Huhtamo International Film Festival is organised by film enthusiasts´s association Elävien kuvien (Living Pictures Association) based in Huittinen. The aim of the association is to promote the film and media art in Huittinen, as well as to gather art enthusiasts and professionals for a cooperation. They want to provide a unique experience by combining country setting with interesting movies. Their theme is Slow living – Film loving. This is an unique festival of moving images, food and celebration of life. In this event people are invited to share their thoughts and stories. Huhtamo International Film Festival encourages us to stop and experience the life around you for a moment – to have a few laughs and enjoy a good movie in a great company. We are set to bring Huhtamo on the map, through the magic of movies. Welcome.
WORK:
There will be a lot of different tasks. Everything starts with building and decorating the festival areas, then it follows with sales tasks from coffee to other refreshments, tickets and whatnot. If you know how to cook or possess other special skills, you will be more likely to take advantage of them. Guest guidance should be done as well and everyone should feel that they are warmly welcome at our event. The goal is to organize a cozy village party.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD:
It’s Huhtamo, not a Hilton. But experience is surely like no other. We provide simple accommodation probably in mattresses in the village school gyms, but also in the houses where possible. Those interested may also choose to camp at the campsite if they wish. And we highly recommend to try that even just for one day only if you don’t feel like a true survivor. It sure is a magical experience. Campers usually make their own food. But let’s see what we can come up together! The main aim is to source raw materials from local farms and producers as the area is filled with delicious organic products!
LOCATION & LEISURE ACTIVITY:
We are set to bring Huhtamo on the map, through the magic of movies. Welcome. Check our site at huhtamo.fi, and nice little after-movie of our festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2lO6UQE0cw
REQUIREMENTS:
Extra fee of 50 euros to be paid upon arrival, Volunteers have to have their own travel insurance.
The school surroundings need maintaining so the volunteers will work with seasonal tasks indoors and outdoors. Please note that this is not a traditional work camp and the tasks vary by the season.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation will be in rooms, buffet style meals provided. There are possibilities for various creative and other activities. Sauna and swimming facilities are also available. The place is very suitable for family camp and welcomes parents, single parents or grandparent to join the camp together with a child/children aged 3-13 yrs. Either parent or child need to be able to communicate in English.
Location & leisure:
Punkaharju is located in eastern Finland near Savonlinna and it takes four hours by train from Helsinki. The school is situated in a location of natural beauty, surrounded on both sides by lakes and magnificent scenery. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities. The volunteers can join Finnish language and culture presentation.
Requirements:
The volunteers need travel insurance for the duration of their stay.Extra fee: 150 euros per adult and 75 euros per child (3 yrs)
Age:
18-99
Location:
Punkaharju
Language(s):
English
Airport:
SVL: Savonlinna (Savonlinna, Finland)Whole families, with kids, are allowed.
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
