Do you love TikTok, reels, and telling stories through video? Are you always coming up with content ideas, filming moments, or editing clips? Would you like to spend a year volunteering in these tasks & supporting organising training activities for volunteers in a youth exchange organisation? This opportunity might be for you!

Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland is looking for a European Solidarity Corps volunteer to join our office team in Helsinki as a social media & communications volunteer, with a strong focus on TikTok.

• Volunteering period: 13.4.2026–12.4.2027 (12 months)
• Number of volunteers: 1
• Location: Helsinki, Finland
• Deadline for applying: 11 January 2026

About Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland

Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland is a non-profit youth exchange organisation that promotes intercultural understanding, equality, and peace through international volunteering. We are part of the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) Federation, a global network of around 40 organisations.

Every year, we:

• Send 20–30 young people from Finland abroad as volunteers
• Welcome 30–40 international volunteers to Finland
• Coordinate ICYE and European Solidarity Corps volunteering programmes

Our office team includes three full-time staff members (Secretary General, Program Coordinator, and Communications Officer) and two international volunteers. Our work is supported by a group of active volunteer coworkers.

Location

Maailmanvaihto’s office is located in the center of Helsinki, about a ten-minute walk from the central railway station.

What will you be doing?

Your main role is to create engaging, youth-friendly content that shows what international volunteering is really like and inspires young people to get involved. You’ll be co-operating with Maailmanvaihto’s Communications Officer and co-workers and you will have room to bring your own ideas and creative style.

You will

• Create together content for Maailmanvaihto’s TikTok channel and other social media
• Brainstorm for content ideas and experiment with storytelling and trends
• Film and edit short videos (TikTok, Reels)
• Collect stories and experiences from volunteers and turn them into videos
• Take photos and design visuals (Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud available)
• Write short texts and captions (mainly in English)
• Help keep our website, guidebooks, and communication materials up to date
• Represent Maailmanvaihto at events, fairs, and school visits
• Contribute to our magazine MaailmanVaihtoa – Volunteers’ Voices
• Take part in organising Maailmanvaihto’s training camps for international volunteers (held in May, August, October, and January)
• Coordinate Maailmanvaihto’s Buddy activities
• Develop a small personal project based on your interests (for example: a social media campaign, content series, or video concept)

Who is this for?

This volunteering position is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys TikTok and Instagram
• Likes creating videos, photos, and other digital content
• Is curious about international volunteering and youth work
• Is proactive, creative, and open to learning
• Who enjoys connecting with people and teamwork
• Is comfortable using English in both written texts and spoken communication
• Enjoys organising group activities and facilitating workshops

You don’t need to be a professional – motivation and willingness to learn are what matter most. A bonus (but not required) is feeling comfortable also in front of the camera. 🙂

What will you gain?

• Hands-on experience managing social media for an international NGO
• A portfolio of videos & graphics
• Skills in storytelling, content planning, and digital communication
• Experience working in an international and intercultural environment
• A deeper understanding of international volunteering and youth exchange

Practical arrangements

• Accommodation: With a host family or in a rented room in the Helsinki metropolitan area
• Food: Lunch allowance provided; other meals will be arranged by the host family or the volunteer will receive food money for the other meals, depending on the accommodation arrangement
• Transport: Monthly public transport card for the Helsinki area covered
• Free time:
  • Two days off per week (usually Saturday & Sunday)
  • Two vacation days per month

Training during the volunteering period

• On-arrival training and mid-term evaluation organised by the Finnish National Agency of the European Solidarity Corps.
• Access to Online Language Support (OLS) to support learning Finnish.

Accessibility information

Maailmanvaihto’s office is partially wheelchair accessible. While it is possible to move around in a wheelchair, there is a doorstep at the entrance (approximately 7 cm high), and the toilet is not large enough for wheelchair access.

If you need additional support due to a disability, long-term illness, or another reason, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We are happy to discuss possible arrangements.

Maailmanvaihto’s social media

• • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Activity topics

international cooperation, youth, youth work

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