Group leading in Volunteering Projects

Workcamps 2026

Fill in our application form here to apply as a group leader!

During spring and summer 2026, we organise around 10 workcamps and volunteering teams across Finland. Camps marked with "EYA" are part of European Youth in Action: Policymakers for Climate Justice -project.  As part of this project, volunteering camps with topics around biodiversity, energy transition and green washing are organised in the project countries.

We also organize European Solidarity Corps volunteering teams as a part of our Concrete Deeds for the Baltic Sea (CoDe Sea) -VTHPA project.  The teams combine concrete volunteering work with opportunities to learn more about the Baltic Sea and environmental issues, the impact of climate change and what we can do together for better future. 

Who is the group leader?

The group leader is mainly responsible for making all the volunteers feel comfortable and ensuring that the volunteers understand what is going on and what they should do. They support the volunteer group, help to coordinate timetables and  free time activities. They share the accommodation and everyday life with other volunteers. 

Each project usually has at least one group leader from Allianssi Youth Exchanges depending on the size of the group, as well as work instructors from the local hosting organisation who are responsible for organising the daily work.

Training will be organized for the new group leaders on the 22.5.2026 in Helsinki. All group leaders will be shared relevant online resources and toolkits.

Group leading is voluntary work but meals, accommodation and travels to and from the project by public transport are covered.

What are the requirements?

Previous volunteering and/or group  leading experience is a plus but not mandatory. Some projects have specific requirements for the group leader. These can include language skills, driving license, criminal record extract for working with children etc. 

If you are motivated, consider yourself a responsible person, and are ready to have a lot of fun, then you should definitely apply!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@alli.fi

Check out short descriptions of this year's camps here:

WHV Rock Carvings, Tanum,     14.6. - 27.6.2026 
WHV Rock Carvings in Tanum project is organised by Vitlycke museum in Tanumshede in west Sweden. Vitlycke museum is a knowledge and experience centre in Tanum Unesco World Heritage site - an area of about 600 rock carving art sites. Here you can experience world class rock carving art and explore the Bronze Age world.

The volunteers will help with the green area maintenance in the bronze age farm and around the rock carvings. The group should be ready for  hands-on activities and working outdoors regardless of the weather. The volunteers  also assist in preparing for the summer solstice event, which is held during the camp. The midsummer preparations include picking flowers, dressing the maypole, and talking to our visitors about the event.

 Tipula EYA, Laitila,         12.7. - 25.7.2026
The Cultural Organisation of Tipula pursues to provide the residences for artists from various fields and develop the activity based on the needs of the creative work. They also organize concerts, camps and events in Tipula. The organization upkeeps an old garden of self-grown and locally produced food, surrounded by forests, old farmland and wheatfields. Their goal is to reach out to create international bonds, to enhance ecological values and sustainable, environmentally friendly way of life.

The volunteers will be renovating and painting the buildings in Tipula, gardening and removing invasive species in the Laitila area. There will also be some tasks related to cleaning up and organizing the historic WALO house. The volunteers will get to know the sustainable way of living  and learn more about the themes of the camp through workshops and activities.

ESC Vol Team Baltic Sea Suomenlinna, Helsinki,       30.7. - 14.8.2026
The Governing Body of Suomenlinna is a government agency that restores, maintains, administers and presents The Fortress of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main task for the volunteers will be to participate in restoration and landscaping work, under the guidance of the site management and specialists. 

Requirements: being a local/knowing Helsinki well is a plus.

Alpo Savannah EYA, Kauhajoki,     2.8. – 16.8.2026
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.

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.

DinosauRock, Mikkeli,        9.8. - 20.8.2026
This camp is organized together with a cultural association Mukula which has organised cultural festivals with international volunteers for over 20 years. These camps have been really successful. This year the festival will take place for the second time in a new exciting location with popular artists.

The volunteers  will assist in building a festival called DinosauRock in Mikkeli. During the festival there will be various tasks such as keeping the area tidy, but also free time to enjoy the interesting festival program. After the festival there will also be work dismantling the festival. Please note that the volunteers are expected to do physical work outdoors in all weather conditions.

ESC Vol Team Baltic Sea - Loviisa Youth and Culture,   16.8. - 31.8.2026
The ESC volunteering team will be involved in implementing various events in Loviisa together with Loviisa Youth and Cultural Services, local associations and young people. This year's  theme of the Loviisa City festival is the Baltic Sea and there will be several events in the area during ten days in August. The volunteering team will be involved in organising the Night of Young  Arts - event, as well as other local traditional cultural events. There will also be a Baltic Sea Day celebration on the Baltic Sea Day. 

The aim is that the volunteers will get to know the pearl of the Baltic Sea, Loviisa, and its interesting history and thriving cultural life. They will get to know everyday life in a small Baltic Sea seaside town and have lots of cultural exchanges with local people.

Venetians in North Savonia, Kerkonkoski      23.8. - 2.9.2026
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. 

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.

More details about the camps can be found here: