Allianssi Youth Exchanges newsletter

in English 

September Newsletter: 

Welcome back to the September edition of the Allianssi Youth Exchanges newsletter in English after our summer break! 🤸‍♀️ The leaves are changing colour, some already fell, and the atmosphere is getting chilly - are we the only ones smelling cinnamon in the air?👀

Content of this month's newsletter in a nutshell:

🌞 Helsinki (dis)connected - our new solidarity project!

☕️ Allianssi Youth Exchanges naming competition!

🌞 Current long-term European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunities

☕️ Join us at the Studia fair on November 25-26 - free tickets!

🌞 Upcoming events

Our new solidarity project🎉Helsinki (dis)connected

Are you bored of doomscrolling, but finding new hobbies seems expensive and difficult? Would you like to make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere? Come join the opening event of the Helsinki (dis)connected - Beyond the Screen solidarity project! 💚

Helsinki (dis)connected (or how we like to call it, HelDisco😎) was born with the desire to offer young adults a break from the screens and a place to discover new hobbies and interests. The EU-funded solidarity project will organize monthly events until May 2027, where participants can try new activities and meet new people. The aim is to encourage young people to develop their skills without a fear of judgement or comparison, to create a balanced and responsible relationship with the use of technology, to live more in the moment and create new meaningful connections. The events are always free for participants, and free vegan food is also served.

The project's opening event will be held on September 22nd. The event will feature speedfriending held by Tatskatytöt, board games, and pizza.

Practical Info

📆 Date: Tuesday, September 22nd

🕕 Time: 18:00 - 21:00

📍Location: Allianssi-talo, Asemapäällikönkatu 1, 00520 Helsinki. Allianssi-talo is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.

💰 Cost: Free! But registration is required—sign up here.

🌍 Language: The event is in English, but no worries if you’re not fluent. Finnish-speaking volunteers will be around to help.

🗣️ Tapahtuma järjestetään englanniksi, mutta pärjäät tapahtumassa myös ilman kummempaa kielitaitoa.

📝Registration form

🎟️ The event is free of charge, but registration is required for organizational purposes. Please register 1 day before the event at the latest. You can find more information about the event and the registration form at this link.

🌱 Helsinki (dis)connected  is a European Solidarity Corps (ESC) solidarity project. It’s created by youth, run by volunteers, and co-funded by the European Union.

It consists of monthly events, each featuring a different activity to take a break from the screens. The goal is to create a welcoming space where young people can meet, learn something new, discover their interests and build meaningful connections offline. We also offer free plant-based food.

Allianssi Youth Exchanges naming competition!

Allianssi Youth Exchanges has been operating since 1993, offering over 20,000 young adults opportunities for international engagement, learning, and new experiences over the years. We are active in many European networks, promoting youth participation, equality, and sustainable internationalization. We are also increasingly involved in developing international youth work.

Now, we want to look towards the future and find a name that better reflects our diverse range of activities!💫

Do you have a suggestion for our new name? 👀 Share your ideas with us during the month of September, all suggestions are welcome!

👉 Go suggest a name on our website. We will draw movie tickets among the participants! 🎬🍿

Current long-term European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunities🌻

Would you like to live in another country, while doing something meaningful and learning new skills?

Check out the open positions to participate in an European Solidarity Corps volunteering project and apply!🤩

What is the ESC? The European Solidarity Corps is a volunteering programme supported by the European Union for people aged 18-30. EU support covers, for example, travel grants, accommodation, insurance and a small pocket money for the duration of the project.

Right now, for example, you can apply for:

- Belgium, in many different projects😎

- Italy, helping a Caritas' Centre in Sicily👐

- Spain, supporting inclusive social projects🫂

👉 Check out the open ESC positions on our website in the News section!

Come join us at the Studia fair on November 25-26, 2026 - we're giving away free tickets!

In November, we will be participating in the Studia fair, Finland's largest study and career event. The fair will be held at Messukeskus, Helsinki on Wednesday, November 25th from 9 am to 5 pm and on Thursday, November 26th from 9 am to 5 pm.📚

At the Allianssi Youth Exchanges stand, you will receive up-to-date information about different options for going abroad, especially about volunteering and internship programs, training and youth exchanges supported by the European Union.

You can find us at Studia, stand 5m61. See you at the Studia fair!😁

💡 Would you like to come to the Studia fair? We'll give you a free ticket to use! Fill out the form on our website and we'll send you a ticket by email. By filling out the form, you'll also subscribe to our newsletter and enter the movie ticket draw!

📬 Have you been abroad through us? Come to our stand and tell the fair visitors about your experience! You can send a message to hakemukset@alli.fi if you would like to volunteer at the fair.

🎀 Upcoming events 🎀

Here's a short overview of what's coming up next with Allianssi Youth Exchanges:

• Helsinki (dis)connected  starts this September. Our new solidarity project will kick off its monthly events on September 22nd. Don't miss it!🎉

As always, follow our social media and our website 🤳 to stay up to date on current events!

See you in October! 🌞