Karolin Valge, Author at TARTU YOUTH WORK CENTER

"Put that phone away!"

During the winter months, the days in the youth center become increasingly crowded, with young people bored, not in the mood for board games, but with no time for homework either. It is cold enough outside that no one wants to go out skating voluntarily. But what can you do indoors when there is nothing to do? First, you have to spend hours looking at the game shelf, thoughtfully tilting your head from one side to the other, at least three games [...]

Mobile Youth Work – Present Where Young People Are

It's late afternoon. A group of young people stands in front of the shopping center. Some are scrolling on their phones, while others are simply chatting. Two adults approach them, neither asking why the young people are there nor telling them to leave. They don't immediately ask anything important, but simply say: "Hi, how's it going? Would you like to chat with us for a bit?" This is often how [...] begins.

Riin Juurma, Head of Lille Youth Centre: "I want every young person to dare to be truly themselves!"

Riin, the head of Lille Youth Centre and coordinator of mobile youth work, describes herself as coming from a classic background – a country child from Jõgeva, no stranger to hard work. Even as a child, she knew her calling and passion were connected to children and young people – dreaming of becoming a teacher back then. After high school, she went to Tallinn Pedagogical University, where she studied geoecology and marine biology, in addition to this […]