Immersion in Finnish Culture volunteering in Helsinki, Finland

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L'expérience

Do you want to experience a Finnish traditional house and city of Helsinki at the same time? At our homestay it is possible! We need help with regular house activities, like window washing, paint removal, painting, gardening, vacuuming etc. We'll provide you with instructions and help.

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Ce que vous offrez

20 heures d'aide par semaine

Nettoyage: Aider à nettoyer la cuisine, les chambres, les salles de bain et les espaces communs.

Aide en cuisine: Aider à préparer, finaliser et servir les repas.

Construction & Réparation: Aider à diverses réparations ou constructions.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Rapide: Internet haut débit pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Intermédiaire Anglais ou Intermédiaire Suédois

Plus de 21 ans

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

We are a Finnish family consisting 2 adults and 2 dogs, living in a traditional Finnish house in Eastern Helsinki. We speak Finnish, Swedish, English and, so you can practice any of them with us.

As our volunteer, your work will happen around the house, both inside and outside and tasks depends on season and what area currently is being worked on. We do also have own green garden where we grow some vegetables etc for our table. You'll learn various skills useful when you live in a single house, renovation etc.

Our house is located right next to public transport. You can reach city center of Helsinki in 30-40 minutes.

Your daily programs varies depending what activities we have. Our meal times are typical Finnish, approximately: breakfast 7:30 (self service), lunch 11:30, dinner 17:30. Meals are provided when you are at home, meal preparing responsibility is shared equally among the people who are staying.

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Activités et horaires

4h daily, 2 days of week free. If your stay is shorter than a week, you are eligible 1 free day.
Example tasks: Gardening, paint removal or painting, vacuuming, window cleaning, cooking.

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Règles

- Silent hours 22-07
- No shoes indoors
- No smoking indoors, only in the designated area away from windows
- We are pet friendly place - you'll be living with two spaniels, not suitable for dog allergic. We also expect some prior experience and liking to dogs with staying around dogs as they are full family members. We cannot host anyone afraid of dogs/uncomfortable around dogs.
- Communication is a key, we expect you to ask questions when something unclear.
- Vegetarian or milk free diet can be followed at our place (please inform), we cannot accommodate gluten free or severe food allergies. Meat products are stored in the same fridge.
- No extra guests
- Room in picture is an example volunteer room, and it may be another one
- As we are a Finnish family, we expect our volunteers to socialize with us, e.g. normal talking with us during the meals. A little bit of socializing can go a long way in building connection and making the experience more enriching for everyone
- Volunteers do have quite much freedom in their volunteering hours. However we expect responsibility and commitment from your end
- Clean after yourself
- We are not your parents. Certain adulthood is expected.