An additional round of youth self-initiative projects by Tartu Youth Work Center has opened to support the integration of young war refugees from Ukraine into Estonian society
From March 16 to May 31, 2023, it is possible to apply for up to 600 euros from the Tartu Youth Work Center's additional round of youth self-initiative projects, which can be used to create events or activities that support the integration of young war refugees from Ukraine into Estonian society. Applications can be submitted by all young people up to 19 years old operating in Tartu, and the project must take place in Tartu. Applications can be filled out in Estonian, Russian, English, or Ukrainian [...]
Starting March 3, the Ukrainian Friends Club will be operating at the Tartu Youth Work Center.
Starting March 3, the Tartu Youth Center will host a Ukrainian Friends Club, led by Ukrainian-speaking youth worker Sofiia Pasternak. Young people from both Ukraine and Estonia are welcome to participate in the club. Each meeting will feature different activities, such as crafts, sports, cooking, games, etc. The club is FREE for everyone! No registration is required. Club times in March-April: For 7-11-year-olds March 17 at 3:30-5:00 p.m. […]
Let's get to know volunteer Mariia
Let's get to know Mariia, the foreign volunteer at Tartu Youth Work Centre. Mariia introduces herself in more detail: Hello! I am Mariia, I came from a small town Fastiv, that is located in Ukraine. In Estonia I’m about to work as a volunteer in a Youth Center for eight months. So, there is some information about me, to introduce myself. […]
Why is international volunteer work important? – First thoughts after arriving in Tartu
Manuel, a volunteer at the Tartu Youth Work Centre, describes to us in more detail why he considers volunteer work important. So, you want to work as a volunteer, huh? That’s great! But what can you actually do? Hmm, maybe you could work in an animal shelter, that sounds awesome. You could even try and join an anti-food waste organization, collecting food [...].
Summer adventure awaits – apply to be a group leader!
Sun, adventure, new acquaintances and experiences – how do you like this combination? And what if you get paid for it too?! Tartu Youth Work Camp is looking for group leaders who want to enrich their summer free time with an awesome experience. The aim of Tartu Youth Work Camp is to provide 13-19-year-old youngsters with their first work experience in a safe and supportive environment. The camp groups are accompanied by […]
Active winter holiday with Tartu Youth Work Centre 27.02-3.03
School holidays are coming again! The skiing weather tends to be rather volatile and poor right now, so what to do with this free time? Just chill? Resting is always a good idea, one must rest! However, in case you get tired of just lying around and staring at the ceiling, we have opportunities for you to spend your holidays actively and fun! Once again, Tartu Youth Work […]
Outing to Tallinn
Dear young person! Spend your school holiday diversely and come spend a day with us in Tallinn! We will see what's happening in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) (where we will also have lunch), visit the Bank of Estonia, go jumping at Skypark (T1 Mall of Tallinn) trampoline center, and explore Tallinn from the Wheel of Tallinn Ferris wheel. The excursion to Tallinn will take place on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Gathering starts at 7:40 AM and the bus departs […]
A working group for preventive activities in the youth sector gathered at Anne Youth Centre.
On February 1st, a network meeting of the youth sector's prevention activities working group took place at the Anne Youth Centre. Representatives from the Tartu Child Protection Service, the Centre for Educational Support Services, the Social Insurance Board, the Police and Border Guard Board, and the Tartu Youth Work Centre participated in the meeting. The network's common target group is young people active in the city of Tartu, and the objective of its activities is to focus on preventing risky behavior among youth and to conduct more effective outreach work in children's, youth, and educational institutions, offering a helping hand to the community in difficult situations […]
An international volunteer from Ukraine started working at Tartu Youth Work Centre.
At the beginning of February, Mariia Palamarchuk, an international volunteer from Ukraine, started working at the Tartu Youth Work Centre. Mariia will primarily work at the Anne youth centre for younger and older youth (Uus 56, Tartu), but will also assist youth workers at, for example, the Ilmatsalu youth centre (Järve tee 8, Tartu). The international volunteer's working hours at the youth room are Monday to Friday from 12 PM to 7 PM. Mariia communicates in Russian, Ukrainian, and English, and welcomes […]
Tartu is the most youth-friendly municipality of the year
At the nationwide youth sector recognition event “Thanks for Youth” held on January 25, the city of Tartu was awarded the title of Youth-Friendly Local Government of the Year. As Margit Kink, director of the Tartu Youth Work Center, stated on stage, Tartu is indeed the best city for youth work. Decision-makers are always supportive, offering advice and assistance, and helping to find resources! Thank you and congratulations, dear Tartu [...]