Helsinkimissio ry, Helsingforsmission rf
A Companion Volunteer in Need for young people
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Do you need support in your life? Do you want to talk about important matters to you with a trustworthy adult?
With a companion volunteer from HelsinkiMissio you can spend time twice a month to share things important to you or to do something nice together. The Companion is one of our reliable volunteers whom you can spend time with either face-to-face or remotely.
All our companions are volunteers trained by HelsinkiMissio. Each one is at least 20 years of age and is well-balanced in their own life. They are there for you, but they are not therapists and cannot replace professional help. A companion has an obligation of confidentiality, but in a situation affecting life or health, they are obliged to notify relevant authorities.
We will take your wishes into account, when choosing a companion volunteer. You can make requests about their hobbies, gender, or age. However, a Companion is always at least five years older than you are and is trained by HelsinkiMissio for the job.
In addition to companionship, a Companion can help you
• to find a hobby
• to practice getting around on your own
• in matters concerning independence
• regarding your studies and/or your work
• to get a grasp on dating, friendships, and family relationships
• in thinking about sexuality and gender identity
• with integration and practising your Finnish
Remote Befriending Online
Once a week for six months you can keep in touch with a Remote Companion Volunteer, by computer or by telephone, to talk about what matters to you. A HelsinkiMissio Companion is a volunteer, someone who is older than you are and with whom you can talk about anything. You can apply for a Remote Companion regardless of where you live.
Rainbow Companion Volunteer to share your thoughts
Would you like to discuss sexuality or gender identity with a safe adult? Do you need a Companion Volunteer in your life?
Our Companion Volunteers have themselves experience and understanding of matters regarding gender experience. We respect what people need in their Companion.
You can have a Rainbow Companion either by remote connection or, if you live in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, you can meet face-to-face. When you apply for a Companion Volunteer, please let us know if you want to have a Rainbow Companion.
Toimi näin
Apply for a Companion Volunteer or a Remote Companion Volunteer on our website.
If you have recently worked with a professional helper, such as a youth counsellor, a school custodian or health nurse, or a social worker, first discuss the matter with them.
Kenelle ja millä ehdoin
All our companions are volunteers trained by HelsinkiMissio. Each one is at least 20 years of age and is well-balanced in their own life. They are there for you, but they are not therapists and cannot replace professional help.
A companion has an obligation of confidentiality, but in a situation affecting life or health, they are obliged to notify relevant authorities.
If you are a minor, we ask a parent or guardian to approve the application for a Companion Volunteer. Other than that, the supportive relationship is completely confidential between a young person and their Companion Volunteer. The Companion will not share a young person’s thoughts or conversations with their parents or guardian.
Palvelun maksullisuus
Service is free of charge.
Access services online
Hae vapaaehtoista kaveria 12-29-vuotiaalle verkkosivuilla
Varaa soittoaika yksin, ammattihenkilösi tai huoltajasi kanssa verkkosivujen kalenterista. Jos olet viime aikoina työskennellyt yhdessä ammattilaisen, esimerkiksi nuoriso-ohjaajan, koulukuraattorin tai sosiaalityöntekijän kanssa, ota asia puheeksi hänen kanssaan ja varatkaa aika yhdessä.
Alaikäisen nuoren kohdalla on suositeltavaa, että nuoren huoltaja tai asiakasohjaaja on mukana puhelussa.
Jos nuoren asiakasohjaajana tai huoltajana haet nuorelle kaveria, luethan myös tärkeää lisätietoa toiminnasta tältä sivulta. Sivulla on myös yhteydenottolomake, jonka kautta voit ottaa meihin yhteyttä jos sinulla on kysyttävää.
1. Varaa verkkosivujen kalenterista soittoaika. Työntekijä soittaa ja pohtii kanssasi kaveritoiminnan sopivuutta sinulle. Varaa aika pelkästään etunimellä. Onnistuneesta ajanvarauksesta saat vahvistusviestin.
2. Maltti on valttia. Sopivaa kaveria voi joutua odottamaan. Haluamme varmistaa tukiparin sopivuuden.
3. Kun sopiva kaveri on löytynyt, HelsinkiMission työntekijä järjestää aloitustapaamisen, jossa esittäydytään puolin ja toisin sekä jutellaan toiveista tukisuhteelle.
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Last modified 10.5.2026