Monaliiku
About Monaliiku
Monaliiku - Well-being and Sports for Multicultural Women is an NGO established in 2009 to create more opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds to engage in sports activities.
Our mission is to promote the health, well-being and physical activities of women and girls through sports, regardless of their religion, skin colour or cultural background and we aim to ensure and increase the equal participation of women and girls in sports and hobbies. We have expertise in understanding gender and culturally bonded characteristics related to sports environment and in integrating gender- and culturally sensitive methods.
Monaliiku is coordinating local projects and sports activities like Fit4Life, Mentor on the Move or Elderly Ladies on the Move. All these activities enhance the health and well-being of multicultural women and their families through sports. The activities vary from exercise groups to football and yoga or from swimming teaching to health education and sports events for families. We strive to engage in our activities the women who need support in integrating healthy lifestyle or sports to their everyday life.
Monaliiku is specialized in arranging activities for multicultural women and girls who face different kind of challenges in participating to sports and exercise groups due to personal restrictions that stem from their cultural background, and which are not always recognized and considered in the society. Monaliiku is experienced in finding solutions that break down the barriers and obstacles that multicultural and immigrant women face when engaging to sports groups and activities and thus preventing their social exclusion in the society.
Monaliiku also forms part of different European Union's funded projects such as the Out4In Project, Hooray and Mentor on the Move.
Monaliiku is a very multicultural workplace with the employees representing different cultures from all over the world.
Purpose of the role
The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn about the NGO sector and international cooperation by supporting Monaliiku’s staff in EU projects and daily communications. The role is designed to be an educational experience where the volunteer assists the team in creating social media content and keeping project documentation organized.
The volunteer’s time is divided into learning and assisting as follows:
60% Supporting EU Project tasks
40% Supporting Communications and Social Media
The volunteer works under the guidance of our professional staff. This role is strictly supportive and does not involve independent responsibility for large projects or professional-level accountability.
Main Tasks and Learning Opportunities
A. Support in Documentation & Meetings (EU Projects)
Assisting staff in preparing draft meeting minutes and agendas.
Helping to organize attendance lists and internal notes.
Supporting the team in formatting project presentations and reports.
B. Assisting in Partner Coordination
Supporting communication between Monaliiku and European partners under supervision.
Helping to update shared partner lists and contact forms.
Assisting in tracking project deadlines alongside the project coordinator.
C. Supporting Social Media & Project Communications
Content Assistance: Helping the team brainstorm and draft ideas for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Visual Support: Assisting in the creation of simple graphics or short videos for social media (e.g., using Canva).
Impact Storytelling: Helping to collect and draft short updates or "success stories" from our activities to be shared with the community.
Newsletter Support: Assisting in the technical assembly of newsletters.
D. Material & Administrative Support
Helping to format and proofread project materials and briefing slides.
Supporting the staff in gathering information/research for new project applications.
Organizing digital files in Teams/Drive to ensure a smooth workflow for the team.
Helping with practical arrangements for meetings (logistics, materials).
E. General Monaliiku Activities
To get a full picture of our work in inclusion and sports, the volunteer may also:
Assist in practical tasks during group activities or sports events.
Support the team in event logistics and welcoming participants.
Contribute to a positive office atmosphere through small daily practical tasks.
Accommodation, food and benefits
Accommodation will be in a shared apartment, volunteer will have their own room. Volunteer receives food money to buy and cook food for themselves.
The Volunteer will receive:
Monthly food allowance: Approximately 248 euro.
Pocket money: According to ESC standards.
Transportation: Local transportation card for the Helsinki area.
Mentoring: Regular support from a designated mentor and the Managing Director.
Volunteer profile
We are looking for a motivated volunteer, interested in the scope of our activities, has a good level of English, has good communication skills, works well in teams.
The volunteer should be able to take initiative, work independently and be open to discover other cultures and different ways of doing things. Good organizational, IT and social media skills are an advantage.
Working Hours and Time Off
Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week (6 hours per day, 5 days per week).
Weekly rest: 2 consecutive days off (usually weekends).
Holidays: 2 extra days of holiday earned per month (total 18 days during the service).
The timing is agreed upon with the Managing Director.
We are looking for participants from countries in the European Union and Ukraine.