Volunteering in the City of Helsinki's culture and leisure services
In culture and leisure services, volunteering is possible at libraries and museums, as culture companions or e.g. with young people.
- hobby crafting
- customer service
- shooting ranges
- traineeship posts
- shooting
- gainful employment at home
- courses (societal objects)
- ice cross downhill
- biathlon
- zoos
- Sports and Exercise
- Sports and Exercise
- Wellbeing and lifestyle habits
- Culture and Art
- PTV
Age group: Young people, Elderly, Children and families with children, Adults
Service language: Finnish, Swedish, English
Municipality: Helsinki
Activity organiser: Helsingin kaupunki(external link)
In the City of Helsinki's culture and leisure services, you can serve as a volunteer in various roles around the city. There is something for every volunteer to do according to their interests and abilities. Volunteering is unpaid and based on your own desire to help and take action. Necessary training and support is provided for all tasks.
Volunteers provide valuable support to residents and make it possible to enjoy e.g. culture and leisure services – many people appreciate having a volunteer companion for walks and cultural events. Examples of well-established forms of volunteering include language cafés in libraries, reading ambassadors and exercise coaches trained by the sports services. At youth centres, you can serve as a peer or a safe adult. The Helsinki City Museum also offers active volunteer activities, such as the photography team and museum grannies and grandads, who enrich the visitors' experiences and do valuable cultural heritage work.
How can I get involved?
- You can ask about the services offered by volunteers and the opportunities for volunteering directly at the service location. You can also learn more about the activities on the volunteering website and find a role that suits you. The page describes the support and activities offered by the City and volunteers to people in various life situations.