Tartu Children's Day is looking for co-organizers! (2021)
From May 3, outdoor events for up to 150 people (divided into groups) will be permitted. More detailed information about the restrictions in force can be found here: https://www.kriis.ee/et/uudised/government-gradually-eases-covid-19-restrictions-from-april-26 Due to the restrictions, there has also been a change in the organization of Children's Day in Tartu, and the outdoor learning day on June 1 will be a little different. Due to the restrictions, the family festival will not take place in the center of Tartu, and the activities will be scattered across the courtyards and outdoor areas of the co-organizers. […]
Volunteer Beata: Cultural Differences or Life in a Different Culture (Part 1)
In English: Last time I tried to present you some random similarities between Hungary and Estonia I’ve experienced since I was here. This time I would like to show you some random differences that were unexpected or incomprehensible to me at first – and have been ever since… My collegaues started to talk about reflectors […]
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. […]