📝 About the Opportunity
Valo-Valmennusyhdistys ry is a national non-profit organisation based in Jyväskylä, Finland, working to improve access to learning, employment, wellbeing, and civic participation. Through this European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering opportunity, volunteers will actively contribute to civic engagement, communication, and community-based activities that support people in vulnerable life situations.
This long-term volunteering experience offers hands-on involvement in communication, event organisation, and civic participation, while developing professional and personal skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
📌 Location
Jyväskylä, Finland 🇫🇮
📆 Activity Dates
02 March 2026 – 26 February 2027 (52 weeks)
👥 Volunteer Profile
This opportunity is ideal for young people who:
🧠 Are interested in civic engagement, communication, and social impact
📝 Want to gain experience in newsletters, social media, and event organisation
🤝 Enjoy teamwork and community-based work
🌱 Are motivated, open-minded, and eager to learn
💬 Have an interest in developing communication and social media skills
No previous experience is required.
🎯 Main Activities
📢 Supporting communication tasks (newsletters, social media, internal communication)
🗳️ Assisting in civic engagement and participation activities
🎉 Helping organise events and community initiatives
🤝 Working closely with the Valo team and project mentor
📈 Developing project planning and teamwork skills
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Support
🏡 Accommodation provided in Jyväskylä (shared or private, depending on availability)
🍽️ Meals covered through the ESC programme
💶 Monthly pocket money
🛡️ Health insurance included
✈️ Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC distance rules
🤝 Continuous mentoring, on-the-job learning, and reflection support
🎓 Training & Learning
📚 On-arrival and midterm trainings organised by the National Agency
🧭 Ongoing mentoring and reflection meetings
🛠️ Practical learning in communication tools, civic engagement, teamwork, and project planning
📜 Youthpass certificate upon completion
🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Curaçao 🇨🇼, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Greenland 🇬🇱, Hungary 🇭🇺, Iceland 🇮🇸, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Montenegro 🇲🇪, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Serbia 🇷🇸, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Ukraine 🇺🇦
📅 Application Deadline
16 January 2026 – 16:00
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49319_en
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