First Aid is one of our biggest activity forms in Helsinki and Uusimaa area, and actually in the whole Finnish Red Cross. 

You can learn and practice first aid skills in a local First Aid group. A group practices at it's own pace, but uses the materials provided by the Red Cross. In a group, you will learn and try some or all of these:

• First aid skills
• Emotional support
• Leadership skills
• Orientation
• How to use a walkie-talkie

The group usually bonds together and many have found life-long friendships through this activity. 

At the moment, none of the groups communicate solely in English, but in many there are volunteers that can use both Finnish (or Swedish) and English. 

Don't be shy if you speak a little bit of Finnish and want to join a local group. Contact them and let them know that you are interested! 

Could you lead a First Aid group?

Suggest a new group in English to us! 

Local groups (branches) of the Helsinki and Uusimaa area

Or contact our First Aid activity Specialist Helena Kärnä, helena.karna@redcross.fi