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Apply for European Solidarity Corps volunteering in Finland (DL 30th Jan)

Interested in volunteering in Finland? Are you aged 18–30 years? Do you enjoy spending time with elderly people? Have a look below and make this year your year of volunteering!

The European Solidarity Corps Volunteering offers a great way to participate in creating grass-root level contacts and understanding among people with different kinds of backgrounds. You will also get a chance to learn new skills.

We are now searching for two volunteers for Valona Elderly Services and STEP Education (Kirkkopalvelut ry). You can learn about the open position below. If you get interested in applying, please, learn also about the European Solidarity Corps volunteering in General, and read through the application instructions. The application form you can download on the page of the application instructions.

Valona Elderly Services and STEP Education (Kirkkopalvelut ry)

KIRKKOPALVELUT is a Christian church related national co-operation and service organisation, which aims at building a just society, organises education and care services, and promotes the wellness of people. It is the background organisation of STEP Education and Valona Elderly Services, where the volunteering activities will take place.

VALONA ELDERLY SERVICES provides 24/7 care and support for elderly people. The aim of Valona Elderly Services is to provide good everyday life for elderly people by providing them with services planned according to their needs and wishes. Valona provides supported accommodation, health care, meals, and recreational activities for their elderly customers.

STEP EDUCATION (STEP-koulutus in Finnish) is a private educational learning institution, which offers different professional education, study programs – and also preparatory training, and short courses for people with special needs. Although being a mainstream vocational college, STEP Education offers and develops educational services also for immigrants and people with special needs caused by learning problems, mental disabilities, etc.

Activity topics

elderly people, health, education and training, disabilities, inclusion

Number of volunteers

Volunteering period

1.4.–31.10.2023 (7 months)

Application deadline

30th January 2023 (extended)

Location

The volunteer will mainly work at the Valona Elderly Services, which is located at the campus area of STEP Education in Pieksämäki. Pieksämäki is a small town in Eastern Finland. STEP Education is located 1,5 km away from Pieksämäki town centre. Nearby is a beautiful park, lake, and a small beach, so the location is great for a person who enjoys nature and peacefulness.

Volunteer’s role and tasks

Volunteers will work mainly at the Valona Elderly Services supporting and organising activities for the elderly people living at Valona centre. Volunteers will support the staff in organising recreational activities for the elderly people, for example, related to arts&crafts, or music, or going out for a walk. Volunteers also support the elderly during meal times and with beauty&wellness activities related to hair, hands, or feet. Volunteers can introduce their skills and interests to bring joy to the everyday life of elderly people. Volunteers will NOT have responsibility for any health-related issues (like medication or physiotherapy) and will always work in cooperation with the permanent staff members.

Volunteers will also participate in the activities of STEP Education and especially in the “Arjen Suola” group, where students with special needs study arts&crafts, music, home economics, and physical education. The aim of the studies is to support students’ personal growth and communication and teamwork skills. Volunteers will assist the teachers and instructors with organising educational activities and providing support for students with special needs. During the summertime STEP Education also organises courses and trainings for different groups of people, where volunteers can also participate and assist.

The role of the volunteer is to bring intercultural aspects to the everyday life of the Pieksämäki campus community, especially the elderly people and students with special needs, providing them a possibility for language practice and intercultural learning.

Volunteer’s profile

We are looking for a volunteer who is motivated to work with elderly people and has a respectful attitude toward them. It is important that the volunteer is open-minded and has good social and cooperation skills. Some knowledge or experience about working with elderly people or people with disabilities is an advantage, but more important is an open and positive attitude towards learning to work with these groups of people. It is also important that the volunteer is interested in supporting elderly people and people with disabilities to have good everyday life and learning experiences.

Accommodation, food, and transportation

Accommodation is provided at the student dormitory building situated in the STEP Education campus area. The volunteer will have a private room, but the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, and laundry will be shared with other volunteers and students. Most of the meals will be provided in the student restaurant. When the restaurant is closed during weekends or holidays, the volunteer will receive a food allowance. Volunteer lives and works in the campus area, so no daily local transportation is needed.

Accessibility

The premises of the voluntary workplace unfortunately are not suitable for volunteers with physical disabilities. If you are an applicant with a sensory disability, please contact Maailmanvaihto at esc@maaimanvaihto.fi for discussing in more detail if a volunteering period could be possible for you.

Website of the organisation

STEP Education: step.fi
VALONA Elderly Services: valonahyvinvointi.fi/vanhuspalvelut

Nicehearts

Are you interested in organizing group activities and events? Would you like to support women, girls and families to find their place in society as equal members? Welcome to volunteer at Nicehearts!

