A Companion Volunteer in Need for young people
Показать связи →With a companion volunteer from HelsinkiMissio you can spend time twice a month face-to-face or remotely. Request a Companion if you 12–29 years old.
Издатель: HelsinkiMissio · Ассоциация или некоммерческая организация
Язык описания: Английский
Охват: Вся Финляндия
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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.