Would you like to join us in steering the activities of Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland? Run for the Maailmanvaihto Board! The new members of the board will be elected at our organisation’s autumn meeting on 9.11.2026.
Being a member of the Maailmanvaihto board is a volunteer position where you will gain experience in the intricacies of running an organisation, as well as knowledge and skills in areas such as information, education and intercultural interaction.
The board decides on matters such as Maailmanvaihto’s plans and finances. In addition, each board member has a specific area of responsibility, often involving a working group. → Read more about board activities
The election of the board members and the chaiperson takes place at the Maailmanvaihto Autumn Meeting. The Autumn Meeting will take place on 9 November 2026 at 17.15 at the Maailmanvaihto office in Helsinki. It is also possible to attend the meeting remotely via Zoom. → See more information on the meeting
Interested?
If you wish to stand as a candidate for the board, we would appreciate it if you could let Maailmanvaihto know before the general meeting. You can
- fill in the online form ↗
- send an e-mail or call: maailmanvaihto(at)maailmanvaihto.fi, +358 50 452 5660.
At the autumn general meeting, tell the participants about your candidacy and your motivation. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send a letter of motivation to maailmanvaihto(at)maailmanvaihto.fi no later than one day before the meeting. Your message will be presented at the meeting.
Further information
Want to ask more questions about running for election or board work? Contact us, we’ll be happy to tell you more.
Secretary General Anni Koskela
maailmanvaihto(at)maailmanvaihto.fi
+358 50 452 5660.
“Maailmanvaihto has a wonderful team working on an important issue. Through board work you get to learn a lot of new things about the organisation and its international activities. I believe that both Maailmanvaihto and those interested in board work will gain a lot from each other by working together. Be brave and join in!” – Board member Venla