Nicehearts was established in 2001 with the aim of producing community-based activities for women and their families as well as for girls and young women while respecting gender diversity. Nicehearts is an NGO with a mission to enable participants to find their own place in society as its equal and unique members. All of Nicehearts’ work is based on strong gender and culture sensitivity and anti-racist work. We follow the safer space principles in our work. In the Uusimaa region, we have activities in the cities of Vantaa, Helsinki, and Espoo. We are looking for a volunteer to support some of our activities in Espoo:

Community house (Yhteisötalo) in Espoo offers inspiring activities to all citizens. The Community house offers leisure activities, courses, clubs and events, a meeting place, as well as support for different life situations. Our activities involve associations, local organizations, volunteers, and residents of the area, who can also have the Community house spaces at their disposal upon request. The Community house also gives the opportunity to meet new people, get peer support, or, for example, play fun games. We provide facilities for all kinds of activities that support the well-being of our communities, planned according to their specific needs. Courses, events, etc. can also be arranged in the evenings and on weekends as well.

Location

The volunteer will work in the Community house which is located in a central place in Espoo called Espoon keskus. The city of Espoo is a part of the capital area with good public transport connections.

Role and tasks of the volunteer

The volunteer is part of the Community house team and is involved in the day-to-day running of the Community house. Among other things, the volunteer takes part in planning and running groups for children, young people, and families at the Community house. The tasks can include, for example:

Helping to organize the events, such as training and group activities especially for kids.
Helping to organize camps for kids
Assisting the participants of the different activities taking place at the Community house
Based on the person’s know-how and interests, possibility to plan and organize own activities for the participants
Based on the person’s know-how, assisting with the marketing and communications of the activities

Volunteer’s profile

We are looking for a volunteer who

likes to work with kids
is independent, friendly, and patient
understands safer space principles and anti-racism and/or is willing to learn more about it and is ready to commit to these
has self-initiative
is open to creating an own project within the possibilities that we can offer at Nicehearts

We appreciate if the volunteer

has some experience in work with children and young people, as a youth worker or facilitator
has some experience of organizing events
is familiar with online tools, like social media, Canva, www-page management

Due to our activities, we prefer women or non-binary participants.

Accommodation, food, transportation, and days off & holidays

The volunteer will stay in a host family in the capital area. It is essential to be flexible and motivated to interact with the family members. The lunch will be provided in the form of a lunch allowance and other meals will be provided by the host family.

The volunteer will receive a monthly public transportation ticket for commuting between home and the voluntary workplace.

The Community house has activities from Monday to Friday. The volunteer will have Saturdays and Sundays off and will be entitled to 2 holiday days a month.

Training during the volunteering period

The volunteer will have an on-arrival training camp and mid-term evaluation camp organised by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps. In addition, the volunteer will be invited to the on-arrival training camp and mid-term evaluation camp of the coordinating organisation Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland.

The volunteer will get access to the Online Language Support (OLS) tool of the European Solidarity Corps to support learning Finnish.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, we do not have enough resources to provide a placement for participants who require a lot of support, particularly those with limited mobility. Our offices are not 100 % accessible for participants with limited mobility.

If you need additional support due to a disability, a long-term illness, or other reason and would like to discuss if volunteering at Nicehearts could suit you, please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information via Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland at esc@maailmanvaihto.fi. We’ll be happy to tell you more!

Activity topics

well-being, inclusion

How to apply?

No open positions currently, please check again later!

See the application instructions

Further information

If you wish to ask something about the open position for volunteering at Nicehearts, please, see answers to frequently asked questions and European Solidarity Corps program page.
If you don’t find an answer to your question, please contact us at Maailmanvaihto at esc@maailmanvaihto.fi. (Do not contact the voluntary workplace directly.)
Please note that you can only apply for the open position through Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland by following the application instructions linked above. (You cannot apply directly through the voluntary workplace.)

Maailmanvaihto’s office closed 26th – 30th December

Maailmanvaihto’s office will remain closed during 26th – 30th December 2022.

We thank warmly all who have co-operated with our NGO this year!

Lahti: Become a host family for a young volunteer from Uganda

At the end of January, a young volunteer from Uganda called Ben arrived in Lahti through Maailmanvaihto. Now, Maailmanvaihto is looking for a host family for Ben. Would you like to have cultural exchange at home?

Ben will volunteer at the kindergarten for six months, until July 2023. The co-operation aims at advancing intercultural understanding through daily cooperation.

Hosting a young volunteer is a voluntary activity that offers a great opportunity to be of help, gain international experience at home, strengthen language skills, and view one’s own environment from a new perspective.

