๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Volunteer in Finland on a Short-Term ESC Cultural Project Celebrating the Harvest Festival of Kekri ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ”ฅโ„๏ธ Discover Autumn Magic in North Karelia! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Volunteer in Finland on a Short-Term ESC Cultural Project Celebrating the Harvest Festival of Kekri ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ”ฅโ„๏ธ Discover Autumn Magic in North Karelia! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Step into the rhythm of Finnish autumn with a cultural volunteering experience like no other! Join the Kekri Celebration ESC project in Nurmes, Finland, and take part in traditional harvest activities, creative workshops, and intergenerational events. Celebrate the shift from light to darkness, and from summer to winter โ€” the Finnish way!


๐Ÿ’ผ Activity Type
Volunteering Teams (Short-Term ESC)

๐Ÿข Host Organization
Nuoriso- ja Matkailukeskus Hyvรคrilรค Oy

๐Ÿ“ Location
Lomatie 12, Nurmes, Finland

๐Ÿ“† Period
2 October 2025 โ€“ 22 October 2025

โณ Duration
3 weeks (short-term ESC)

๐Ÿ“š Fields
Cultural Heritage, Creativity, Intergenerational Learning, Sustainability, Community Engagement

๐Ÿ’ฌ Language(s)
English (basic level sufficient), Finnish cultural immersion included

๐ŸŽฏ Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Open to young people aged 18โ€“30 who are enthusiastic about nature, rural life, and community involvement. Ideal for those interested in cultural traditions, sustainability, creativity, arts and crafts, and working with people of all ages. No advanced English needed!

๐Ÿงช Responsibilities / tasks

  • Learn and cook traditional Finnish harvest foods
  • Support Kekri events with schools, museums & elderly homes
  • Create visual and video materials documenting the project
  • Participate in creative workshops (recycling, crafts, storytelling)
  • Immerse in Finnish autumn traditions and rural life

๐ŸŒŸ Why to join?

  • Live in serene nature and explore Finnish countryside ๐Ÿ
  • Engage in a once-a-year cultural celebration deeply rooted in local heritage
  • Make new friends and grow your intercultural awareness
  • Enjoy sauna nights, bike rides, and vegan/vegetarian meals
  • Build creativity, teamwork, and sustainability skills

๐Ÿ“ฉ Application info
Apply via the ESC Portal: Click here to apply

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation
All expenses are covered: accommodation at Hyvรคrilรค Youth Centre, full board (mostly vegetarian), use of bicycles and sauna. Travel reimbursed according to ESC rules. Materials for workshops provided.

๐ŸŒ Official link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47263_en


๐ŸŒ Eligible Countries
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cyprus, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany, ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia, ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy, ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania, ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Malta, ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland, ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal, ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia, ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukraine, ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Albania, ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ช Montenegro, ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia, ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina