Sound of Forest, 8.-21.6.2023

Project

The host organisation Ikko is a  folk high school offering both general and vocational education for Finnish and international adult students during the school year and different groups throughout the year. Students also include special target groups such as students with special needs and asylum seekers. More information www.ikko.fi

Work

 The volunteers will do a wide variety of activities related to the environment. The tasks will be carried out in co-operation with many local organisations in the surrounding area.  The volunteers will tidy hiking routes,  assist in different maintenance tasks in a national park, make seal-friendly fish traps in order to protect the endangered Saimaa seal and also assist with some local events. The group will learn about nature and sustainability and visit local places of natural beauty. The participants will also have time to relax and enjoy the peace of  early summer time in Finland. 

The project is open for 18-30 year old EU (+ Ukraine) citizens and residents, who would like to do different outdoor tasks in Finnish nature.  The project is located in the countryside, so it suits people who enjoy a peaceful environment.

Accommodation

 Accommodation will be in shared rooms in the student dormitory, all meals provided. There are possibilities for various creative and other activities. Sauna and swimming facilities are also available.

Location

Punkaharju is located in eastern Finland near Savonlinna and it takes four hours by train from Helsinki. The school is situated in a location of natural beauty,  surrounded on both sides by lakes. In this place you get to enjoy the Finnish summer with its beautiful lakes and forests. The area offers good opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming.

Project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps and open for 18-30 year old citizens and permanent residents of EU countries and Ukraine. Participation is free of charge, as well as board and lodging. Volunteers need to stay the full duration of the project in order to get pocket money (5 euros per day) and travel cost reimbursed (20-360 euros depending on the distance).

The application deadline for this project has passed (23.4.2023)