# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Friendship Course
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+03:00)
- **Event Description**: Do you want to bring joy to yourself and someone else? If so, join our "Friend Volunteer" course!

This course equips you to act as a volunteer friend to someone experiencing loneliness. You will gain the basics of being a friend, how to meet the person you are supporting, and an overview of the different types of friendship activities available in Lahti.

After the course, you can volunteer as a friend for an hour or two at a time, according to your own schedule. You don't need special qualifications—just a desire to help is enough. Your reward will be a sense of well-being, along with new friends and experiences.

The course will be held on Monday, October 12th, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM at the Finnish Red Cross (SPR) Lahti branch premises: Vapaudenkatu 8 A, 2nd floor, 15110 Lahti.

Please register by October 11th https://oma.punainenristi.fi/event/51999

We ask that you create a profile in the "OMA Punainen Risti" (My Red Cross) system before the course.

Creating a profile beforehand speeds up the process of setting up your volunteer profile during the course. You can create a profile here: https://oma.punainenristi.fi/

We also ask that you familiarize yourself with the Red Cross beforehand by completing the "Welcome to the Shared Story" online course (duration: approx. 20 minutes): https://rednet.punainenristi.fi/frc-history/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lahti/friendship-course/200030770673350
- **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lahti
- **state**: ES
- **country**: Finland
- **location**: Vapaudenkatu 8 A, 15110 Lahti, Finland
- **lat**: 60.98458
- **long**: 25.65589
- **full address**: Vapaudenkatu 8 A, 15110 Lahti, Finland, Vapaudenkatu 8, FI-15110 Lahti, Suomi, Lahti, Finland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Friendship Course being held?
  - **A:** Friendship Course takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Vapaudenkatu 8 A, 15110 Lahti, Finland, Vapaudenkatu 8, FI-15110 Lahti, Suomi, Lahti, Finland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Friendship Course?
  - **A:** Friendship Course is organized by Punainen Risti Lahden alueen osasto.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Friendship Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lahti, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Friendship Course sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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