AIESEC in Finland presents
Iloa Tupaan Projects for the elderly
Context Ageing population is one of the key issues' in Finland. It is predicted that in the next 10 years around 30% of the population will be over the age of 50. The welfare system is unable to cope with this rising demand and increasing demand. The elderly population is often neglected & the conditions can often become isolated for them.
Project AIESEC aims to make the ageing population feel more inclusive into the Finnish society . The job description of the exchange participant will include: a. Plan activities with an aim to make the elderly feel more engaged, appreciated, and active in the community b. Work in groups of 2-4 to design activities and deliver the same. c. Collect Feedback from each activity conducted and use it to improve future activities. This project is available in the cities of Helsinki, Tampere and Oulu.
Additional Info All participants will receive one week training no facilitation, delivering activities and Finnish culture.
6 weeks Starting from Janurary 2016
Airport Pickup provided
Free Unlimited Wifi
Accommodation An AIESEC in shared room buddy you can or host family always talk to.
The cost of reception is 250€ which includes all the services mentioned above
A Life Changing Experience This project has limited spots. The only requirement is to have Good communication and presentation skills in English.
About Finland Finland is considered as one of the safest & least corrupt countries' in the world. The country is located in Northern Europe between Sweden and Russia. Because it is located so close to the poles, one can often experience the magnificent Aurora Borealis or 'Northern Lights'. The country boasts of having one of the best secondary and upper secondary education in the world and is the birthplace of modern mobile games like Angry Birds and Clash of Clans. If you go to the North you can actually meet the Santa Claus. The Finnish Sauna an experience you cannot miss, especially the part where you jump into ice cold water inside a frozen lake is highly recommended.
For more information on Finland go to www.visitfinland.com For more information on the projects contact phil.adiamah@aiesec.net