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ESC: European Youth Volunteers – Sport, Inclusion & Community

Code: 53754 Copied

Finland European Voluntary Service Social work Sport European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: European Youth Volunteers – Sport, Inclusion & Community

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The primary aims of Union Plaani football club are to promote the sport of football, foster a sense of community, and provide a platform for both youth and adult players to engage in physical activity, teamwork, and competition. We aim to instill values such as Athleticism, Goal-Oriented , Communal Spirit and Individualism among our participants. Main Activities: * Youth Development Programs: Offering training sessions, coaching, and competitions for young aspiring footballers to enhance their skills and passion for the sport. * Youth Tournaments: Organizing regular tournaments for youth, providing a competitive yet enjoyable environment for players of varying skill levels. * Community Engagement: Hosting events, workshops, summer camps and outreach programs to engage with the local community, encouraging participation and support for football. * Educational Initiatives: Collaborating with schools and educational institutions to integrate football into physical education programs and promote a healthy lifestyle. Target Groups: * Youth Players: Children and teenagers interested in learning and playing football, with a focus on skill development and character building. * Adult Players: Individuals of varying skill levels who seek recreational or competitive opportunities to play football. * Schools and Educational Institutions: Partnering with schools to introduce football as part of physical education programs and extracurricular activities.

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteers will join Union Plaani, a football club in Heinola, Finland, and take part in daily youth sport and community activities. Their main tasks will include assisting in football sessions for children and young people, supporting camps, tournaments and other club events, and helping to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Volunteers may also contribute to communication, international activities and youth participation.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The opportunity combines practical volunteering with personal and professional learning. Volunteers will work together with coaches, staff and other volunteers and gradually take more responsibility according to their skills and interests. Coaching experience is an advantage, but previous football experience is not required.

🎒 Leisure activities

English will be the working language. Volunteers will also have opportunities to learn basic Finnish and experience Finnish culture and local community life.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Union Plaani will provide suitable accommodation with shared kitchen and common facilities. Volunteers will receive the ESC food allowance and a €200 gift card for a local supermarket to support food costs.
Deadline: 31/10/2026 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

FI53754

04/01/2027 → 31/07/2027

Open
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 31/10/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Heinola, Finland

Finland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 22:05 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Finnish