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As a volunteer at Familia you will contribute to the advancement of the equality of intercultural families, couples and young people in Finnish society. You will also have the opportunity to influence Familia's activities and use your own skills and experience for the benefit of others. Volunteering is a way to improve your skills, meet new people, support others and learn from them as well as gain experience.
You'll find more information about our upcoming volunteer training and events as well as volunteering and volunteering possibilities at Familia from this page. You can also fill in our volunteer application form and we'll be in touch! UPCOMING TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS |
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VOLUNTEEr trainings and events
general Volunteer Training
Welcome to Familia's general volunteer training for new volunteers! In the training you will get to know Familia, meet other volunteers and get all the needed information and skills to facilitate activities. The training is in two parts: the first part is the common part taking place on a Thursday and the second part which will take place after the general training. |
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Duo Mother & BaBy and Duo Toddlers group facilitator orientation day
Do you want to get to know other mothers and babies or toddlers from intercultural families? Do something meaningful during your parental leave and gain valuable experience as a facilitator? Become a Duo Mother & Baby or Duo Toddler group facilitator and start your own group with a facilitator pair in the fall! Previous experience of facilitating a group is not needed: all you need is enthusiasm, motivation and a little of your time. You can participate in the orientation day during the waiting period or with the baby, and coffee, tea and snacks are provided during it. As a volunteer facilitator, you will receive a compact orientation, facilitator’s material, and help with the group's practical arrangements and marketing. Each group also receives a small budget, which can be used to buy coffee, tea and other supplies for the meetings. In addition to being able to do something meaningful, you will receive a diploma for your participation and training. The group meets eight times for about two months (16 hours in total). The facilitators (and their babies) are equal group members. As a volunteer facilitator, you and your volunteer pair would help prepare the meeting space and snacks and coordinate the tidying up of the meeting room after the meeting. In addition, you would decide on the themes of the meetings and could plan small activities for the meetings. Come along, give a little of your time and get a lot back! |
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BELINGUAL CLUB FACILITOR TRAINING
There was a good vibe in the training, and things went smoothly. Good topics." |
VOLUNTEERING and volunteering possibilities AT FAMILIA
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In Familia's peer support activities, volunteers can share their experiences and support their peers. At Familia we have peer support activities, for example, for the parents of intercultural families, mothers with babies under one year old and toddlers, fathers, job-seekers and intercultural couples waiting for their residence permit or looking for jobs. Our peer support groups are meant for people who have an intercultural family.
To become a volunteer, you don't always necessarily need to be in an intercultural family yourself, but you need to have a personal and/or professional experience of the participants' life situation. |
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Duo Mother & baby groupsDuo Mother & Baby groups are cosy and confidential meeting places for the mothers and babies/toddlers of intercultural families. All mothers - both Finnish-born and foreign-born - are welcome to take part in the groups. If you are a mother of an intercultural family and you want to do something meaningful meeting other mothers and babies/toddlers, this is your chance!
Ask for more information from Hanna Kinnunen or sign up online |
Duo Separation groupsDuo Separation Support Groups are safe spaces for those who have experienced ( or are at the moment going through) intercultural divorce/separation to meet peers, share experiences and learn from others. In these groups the focus is on sharing experiences, challenges, wins and solutions with others and supporting each other.
Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers who have also experienced intercultural divorce. Themes of the groups are, for example, coping with divorce, parenting after divorce and rebuilding your life. Ask for more information from Hanna Kinnunen |
CLUBS AND WORKSHOPS
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Clubs and workshops are activities where everyone is welcome to participate as they are. The activities are mainly led and created by volunteers.
If you have your own idea, let us know about it and let's build your own activity together! Examples of activities:
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Join Familia as an Event Volunteer!
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Are you passionate about making a difference and meeting new people?
Familia is looking for enthusiastic event volunteers to help at fairs, workshops, and panels across Finland! No obligation to attend specific events—volunteer when it suits you! We would regularly offer you events where you can be involved. Fluency in Finnish or English is also not required, just the ability to communicate in one of these languages. Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help! Why Volunteer with Familia? Contribute to the well-being of intercultural families in Finland Meet new friends and expand your network Gain professional experience in event management Receive training and a Certificate of Contribution Interested? Fill out the form! For questions, contact Ran at [email protected] or WhatsApp +358 447168752. |
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COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEERS needed
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Are you passionate about creating social media content, taking photos, writing blogs, or designing graphics? We need you!
Familia is seeking communication volunteers to help promote awareness for intercultural families in Finland. We're looking for creative volunteers to help with: 📹 Making videos, reels, and stories 📸 Photographing our activities and events ✍️ Writing blogs on intercultural family topics, either academic or creative 🎨 Assisting with graphic design What We Offer: - Contribute to a meaningful cause - Practice and showcase your skills - Gain professional experience - Training sessions - Certificate of contribution How to Get Involved: Volunteering can be done in person (in Helsinki) or remotely, for a single event or ongoing projects. Fluency in Finnish or English is not required, just the ability to communicate in one of these languages. Interested? contact Ran at [email protected] or WhatsApp +358 447168752. Join us and make a difference with your creativity! 🌍❤️ |
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BELINGUAL VOLUNTEERS FOR LANGUAGE CLUBS
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Belingual volunteers plan and run Belingual Language Clubs in different languages. Volunteers can be parents and caregivers of multilingual children or young people and adults interested in supporting their own language community. You can find more information about starting a Belingual language club here.
To become a Belingaul volunteer, you will first attend the general volunteer training at Familia and then participate in the Belingual training. Belingual trainings for autumn 2024 will be held remotely and you can choose from the dates below:
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Interested? Read more about the volunteering roles at Familia.
In the "Volunteering at Familia" guide you will find more detailed information on each kind of peer activity or club and workshop. The guide is available in Finnish and English In Finnish (pdf) / In English (pdf)
You can apply to become a volunteer here or register to our next available trainings here.
In the "Volunteering at Familia" guide you will find more detailed information on each kind of peer activity or club and workshop. The guide is available in Finnish and English In Finnish (pdf) / In English (pdf)
You can apply to become a volunteer here or register to our next available trainings here.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER AT FAMILIA?
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If you want to contribute to supporting intercultural families of Finland, you are welcome to be a volunteer at Familia! Our peer activities require that you are familiar, through personal or professional experience, with the participants’ situations. We value the knowledge and skills of ordinary people - you don’t have to be an expert to volunteer with us!
Our groups and activities are mainly in English and Finnish, but we strongly encourage you to let us know if you would like to lead an activity in another language! Our volunteering is flexible and we take into consideration your life situation by offering different lengths of volunteer assignments that don’t necessarily require a long commitment. We also offer volunteer assignments online, so you can participate in volunteer activities from anywhere in Finland. Familia stands against discrimination and welcomes you as a volunteer regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, age, education level, political orientation, religion, language skills, country of origin or disabilities. |
There was a good vibe in the training, and things went smoothly. Good topics." |
what we offer our volunteers
Throughout the year, Familia organizes continuation trainings, individual support, events and volunteers’ team meet ups. We will inform you regularly about upcoming trainings by email and on this page.
You will improve you skills, build connections with other volunteers, participants and professionals. We will make sure that you can develop yourself, try new activities or repeat a group that you enjoy leading.
Our volunteers can also be part of our planning and strategy work.
You will improve you skills, build connections with other volunteers, participants and professionals. We will make sure that you can develop yourself, try new activities or repeat a group that you enjoy leading.
Our volunteers can also be part of our planning and strategy work.
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