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Apply to join VYY's International Committee by March 8th!

The International Committee operates under the leadership of VYY's Executive Board member responsible for Internationality, who acts as the Chair of the Committee. Approximately five (5) members will be selected for the Committee. In addition to the Chair, the committee includes a Vice-Chair, an Event Coordinator, and a Communications Officer. Responsibilities will be distributed among the committee members during their meeting.

The committee's task is to promote the status and well-being of international students, develop internationalization and intercultural interaction, and participate in cooperation with the European EUNICE University Network. The committee's working language is English.

The role of the International Committee is to make the student union and the university community more accessible, more equal, and better at taking internationality into account for all students.

We are looking for positive, proactive individuals who are interested in multiculturalism. If you recognize yourself in this description, feel free to apply! We hope that in the application form, you will tell us which team you are most interested in working in.

he term of office for the Vice Chair of the Committee is until the end of 2027, and for other members until the end of the calendar year. Application period: 23.2.–8.3.

Join us in building an even more international VYY! Apply by filling out the electronic application form.

Additional information:

Helin Karatag
Member of the Board, Internationality
helin.karatag@vyy.fi
044 324 8968

VYY-Alumni ry is the alumni association for the Student Union of the University of Vaasa. The association’s aim is to unite VYY actors from all time periods.

VYY-Alumni organizes annual events, company visits, and afterwork events that unite current and future alumni. The association was founded on 15 February 2013. It works in close cooperation with the student union and strives to support the student union through its network.

You are eligible to become a full member if you have actively worked for the benefit of the Student Union of the University of Vaasa. Any legal person who has advanced the Student Union’s aims can join as a supporting member.

The annual fee for individuals is 20 €/year or 100 €/lifetime membership. The supporting membership fee is 200 €/year.

You can join VYY-Alumni ry by filling out the membership application form and by paying the membership fee to the association’s bank account. As a member, you also support the Student Union through the alumnus association.

Are you a hard-working and creative person who is looking for new challenges? Come join us in creating a memorable tutor project 2026!

We are recruiting TUTOR EDUCATORS to join VYY’s tutor project

Tutor educators work together with VYY’s tutor coordinators and help them with managing the project. A tutor educator’s tasks include recruiting and training tutors, organizing events, and other planning and arranging tasks in the project.

We are primarily looking for people who

• have experience in studying and being a part of the academic community
• ​have experience in tutoring either at the University of Vaasa or at another institution

Fluent English language skills and knowledge in international programs are considered an advantage, as our tutor project also includes tutoring new international students.

The application period is from February 26 to March 8, 2026! Apply by March 8 at 11:55 p.m. by filling out the electronic application form.

We interview applicants on week 11. Educators’ orientations are held on week 12. If necessary, you can participate in the orientation remotely. Tutor educators also participate in the tutor training sessions in the beginning of April. We will confirm the exact dates shortly.

NOTE! We are primarily looking for tutor educators with previous tutoring experience. However, we will soon open applications to become a tutor. Stay tuned!