Two new members will be added to Tamko’s Board: a Leisure representative and Events representative, who will be elected to serve until the end of 2026. Applicants must be Tamko members, and membership will be verified after the application is submitted. The application period is open from 23.4.-6.5. at 11:59 PM. (We extended the application period with few days, thank you for those who have already applied!)
Leisure representative:
- Planning, marketing and execution of community events (e.g., Wellbeing Week, Museoappro, Hangouts and SiipiBingo)
- Acting as a work partner to the events representative when needed
- Strengthening collaborations with University community’s sports services, student associations
Event representative:
- Planning and execution of Tamko’s biggest events by taking various agreements into account (e.g. Tursajaiset, Wappustartti, Torisitsit, anniversary celebrations preparations)
- Active communication with stakeholders and sub-associations
- Supporting sub-associations in event production
- Acts as a partner to the leisure representative when needed
- Developing the events representative role
You may submit a video application of up to 2 minutes or a free-form text application of up to 1 page as an attachment.
In your application, please answer at least the following questions:
– Who are you and why are you applying?
– Do you have previous experience in organizational activities?
– Tamko is a bilingual organization (Finnish and English, but the official administrative language is Finnish); are you ready to challenge yourself by organizing bilingual events?
– How would you develop Tamko’s event activities?
– Which role interests you more: the Leisure role or Events representative? Are you willing to serve in either role?
Applications will be reviewed at Tamko’s Board meeting on May 11, and the Board will submit its proposal to the Council meeting, which will be held on May 12. You may still apply for the roles at the Council meeting, but this requires a supported amendment to the Board’s proposal by a voting member of the Council. To ensure the meeting runs smoothly and to facilitate a high-quality process, we ask that all applications be submitted in advance via this application form. Following the election at the Council meeting on May 12, the selected people’s board term will begin immediately and last until the end of the year.
Applications are submitted to the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Council.
Frequently asked questions about applying for board
Why should I apply for Tamko’s Board?
If you have a passion for advocacy work, creating a sense of community or developing things, that’s what you get to do in the Board!
As a board member, you can develop many different skills, such as presentation and leadership skills, teamwork skills and language skills. You will gain experience in organizing events, meetings and advocacy. All these skills are useful in working life! In addition, Board activities are a great addition to your CV.
In addition, you will get extensive networks and new friends! As a member of the Board, you will encounter opportunities to get to know Students’ Union actors nationwide and to have interesting meetings with, for example, politicians and leaders of the Tampere city and Finland.
Can I apply if I don’t speak Finnish?
Yes you can! Join us in further developing Tamko Board’s bilingual work! The past year we took a step forward and made Tamko more accessible for English speaking students by making the Board’s working language both Finnish and English. However our work is still in progress, so we hope you have a little bit of patiency and you are eager to develop ways of working bilingually together.
Can I apply for the Board even if I am only in my first year of studies?
The Board needs people from all study fields and different stages of studies in order to represent the spectrum of students as comprehensively as possible. So go please do apply!
Can I apply for these roles even if I am also a tutor?
The role of Leisure representative can be carried out alongside tutoring.
The Events representative organizes Tursajaiset, and the event day requires being present in the role of a board member. In addition, the preparation weeks overlap with the orientation weeks, which means that acting as both a tutor and an Events representative at the same time is challenging. After Tursajaiset, the dual role works well.
What skills do Board candidates need to have?
In the Board, you get to learn a lot of new things and everyone can utilise their own strengths. We don’t require any specific skills, but you can already think about what role you could excel in and develop yourself further, whether you are a natural performer, an excel wizard, the best organizer of the group, or perhaps an avid photographer.
Do I need to have previous experience in organisational activities?
The new Board will be properly acquainted before the start of the Board term, which means that everything is learned and taught! You don’t have to act completely alone either because you get support from other actors. Even though Tamko’s operations are student-led Tamko’s employees also support the Board throughout the year, bringing perspectives and help to difficult situations.
How do the activities of student associations and clubs differ from Tamko’s?
Tamko represents all TAMK students and not students of any particular study field which is why many things are done on a larger scale and for a larger group. In addition, Tamko is involved in student activities more extensively throughout Finland.
Can I be at sub association board and on tamko board at the same time?
Tamko’s Board has had actors before who were part of two organisations at the same time so it is possible. Being part of two organisations at the same time you need a lot of prioritization and calendaring skills, as Tamko’s Board activities already fill the calendar a lot. It is likely that there will not be enough time to attend every activities of both organisations.
Look at your own resources realistically and remember that you can apply to both Tamko and organisations in any year furing your studies. So, if you are interested in the activities of several organisations, is it an option to try one organisation first and another the following year?
How much time does Board work take?
It takes time to act in the position of trust but the workload may vary from week to week. In some weeks, a position of trust takes a couple of hours but other weeks it takes several tens of hours. Please note when applying that we ask you to commit for the rest of the calendar year. If you have work or act other activities while studying please take a look at your own resources and calendar.
Many former actors say that Tamko time has been one of the best times of their lives!
Do you need to understand something about politics to apply?
No, but it is useful if you understand general social issues.
Do I have to be part of a political party to apply?
No, Tamko is a politically uncommitted organisation.
Do Board members get paid?
Tamko’s Board members are elected to act in the position of trust so they are not employees. Therefore they receive a fee, not a salary. The amount of the fee is being decided every year by the Council in the Autumn meeting. In year 2026 actors get 100€ per month, excluding the summer months.
The Students’ Union’s Board activities can also be accredited, which means that you can also receive study credits for your Board year.