What is Outreach adult work provided by the Wellbeing services county of Pirkanmaa?
The wellbeing services county of Pirkanmaa is responsible for social welfare, health care, and rescue services in the Pirkanmaa area. Outreach adult work is social services work, which sees volunteers operating among the people, for instance on the streets, shopping malls, and other public areas in Tampere city center and the western and southeastern areas of the city. Outreach adult work is part of the services provided for the working age population in Pirkanmaa area. Outreach adult work guides and directs people towards appropriate services, based on their individual needs and wants. The work is strongly based on confidentiality and voluntary work. Anonymous discussions with Outreach adult work volunteers are possible.
Outreach adult work volunteers can be found in the HAPPEE area as well as around the festival grounds. The volunteers wear light blue vests with the text “MITEN MENEE?” on their backs.
