Looking for people aged 18-30 for Youth Program

If you are not in target group, please pass this invitation along to friends, family or people you know could be a match. Help young people organize and participate in Democratic processes in the Nordic region. 

We are looking for young people across the Nordics to join assessment committee for a funding program called ‘Norden 0-30’. This is a paid opportunity for a 3-year commitment, with 3 meetings per year, some in-person in Helsinki (with travel expenses paid) and you get to decide collectively which projects to fund. All projects have to have a central role for children and young people in the Nordics. 

It is an exercise in being on a board, considering applications from a range of applicants and evaluating impacts of the projects. 

The group elects its own spokesperson and works independently and collegially. 

• you have experience with projects where children and/or young people participate actively
• you have perspectives linked to your cultural background, voluntary work, political, social or artistic projects or activism 

• The term of office is three years (2026-2028).
  The committee holds three decision-making meetings per year (online or in person).
• You will be required to read and assess applications digitally and participate actively in meeting discussions.
• You will receive a fee and have your travel expenses covered for in-person meetings in Helsinki.

• Broad geographical, linguistic and experiential representation.
• Ability to speak English and at least one Scandinavian language. You must be able to read applications in all Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish).
• You must be resident in the Nordic region (citizenship is not a requirement).
• You may not receive support from the program during your term of office, and you must be aware of conflicts of interest in individual cases.
• You must be between 18 and 30 years of age.

Apply by 29 October 2025 at 23:59 (Finnish time, EET) or 22:59 (Central European Time CET)