Volunteering

The aim of the Finnish Association for the Welfare of Older Adults’ volunteering activities is to enhance the wellbeing of older people and improve their quality of life. Volunteering is free of charge for all parties involved.

Nainen kyykistyy ulkona pyörätuolissa istuvan iäkkään miehen viereen ja keskustelee hänen kanssaan. Molemmat näyttävät keskittyneiltä ja heidän välillään on lämmin vuorovaikutus. Taustalla on tiiliseinää ja pensasaitaa.

The aim of volunteering is to enhance the wellbeing of older people and improve their quality of life. For thousands of Finns, volunteering means meaningful activities, companionship, and opportunities to learn new skills. Volunteering is an important part of society and makes a significant contribution to strengthening functional ability, wellbeing, and community.

Kaksi henkilöä istuu vastakkain olohuoneessa ja keskustelevat hymyillen. Mies istuu sinisessä nojatuolissa ja nainen punaisella sohvalla. Ilmapiiri on lämmin ja välitön. Taustalla näkyy viherkasvi, tauluja ja valaisin.

Looking for a volunteer in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area?

The Senior Activities service connects trained volunteers with older people living at home in the capital region, offering them support and companionship.

Volunteering opportunities for company employees

Companies can offer their staff the chance to engage in meaningful volunteering during working hours.

Volunteering network

In the network, we learn from one another about the diversity and special expertise of volunteering in elderly care – and work together to make it more visible.