The volunteer will work 5 days a week, approximately 35 hours. The working hours are usually from 8.00-15.00 including lunch break, but sometimes work times can vary depending on events that we are taking part in. In that case, work can also be in evening time for example from 14.00-20.00 or 7.00- 14.00.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is organised in Youth Centre Villa Elba in beautiful summer house Villa Marina by the sea. It is a simple house with no modern comforts:
there are not indoor toilets, no indoor shower or running water in the house. Water is available from the water tap outside and there is an outdoor shower and sauna tent. House is heated with the help of the fireplace and electric radiators.
Therefore, it requires patience and flexibility, as volunteers must adapt to a modest living environment. On the other hand, the Villa has a beautiful environment and offers participants a unique chance to try out traditional Finnish summer cottage lifestyle.

Tâches du volontaire:

Volunteers will take part in summer camps that are open to local and refugee children. During the camps, children spend time together through traditional summer camp activities such as playing, singing, swimming, dancing, and outdoor games. Summer camps are an easy and meaningful way to bring together children from different cultural backgrounds. Through shared activities and teamwork, children can get to know each other, build friendships, and create positive memories.
At every camp, there will always be an experienced camp leader present.
Volunteers are therefore not responsible for running the camps on their own.
Together with the camp leader (work leader), volunteers will help plan and facilitate workshops and activities.
Together with the staff of Villa Elba, volunteers contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. This means that volunteers are also expected to be responsible and reliable adults for the campers, follow safety rules and be mentally present during working days. It means for an example that volunteers cannot use their phones during working hours, and are expected to focus fully on the children during activities.

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We are looking for persons who want to develop their own skills.
Our volunteering team projects are open for young people aged 18-30 years interested in volunteering, and there are no requirements for volunteers concerning language skills or education. Motivation and a genuine wish to do good is enough!

We expect from volunteers:

-flexibility
-respect
-ability to follow the rules and schedule