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Finland Finland: ALPO SAVANNAH EYA (ALLI07)

Dates

02/08/2026   -   16/08/2026

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
7
Still room for
2 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Helsinki (HEL)
Nearest bus/train station
Kauhajoki
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Work

The participants will clear and tidy the environment and separate waste materials such as plastic, metal, textiles for future use or for recycling. One day volunteers will have a workshop on how to make art from recycled materials. The topic of Energy transition will be shared and discussed and there will be some interesting visits to local energy sources such as fuel peat producers who are changing their activities from fuel peat to more sustainable options.

Accomodation and food

Simple shared accommodation in a cottage by a small clear lake within a walking distance from Alpo Savannah. The volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag. The cottage has a sauna and a good beach for swimming. Drinking water needs to be brought from Alpo Savannah, while the washing water will be carried from the lake. There is a compost toilet on the premises and washing facilities in the sauna. All meals will be plant based and cooked together by the volunteers.

Location and leisure

The Alpo savannah is located in a rural setting in the village of Nummijarvi far from shopping centers and city life, but with great surrounding nature. Finnish idyll at its best. The volunteers will be staying in the middle of the forest where the silence and peace are tangible and the mushrooms and berries are within reach. The host will provide bikes for the volunteers to move around during the camp. You will have a chance to visit nearby national parks and a local festival. The nearest town Kauhajoki is 30 kilometers away and all the important services can be found there.

Project hosted by

The local host is an innovative association that maintains the Alpo savannah, a sculpture park created by DIY artist Alpo Koivumaki. They repair, restore and preserve the sculptures he made from waste materials. They want the sculptures to be admired by visitors in the future as well.This camp is a part of the project European Youth in Action: policymakers for climate justice, supported by the CERV programme, improving competences in concrete actions for climate justice. The horizontal theme of this camp is energy transition.

Directions to meeting point

The closest public transport stops are in Parkano and Jalasjarvi. The closest airport is Helsinki-Vantaa. Helsinki can also be reached by ferry. Please take into consideration that it takes about 4-5h to reach Kauhajoki from Helsinki.

Requirements

The volunteers need travel insurance for the duration of their stay. The EYA project is primarily targeted to European volunteers. Volunteers traveling by land (bus or train) for most of their journey will be eligible for a travel grant up to 100euro.

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Finland Finland: Sustainable gardening and renovations in a heritage landscape (FI-KVT W11.2)

Dates

09/08/2026   -   19/08/2026

Feedback from 7 volunteers

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Renovation
Manual Work
Cultural

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USD 495
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Tampere is located in Southern Finland. The city has an airport and good public transport links (buses, trains) to other major cities. We recommend sustainable travel and trust that the impact of our travels is a shared concern, so if possible, please prefer more sustainable and eco-friendly options (e.g. train or bus rather than plane).

Work

Gardening, easy house renovations such as small building and painting tasks, berry picking and the natural processing of the berries and herbs by hand. All the work is designed and carried out as sustainably as possible, respecting the old vicarage building and its surrounding garden and lakeside nature.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will stay at the old vicarage building in shared rooms in smaller groups. The accommodation is upstairs and the stairway is not suitable for people with mobility restrictions. Beds, bed linen and pillows will be provided to the volunteers. Showers and toilets are shared. The participants will make their own meals. Vegetarian/vegan-based menu.

Location and leisure

Volunteers have the opportunity to play garden games, swim, visit nearby nature parks and tennis/badminton fields, or try rowing as a team using the traditional church boat.

Requirements

Volunteers should be prepared for outdoor work and therefore have clothing that can withstand dirt and get wet. Also, rubber boots and a raincoat are recommended to bring along due to the quickly changing summer weather.

Finland Finland: Switching the seasons, cleaning the campsite (FI-KVT W13.5)

Dates

14/08/2026   -   22/08/2026

Feedback from 7 volunteers

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Social
Renovation
Manual Work

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USD 495
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Tampere is located in Southern Finland. The city has an airport and good public transport links (buses, trains) to other major cities. We recommend sustainable travel and trust that the impact of our travels is a shared concern. If possible, please prefer more sustainable and eco-friendly options (e.g. train or bus rather than plane).

Work

The tasks of volunteers are related to the maintenance of the property, including window cleaning, mowing the lawns, chopping firewood, cleaning and pruning bushes. The tasks do not require special skills. The camp hosts will provide guidance and take care of work safety.

Accomodation and food

The accommodation is in shared rooms with women and men sleeping separately. Volunteers need to bring their own bedsheets (pillowcase, duvet cover and sheet or mummy linen) but beds, pillows and mattresses are provided in the housing building(s). Separate shower times can be arranged for male and female volunteers. Vähäsilta has a large, two-story, more than 100-year-old main building. On the ground floor, there are dining rooms, a large kitchen and water toilets. The ground floor of the main building is accessible. The accommodation space is on the upper floor, accessible via a staircase. Volunteers will participate in cooking their own food.

Location and leisure

In the evenings, there is a possibility to go to the sauna. There is a swimming opportunity in the lake from the pier. There is also a rowboat and life vests.

Requirements

Since the accommodation space is not accessible, the workcamp can’t host people with disabilities such as reduced mobility.

Finland Finland: VENETIANS IN NORTH SAVONIA (ALLI11)

Dates

23/08/2026   -   02/09/2026

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Age
18 - 30
Max number of volunteers
5
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Helsinki (HEL)
Nearest bus/train station
Suonenjoki
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Work

During the camp a Venetian Event will be organized. This is a traditional celebration for the end of the summer season with bonfires and sometimes fireworks. The main tasks of the volunteers include creating artworks for the event, putting up and decorating the festival area, and dismantling and cleaning up afterwards. Participants will also collaborate with the local youth centre and create social media content about the event and their experiences. The focus is on creative work, giving young people the opportunity to explore different art and craft techniques while actively participating in the festival and its organization.

Accomodation and food

The volunteers will stay in hostel type accommodation in the former Kerkonjoki school, with shared bathrooms and a kitchen where they can prepare meals. Some of the meals will be provided by the school kitchen.

Location and leisure

Kerkonkoski is a beautiful village surrounded by waterways. The area offers great opportunities for outdoor activities, swimming, and small adventures. The canal and its surroundings are the heart of the village i a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the scenery. During their free time the volunteers can visit interesting spots like the Old Mill, a bird lake, and local nature trails. The nearest town is Suonenjoki.

Project hosted by

The local host, LAG Mansikka is a rural development association and a local activator that operates and supports rural development in the area of six municipalities in Northern Savonia. The camp is organized in cooperation with Taitava Kerkonkoski, an interdisciplinary association that aims to support all kinds of creative activities in Kerkonkoski.

Directions to meeting point

You can take a train from Helsinki airport to Suonenjoki which is located 30km from the project location. Please take into account that it can take up to 4h to reach Suonenjoki from Helsinki.

Requirements

The volunteers need travel insurance for the duration of their stay.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities