Become a volunteer
There are many ways to volunteer
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Best for
People who enjoy leading groups, sparking discussion, and helping ideas reach more people — even if they’re not subject-matter experts.
What it’s about
Hosting and facilitating workshops or sessions, such as Mental Health Mondays, by guiding conversations, activities, and shared learning. As a Multiplier, you help ideas grow and spread by bringing people together and creating spaces where connection and understanding can flourish.Includes
- Hosting and facilitating Mental Health Mondays
- Leading community workshops and learning sessions
- Guiding group discussions and activities
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Best for
People who enjoy taking initiative, bringing others together, and leading ongoing community activities.
What it’s about
Leading and organising community activities — such as sports, book clubs, art, nature walks, and other group gatherings — that help people connect and strengthen well-being. As a Community Lead, you’ll take ownership of your activity while receiving orientation and ongoing support from MIELI Without Borders.
Includes
- Leading an ongoing group or club
- Organising activities and schedules
- Communicating with participants
- Facilitating a welcoming and inclusive group space
Be the reason people feel they belong.
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TOIVO groups are designed to enable individuals to make small changes in their daily lives that would affect their mental health and well-being positively. as a TOIVO facilitator you will be able to facilitate a successful TOIVO group in whatever language you choose with form your the support of a partner organization.
MIELI Without Borders will support you with finding a co-facilitator, recruiting members to your group, finding space to meet, snacks and beverages for your group, and more.
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Best for: Creatives, communicators, storytellers
What it’s about:
Help share mental health information and community stories through blogs, social media, and other communication channels.Includes:
Marketing, social media & communications
Create blogs or online content about mental health -
Best for: One-time or flexible volunteering
What it’s about:
Help create a welcoming atmosphere at events by greeting participants, guiding people, helping with registrations, preparing food, cleaning up, or jumping in where help is needed.Includes:
Event help, volunteering at events when needed -
What would be your way to take action for migrant mental health?
Turning your ideas into action for migrant mental health. Whether you want to start a new group, organise an activity, or try out a fresh way to support mental well-being, we’re interested in hearing what motivates you and how you’d like to contribute your time and skills. We’ll support you in developing and bringing your idea to life.
Turn your time into impact
As a volunteer, you can do something important. In our association, you are strengthening mental health for migrants and foreign language-speakers across Finland.
You can participate in many ways. You don’t need any special skills or previous experience. Every small act can have a big impact. Helping others makes you feel good too.
Let’s find a form of participation that suits you.
Come and do good together, as part of our relaxed group!
How to become a volunteer
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Register to become a volunteer using the button below. It’s the first step in getting involved.
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After you register, one of our volunteer coordinators will be in touch within two weeks to arrange a friendly phone call. This is a chance to talk about your interests, availability, and how you’d like to be involved.
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After your conversation, you’ll receive a link to our volunteer training. The training is online and self-paced, so you can complete it at a time that works best for you.
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Once you finish the training, you’ll receive a certificate of completion — and you’ll be ready to start volunteering with us.
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You can now begin volunteering in the way that suits you best — whether that’s leading a group, hosting a Mental Health Monday, joining clubs, or supporting events as an Event Buddy. Every role helps strengthen mental well-being and build community.
Become a volunteer!
As a MIELI volunteer…
Mental health is the foundation that supports us all – as a volunteer, you are helping to strengthen it. Even a small act can make a big difference.
As a volunteer, you don’t need any special skills or previous experience. A stable life situation and a desire to help are enough. Your presence could be just what someone needs.
When you give your time to good causes, we support you all the way. You will receive appropriate orientation, training, and support from the MIELI community – right from the start.
You are part of a group of over 3,000 volunteers. Our MIELI community is united by the genuine joy of sharing and the desire to do good together. Everyone is important.
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