Spring fatigue, stress, and too much screen time – how to cope?
Human health and mental well-being have always gone hand in hand with the rhythm of nature – at least that's how it is for me. In winter, I live as if on a power-saving mode, doing as little as possible, but as much as necessary. Outside, it's dark and cold, and the only comfortable place seems to be in bed under a blanket, where there's just the right warmth to cope with the Estonian weather, […]
Youth Worker Kristina Recommends: Five Ideas to Make Your Day More Productive
The current emergency situation has forced many people into home schooling, and it is very important to be able to plan your time and needs. Here are five different ideas on how to plan your time more effectively at home, so that everything necessary gets done and your mind remains sharp. 1) Create a daily plan Start each morning by creating a clear daily plan. Also, write down how much time you would like to […]
Memorable meeting with young people during a crisis
On the penultimate day of March, we got to spend time outside the digital world. Last week, a good opportunity arose to genuinely meet with several young people after a long time. As a youth worker, it's important to know the places in your area that are popular among young people. Bus stops and all sorts of secluded spots that offer some privacy from an adult's gaze often become like home. In reality, this is paradoxical. Sometimes, in their favorite places, they are not seeking privacy, but rather […]
Tartu Youth Work Center moves to Tallinn
The Tartu Youth Work Centre plans to move to Tallinn starting next year. The main reason for the relocation is the small number of young people in Tartu. The new address for the Tartu Youth Work Centre in Tallinn will be Estonia puiestee 9 (Solaris Centre). According to the youth work centre, the new location offers many new opportunities and will allow them to reach a larger number of young people. The youth centre will be located on the 6th floor of the Solaris Centre starting next year. [...]
10-day challenge for young people: Knock out spring fatigue!
Tartu Youth Work Center, together with four Tartu schools (Forseliuse, Tamme, Veeriku, and Variku), created a game in Actionbound called "Knockdown for Spring Fatigue," which encourages young people to maintain their mental health during distance learning. The game lasts 10 days, with a new game and exciting challenges designed for each day. During the day, five tasks need to be completed, and these are based on Peaasi mental […].
Young people gave our buildings a new look through a graffiti project
The idea for the Grasping Graffiti project was born a little over a year ago from the thought of what graffiti is and why it is done. This was followed by discussions about what is art and what is actually vandalism? How to understand this and make it clear to others? From there, the graffiti-themed project found its way to the European Solidarity Corps project competition. The project received funding, and within its framework, there have been […]
Ilmatsalu manager Jaanika: “Thoughts on what can still be done when nothing can be done”
Do you also have that déjà-vu* feeling, as if all this has happened before and we are in a loop where everything starts over? That it all started a year ago and now we are back in the same place... Well, why everything is as it is right now... let's leave that for now. Instead, try to think with me about how [...]
The Tartu Youth Work Centre invites all young people to the e-youth centre!
The Tartu Youth Work Centre invites all young people to the Discord e-youth centre after school hours to spend time there pleasantly. The e-youth centre is open Monday to Thursday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Fridays from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The e-youth centre is a free web server that offers many different and interesting ways to spend time. To participate, you need to log in to https://discord.com/ or download the Discord app on your phone. […]
Want to get a summer job? Start preparing today!
Summer break is a great opportunity for young people to gain new experiences and earn pocket money. If you want to find an exciting and enjoyable job for this summer, you should start preparations now. First, it's worth figuring out what kind of jobs suit you and are of interest. One way to do this is to take the Tripod test: https://www.tripod.ee/?invite=14667, which displays the most suitable professions for you based on your answers. Additionally, consider [...]
The Tartu Youth Work Centre brings 3D printing technology closer to young people!
February marked the start of the Erasmus+ strategic cooperation project “Young creators discover 3D”, through which young people from Tartu youth centres can get acquainted with 3D printing technology. Today, the first project meeting took place within the international cooperation project “Young creators discover 3D”, initiated by the Lithuanian organization Robotikos mokykla, which focuses on applying 3D printing in youth work to develop young people's technical knowledge and skills. In addition, the project involves as a partner […]