Volunteer Responsibilities:
Volunteers will engage in a variety of tasks, primarily focusing on restoration and environmental beautification under expert supervision.
The centerpiece of the team’s efforts will involve a three-day project to refurbish historical artillery, guided by a professional restorer.
Additional tasks will include ecological projects like eradicating non-native plant species. Volunteers will also support sustainable tourism initiatives and interact with a local cultural institution, the Ryhmäteatteri Summer Theatre, for an afternoon.
An in-depth orientation will introduce participants to the storied past of Suomenlinna, complemented by discussions on World Heritage concepts, conservation ethics, and sustainability.
A highlight will be a mini-seminar where volunteers share insights into World Heritage Sites from their homelands. The program also features a Community Engagement Day, inviting residents to join in the landscape efforts.
Lodging and Dining:
Volunteers will be housed in the Hostel Suomenlinna dormitories, with separate accommodations for women and men. The organizer will provide certain meals, while volunteers will collaboratively prepare others.
Locale Overview:
The Suomenlinna Fortress, a progressive construction since 1748 on an archipelago near Helsinki, now serves as a vibrant residential and cultural hub.
It’s a short ferry trip from Helsinki, a bustling city of 600,000. The fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a testament to Finland’s rich heritage and is among the nation’s most frequented landmarks.
Additional Details:
This initiative is backed by the European Solidarity Corps and welcomes applicants aged 18-30 from EU nations and Ukraine.
The program covers all costs, including accommodation and meals. Full participation is required for a daily allowance and travel reimbursement.
We seek 13 dedicated volunteers. Applications must be in English and demonstrate authentic motivation.
Include a one-page motivational letter detailing personal background, desire to join, any prior WHV volunteer experience, and potential contributions.
Deadline for Applications: May 5, 2024.
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