Join MLL as a member
Are matters concerning children and young people important to you? Would you like to support work benefiting children and families in your local area and throughout Finland? Join Finland’s largest family.
MLL membership is an easy way to show that you are a defender of children. It is a statement on behalf of children and families. MLL defends children’s rights, helps and supports families in their everyday lives, organises fun activities for all ages, and offers meaningful volunteer opportunities.
As a member, you will be helping to build a Finland where childhood is valued and children’s well-being is a priority. A society where children and young people thrive is good for people of all ages.
When you join online, you can pay your membership fee immediately via online banking or request a membership fee invoice to be sent to your email address.
Please note that for now most of our email communications to members as well as Lapsemme magazine will be Finnish. If you have any questions, please contact the member services: jasenpalvelu@mll.fi.
The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL) has over 68,000 members in 528 local associations.
I consider volunteer work and association activities to be important. Without associations, there would be hardly any events here in this small town!
I retired and wanted to devote my time to volunteer work. I served on the MLL board and as treasurer, and then remained a member to support this good and important cause.
As a new mother in a new town, I missed having people around me. Through MLL, I found them, and I am so grateful for their work that I have continued to pay my membership fees for over 20 years.
- As a member of MLL, you are helping to build a child-friendly Finland. MLL is one of Finland’s most influential organisations promoting the interests of children, young people and families. By joining you can make a difference.
- As a member, you support the activities of your local association and the well-being of children and families in your area. MLL’s local associations organise for example family cafés, clubs and events and promote family issues in the local community. As a member, you can influence the activities of your local association.
- As a member, you enjoy national and local benefits and discounts, such as reduced admission or participation fees. You will also receive the Lapsemme magazine at home.
How can I become a member of MLL?
You can join MLL online by filling out the membership form.
You can join your nearest local association or any MLL association in Finland.
For more information about membership and how to join, please contact MLL’s member services: jasenpalvelu@mll.fi, tel. 075 324 5540 (Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11 a.m.).
How do I choose my local MLL association?
Membership is always with a local MLL association. You can choose which association you want to join.
Search for associations in the Association Search
Please note that many local member benefits are only available to members of a specific association.
Who can join MLL as a member?
Any individual who is prepared to commit to the values of MLL can become a member.
The values of MLL are:
- appreciation of childhood and parenthood
- equality
- joy
People under the age of 18 can also become members. Membership is free of charge for them. Children under the age of 15 need the consent of their guardian to join. A separate membership form must be completed for each family member. We will link the information to any family members already in our membership register based on their address.
How much does MLL membership cost?
MLL associations decide their own membership fees. On average, it is 30 euros per year. You can find the membership fees of local associations in the Association Search.
Membership invoices are sent out in February.
Membership is free for those under 18 years of age.
How are membership fees used?
Membership fees enable particularly the functioning of local associations. As a member, you also support MLL’s national activities and services.
Thanks to our members, we can, for example find and train volunteers to support parents and families, help students to build a safe school community, maintain a children’s and young people’s helpline and chat service that is open every day, give young people a voice on Nuortennetti, and alleviate loneliness by providing open and free meeting places such as family cafés.
MLL’s more than 500 local associations promote the interests and well-being of families with children throughout Finland by organising family cafés, clubs and events, among other things. Find out about the local associations in your area and their activities in the Association Search.
What benefits do I get as a member of MLL?
As a member of MLL, you will receive both national and local benefits, such as discounts on participation or admission fees or discounts from online stores. You will also receive the Lapsemme magazine, which is published once a year.
In addition, we will inform our members about MLL’s activities for children and families by email. Your local association will invite you to participate in activities and events and inform you about local activities.
Find out about national member benefits (in Finnish)
You can find out about local member benefits on the websites of MLL’s districts and associations.
As a member, you can also influence the activities of your local association and MLL as a whole.
How do I get an MLL membership card?
The MLL membership card is electronic and can be found in the Oma MLL service. You will get access to Oma MLL and your membership card once your membership has been processed and you have paid your membership fee.
Do I have to be a member to volunteer for MLL?
No. Volunteering for MLL does not require membership. However, we invite all our volunteers to also become members.
Why should I become a member of MLL?
As a member of MLL, you are a supporter of children.
- As a member of MLL, you are helping to build a child-friendly Finland. MLL is one of Finland’s most influential organisations promoting the interests of children, young people and families, and as a member you can make a difference.
- As a member, you support the activities of your local association and the well-being of children and families in your area. MLL’s local associations organise family cafés, clubs and events, for example, and promote family issues in the local community. As a member, you can influence the activities of your local association by participating in autumn and spring meetings and standing for election to the board.
- As a member, you will enjoy national and local benefits and discounts, such as reduced admission or participation fees. You will also receive the Lapsemme magazine at home.