Join the global ecolabel movement and take real climate action for a greener planet! ๐ฑโจ
๐๏ธ Organisation
Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (Suomen luonnonsuojeluliitto) โ Helsinki, Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (FANC) is one of Finlandโs oldest and most influential environmental organisations, committed to biodiversity protection, sustainability, and renewable energy promotion. It manages EKOenergy, an international ecolabel that promotes sustainable energy use worldwide.
๐ About the Project
EKOenergy is a global non-profit ecolabel for renewable energy, managed by the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation. ๐ฟ
It helps individuals, businesses, and institutions choose sustainable electricity and energy sources, while supporting climate and biodiversity projects globally.
For 2026, EKOenergy is looking for three new ESC volunteers โ especially from France, the Iberian Peninsula (Spain & Portugal), and Eastern Europe โ to join the Secretariat team in Helsinki.
Volunteers will:
โก Support outreach and communication to promote EKOenergy across Europe
๐ฌ Contact energy consumers, NGOs, and companies interested in renewable energy
๐ Assist with administration, research, and social media content
๐ Take part in climate campaigns and awareness-raising actions
More info: youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48538_en
๐ Accommodation, Food & Transport
- ๐ก Private room in a shared apartment (all volunteers live nearby on the same street)
- ๐ Public transport card for Helsinki
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Monthlyย food allowance + ESC pocket money
- ๐ฉบ ESC health insurance provided
- โ๏ธ Travel to and from Finland reimbursed
- ๐๏ธ Free-time opportunities in vibrant Helsinki
Enjoy an international atmosphere with a close-knit team of eight ESC volunteers living and working together! ๐ค
๐ Training & Learning Opportunities
๐ Pre-arrival training by your sending organisation
๐ซ๐ฎ On-arrival training by the Finnish National Agency for Education
๐ก Learn directly from EKOenergyโs environmental experts
๐ Access EU Academy courses, climate webinars, and renewable energy workshops
๐ป Hybrid working model โ 3 days in the office + 2 days remote
Youโll gain hands-on experience in environmental communication, EU climate policy, and global NGO cooperation.
๐ฅ Participant Profile
Weโre looking for motivated, socially aware, and environmentally passionate young people aged 18โ30 who are:
- ๐ Interested inย climate action and environmental protection
- โ๏ธ Comfortable withย reading, writing, and computer-based work
- ๐ฌ Skilled communicators and eager to learn about digital outreach
- ๐ค Open to teamwork and international collaboration
- ๐ง Able to work precisely and independently
- ๐ From France, Iberia, or Eastern Europe
๐๏ธ Activity Dates
05 January 2026 โ 31 December 2026
๐ Activity Location
Itรคlahdenkatu 22B (A portaat), Helsinki, Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
๐ Activity Topics
- Environment and natural protection
- Citizenship and democratic participation
- Employment and entrepreneurship
๐ Eligible Countries
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic, ๐ช๐ช Estonia, ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary, ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia, ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania, ๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ๐ต๐น Portugal, ๐ท๐ด Romania, ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia, ๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐ Application Deadline
02 November 2025 (23:59)
๐ Application Link
Important: Please do not apply via the ESC portal.
Send your CV and motivation letter directly to:
๐ง steven.vanholme@sll.fi
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