An open call for 15 young volunteers aged between 18 and 30 years from 11 European countries to join the "Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Baltic Sea Team Finland" which takes place in Fortress of Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland from 30th of July to 14th of August 2026. This Volunteering project is organised in co-operation with The Governing Body of Suomenlinna and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.
About the Volunteering
The project takes place on the islands of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible by a 15-minute ferry ride from Helsinki. 15 young volunteers will participate in maintenance, restoration, and landscaping work in the Suomenlinna area and surrounding islands, under the guidance of site management and specialists, as well as take part in shoreline cleaning activities. The work is primarily physical and takes place outdoors under all weather conditions.
During the project, volunteers will participate in a variety of practical tasks that directly relate to the well-being of the Baltic Sea and the sustainability of the Suomenlinna environment. These include landscape maintenance, restoration work, shoreline cleaning, and cooperation activities with local stakeholders. All tasks are tied to understanding, protecting, and caring for the marine surroundings.
Beyond hands-on work, volunteers will receive a detailed orientation on Suomenlinna’s history.
Description of the Project Area
Fortress of Suomenlinna, built gradually from 1748 onwards on a group of islands, is located a 15-minute ferry ride off the City of Helsinki, capital of Finland. Helsinki is a modern and cosmopolitan city and home to around 600,000 residents. The fortress buildings have been renovated to serve as apartments as well as workspaces, to house private and public services, and for cultural purposes. There are 800 inhabitants in Suomenlinna.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Young people aged between 18 and 30, who are citizens or residents of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, as well as Greece, Serbia, and Ukraine.
- Volunteers should speak English, since it is the main language of the course.
- Volunteers should be interested in the environment and cultural heritage, and prepared to do physical outdoor work with an early morning start.
- The applicants need to attach to the application form a one-page motivation letter presenting themselves, explaining why they would like to join the project, and what their contribution to the project could be.
- Young people with fewer opportunities due to economic, social, geographical, or other barriers.
Expenses and Benefits
- Participation is free of charge, and board and lodging are covered by the ESC Programme of the EU.
- The host organization will provide the volunteers' accommodation in Hostel Suomenlinna dormitories (one dorm for women, one dorm for men) with shared bathrooms and toilets.
- All meals will be provided by the organizer. Lunches on work days will be served ready, and all dinners will be prepared by the volunteers themselves.
- Volunteers need to stay the full duration of the project in order to get pocket money (7€ per day) and travel cost reimbursed (28-395 euros depending on the distance).
- Please note that the team dates are fixed and non-negotiable, so please apply only if you are sure you can stay the whole time.
More Details
For more details about "Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Baltic Sea Team Finland", check the opportunity website on the ESC Portal from HERE, or check the info-pack.
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