Volunteer Programs in Finland

Finland is the easternmost nation of all the Scandinavian countries, sharing borders with Sweden, Russia, and Norway. It is a country made up up almost 180,000 islands, 190,000 lakes, and has approximately 4,500 kilometers of coastline. In spite of its relatively large size, only just over five million people inhabit the country. This provides citizens with the advantage of space, as it’s easy to find a remote area that offers a refreshing hideaway from the world. Here are the best places to volunteer in Finland.

Helsinki. Finland’s capital and largest city is located in the southern area off the coast of the Baltic Sea across from Estonia. With an electric art scene, flourishing foodie culture, and charming boutiques, volunteers in Finland are bound to fall in love with this Scandinavian city. Explore historical artefacts in the museums, stroll through Helsinki Central Park, and marvel at the prominent neoclassical buildings.

Pori. This city and municipality is located on the west coast of Finland. If you’re lucky to be here in July, you don’t want to miss out on the nine-day international jazz festival here, where renowned musicians have played there, like Bob Dylan and Ray Charles. You could also relax in a spa, go camping or hiking, or windsurfing on the popular Yyteri Beach.

Inari. The largest municipality is located in the northern area, and it’s a nature lover’s dream, as it’s filled with wilderness areas and National Parks. This area has four national languages with three being Sami languages, so you might pick up a phrase or two in uncommon tongues! This site has also inspired literary works, like “The Most Dangerous Game” and the “Snow Queen.”