Villa Elba strengthens accessibility and equal service
Villa Elba strengthens accessibility and equal service Youth Centre Villa Elba is committed to improving the accessibility of our facilities, services and products. Everyone is welcome here – equally and without exceptions. We have joined the “Equal Service for All” (Yhdenvertaista palvelua kaikille) programme by the Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities. The YPK […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026! We at Elba are slowly settling into the Christmas spirit. We want to thank all our customers, partners, and friends around the world for a wonderful year. It has been full of meetings, events, and experiences – thank you for being part of creating them. Warm Christmas greetings […]
Journey of Creativity and Connection – Clélia´s story
Discover how the ELF Around Project transforms lives through creativity, cultural exchange, and community. Read Clélia’s inspiring volunteer story.
An Experience to Remember Forever: Nane and Meri’s Story
An Unforgettable Journey – Nane and Meri Share Their Experience from the project Elf Around
A Journey of Growth – Léna´s story
Discover Léna’s story as a long-term volunteer at Villa Elba—learning, connecting, and creating memories that last a lifetime
Two Years, Four Countries, and Dozens of Memories: The Journey of Our Finnish Group through the 4Series Youth Exchanges
Over the past two years, a group of Finnish teenagers took part in a series of international youth exchanges that brought them to Hungary, Finland, Italy, and Spain.
Roy Pietilä
Regional coordinator for municipal youth work
+358 40 724 7370
firstname.lastname@villaelba.fi
Linda Lassila
Environmental educator
+358 50 4762 111
firstname.lastname.@villaelba.fi
Villa Elba’s CEO Catarina Silvander was awarded the City of Kokkola’s Silver Medal of Honor
Villa Elba’s CEO Catarina Silvander was awarded the City of Kokkola’s Silver Medal of Honor The award was presented at a festive ceremony held at the City Hall on Friday, September 12, 2025. The City of Kokkola grants medals of honor as recognition for meritorious and long-term work for the benefit of the city. In […]
Fortune Favours the Brave – Olivia’s Volunteering Journey
During my gap year in Kokkola, Finland, the winter days felt long and lonely at first. Then came adventure: SUP-boarding with kids, laughter in storms, and unforgettable moments that brightened my days.