{"id":3009,"date":"2026-03-13T16:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mieliyhdistykset.fi\/turku\/?page_id=3009"},"modified":"2026-09-02T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T09:23:32","slug":"volunteer-with-serene","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mieliyhdistykset.fi\/turku\/en\/volunteer-with-serene\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer with Serene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Support Refugees as a Volunteer<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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Moments of Social Connection Can Make a Small but Meaningful Difference<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Serene\u2019s volunteer work mainly takes place at the reception centre and its surroundings in Pansio, Turku. The centre is run by the Finnish Red Cross. Together, Serene\u2019s volunteers and employees organise weekly group activities that support the well-being of the centre\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n

Serene\u2019s nature and art group\u00a0offer participants something to do and experience together with others. Participating gives the opportunity to focus on a often pleasant moment in the here and now during a stressful phase of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Do in Practice?<\/h3>\n

The volunteer\u2019s most important task is to enable positive encounters as well as a safe atmosphere in the group. In addition, the tasks include practical arrangements before and after the group meeting. In addition, volunteers can also participate in organising various events for the residents of the reception centre.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our volunteers are required to be of legal age and have knowledge of Finnish or English. Volunteers receive orientation and professional support in their duties. Groups are always guided in pairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteers usually have 1\u20132 shifts per month, always in accordance to their own schedules. Volunteers are reimbursed for travel expenses incurred during group activities. Volunteers working at the reception centre are required to sign a contract of confidentiality.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The nature group is absolutely wonderful. It makes you feel good \u2013 and at the same time you bring joy to others!<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Serene volunteer<\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Nature Group<\/h2>\n
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Serene\u2019s local nature group takes a walk one weekday afternoon a week to the nearby forests of Turku Reception Centre in Pansio. The walk includes a joint coffee break in the forest. The group offers its participants the opportunity to walk in the nature together and to get to know their surroundings \u2013 perhaps even encouraging to make excursions on their own.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n