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they organise as invited guests. For example, the end targeted at new inhabitants of Rovaniemi together
of the Ramadan fast, the Chinese NewYear and the with MoniNet and the Immigration Office.
Karenni National Day are celebrated in Rovaniemi, ff The organisations develop new operating methods
too. Organising celebrations that are open to everyone that support the integration of the volunteers.
requires facilities that are easily accessible and of the ff Neuvokas, the Immigration Office and
right size. MoniNet co-operate in training immigrants
as art and culture companions.
Rovaniemi has traditions in organising communal ff The schools and organisations find out what kind of
events. Among others, the Rovaniemi Week, the Old arrangements would be needed to include people
Market Square Carnival, the Restaurant Day, the becoming integrated in running afternoon clubs.
Market of Possibilities and the Jutajaiset Folklore ff The cultural actors invite new inhabitants of
Festival have elements that fulfil the wishes of the Rovaniemi in their voluntary work activities
panel’s participants. The event organisers must ensure and to assist in hobby groups. They internalise
that the new inhabitants of Rovaniemi know how to the ethical principles of voluntary work.
become involved in organising the event.
Proposals: 3.7. Cultural professionals
ff The cultural minorities publish their open find their own place
celebrations in the city’s event calendar. The immigration strategy for Lapland sees increasing
ff It is possible to organise celebrations at the international attraction of the area as essential
for the development of the region. The immigration
citizen houses and cultural facilities. strategy names recreation and cultural services as
ff The actors in the cultural sector co-operate one of the growing fields. The new inhabitants of
Rovaniemi include several culture professionals. In
to organise low threshold events. Extensive cultural work, Finnish language skills or comparable
communications and networking during education are not as significant as for many other
the preparation phase guarantee that fields. Professionalism can be generated through
all interested people have the chance to dedication and informal learning.
participate in organising the event.
ff The cultural life finds operating models to Parties assisting with integration
organise events in the winter together. know how to ask questions about
ff Tested, functioning practices are introduced as professional skills in the cultural sector
a part of the activities of the citizen houses.
ff The Leisure Board and the regional boards Activity in the cultural sector is not always considered
support the organisation of low threshold city to be work in other parts of the world in the same
celebrations through grants or service agreements. way as it is in Finland A new inhabitant of Rovaniemi
may not necessarily know how to describe his or
New inhabitants of Rovaniemi her competence or interest in the cultural sector.
participate in voluntary work Professional potential may be unnoticed, or it is
considered unrealistic.
Participating in voluntary work gives meaning to
life. It is a way of learning to know people and Proposals:
speak the language. The organisations in Rovaniemi ff The parties carrying out the initial assessments
doing voluntary work should include those who
have immigrated into the area in their activities. For for immigrants discuss the interest in culture and
example, volunteer visits in day care centres, schools, the possible professional skill in it. If necessary,
and service houses to explain about cultures, religions, they request a statement from professionals or
or reasons for immigration benefit all parties. Many employers in the cultural sector on the level of
of the new inhabitants of Rovaniemi are interested in expertise and the possibilities of finding work.
helping the elderly. ff A professional from Rovaniemi working a
corresponding field is requested to join the
Proposals:
ff Organisations that perform voluntary work plan
an information event and introductory period
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