Looking for a new hobby, volunteering opportunities or something fun to do in your free time? Come to the Find Your Hobby eventand discover the many hobby and volunteering opportunities available in Joensuu!
The event is designed to help students discover their interests and find new communities in the area. Local clubs, associations and other activity providers will be there to introduce what they have to offer – giving you the chance to find meaningful activities for yourself and your family members.

– Date: Wed 7 October 2026, 11:00–13:00
– Location: Wärtsilä Campus, Main Lobby (functional points in class 100a)

Several associations are involved, including
Women’s Bank Joensuu, JPO, Joensuu Wind Band, SYKETTÄ Joensuu university sports, JOY choir – choir of University of Eastern Finland, Karjalan Rugby Joensuu, Joensuu district multicultural association​, Vaara Libraries, VisitKarelia by Business Joensuu Oy, FC Hertta Football Club, Joensuu Roller Derby, Arctic Kites (Kitesurfing), Kataja Basket and Student Union POKA of Karelia University of Applied Sciences.

Functional points program: 
11.00-11.30: FC Hertta
11.30-12.00: POKA – bingo
12.00-12.30: Karjalan Rugby

At functional points:
At the FC Hertta point football technique experiments. Small-scale sports experimentation and testing of passes at the Karjalan Rugby Joensuu point. At POKA’s point bingo.
 
Organizers
Riveria and Karelia University of Applied Sciences WiNK – Work in North Karelia sub-projects (ESR+) and the Student Union POKA