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Rehabilitative work activities

  • Service
  • Helsinki
  • Public service

Rehabilitative work activities are intended for unemployed jobseekers. They are aimed at improving your life management skills and helping you find employment.

The goal of rehabilitative work activities is to improve your ability to work and your professional skills. Taking part in work activities can help you discover your own skills and interests, as well as boost your self-confidence and im ...

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To whom and on what terms

Work activities are intended for persons who, due to their illness, need for rehabilitation or some other reason, are unable to participate in ordinary work.

The services are intended for people, who have been unemployed for a long time, who have trouble finding their own place in the job market or who need other, specialised support measures, in order to find employment.

The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.

Background information

The purpose of work activities is to maintain and promote the functional capacity of the participants.

Work activities can be organised at activity centres or ordinary workplaces. Participants in work activities are not in an employment relationship with the organiser of the activities. Participants are paid a daily compensation for their work activities. Participants may have to pay for their meals and commutes during the workday.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 14/9/2026