For the first moments of the volunteering period we have already found a host family for Ben, but we are still looking for a host family for a longer period. We are primarily looking for a host family for the rest of the volunteering period 6th March – 12th July (a little more than 4 months), but it is also possible to act as the host family for a couple of weeks or months.

Who can become a host family? Anyone interested in sharing their daily home living with a new family member and getting to know the young volunteer and their cultural background. The host family offers for the volunteer accommodation and food.

Ben

“Hello, I am Ben and I am from Uganda aged 24 years old. I speak English and Luganda. I am a simple guy who loves getting new friends, experiencing other cultures, and learning new languages. In my free time, I usually watch movies or have a walk. I also like listening to music and playing soccer. In volunteering, I want to learn the Finnish language and about cultures in Finland!”

Who can become a host family? Anyone who is interested in getting to know a new person and their cultural background as well as sharing their daily living with a new family member! The family provides the volunteer with accommodation and daily meals.

Got interested?

Please read more about the host family activities and contact us with an introduction on your family and your motivation to host a volunteer.

Please, send you e-mail to Programme Coordinator Mari Takalo: hosting@maailmanvaihto.fi. If you wish to receive further information via phone, you can reach Mari from the number +358 044 318 0888.

“At least with this experience of two months, I would recommend becoming a host family for all those who wish to see, hear, and experience more. Sometimes a leap to the unknown can be the best action of your life.” – host family member Jaana Silvast

12th Jan: Intercultural evening: Georgia

Would you like to get to know Georgia’s culture and society? Take part on Thursday 12th January 2023, from 6–8 p.m. in the Georgian intercultural evening organized by Allianssi Youth Exchange and the youth exchange organization Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland!

We will learn about the fascinating culture of Georgia from Mariam, who is a European Solidarity Corps volunteer from Georgia at Maailmanvaihto. Mariam will tell about local living in Georgia, besides which we will get to taste vegan Georgian dishes together, learn a bit of Georgian alphabet, and try out a few steps of Georgian style dancing.

In addition, Lotta and Aura will share their experiences on participating in a youth exchange in Georgia, and Allianssi Youth Exchanges team will tell about the next European Solidarity Corps volunteer team that will be organized in Georgia next summer, for which the application period opens during mid-January. Mariam will share info on long-term European solidarity Corps volunteering, to which she herself participates in Finland.

The event will be held in English and is open to anyone who would like to learn more about Georgia and about international possibilities. The intercultural evening will be held at Allianssi-Talo (Asemapäällikönkatu 1, Helsinki) and the event is free of charge. We will follow at the event Maailmanvaihto’s safer space principles.

Allianssi-Talo is wheelchair accessible. If you have further questions on the accessibility, please contact hakemukset@alli.fi.

Welcome! გეპატიჟებით!

A training on advocacy related to decolonisation of international volunteering in Paris 19.–25.2.2023

Hey you, a participant of Maailmanvaihto’s activities! Are you aged 18–30 years? Do you live in Finland? Are you interested in advocacy work? How about decolonising international volunteering? Participate next February in Paris in the training of the project Decolonise International Voluntary Service!

The training is called ”Decolonising International Voluntary Service: Advocacy Training” and it will offer for twenty young people an opportunity to learn more about advocacy work and to explore together questions related to decolonising international volunteering in 19.–25.2.2023 in Paris, France.

We at Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland can send to the training two representatives, one of which we have already chosen. The other position is open due to a cancellation. For the open position, we are looking for such a participant of Maailmanvaihto’s activities who, at least in the light of their current plans, wants and can participate after the training in the work of the advocacy team of the project. The project will continue until August 2024.

>> Get to know the advocacy team and the training (pdf) (Google Drive)

The participants of the training will be offered accommodation and daily meals. When it comes to the travel costs from Finland to France and back, the project can cover for the participant maximum of 320 euros.

How and when to apply?

You can apply by sending us at Maailmanvaihto to tiedottaja@maailmanvaihto.fi a brief description of yourself and your motivation to participate in the training and the work of the advocacy team afterward. We will choose the participant as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Further information?

If you would like to gain further information on the project or the training, please, contact us at Maailmanvaihto tiedottaja@maailmanvaihto.fi or the coordinating organisation of the training Fundación SES (Argentina): marielaortizsuarez@fundses.org.ar.

Becoming a Berliner

One very eventful, enriching, and memorable year in Berlin through the European Solidarity Corps programme has come to an end. It’s still difficult to comprehend how fast a year goes by. Before moving to Berlin, I was very much looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone, getting new experiences, and discovering new skills and passions, which can help me to grow both personally and professionally. When thinking about the past year, I could say that it was beyond my expectations in many ways.

