Bona Fides Association and Nouseva Rannikkoseutu are looking for Polish participants (18-30 yo) to join 3-weeks environmental ESC project in Liminka, Finland!
Dates: 26 July – 18 August 2024
Duration: 3 weeks
Place: Liminka, Finland
Application deadline: 20 April 2024
About the project: Help the environment!
Welcome to Liminka, nature-enthusiast’s paradise in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland! In this project a team of ten (10) volunteers will work in versatile tasks to improve the state of nature as well as participating in activities to make the living environment more sustainable and vital. Volunteers will also have the opportunity learn both traditional and new ways to take care of and protect nature.
The seaside municipality of Liminka is known for its active birdlife: Liminka Bay is the most famous bird wetland in Finland. Additionally, the municipality has a long history: many traditional ways to take care of nature are still cherished. On the other hand, Liminka has been awarded as the most inventive place in the country, so new ways to act are composed constantly.
Volunteers’ tasks
– recovering threatened coastal plant species and their habitats
– building roundpole fences and other sustainable structures
– making of biochar and other environmentally friendly products
– promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable way of life
– producing environmental artwork
In addition, the volunteers will work with the local 4H association to organise activities for youth at local agricultural fair.
Accommodation, food and transportation arrangements
Volunteers are accommodated in a shared house. Volunteers need to cook for themselves (food allowance and pocket money will be provided). Within the municipality the distances are short: main venues are mainly reachable by foot. If needed, other transportation is provided. Bus station with connections to other cities locate within walking distance.
Mandatory costs are covered according to programme rules.
Training
An on-arrival training will be organized. Volunteers are guided to all tasks.
Volunteer profile
We would like to host active volunteers who are willing to work out in the nature no matter the weather. Working hours can change according to tasks, so volunteers need to be flexible.
How and when to apply?
Send your CV and motivation letter (in English) to mariachiara@bonafides.pl and anna@bonafides.pl
We will contact the chosen candidates and invite them for an interview. During the interview we discuss more details about the project. The interviews take place between 13-15 May 2024. Contact us for any further information!