📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The camp host is a local non-governmental organization called Pohjoisen Korpilahden Yhteistyoyhdistys which aims to improve the living conditions of the local people in the area. It organizes different kinds of events and is also in charge of the Hangasjarvi camp site.
💼 What the programme involves
The work in the camp includes landscaping and cleaning up the surroundings of Hangasjarvi village, gathering wood and making firewood. The volunteers will also be renovating and helping out in different tasks at the village museum Laukkala. Kitchen chores are also done by the volunteers. There will be a chance to get to know the local communities and their events.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In the main building there is a big central room with cooking facilities and bedrooms. There is a separate sauna building by the lake. Please note that the accommodation conditions are basic.
📍 About the location
Hangasjarvi is a very peaceful area surrounded by woods and by a lake. The area has a long history in using wood. Tikkala is the closest village - about 7 km from the camp so this is a real countryside location. Closest big town is Jyvaskyla (about 25 km, 30 minutes) from Hangasjarvi. Typical Finnish summer activities such as sauna, swimming and fishing are available, also some visits to a nearby sights will be organized.