Smart Youth Work Continues on YouTube
This year has particularly highlighted the necessity and potential of smart youth work in reaching and supporting young people. In connection with this, we created a YouTube channel at the beginning of the year, where we post monthly videos about our activities and topics relevant to young people. So far, videos from the TNTK account have been viewed 1376 times, and we have gained 23 followers in a short period. New videos are available on our [...]
On July 15, a football match took place between youth and youth workers
On July 15, a football match, hopefully becoming a tradition, took place at Mart Reinik Stadium between youth and youth workers. The youth workers kicked off the ball on the field, and a fairly even game began. That was the initial impression. However, the youth quickly scored the first goal, and the first half ended 3:1 in favor of the youth. By the end of the first half, it was noticeable that the youth workers were running out of steam [...]
Tartu Youth Day is exciting and full of adventure!
This year, Tartu Youth Day took place a little differently! From August 1st to 12th, a youth orienteering event took place! The focus of Youth Day was physical health, and therefore we invited all young people to participate in the orienteering course starting on August 1st, which could be completed until August 12th (until 4:00 PM). The course was linked to various alternative opportunities and young people in Tartu, where a small task also had to be completed at each point! […]
The Tartu Youth Work Center was looking for new international volunteers!
The Tartu Youth Work Center is looking for three European Solidarity Corps volunteers for the project “3 for Enriching the Community”. Service period: 24.08.2020-20.08.2021 (12 months) Location: Tartu, Estonia Volunteers: 3 Tasks: working in the youth center and organizing major events for young people Accommodation: volunteers live in a shared apartment; travel, food, and pocket money are provided. For application or additional information, contact: mariliis.maremae@raad.tartu.ee Inglise keeles: Tartu Noorsootöö [...]
Kolm Põrsakest and Tartu Youth Work Centre inspire future innovators
Science popularizer Kolm Põrsakest and Tartu Youth Work Center are jointly organizing an inspiring program for young people this autumn called 'Future Innovators'. The program aims to boost young people's courage to experiment, curiosity, ambition, and scientific grounding. Additionally, the program supports the integration of young people with and without special needs. Põrsakesed believe that these are the values necessary for creating innovation and new knowledge. The program aims to emphasize that anyone can become an innovator [...]
The Youth Summer Camp started on July 3!
Traditionally, the Tartu Youth Work Camp was opened this year with a parade and a bang. All the festivities began in the courtyard of Anne Youth Center, where groups got acquainted with each other and the Youth Work Camp Tree was planted. From there, the youth work camp participants marched to Tartu city center, to Autovabaduse puiestee, where they were greeted by Tartu Mayor Urmas Klaas, who offered both motivational and admonishing words. Of course, the youth work camp oath was also read, and the traditional [...]
Tartu Youth Work Center moves its activities to Car-Free Avenue!
Tartu Youth Work Center moves its activities to Car-Free Avenue! In addition to their daily activity locations at Anne, Ilmatsalu, and Lille youth centers, Tartu Youth Work Center's youth workers will also be present in Tartu city center with an outdoor youth center from early July to August. We are available for young people every day from 15:00 to 19:00, and during this time, young people can participate in diverse developmental activities. All days are set up […].
My experience as a youth work volunteer in Estonia
Mahatma Gandhi said, ”The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” It has been a true pleasure to work for Estonian youth as a volunteer for the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) at the Tartu Youth Work Center. I have always wanted to become a prosecutor. However, since the beginning of my volunteer service, I have dreamed of my own organization dealing with the rights of children and young people. Who knows, maybe one day I will even work globally, like UNICEF. This piece of writing [...]
Taking baby steps back to usual activities
After the state of emergency in the country ended, youth centers began to reopen their doors. Following the accustomed digital life, returning to almost 'normal life' offered a lot of excitement, as this time, the youth center's doors opened differently once again. Ilmatsalu Youth Center was open for only two days and a few hours during the first two weeks. However, all activities took place outdoors. Preparing to operate as an outdoor youth center required the availability of protective and cleaning supplies, as well as equipment for outdoor use [...]
Registration for youth work camp groups opens on June 1
Registration for Tartu Youth Work Camp groups begins on June 1 Registration for Tartu Youth Work Camp begins on June 1 and lasts until June 7. To register for Tartu Youth Work Camp, you must have an ID card and be registered as a resident of Tartu in the population register. More information about registering for groups can be found here: https://tntk.tartu.ee/tartu-noorte-toomalev/. The aim of the Tartu Youth Work Camp is to offer an opportunity to spend the summer break in a developmental way and to work […]