Volunteer in Finland: Arts & Crafts Project at Dagtek Workshop (DAKOHA)

The “Dagtek Arts and Crafts Workshop DAKOHA” has announced an opening for volunteers passionate about arts and crafts from around the world to participate in a distinctive project in the coastal city of Ekenäs in southern Finland. This program, which falls under the framework of the European Solidarity Corps, aims to support people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders through art and creativity.

About the Program Volunteer in Finland

The Dagtek Service Unit (Dagtek Serviceenhet) is part of the West Uusimaa Social Care Services District. Its affiliated workshop, DAKOHA, specializes in textile crafts, with activities including weaving, fabric printing, knitting, embroidery, sewing, and felting.

Volunteers will work to support the workshop’s clients in their artistic and craft work, in addition to assisting them in daily activities and various social situations. The volunteer will also have the opportunity to organize their own activities and teach participants new skills in arts and crafts, based on their interests and experience.

Accommodation and Training Details

• Housing: The volunteer will stay in a shared apartment with two other volunteers in downtown Ekenäs.
• Food and Transportation: Lunch will be provided at the Dagtek facility, and the volunteer will receive a monetary allowance to cover the cost of other meals.
• Training: The volunteer will participate in a training camp upon arrival and another mid-term, organized by the Finnish National Agency for the European Solidarity Corps. Support for learning Swedish, the prevalent language in Ekenäs, will also be provided through the Online Linguistic Support (OLS) tool.

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Ideal Volunteer Specifications

The organization is looking for a volunteer enthusiastic about working in the arts field, with a strong desire to contribute and develop their skills. Preferably, the volunteer should possess skills or a strong interest in arts and crafts, such as visual or textile arts, photography, or pottery making.

DAKOHA is set to launch a new project next year to expand and develop artistic activities, providing the volunteer with an opportunity to contribute to this growing initiative.

Project Duration and Location

• Dates: From February 9, 2026 to August 16, 2026.
• Location: Ekenäs, Finland. A small town with approximately 15,000 inhabitants located on the seashore in the south of the country.

How to Apply

Those interested in applying must fill out the application form available at the following link: https://maailmanvaihto.fi/en/volunteer-in-finland/esc-available-projects/

Application Deadline: November 5, 2025.

This opportunity is available to participants from a wide range of countries including European countries, Arab countries, and European neighborhood countries.