Apply to join KVT’s board for 2026!
Are you interested in association activities and gaining a deeper understanding of how to manage a small organization? Would you like a front-row seat to make an impact on what happens in KVT? Apply to join the board for 2026!
KVT’s activities are planned and carried out by a board, known as “Johtis,” consisting of 9-12 volunteers elected by KVT members. In Johtis, you will gain a deeper understanding of KVT’s work and peace activities both locally and internationally. You’ll gain experience of governance of an association and have the opportunity to do meaningful volunteer work in a great team. As a board member, you can develop your skills not only in traditional board activities but also by participating in events, trainings, and seminars.
The board meets about once a month, and meetings are held both in person and online, depending on the preferences of the board members. It’s also possible to attend in-person meetings remotely when needed.
You are welcome to join Johtis with any level of experience with association work; there are roles for both beginners and veterans. Board members share tasks based on their interests: you don’t need to know everything beforehand, and you will not be working on things alone. The most important things are enthusiasm for influencing KVT’s activities, active participation in the board’s work, and sharing KVT’s values.
Board members and chair person will be elected in KVT’s fall annual meeting on Thursday, November 27, starting at 5:30pm at Rauhanasema. It is also possible to join the meeting online.
What kinds of positions are available?
We are looking for people for the following roles in KVT’s 2026 board:
- Chair person (see a separate call for applications)
- 7 other actual members, amongst whom 1-2 vice chair will be nominated
- 1-4 vice members
Vice members participate in the activities of the board like actual members, apart from that they cannot act as a chair or vice chair and can only vote when an actual member is absent. The board will select the vice chair(s) in its first meeting of the year.
What does the board do and what can I do in the board?
The board plans, implements and evaluates KVT’s annual activities together with the office staff and working groups. The main responsibilities of the board are creating and following KVT’s annual plan of action, representing KVT as an employer, following up on the association’s finances, and making important decisions concerning KVT’s activities and future plans (including updates on the annual budget, approving proposed voluntary workcamps for the coming camp season, recruiting new employees, applying for project grants or joining international projects..).
In addition, activities of the board depend on the interests of its individual members. As a board member, you can decide yourself what kind of tasks or topic you would like to focus on. Here are some examples:
- Secretary tasks in board meetings, participating in writing of annual report, plan of action or grant applications
- Organizing events (e.g., the annual volunteer weekend) and recreational activities
- Following up on finances
- HR-related tasks, such as acting as a contact person for the office staff, annual development discussions, recruitment processes
- Fundraising
- International relations: e.g., joining SCI’s international seminars or working groups
- Communications tasks, such as writing membership letters, creating content for social media, or visiting events, educational institutions, or youth work organizations to tell about KVT
- Monitoring climate impact of KVT’s activities and developing environmentally friendly practices
- Equity and accessibility issues, such as multilingual and accessible communication, improving inclusivity of KVT’s activities for volunteers from diverse backgrounds and in different life situations
- Perspectives of young volunteers on developing KVT’s activities
How can I apply?
If you are interested or would like to know more, please be in touch! To apply, you can send a short introduction of yourself to KVT’s current chair Hanna () at the latest by Monday, November 24th. In the introduction you can share:
- who you are
- how well you know KVT beforehand
- why you would like to join the board, and
- what kind of tasks or topics you would find especially interesting.
Welcome on board!
