📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
We invite you to experience the Finnish tradition of Talkoot - bringing the whole village to help and do something together. As a part of our biodiversity initiative, we are growing a wildflower meadow. The meadow has to be cut down every year and grass needs to be taken away in order not to over-fertilize the soil. The grass should be cut, not chopped, and the best way to do it is by scythe. Scything used to be a regular activity for all, but nowadays mostly older generations have the skill. Talkoot in Hyvärilä are a good opportunity to bring together generations and exchange skills, stories, and share quality time in a meaningful way. Together with the local community, volunteers will be cutting grass with a scythe on a wildflower meadow in Hyvärilä youth centre and build insect hotels.
You will learn about local cultural and natural heritage, visit local museums. You will plan and run activities for the local community during Talkoot week. Prepare to share your experiences online!
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers stay in hostel accommodation in Hyvärilä youth centre. Rooms for 2-3 persons with shared showers and bathrooms. Bed linens and towels are provided.
Meals are served in the cafeteria. Food is mostly vegan and vegeterian, it is good and healthy.
Volunteers will have a chance to use saunas on designated days.
Volunteers can use bicycles to go to Nurmes town (approx. 4 km away).
Travel costs are reimbursed based on ESC programme rules.
🎒 Leisure activities
On-arrival training is organized during the first two days of the activity.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for young people (18-30 years old) who want to experience internationality and learn about sustainable living and biodiversity. Join us if you want to organize activities for the local community of Nurmes: from children to seniors. Prepare to work in the field cutting grass with a scythe - it is not easy! We welcome participants who also want to share their experiences with others on social media. Find us on Instagram @hyvarilainternational and @volunteers_eastfinland to see if Nurmes is the right place for you!
Deadline: Application deadline: 15/06/2022
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.