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Allianssi Youth Exchanges

In Finnish: www.facebook.com/Nuorisovaihto Allianssi Youth Exchanges is a Finnish NGO working for intercultural learning and global understanding.

We work in many national and international networks. We are the Finnish member of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations and work in close co-operation with members and partners of the network especially in the field of global short and medium term voluntary exchanges. In long term volunteer exchanges we have a wider range or partners, especially in EU-funded programs such as Eur

opean Solidarity Corps. We have both incoming and outgoing voluntary programs. In addition to about 30 short term voluntary work camps and ESC volunteer teams in Finland we co-ordinate long term European Solidarity Corps volunteers to our partner organisations in Finland. We also have own outgoing EU funded projects for vocational education. In these programs we work with recent graduates who would like to get some work experience after graduation. At the moment we co-operate with about 10 European countries in these outbound programs. Most of our participants are 18-30 years old, but there are also possibilities for 16-17 years old and in many programs we have older participants as well. Due to wide variety of programs we can offer interesting alternatives to people with different backgrounds. In addition to working, learning and volunteering programs we are active in different international projects. We have participated in various strategic partnership projects both in European and global level. We also take part in youth worker mobility projects, youth exchanges, trainings and other projects which we find worthwhile for our work and priorities. We are a non-profit and non-governmental body. Our office is in Helsinki in Allianssi-talo and we are affiliated with the Finnish National Youth Council Allianssi which has over 130 national member organisations.

02/09/2026

The ESC volunteering team Baltic Sea Tallinn Estonia took place from 13.-28.8.2026! 🇪🇪 The team's work focused especially on the restoration of the Pääsküla Bog, with an aim to maintain its ecological system and balance. Volunteers also participated in tasks on local seaside meadows, where they cleaned the area from old abandoned military tires. Read below how David, one of the volunteers, describes his experience! 👇

"My favourite memory was sitting on the road beside the edge of the forest, having lunch with my new friends and simply enjoying a calm, sunny August day in a country that I had never thought about visiting. I learned that a small group of well-organized young people can do a lot for a local community by doing simple tasks that can have a big impact on the environment. It inspired me to think about ways in which I could contribute to my own municipality and the area where I live.

I would definitely recommend volunteering teams. It was one of the most beautiful experiences because it provided so many opportunities to network, learn about different people, their habits and ways of living, and take action. I would suggest volunteering to young, highly social people because that is really what it is all about. At the end of the day, people create the mood, not the place or the time."

🇪🇺 This team was organised as part of the Concrete Deeds for the Baltic Sea project, co-funded by the European Union. CoDeSea aims at raising awareness about the Baltic Sea and creating collective action regarding its protection.

Interested in similar projects? European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers opportunities for youth aged 18-30 across Europe for meaningful causes. The programme grant includes accommodation, meals, travel grant, training, and pocket money. More information about current opportunities on our website https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/

European Youth MTÜ EstYES

27/08/2026

🎉 In celebration for the Baltic Sea day it's time to publish this mini-documentary about one of our Baltic Sea themed volunteering teams, the Archipelago Adventure Livonsaari!

The team took place 20.7.-4.8.2026 in the Finnish archipelago. It was organised as part of the Concrete Deeds for the Baltic Sea project, co-funded by the European Union. CoDeSea aims at raising awareness and creating collective action regarding the Sea and its protection. Volunteering teams are taking place around the Baltic Sea, hosting motivated European youth to contribute to the Sea.

Read more about the project and ways to participate on our website https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/esc-vthpa-baltic-sea/

European Youth

21/08/2026

A few days ago our ESC volunteering team Sea Fortress Suomenlinna ended in Helsinki! 🇫🇮 The volunteers got to live in the marine environment of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna, their work aiming to raise awareness of the need to protect and promote common World Heritage and European Cultural Heritage. 🌍 Read below how Riikka, one of the team leaders describes the experience. 👇

"During the team, we had the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Suomenlinna, a World Heritage Site, through landscaping, traditional painting, and cultural activities. The work felt meaningful, and our group approached the entire experience with enthusiasm and inspiration.

