📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
We are searching for volunteer to work with us in Hyria Foundation's recycling center. We have already chosen two volunteers and now we are recruiting the third one! All the volunteers will be mainly working in different units but some of the work tasks will be carried out as a team.
We work mostly with unemployed adults who may be facing challenges in controlling their everyday life, economic situation, or mental health. Volunteer will be working with our employees as an assistant workers. Work tasks include planning and arranging activities, guiding, supporting and encouraging clients and participating in basic work routines. The main goals in this project are to provide new experiences, spread compassion and open-mindedness and intercultural learning in the area.
The starting days of the project are flexible.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will live in a small town called Riihimäki. Accommodation will be in a student apartment: shared kitchen & bathroom with own bedroom. Food money and pocket money is paid monthly to volunteers own bank account (Food money 270€, pocket money 150€). Travelling costs between accommodation and working place are covered (by train or by bus).
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers will be able to participate in national trainings with other volunteers. Finnish language course is also provided. Each volunteer will be getting mentors who help with reflection.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for volunteer who is eager to work with people. Volunteers should be motivated and enthusiastic to work with people whom can have problems with social exclusion, mental health, drug abuse or social obstacles. Unfortunately our working environment is not suitable for disabeld people but otherwise volunteers with fewer opportunities are welcomed. Any special skills or hobbies are useful such as arts, sports, nature, creativity, digital skills etc. Basics of English is an advantage. We have already selected two of our volunteers but we have room for one more!
Deadline: Application deadline: 24/04/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.