Stories of volunteering
Thousands of people volunteer for city of Helsinki each year. Read the stories of some of our volunteers and start your own journey!
We all have a story
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gardening enthusiast
”As a volunteer, I feel like part of the city and a citizen”

volunteer at a service house
”To make someone happy also makes me happy.”

animal lover
”I like volunteering because, I have found new friends here and I like being around animals.”

amateur archaeologist
“It is very rewarding to see the results of your own handiwork.”
Iida-Maria, culture company
Julius, media worker
Ali, musician
Timo, volunteer
Jani, peer group instructor
Tiina ja Eki, service centre volunteers
Hanna-Miia, group leader
Leena, volunteer at a community center
Become a volunteer!
”It feels amazing to be able to help someone with very little effort. I have been blessed in my life, and it feels good to pass it along to someone else.”
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Become a volunteer!
”It feels amazing to be able to help someone with very little effort. I have been blessed in my life, and it feels good to pass it along to someone else.”