The best part of the trip was spending time with new friends in the stunning scenery of Suomenlinna. I warmly recommend volunteering teams and youth exchanges to all young people. I’ve participated to many similar trips, and I don’t regret a single one!"

🇪🇺 This team was organised as part of the Concrete Deeds for the Baltic Sea project, co-funded by the European Union. CoDeSea aims at raising awareness about the Baltic Sea and creating collective action regarding its protection.

Interested in similar projects? European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers opportunities for youth aged 18-30 across Europe for meaningful causes. The programme grant includes accommodation, meals, travel grant, training, and pocket money. More information about current opportunities on our website https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/

European Youth Suomenlinna / Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

19/08/2026

In Loviisa, Finland, the ESC volunteering team has just started their project, but they are already in full action! 💪🏻 The team's main focus has been creating decorations for the upcoming Night of the Arts, helping to bring a magical fairy-like atmosphere to the event.✨

The volunteers have also shown great initiative and enthusiasm by contributing their own creativity and cultural heritage. During the event, they will teach traditional dances, allowing the people of Loviisa to travel across Europe and beyond through music and movement. 💃🕺

The volunteering team received a warm welcome from the local youth centre staff and had the opportunity to discover Finnish culture through a hike, a barbecue, and a refreshing swim in the lake. 🌲

🇪🇺 This team is organised as part of the CoDeSea ESC-project, co-funded by the European Union. Interested in similar projects? Go check our website!

18/08/2026

A week ago the 10 participants from the ESC volunteering team Nõva Summer headed home from Estonia 🇪🇪 after having passed two weeks participating in activities related to Baltic Sea protection and doing good for the local community! 🌊💙 Read below how participants Hubert and Tuulia describe their work and experiences 👇

"Our work was mostly cleaning the beaches from the trash in the Lääne region of Estonia. We also gathered blueberries and herbs for elderly people in nearby hospices. On the last day we planted some trees. The best part of the experience was the possibility to do something small for the world. Also, I liked the cultural aspects, like sauna nights, open air museums and visiting towns and cities like Tallinn, Haapsalu and Tartu."

"In our free time, we explored the nearby church and the forest museum, went swimming at the beaches, played different games, and visited other cities. In my opinion, the best part was when we took a motorboat to a nearby island, where we also did some cleaning. I would recommend volunteering to young people who want a new kind of experience traveling abroad while doing something meaningful and important."

🇪🇺 This team was organised as part of the Concrete Deeds for the Baltic Sea project, co-funded by the European Union. CoDeSea aims at raising awareness about the Baltic Sea and creating collective action regarding its protection.

Interested in similar projects? European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers opportunities for youth aged 18-30 across Europe for meaningful causes. The programme grant includes accommodation, meals, travel grant, training, and pocket money. More information about current opportunities and volunteering for the Baltic Sea on our website https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/

European Youth MTÜ EstYES

12/08/2026

The ESC volunteering team Sea Fortress is passing the last days on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomelinna! 🏰🇫🇮

The team has gotten to do concrete tasks around the island, such as maintenance, restoration, and landscaping work. They also hit an important milestone in the protection of the Baltic Sea by collecting over 5000 pieces of trash from its shores! 🤩

The group of 15 volunteers has also been able to visit the Helsinki region, discover the Finnish sauna culture, and share information about UNESCO protected sites in their home countries.

🇪🇺 This team is organised as part of the CoDeSea ESC-project, co-funded by the European Union. Interested in similar projects? Go check our website https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/esc-vthpa-baltic-sea/

European Youth Suomenlinna / Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

11/08/2026

The volunteering team Baltic Sea Archipelago Adventure Livonsaari has come to its end. Volunteers leave behind two weeks spent in the Finnish archipelago learning and engaging in concrete activities for the Baltic Sea and sustainable life. 🌱💚

Overall, the volunteers describe the project as an unforgettable, unique, and teaching experience. They got to participate in practical tasks, such as building with natural materials and making artwork out of collected litter, as well as learn about the Baltic Sea in the region by visiting surrounding islands. On their free-time, participants went to sauna, berry picking, and hikes, and got to know each other and the people living in the communal village of Livonsaari. The experience inspired many of them to do more volunteering or live more sustainably in the future. 🫶

Interested in similar projects? European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers opportunities for youth aged 18-30 across Europe for meaningful causes. The programme grant includes accommodation, meals, travel grant, training, and pocket money. More information about current opportunities and volunteering for the Baltic Sea on our website https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/esc-vthpa-baltic-sea/baltic-sea-archipelago-livonsaari/

🇪🇺 This team was organised as part of the CoDeSea ESC-project, co-funded by the European Union.

