Do you love TikTok, Reels, and telling stories through video? Are you always coming up with content ideas, filming moments, or editing clips? Would you like to spend a year volunteering in these tasks & supporting organising activities in a youth exchange organisation? This opportunity might be for you!
- Volunteering period: 12.2.2027–11.2.2028 (12 months)
- Number of volunteers: 1
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
- Deadline for applying: 29 Nov 2026
- Please note: Given the high number of volunteers from Turkey already in the project, we’ll select a candidate from a programme or partner country other than Turkey for this position.
About Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland
Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland is a non-profit youth exchange organisation that promotes intercultural understanding, equality, and peace through international volunteering. We are part of the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) Federation, a global network of around forty organisations.
Every year, we:
- Send 20–30 young people from Finland abroad as volunteers
- Welcome 30–40 international volunteers to Finland
- Coordinate ICYE and European Solidarity Corps volunteering programmes
Our office team includes three full-time staff members (Secretary General, Program Coordinator, and Communications Officer) and two international volunteers. Our work is supported by a group of active volunteer coworkers.
Location
Maailmanvaihto’s office is located in the center of Helsinki, about a ten-minute walk from the central railway station.
What will you do?
Your main role is to create engaging, youth-friendly content that shows what international volunteering is really like and inspires young people to get involved. You’ll be co-operating with Maailmanvaihto’s Communications Officer and co-workers, and have room to bring your own ideas and creative style.
Volunteer will:
- Create content for Maailmanvaihto’s TikTok channel
- Film and edit short-form videos (TikTok, Reels)
- Plan content ideas and experiment with trends and storytelling
- Collect stories and experiences from volunteers and turn them into videos
- Take photos and design visuals (Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud available)
- Write short texts and captions (mainly in English)
- Help keep our website, guidebooks, and communication materials up to date
- Represent Maailmanvaihto at events, fairs, and school visits
- Contribute to our magazine MaailmanVaihtoa – Volunteers’ Voices
- Take part in organising Maailmanvaihto’s training camps for international volunteers (held in May, August, October, and January)
- Coordinate Maailmanvaihto’s Buddy activities
- Develop a small personal project based on your interests (for example: a social media campaign, content series, or video concept)
Who is this for
This volunteering position is ideal for someone who:
- Enjoys TikTok and Instagram
- Likes creating videos, photos, and other digital content
- Is curious about international volunteering and youth work
- Is proactive, creative, and open to learning
- Has good social skills and enjoys teamwork
- Is comfortable using English in both written texts and spoken communication
- Enjoys organising group activities and facilitating workshops
You don’t need to be a professional – motivation, creativity, and willingness to learn are what matter most. A bonus (but not required) is feeling comfortable also in front of the camera. 🙂
What will you gain?
- Hands-on experience managing social media for an international NGO
- A portfolio of videos & graphics
- Skills in storytelling, content planning, and digital communication
- Experience working in an international and intercultural environment
- A deeper understanding of international volunteering and youth exchange
Practical arrangements
- Accommodation: With a host family or in a rented room in the Helsinki metropolitan area
- Food: Lunch allowance provided; other meals will be arranged by the host family or the volunteer will receive food money for them, depending on the accommodation arrangement.
- Transport: Monthly public transport card for the Helsinki area covered
- Free time:
- Two days off per week (usually Saturday & Sunday)
- Two vacation days per month
Training during the volunteering period
- On-arrival training and mid-term evaluation organised by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps.
- Access to Online Language Support (OLS) to support learning Finnish.
Accessibility information
Maailmanvaihto’s office is partially wheelchair accessible. While it is possible to move around in a wheelchair, there is a doorstep at the entrance (approximately 7 cm high), and the toilet is not large enough for wheelchair access.
If you need additional support due to a disability, long-term illness, or another reason, please feel free to contact us at esc@maailmanvaihto.fi. We are happy to discuss possible arrangements.
Maailmanvaihto’s social media
Activity topics
international cooperation, youth, youth work
How to apply?
Further information
- If you wish to ask something, 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.
- Please note that you can only apply for the open position by following the application instructions linked above.
Volunteer’s experiences
Greetings from abroad: from Georgia to Finland and from Finland to Philippines