membership

We are currently in the starting phases of the organisation and have not had our first member meeting yet. Because of that we are still working to define exactly what we will offer our members and this will be decided further when we have our first member meeting. We are committed to ensuring we offer what our members and the residents of Svalbard truly need.

We aim to create spaces for residents to interact with one another in a relatable and human way, and to ensure spaces for people to feel seen and heard. To do this, we plan to organise regularly occurring events as well as host and arrange periodic or yearly workshops. 

Some examples of what we are looking into are:

• Group meetings
• Movie nights
• Speed-friending
• Yoga/meditation
• Hikes and outdoor activities

We will also plan to offer support for smaller, more tailored events that may be aimed at sub-groups or specific challenges, based on member wishes. The aim is to focus on building better relationships and connections among the community and among members.

As mentioned, we are also working to host and arrange periodic or yearly workshops, as well as one-time lectures, where we will invite specialists or experts regarding mental health topics. The aim will always be to improve confidence, develop skills, and build competence in respective psychological areas. This could include workshops/lectures, for example, with focus on skills such as making SMART goals or creating a Prepardness Plan (Forebyggingsplan)- or a focus on learning about nutrition, cognitive effects of the dark season, health rights in the workplace, etc. 

By becoming a member now, you can help impact the direction and offerings, and help build the foundation of this non-profit!