VENETIANS IN NORTH SAVONIA

CODE: ALLI11

Work:

During the camp a Venetian Event will be organized. This is a traditional celebration for the end of the summer season with bonfires and sometimes fireworks. The main tasks of the volunteers include creating artworks for the event, putting up and decorating the festival area, and dismantling and cleaning up afterwards. Participants will also collaborate with the local youth centre and create social media content about the event and their experiences. The focus is on creative work, giving young people the opportunity to explore different art and craft techniques while actively participating in the festival and its organization.

Accomodation and food

The volunteers will stay in hostel type accommodation in the former Kerkonjoki school, with shared bathrooms and a kitchen where they can prepare meals. Some of the meals will be provided by the school kitchen.

Location and leisure

Kerkonkoski is a beautiful village surrounded by waterways. The area offers great opportunities for outdoor activities, swimming, and small adventures. The canal and its surroundings are the heart of the village i a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the scenery. During their free time the volunteers can visit interesting spots like the Old Mill, a bird lake, and local nature trails. The nearest town is Suonenjoki.

Project hosted by

The local host, LAG Mansikka is a rural development association and a local activator that operates and supports rural development in the area of six municipalities in Northern Savonia. The camp is organized in cooperation with Taitava Kerkonkoski, an interdisciplinary association that aims to support all kinds of creative activities in Kerkonkoski.

Directions to meeting point

You can take a train from Helsinki airport to Suonenjoki which is located 30km from the project location. Please take into account that it can take up to 4h to reach Suonenjoki from Helsinki.

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