Friend for someone feeling lonely
View connections →Friends meet when it suits them. Togethet with the friend volunteer, you decide what you want to do and where you want to meet.
Published by: Finnish Red Cross · Association or nonprofit
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
The Finnish Red Cross offers friends where they are needed. If you are feeling lonely for whatever reason and needing the company of another person, you can receive a friend through the Finnish Red Cross. The friends are trained volunteers with the skills of an ordinary person. Together with your volunteer friend, you can do various things that interest you both, such as exercising outdoors, having coffee, going to the theatre or a concert, or simply just chatting.
How to use it
You can get a friend by contacting your nearest friend service. You can ask for a long-term friendship or one-off help.The Finnish Red Cross will find you a suitable friend.
Conditions
The service is free and suitable for people of all ages.
Where and how to get help
Search for a friend for someone feeling lonely · Website
Search for a Red Cross friend for yourself or someone close to you from your own district
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.