Community Host — Co-living/Co-working in Finnish Nature
The experience
Be the go-to person for guests at Northern Seasons, our co-living/co-working community in Outokumpu, Finland. You'll welcome new arrivals, answer questions, help with check-ins, and keep the community vibe alive between digital nomads, remote workers and students. In exchange: free stay, sauna, nature trails, and a genuinely international crew. Good English needed, friendly and organized personality a big plus. Real responsibility, real community
What you offer
5 hours of help per week
Content Writer:
Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Photography:
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making:
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Party Promoter:
Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Northern Seasons is a co-living and co-working community based in Outokumpu, Finland — home to a mix of digital nomads, remote workers and students from all over the world. As a Community Host, you're the first point of contact for new guests: helping them settle in, answering day-to-day questions, and keeping the community feeling welcoming and alive. It's a hands-on role in a real, growing project, not a background task. In exchange for your time, you get free accommodation in our co-living space, access to co-working areas, sauna, nature trails, and bikes, plus the chance to be part of an international crew building something from the ground up.
Activities & Shift
Typical day-to-day tasks include: welcoming and checking in new guests, giving a short orientation to the space and the local area, being available to answer questions throughout the week, helping coordinate shared spaces (kitchen, co-working areas, sauna schedule), and occasionally helping organize community activities or events. We ask for around 15–20 hours per week, flexible around your own work or study schedule — mornings and evenings tend to be when guests need the most support (arrivals, check-ins, evening activities).
Rules
Minimum stay of 4 weeks preferred. Fluent or strong conversational English required. We ask for reliability and good communication — if you can't cover a shift or need to step away, just let us know in advance. Respect for shared spaces and other guests is essential. This is a community-first environment: we're looking for people who genuinely enjoy meeting new people and helping things run smoothly, not just a place to stay for free.