Open European Solidarity Corps volunteering positions
Apply for European Solidarity Corps volunteering in Finland! On this page, you can find the open positions and application instructions.
How to apply? Three simple steps:
1) Explore available positions
2) Download and fill in the application form
- Important: You must apply using Maailmavaihto’s European Solidarity Corps application form. We do not accept CVs or other documents as applications.
- If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate form for each.
- Fill in the form digitally, not by hand.
- To add photo, you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) available at https://get.adobe.com/reader. If you have trouble adding your photo, you may send it separately.
- You must have a sending organization in your country of residence. To find one, check the list of organizations in the European Youth Portal and and contact potential organizations.
- If the application form is not accessible to you, please email us at esc@maailmanvaihto.fi .
3) Submit your application
- Email your completed application to esc@maailmanvaihto.fi. We will only consider applications sent to this email – please do not send them via other addresses or WhatsApp.
- Subject line: Include the name of the position you’re applying for.
- After the deadline, we’ll review applications and contact shortlisted candidates for interviews.
- Priority is given to applicants with fewer opportunities.
Questions?
Available European Solidarity Corps volunteering positions
No open positions to apply for. The selection process for the positions below is ongoing. We’ll soon contact personally those candidates who are selected for an interview. Warm thanks for all applications!
1) Myllylähde Community
Would you like to support adults with special needs? Does living in the countryside interest you? Welcome to Myllylähde!
- Volunteering period: 12.8.2025–11.8.2026 (12 months)
- Positions available: 2
- Apply at the latest: 16 March 2025
2) Tapola Camphill Community
Would you like to support and be a friend to adults with special needs? Does living and working in a community in the Finnish countryside interest you? Welcome to Tapola!
- Volunteering period: 12.8.2025–11.8.2026 (12 months)
- Positions available: 2
- Apply at the latest: 16 March 2025
3) Aitoo Vocational College
Are you interested in working with young people with special needs? Do you enjoy peaceful nature? Welcome to Aitoo Vocational College!
- Volunteering period: 2
- Positions available: 12.8.2025–12.6.2026 (10 months)
- Apply at the latest: 16 March 2025
4) South Ostrobothnia Folk High School
Are you interested in volunteering in an educational community? Would you like to support the students and staff of a folk high school? Welcome to Etelä-Pohjanmaan Opisto!
- Volunteering period: 20.10.2025–22.5.2026
- Number of volunteers: 1
- Deadline for applying: 16 March 2025
5) Dagtek Life Skills
Are you excited about connecting with people, organizing engaging activities, and contributing to a vibrant community? Would you like to support people with intellectual disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders in their daily activities? Welcome to volunteer at Dagtek Life Skills!
6) Nicehearts
Are you interested in organizing group activities and events? Would you like to support kids, youth, and families to find their place in society as equal members? Welcome to volunteer at Nicehearts!
- Volunteering period: 12.8.2025–26.6.2026 (10,5 months)
- Positions available: 1
- Last day to apply: 16 March 2025
7) Lehtimäki Folk High School
Would you like to volunteer to work with people with special needs? Are you interested in learning about different kinds of therapies such as riding therapy? Welcome to Lehtimäki Special Folk High School!
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