Call for Event Assistants and Assistant Team Leads: Helsinki Welcome Day 2026
Event Assistants and Assistant Team Leads
City of Helsinki is looking for 10–13 event assistants and 2 assistant team leads for Helsinki Welcome Day 2026, a welcoming event for new international residents in Helsinki.
📅 Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
📍 Location: Helsinki City Hall
🕝 Event time: 16:00–19:00
⏰ Working time: approx. 4 hours (event duration 3 hours)
💰 Compensation: 10 €/hour
📜 Certificate of participation will be provided
Available Roles
- Event Assistants: Supporting the smooth running of the event (venue prep, welcoming guests, guiding at activity points, and general support).
- Assistant Team Leads (2 positions): Coordinating assistants and helping with on-site coordination. Includes a few extra prep hours.
- Quiz Host (1 position): An energetic speaker to host Helsinki-themed quizzes on stage.
Requirements
We are looking for people with a positive attitude who enjoy interacting with others and are comfortable working in an international environment.
Please note: The event takes place after the school year ends. Make sure you are available if you are planning to travel or starting a summer job.
Payment & Selection
- Selection: Handled by Haaga-Helia. We want to hear why you want to be part of the day and your ideas for the event!
- Tax Card: Selected assistants will need a tax card for trade income (työkorvauksen verokortti).
📝 Applcation period 10.4-22.5 Applications via this link.
Questions?
- Application process: Vejay Nair (vejay.nair [at] haaga-helia.fi (vejay[dot]nair[at]haaga-helia[dot]fi))
- Event details: newcomerinfo [at] hel.fi (newcomerinfo[at]hel[dot]fi)