Open European Solidarity Corps volunteering positions

Apply for the European Solidarity Corps Volunteering periods in Finland! On this page, you can find those projects coordinated by Maailmanvaihto that are currently seeking volunteers and instructions for applying.

How to apply? Three simple steps:

1) Get to know the available positions

Read carefully the descriptions of the open positions below and choose from the position(s) you wish to apply to.

2) Download and fill in the application form

Download and fill in Maailmanvaihto’s European Solidarity Corps Application form: docx or pdf.

• If you wish to apply to more than one position, please fill in a separate form for each position.
• Write your answers in the green blank fields. There is no length limit for your answers.
• In order to apply, you need to have a sending supporting organization in the country you live in. The sending organization will orientate and support you. If you don’t yet have a sending organization, you can look for one from this database. Please, contact them to find out if they could act as your sending organization if you got selected as a volunteer.
• You will be able to attach your photo to the pdf form if you fill it in with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• If the form is not accessible for you, please, contact us at esc@maailmanvaihto.fi.

3) Send us your application

Send us your application form as an email attachment to esc@maailmanvaihto.fi.

• Write the project name in the subject field of your message.
• Photos are optional.

Please note these things:

• If you do not understand the content of the application form, please ask for help from your sending supporting organization.
• Maailmanvaihto only accepts applications that have been filled into Maailmanvaihto’s application form.
• Prior to applying, please read through the program information in order to get a picture of the European Solidarity Corps volunteering.
• European Solidarity Corps volunteering periods are targeted especially for those young adults who otherwise have fewer opportunities than their peers to participate in transnational projects. If you feel you have fewer opportunities than other young people, please tell us about this in your application. There is a separate question on it in the application form.
• The available European Solidarity Corps volunteering periods can be postponed to a later date or canceled in case needed due to the Coronavirus situation (see the news from the Finnish National Agency for Education).

Available European Solidarity Corps volunteering positions

1) Myllylähde-yhteisö (Myllylähde Community)

• Number of volunteers: 2
• Volunteering period: 18.8.2023–17.8.2024 (12 months)
• Applying deadline: Apply on 3rd April 2023 at the latest
• Click the link below to learn about the open position.

Myllylähde-yhteisö (Myllylähde Community)

2) Lehtimäen opisto (Lehtimäki Special Folk High School)

• Number of volunteers: 2
• Volunteering period: 18.8.2023–18.6.2024 (10 months)
• Applying deadline: Apply on 3rd April 2023 at the latest
• Click the link below to learn about the open position.

Lehtimäen opisto (Lehtimäki Special Folk High School)

3) Tapola Camphill Village Community

• Number of volunteers: 3
• Volunteering period: 16.8.2023–15.8.2024 (12 months)
• Applying deadline: Apply on 3rd April 2023 at the latest
• Click the link below to learn about the open position.

Tapola Camphill Village Community

4) Aitoo Vocational College

• Number of volunteers: 2
• Volunteering period: 18.8.2023–17.6.2024 (10 months)
• Application deadline: Apply on 3rd April 2023 at the latest
• Click the link below to learn about the open position.

Aitoo Vocational College

5) Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland’s Office

• Number of volunteers: 1
• Volunteering period: 1.9.2023–31.8.2024 (12 months)
• Applying deadline: Apply on 3rd April 2023 at the latest
• Click the link below to learn about the open position.

Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland’s office