As I had already been involved in the activities of ICYE Finland for several years (e.g., as a board member) and had been an ICYE volunteer in Ghana, I was thrilled that I got the opportunity to dive even deeper into the dimensions of the ICYE network in this vibrant and inspiring city that offers so incredibly much to explore. The international office of the ICYE Federation is responsible for the overall coordination, development, and administration of the voluntary service exchange programme between the Federation’s member organisations located across the world. I was responsible for specific office operations (e.g., issuing insurances, updating the project database and website, answering information requests by e-mail and phone), producing content for social media channels, planning and publishing social media campaigns, and creating newsletters. I also assisted in preparing and organising the biennial ICYE General Assembly with the participation of 60 international visitors from 35 member organisations.

“When thinking about the past year, I could say that it was beyond my expectations in many ways.”

Through this experience, I was able to develop an understanding of a different kind of working culture, reinforce my intercultural communication competence, improve my German language skills, as well as gain insights into the strategic and operational work of an international NGO. It was very interesting for me to follow up closely how the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of EU-funded projects occur. I was also able to increase my knowledge about topics related to intercultural learning, international volunteering, global justice, anti-racism, and diversity. Moreover, I developed skills and competencies in project management, content creation, networking, and event planning. I liked the variety of my work tasks and having the opportunity to largely decide myself, based on my interests, which types of tasks to focus on. I feel like I could make a positive contribution to the growth and development of the ICYE network.

One of the highlights was the ICYE’s General Assembly where I was able to meet many people from our member organisations and connect with them on a deeper level. I would like to say a warm thank you to all my lovely work colleagues for their support, guidance, and encouragement. I’m glad to have been part of such a wonderful and inspiring team.

The excitement of moving to a new city, creating a new daily routine, and learning to be comfortable with discomfort allows you to get in touch with your inner self in a totally different way. Settling in a new environment indeed has its challenges, especially in the beginning but it belongs to the adaptation process, and overcoming all the setbacks gives you the biggest confidence boost – everything can be achievable! To me, living abroad provides a great opportunity to challenge oneself, make new social connections, and build one’s cultural sensitivity, which I believe is also a strong asset in the globalizing world. This experience has helped me to reflect deeper on my career path and strengthened my ability to adapt to different cultural settings even in a fast-paced environment. After spending this one year in Berlin I can now recognize, verbalise and present my skills and weaknesses better. I strongly believe that this experience will support my career objectives and give me the confidence to act professionally in multicultural contexts.

“One of the highlights was the ICYE’s General Assembly where I was able to meet many people from our member organisations and connect with them on a deeper level.”

Leaving Berlin behind causes quite mixed feelings, which above all proves that I truly enjoyed my stay. Saying goodbye to a place you got deeply attached to is never easy but I’m extremely grateful for all the new friendships and gained memories during the past year. This has been a valuable journey full of learning and growing. I’m excited to embrace the new opportunities ahead.

Until next time, dear Berlin!

Fabienne Zogg

Volunteering around the world: ICYE Japan

What can a volunteer do in Japan? Rina Matayoshi from ICYE Japan shares her insights.

Please introduce ICYE Japan – who are you, and where are you located?

In ICYE Japan, we have three permanent staff members: sending coordinator, incoming coordinator, and soon we are welcoming a new sending coordinator in September. In addition, we have 3 part-time staff in charge of other programs and finances. Our office is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, which is the very center of the central area of Japan. It is really convenient location, you will find literally everything in Tokyo.

Rina, you also work with ICYE. How did you end up working with international volunteering?

Good question! I used to be a teacher at a public elementary school here in Tokyo, but I wasn’t really happy in the work environment. I spent a year abroad studying in South Africa, and that period was very influential and left me with a desire to work for an international organization related to youth and education. So, I threw myself into this world of international volunteering with no experience in volunteering. When I began working, ICYE Japan was in severe financial crisis. I was alone in the office, knowing nothing. However, attending ICYE Federations General Assemblies and other international meetings gave me a chance to meet with experienced staff from all over the world. I learned a lot of things and fell in love with the idea of international volunteering by learning from those people I have been working with.

By learning about the local lifestyle, culture, and people through international volunteer work, you will not only broaden your own world and perspective, but you will also be able to build a cooperative system to make the world a better place by connecting with others.

What an interesting story indeed! What are your work tasks nowadays – and what are the most challenging of them?

Nowadays I am mostly doing management and team-leading. Therefore, the hardest task is trying to predict the future in order to steer the organization towards “right” directions. Luckily, I have been able to create a team that thinks and works together very well. Predicting the future and managing an organization is by no means easy in the unpredictable, uncertain world we are living in but I am sure we can survive and thrive with our core values and adaptive attitude.

