Information and support for different life situations

Support and advice

Information on available support, advice and training services.
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Training

Helsinki Pride experts offer a wide range of training on sexual orientation and gender diversity for different groups.
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LGBTQIA+ vocabulary

Key sexual and gender minority terms and concepts explained.
Learn the lingo

Take part

Information on different ways to take part in Helsinki Pride Community activities from events to partnering with us.
Take part

Our go-to person

For LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and LGBTQIA+ individuals of refugee and immigrant backgrounds.

Support conversations, service coordination and peer activities for asylum seekers and individuals of refugee and immigrant backgrounds in sexual and gender minorities:
Yasmin Yusuf, Expert on Together -work and Inclusion

yasmin@pride.fi / +35845 1337077 Phone hours on Tuesdays 11-13

Frequently asked questions

Membership
Membership
Who can join Helsinki Pride Community?

Anyone who accepts the purpose and rules of Helsinki Pride Community and its activities.

Membership
Membership
I am cis-straight, can I still become a member?

Yes. All supporters of human rights are welcome, regardless of sexual orientation, gender or any other trait.

Volunteering
Volunteering
How do I apply to become a volunteer?

We open a call for volunteers two times a year, in the spring and in the fall. Applying is easy through our online application form. Once the application period is over applicants are invited for interviews and chosen new volunteers are given a two day training on volunteering with us. 

There is a separate application process for Pride Week volunteers, announced yearly.

Volunteering
Volunteering
What kind of volunteer work can I do?

Generally our volunteers work in your year-round community activities, or in different Pride Week production tasks from communication and translations to traffic control during the week.

Participation in activities
Participation in activities
Do I need to be a member to take part in Helsinki Pride Community activities?

No, you do not have to be a member. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether they are members or not.

Youth work
Youth work
How do I get involved?

For example by showing up any time there are open activities! In case you want to know a bit more before jumping in you can come to one of our newcomer nights, usually arranged once a month, or contact our instructors.

Youth work
Youth work
What age group are your activities for?

Activities for youth are generally aimed for children over 13 years and arranged in cooperation with municipal youth services. Activities are targeted thematically and according to age.

Asylum seekers
Asylum seekers
What kind of support do you offer sexual and gender minority asylum seekers?

Our support work consists of one-on-one meetings and closed group peer support activities. For professionals working we offer training and consultations. Please contact Yasmin for more information.

Asulum seekers
Asulum seekers
Why do appointments have to be booked through the social worker or employee at the reception centre?

This way we can have a translator present. Helsinki Pride Community does not have funding for translation services, so please note that if you need a translator present you have to book the appointment through a reception centre employee.