Ilmatsalu Youth Center overview of Christmas Eve in Ilmatsalu
Overview of the Christmas evening held in Ilmatsalu by Rando-Kristen Kangro, youth work specialist at Ilmatsalu Youth Center. On December 16, 2020, a joint Christmas party took place in the yard of the Ilmatsalu Hobby and Youth Center. The event consisted of three parts: Christmas music played by DJ Kalmer Kuudeberg, fun stories and dances with Christmas Hag Asti, and orienteering. In addition to the aforementioned, a decorated photo corner was set up for visitors to take cheerful photos. There were approximately 50 participants. Among them […]
The Tartu Youth Work Centre recognised active young people.
In early December, the Tartu Youth Work Centre recognised young people from Tartu who had distinguished themselves during 2020. The recognition event for active young people in Tartu took place for the umpteenth year, and all invited participants were honoured at the event. Young people who had excelled in Tartu youth centres, in the Tartu youth work camp, and had volunteered at major city events in Tartu were invited to the event. How to be an active young person? Become a volunteer! This year [...]
Starting next week, Tartu youth centers will offer youth work services remotely
The youth rooms at the Anne, Lille, and Ilmatsalu Youth Centers will be closed to youth groups starting Monday, but services for young people will continue. The services and activities offered at the youth centers will move outdoors and online. There will be no group activities indoors starting Monday, but if necessary, individual activities will take place at the youth centers, which will be conducted without contact and in accordance with the 2+2 rule. Tartu youth centers offer the following outdoor activities [...]
Volunteer Beáta writes: “How to pack a year into 28kg?”
“We discussed and wanted to let you know that we would be happy to accept you for volunteering in Anne youth center! […] Arrival date latest 31st of August!” – I recieved this e-mail on the 14th of August on a Friday, on a very hot day in Hungary. After my first reactions – running […]
The youth room at Lille Youth Centre is accessible from today via a new ramp
On today's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Tartu Youth Work Centre is pleased to announce that the youth room at Lille Youth Centre is now accessible to wheelchair users. The installation of the ramp is part of an ongoing innovation program project, which aims to improve the accessibility of Tartu youth centers in every sense. The primary goal of the innovation program is to integrate young people with visual, mobility, and hearing impairments into the activities of youth centers. The innovation program is a long-term undertaking, [...]
The development plan of the Tartu Youth Work Centre awaits improvement proposals
Tartu Youth Work Centre is preparing a development plan. Before its finalization, the institution is awaiting amendment proposals and comments from Tartu city residents as part of a public display. In accordance with Section 19 of Tartu City Government Regulation No. 65 of April 19, 2012, the draft development plan of Tartu Youth Work Centre will be made public at Lille Youth Centre (Lille 9), on the Tartu Youth Work Centre website (www.tntk.tartu.ee), and on the Tartu city website from December 2-22, 2020. Proposals regarding the development plan can be submitted […]
The Tartu Youth Work Center welcomes interns!
The innovative, education-minded, and youth-dedicated Tartu Youth Work Center is looking for enthusiastic interns who are motivated by the desire to contribute to the development of Tartu's youth. The Tartu Youth Work Center is a sub-institution of the Tartu City Government's Department of Culture, which began its activities in 2018. The center's goal is to create an inspiring and innovative youth work environment for the young people of Tartu, so that they can develop into active, creative, and happy individuals. The center includes three […]
Ilmatsalu manager Jaanika shares her thoughts on Mihus' environmental webinar
In the following article, I share my thoughts on the online discussion organized by MIHUS on November 17th, titled 'How to survive the environmental crisis as a world-caring young person? – a point for reflection in youth work.' During that discussion, I recalled a moment that likely influenced my later career choice, which I also want to share with readers. I remember from my school days, sometime during primary school – I don't recall the exact class – when in Tallinn's Old Town, perhaps in the Natural History Museum, there were environmental problems [...]
Tartu Youth Work Centre's radio show “Youth Window” is getting a makeover!
The "Youth Window" show, previously broadcast on Ring FM, is becoming a podcast. The podcast will still discuss Tartu youth centers and their activities, including projects written by young people and those aimed at them, city-wide events, international opportunities, and many other exciting topics concerning young people. Guests on the show will include both specialists working with young people and young people themselves! The podcast is an increasingly popular digital [...] among both young and old.
On November 27, the Tartu youth sector network seminar will take place.
The Estonian Youth Work Week is coming up in November! As part of this, the Tartu Youth Work Center is organizing a Tartu youth network seminar. If you feel that you are part of the Tartu youth scene, then this meeting is just for you... Unfortunately, the number of participants is limited, and only those who register first will be able to attend. Registration opens on November 2. Registration link: https://forms.gle/Ly4CXtcGNkAL4ceR Read more about the youth network seminar here. Contact: […]