What about the most rewarding tasks with your job?

Running and maintaining the organization itself is really rewarding, there are not many international volunteering organizations in Japan. What we are doing is recognized as important, but not many organizations and schools can actually do this. Working for non-governmental organizations is not common in Japan and is often considered an unpaid job. To my mind, running the organization and making us seen as a real workplace makes an important impact to society. And of course, it is always very rewarding and what eye-opening experience they have had during their exchange period.

“What you experience through international volunteer activities will have a great impact on your future. It will give you the knowledge and skills you need to connect across all human differences and build the future of our planet. This is what is required of our generation who will create our own future.”

Speaking of volunteers, what are some issues or aspects of Japanese society that seem to garner interest in volunteers?

Japan doesn’t have a long history of international volunteering, but many people can recognize its core values in relation to other international exchange programs. Our participants often seem to pay attention to international cooperation in the community in poverty or educational field. There is also a growing interest in environmental issues.

What do you think volunteers learn during their exchange?

What would you say to those who think about volunteering abroad?

What you experience through international volunteer activities will have a great impact on your future. It will give you the knowledge and skills you need to connect across all human differences and build the future of our planet. This is what is required of our generation who will create our own future.

Interview: Roosa Kontiokari
Photo: Rina Matayoshi´s home album

MaailmanVaihtoa – Volunteers’ Voices 2/2022: Sustainable Volunteering

In this issue

Read the pdf version of the magazine.

4 Pääkirjoitus – Editorial
6 Kutsu syyskokoukseen
7 Kuulumisten vaihtoa
10 Tule mukaan toimintaan!
11 Hallitustyö: omia vahvuuksia ja uusia haasteita
12 Join our activities!
13 Terveisiä maailmalta! / Greetings from abroad!
17 Volunteer workplaces around the world: ICYE Japan
31 Tulevat tapahtumat

Theme articles

19 Making connections, learning about global responsibility and finding a passion for filmmaking – my experience as an international volunteer
22 Dekolonisaatio – tie kohti kestävää vapaaehtoistyötä (on the Finnish website)
25 Kohti kestävää kehitystä inkluusion ja yhdenvertaisuuden keinoin
28 Ympäristön tarkkailu kasvattaa, opettaa ja muuttaa ajattelutapoja (on the Finnish website)

ISSN 2342-2629 (Painettu)
ISSN 2342-2637 (Verkkojulkaisu)

Maailmanvaihto’s Autumn Meeting 8th November 2022

In Maailmanvaihto’s autumn meeting, the directions of Maailmanvaihto for the next year will be agreed upon.

In the fall meeting, we will discuss Maailmanvaihto’s action plan and budget for 2023 as well as elect new board members and chair of the board. If you are interested in making a change in Maailmanvaihto and gaining valuable experience of non-governmental organization activities, we encourage you to run for a board member. Maailmanvaihto’s Secretary General will gladly give you more information about board activities (maailmanvaihto@maailmanvaihto.fi or 050 452 5660).

Time: Tuesday, 8th of November, 5:15 PM
Place: Maailmanvaihto Office, Oikokatu 3, Helsinki
Agenda:
- Action plan for 2023
- Budget for 2023
- Election of board members and chair of the board
- Election of accountants and operation inspectors for 2023
- Membership fees for 2023
- Amendments to the rules of Maailmanvaihto (see more in detail on the Finnish website)

Action plan and budget suggestions (both are in Finnish) can be requested to be seen beforehand via e-mail (maailmanvaihto@maailmanvaihto.fi)

Maailmanvaihto’s members and the participants of the activities of our NGO are welcome to the meeting. The meeting will be held in Finnish. In the meeting, Maailmanvaihto’s Safer Space principles will be followed. Inside Maailmanvaihto’s office it is possible to move around with a wheelchair, but the office space is not completely wheelchair accessible: there is an approximately 7 cm doorstep at the entrance, and the toilet is not big enough for a wheelchair. Assistance dogs are welcome. If you have questions, please, contact us: tiedottaja@maailmanvaihto.fi

Welcome!

Valona Elderly Services and STEP Education (Kirkkopalvelut ry)

Activity topics

Number of volunteers

Volunteering period

Application deadline

Location

Volunteer’s role and tasks

Volunteer’s profile

Accommodation, food, and transportation

Accessibility

Website of the organisation

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Volunteer’s profile

Accommodation, food, transportation, and days off & holidays

Training during the volunteering period

Accessibility

Activity topics

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