Are you aged 18–30 years? Would you like to develop your know-how and language skills & learn about organic farming? Are you interested in international co-operation?
Apply for European Solidarity Corps volunteering at Vanhamäki! Vanhamäki is an activity center and an organic farm located in Suonenjoki in central Finland. The center produces berries and vegetables, offers activities for its visitors, and organizes activities for people who have fallen out of the job market.
Vanhamäki is looking for a young person for a volunteering period at Vanhamäki 1.4.–31.10.2022, when 2–3 other European Solidarity Corps volunteers from different sides of Europe will volunteer at Vanhamäki, too.
Apply if you are interested in organic farming and international co-operation! You will get to work and live with other young European Solidarity Corps volunteers from different countries. You will have a chance to learn new skills, practice your language skills and advance intercultural understanding through everyday co-operation.
During your volunteering period, you will get to do different kinds of tasks outdoors and indoors. From spring to autumn, the tasks will concentrate on organic farming, from planting to harvesting. In addition, you will get to assist in making organic products, in social media tasks, and in maintenance work of the park area of Vanhamäki. You can also, according to your skills, help in planning and carrying out events, in office work and in kitchen work. You can also assist in organizing activities for unemployed people.
What is the European Solidarity Corps?
European Solidarity Corps is an EU-funded program that supports the international volunteering of young people. In the European Solidarity Corps, young people participate in projects which strengthen solidarity and social cohesion. Welcome to join in are all those 18–30-year old young people and organizations which want to work for a more solidary society.
For whom?
The position is meant for an 18–30-year-old person who lives is in one of the program countries or partner countries of the European Solidarity Corps. You can see the countries on the program information page. NB! Due to the tight schedule, the position is meant for a person who doesn’t need a residence permit to Finland.
The position can fit you well if you recognize yourself from these:
- I am interested in organic farming and nature.
- I enjoy practical tasks and teamwork.
- I am ready to work outdoors during different seasons.
- I can communicate in English in practical situations.
It is important that the volunteers enjoy both practical and social work tasks and are ready to work outdoors in different seasons. It is good to have an interest in organic farming and nature.
You don’t need to have any prior education or work background, and if you wish, you can receive support for learning Finnish during your volunteering period.
Accommodation and other practical arrangements
You will be accommodated in your own room in a building in Vanhamäki. You will have access to a shared kitchen and bathroom. Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be partly offered in the restaurant of Vanhamäki, and partly you will cook meals out of ingredients offered by Vanhamäki.
In addition to accommodation and meals, you will get pocket money 5 euros in a day (150–155 € / month) as well as insurance for the duration of your volunteering period. Vanhamäki is located about three kilometers away from the center of Suonenjoki. If you wish, you can borrow a bicycle from Vanhamäki for your journeys to the center.
Accessibility
The volunteering tasks related to organic farming are mostly physical, and the buildings of Vanhamäki are not completely accessible, for example. If you are an applicant with a physical or sensory disability, please contact us prior to applying for consultation if the volunteering environment and tasks would be suitable for you and if the support needed could be arranged.
Vanhamäki’s website and social media channels
Website: vanhamaki.fi
The volunteers of Vanhamäki in Instagram
Vanhamäki in Instagram
The volunteers of Vanhamäki in Facebook
Vanhamäki in Facebook
Get to know also the experiences of Vanhamäki’s volunteers, on Maailmanvaihto’s website.
How to apply?
Read the general information on European Solidarity Corps volunteering and visit then this page to read the applying instructions and to download the application form. Apply as soon as possible! The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
Would you like to ask something about the open position for European Solidarity Corps volunteering? Please, contact us – we will be happy to answer! You can reach us at hosting@maailmanvaihto, and +358 (0)44 318 0888.
