ESC: Summer TALKOOT team volunteering

Name: ESC: Summer TALKOOT team volunteering
Start: 2023-07-24
End: 2023-08-07
Location: Finland

Code: 34777 Copied

Finland European Voluntary Service Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 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 for 14 days. 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. Nurmes is a remote area, travel from Helsinki takes 7 hours by train, prepare for an adventure, and stock up on snacks for the road.

🎒 Leisure activities

On-arrival training is organized during the first two days of the activity to expolre the Finnish nature, culture and traditions.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: 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: 14/05/2023

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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

FI34777

24/07/2023 → 07/08/2023

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Deadline: 14/05/2023

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

Lomatie 12, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

Finland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard Time

Local time: 21:08 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Finnish