European Youth

07/08/2026

Looking for something to do in September? Apply for the new ESC volunteering team ReBlue in Sweden! The team will take place on the scenic island of Gotland from 6.-22.9.2026. 🇸🇪

🌱 ReBlue engages participants with topics such as sustainability, climate anxiety, and social justice through youth empowerment and competence building. The team is hosted in Suderbyn, a vegan ecovillage on the island of Gotland.

Volunteers will learn about sustainable construction methods and permaculture garden principles. Their concrete work tasks include low-tech sustainable building, vegan cooking, project management, and sustainability-driven improvements for both the Gotlandic and Suderbyn communities. Participants will also take part in Eco-emotions, a pilot training aiming to develop the skills needed to navigate a time of multiple crises, to strengthen agency and psychological resilience, and to try out tools for dealing with eco-emotions.

🇪🇺 This team is part of the CoDeSea project, co-funded by the European Union, with a purpose to raise awareness and create collective action regarding the Baltic Sea. The project is part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme, meaning that participants' travel costs, accommodation, meals, training, insurance, and a pocket money are all covered.

✨ Interested? Read more about the team and apply on our website https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/esc-vthpa-baltic-sea/esc-volteam-gotland-sweden/
A total of 10 volunteers will be selected based on the applications, which can be submitted until the 16th of August.

European Youth Suderbyn Ecovillage & NGO Relearn MTÜ EstYES Radi Vidi Pats Stowarzyszenie Promocji Wolontariatu Elix/ Ελιξ- Προγράμματα Εθελοντικής Εργασίας Mladi istrazivaci Srbije Union Forum / Спілка Форум

06/08/2026

In Nõva, Estonia, the second ESC volunteering team of the year is in full action! 🤩🇪🇪

The team's main focus has been on seashore cleaning in cooperation with local actors. The volunteers have also shown acts of solidarity by helping local elderly in their household, garden, and maintenance duties and collecting herbs and berries for their use.

The volunteering team has been an exciting opportunity for participants to discover the Estonian culture, try new hobbies, and make new friends. ✨

🇪🇺 This team is organised as part of the CoDeSea ESC-project, co-funded by the European Union. Interested in similar projects? Go check our website: https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/esc-vthpa-baltic-sea/

European Youth MTÜ EstYES

03/08/2026

The volunteering team Archipelago Adventure is currently ongoing in Livonsaari, Finland! During the past two weeks, participants have gotten familiar with the Baltic Sea of the Finnish archipelago and communal life on an island. 🌅

The team has participated for example in maintenance and building work, beach cleaning, art with natural materials, and gardening. They have gained valuable knowledge about the sea's ecosystem, the impact reed has on it, and local protective innovations. 💡

On their freetime, the volunteers have gotten to visit surrounding islands, discover the local lifestyle and traditions, enjoy saunas, and make trips to the city of Turku. 🤩

🇪🇺 This team is organised as part of the CoDeSea ESC-project, co-funded by the European Union. Interested in similar projects? Go check our website: The volunteering team Archipelago Adventure is currently ongoing in Livonsaari, Finland! During the past two weeks, participants have gotten familiar with the Baltic Sea of the Finnish archipelago and communal life on an island. 🌅

The team has participated for example in maintenance and building work, beach cleaning, art with natural materials, and gardening. They have gained valuable knowledge about the sea's ecosystem, the impact reed has on it, and local protective innovations. 💡

On their freetime, the volunteers have gotten to visit surrounding islands, discover the local lifestyle and traditions, enjoy saunas, and make trips to the city of Turku. 🤩

🇪🇺 This team is organised as part of the CoDeSea ESC-project, co-funded by the European Union. Interested in similar projects? Go check our website: https://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/allianssi-youth-exchanges/esc-vthpa-baltic-sea/

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