Free activities, events, communities and everyday support

What we offer

Together with young people, we are building a good and welcoming everyday life in Havukoski. We offer all young people aged 14–29 the chance to take part, have a say, and find safe communities that are easy to join and belong to.

• +Job opportunities for young people

  Would you like to earn your own money, gain work experience and build up your CV? We offer young people aged 15–29 gig work in their own neighbourhood. You can try out different tasks, learn new skills and gain experience of working life. Up to 10 hours of gig work are available per young person. The gigs can be found in the WorkPilots app.

  • Download the app and register: workpilots.com/rakentajat
• +Job-seeking group

  Is job-seeking topical right now? Come and write job applications together in a group!

  • 7 Aug–4 Sept 2026, Fridays 1–3 pm, Hakopolku 2 (community space)

  ContactMiia 040 773 7103

• +Kulttuuripaja Havis

  At Kulttuuripaja Havis you can express yourself together with others. Follow the calendar for the changing times and topics. Each year we also run Kouzi training, where we teach you to lead your own groups. Taking part is free of charge.

  ContactJarno Karjalainen 050 355 5248 · Sadiq Ahmed 040 500 6016

• +Musapajat – Bändikset (band workshops)

  A wide range of band activities where young people get to play, make music together, and plan and develop the activities based on their own ideas.

  ContactJarno Karjalainen, jarno.karjalainen@kukunori.fi, 050 355 5248

• +Sun Musa Rap

  For young people who have been making music for a while: support with making, developing and releasing your own music, plus opportunities to perform and gain new musical experiences.

  ContactSoilikki Viljanen, 0400 610 709

• +Young adults’ Havis activities

  Come along to open activities for young people – fun things to do together, relaxed moments and new experiences.

  • Every other Wednesday 4–7 pm, Virpikuja 5

  ContactNik 050 470 5649

• +Everyday coaching for young people

  Individual and group-based support for young people aged 15–29 in a variety of life situations. Support with everyday life and wellbeing, job-seeking and studies.

  ContactMiia Pentikäinen, 040 773 7103, miia.pentikainen@aspa.fi · Johanna Nyman-Jones 050 314 5219 · Nik Geranmayeh 050 470 5649

• +Liikuntapajat (sports workshops)

  In the sports workshops we try out different sports, play games, get moving and have fun together. The sports and activities vary according to what the young people are interested in and wish for.

  ContactSadiq Ahmed, sadiq.ahmed@kukunori.fi, 040 500 6016

• +Basketball and futsal workshops

  In the after-school basketball and futsal workshops at the schools you can get moving, play as a team and spend time with friends. There is also room for new friendships, your own ideas and doing things together.

  ContactSadiq Ahmed, sadiq.ahmed@kukunori.fi, 040 500 6016

• +Cooking club for years 6–9

  In the cooking club we make delicious food and baked goods together with others. We try new recipes, explore the food cultures of different countries and plan together what to cook. We also learn kitchen skills and clean up together. Finally, we enjoy the treats we have made ourselves!

  ContactTytti Villanen, tytti.villanen@kukunori.fi, 0400 234 006

• +Hyvä fiilis -ryhmät

  The Hyvä fiilis groups offer 12–16-year-olds extra support with everyday life, schoolwork and planning for the future. The groups provide a safe environment to gain experiences of success and to build a positive direction for the future. They are run in cooperation with the local secondary schools – ask us for more information.

  ContactAnni Salovaara, anni.salovaara@aspa.fi, 040 773 1879

• +Hyvä fiilis -työpaja

  Welcome to add some good vibes to your week! In the Hyvä fiilis workshop you can reflect on different wellbeing themes, alone or with a friend. A session’s theme might be, for example, social-media wellbeing, things that matter to you, friendship skills or emotions. You can come for a moment or stay longer.

  • See the upcoming sessions in the calendar

  ContactAnni Salovaara, anni.salovaara@aspa.fi, 040 773 1879

• +Kielikerho (language club)

  Things to do together and Finnish language practice after the school day at Havukosken koulu for young people aged 12–17.

  • See the upcoming sessions in the calendar

  ContactAnni Salovaara, anni.salovaara@aspa.fi, 040 773 1879

• +Swimming groups

  Free swimming and swimming lessons for daughters, mothers and girls from Havukoski at Korso swimming hall.

  • Daughters and mothers, beginners: Sat 8.45–10 am
  • Daughters and mothers continuing / girls’ group (ages 14–17): Sat 9.45–11 am

  ContactSoilikki Viljanen, 0400 610 709

• +Kouzi & assistant instructors

  Would you like to help organise activities or be our helper in the groups?

  We train Kouzis to lead groups or to act as assistant Kouzis.

  We train assistant instructors for many kinds of tasks. From assistant instructor you can go on to the Kouzi training.

  ContactKouzi training: Soilikki Viljanen, soilikki.viljanen@kukunori.fi, 0400 610 709 · Assistant instructors: Anni Salovaara, anni.salovaara@aspa.fi, 040 773 1879

Who can join?

Our activities are open to all young people aged 14–29 in Havukoski. Come along just as you are!