event with other ESC volunteers
โ Bring your culture and creativity into youth work
โ Enjoy a structured yet flexible ESC placement with full support
๐ฉ Application info
Apply directly through the ESC portal:
๐ https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47089_en
๐ Deadline: 01 August 2025 โ 10:03
๐ฐ Compensation
โ Free accommodation in the Youth Centre dormitory (bedroom, shared kitchen, living area, bathroom)
โ Bed linens and towels included
โ Free lunch on workdays provided by the Youth Centreโs restaurant
โ Some breakfasts and dinners also included depending on the schedule
โ Weekly food allowance to prepare additional meals at the dorm
โ All work-related transport (train, bus, carpool) fully covered
๐ Official link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47089_en




