Join us as a member
As a member of the Finnish Red Cross, you are a part of a unique network, the world’s largest humanitarian movement, that operates in almost every country in the world.
The Finnish Red Cross membership costs 20 euros per year, and for members under 29 years 10 euros per year.
Your membership fee is an easy way of supporting volunteer work in your neighborhood. The membership is a statement for the values and principles of the Red Cross.
Should I become a member
As a member of the Finnish Red Cross, you are a part of a unique network, the world’s largest humanitarian movement, that operates in almost every country in the world. For many, the membership is a statement for the values and principles of the Red Cross. For others, it is linked to their volunteer work at the Finnish Red Cross. Paying the membership fee is an easy way of supporting local volunteer work.
Membership obliges you to commit to the principles of the Red Cross. They are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity.
As a membership benefit, you will receive the Punainen Risti magazine (4 issues/year) providing information about the Red Cross operations in Finland and around the world.
Other benefits include:
- First aid courses: 20% discount on online training throughout the year. FRC Emergency First Aid 4 h®, online course and FRC Emergency First Aid 8 h®, online course. Order here: ensiapukoulutus.fi/en/course-calendar. Use the following code for the discount: SPRJASEN
- Membership benefits from the Red Cross web shop
- 10% discount on new Stella security phone contracts
- 30% discount on new Otavamedia magazine subscriptions in Finland that have not yet been invoiced
- 10% discount on accommodation at the hostels of Hostelling International Finland
- Hostelling International chain’s international hostel card at a discount price
- Discount on Hertz rental cars throughout the world (reservation code CDP 702088)
Remember to mention your membership when making the order. Ask about possible local membership benefits from your nearest Finnish Red Cross district office.
You can become a member for a year at a time, or alternatively for the rest of your life.
- Annual membership: €20 per calendar year
- Annual membership for those under 29: €10 per calendar year
- Life-time membership: €300
Your entire family is welcome to join as Red Cross members. There is no actual family membership available, but all members pay their own membership fee.
Yes, a company or community can support the local Finnish Red Cross operations as a supporting member. Supporting membership for a company or a community costs €300 per calendar year.
Contact your local Finnish Red Cross district office
Yes, and we recommend that you do so! You can encourage your friend to join up by sending the link: https://vapaaehtoiset.punainenristi.fi/liity-jaseneksi/1
A membership is a lovely way to celebrate a birthday, christening or naming ceremony.
You need to receive permission from the guardians of a recipient under 15 years old, and people over 15 must provide information that they want to become members. You need to know the birthday information of the recipient for the membership.
It is worth it. For those who join December, the membership covers the coming year.
No you do not, you are always welcome to join our activities.
You do not need to be a member to participate in voluntary service, but we recommend membership to all our volunteers.
You can join up as a member easily online
The online payment methods available include finnish online banks, Visa and Master credit cards, MobilePay and Siirto. You can also order an invoice.
Please note! You will receive an email confirmation of your payment if you remember to return to the Red Cross pages after payment.
The operations of the Red Cross are steered by seven fundamental principles.
