Metsälä Detention Centre Visits
Metsälä Detention Centre visits
The Helsinki detention unit is a closed area which the detained persons cannot leave. They may stay there from a few hours to many months. The decision to detain a person is made by the police or the Border Guard. Some are migrants held by a court order awaiting removal from the country. Read more here: Detention / Finnish Immigration Service
During the visits the Red Cross volunteers offer social and emotional support to the detainees. They actively chat or listen to the detainees’ stories, and play board games bringing a welcome break to an often challenging situation.
Volunteering with the group requires completion of a specific training course, long-term commitment, and ability to cope and function in a challenging environment.
Visiting time: Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Place: Niittylänpolku 10, Helsinki
General enquiries: spr.dcvolunteers@gmail.com
