In english

Who we are?

Kokkolan Työttömät is religiously and politically non-committal association founded in Kokkola, 1992. Our purpose is to improve the status and well-being of the unemployed, and offer them employment opportunities.

We act as a guardian of the interests of the unemployed. We make initiatives and presentations to authorities and organizations. We take a stand in the media on issues related to the unemployed. We organize counseling services, information events, courses, trainings, hobby and recreational activities for the unemployed.

In order to support our activities, we can own necessary real estate and securities, accept wills and donations, carry out lotteries and fundraisers, and carry out cafe and canteen operations, transport and real estate services, as well as other small-scale sales of products and services, in premises rented for the purpose and with tools purchased.

Food aid

We organize food aid to help unemployed and other people in need.

Services

We offer following services to support our activities.

• IT maintenance
• Transport and real estate services
• Rental of premises
• Gym and guidance, free for the unemployed
• Ceramics workshop with instructor guidance, free for the unemployed
• Flea market Keltaisen talon kirppis at Niittykatu 1

Courses and group activities

• Basics of digital skills
• Basics of computer skills
• Peer support group for the long-term unemployed
  • Let’s share our experiences, let off the steam and tell things like they are!

Membership

If you want to become a member of the association:
The membership fee is paid to the account of Kokkolan Työttömät ry:
FI27 5162 0020 0339 43
For reference, ”MEMBERSHIP FEE 2026”.

Subscription:
Unemployed and low-income €5/year
Supporter membership fee €20
Support membership fee for pensioners is €10.

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