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From October 14-16, the seventh meeting of the Reveal YouropEaN Cultural Heritage, or Enrich_Veszprém project, took place in Passau, Germany. Mariliis, Development Manager, Helene, Project Manager, and Laura, as a youth representative, participated in the meeting from Tartu Youth Work Centre! The theme of the meeting was built heritage, meaning architecture was discussed. One workshop focused on protecting a fictional youth centre building from demolition, which the mayor wanted to replace with a new business building. It was particularly exciting to learn the opinions of young people... In conclusion, it can be said that young people believe they must speak up and show that the youth centre is an important place for them! Read more about the project HERE!

The Tartu Youth Work Camp team, together with the developers, apologizes to all registrants for the technical issues that occurred. After the issues arose, both teams have worked to find the most suitable solution for all parties. As of now, registration has closed – we are very pleased that there is so much interest this year. We invite everyone who has not yet registered for a group to register for the reserve group. If there are available spots, we will contact them. We have started forming the groups and are working to ensure that all young people receive information about their youth work camp group in their inboxes by the end of May. Friends, we are sincerely grateful that despite some setbacks, you are on this journey with us. We will meet you on the 15th…

This year, Tartu City's Children's Protection Day will be a two-day event. On May 31st, an outdoor learning day will take place on the premises of the institutions themselves, and on June 1st, a family festival will be held in Tartu City Centre.      

Before registering, make sure that you are a registered resident of Tartu city, that you register for a group according to your age, that you are ready to pay the participation fee, and that you know your personal identification code and bank account number! ➡️ REGISTER HERE!     

You are suitable for a group leader position if: – you have a secondary education; – you are interested in working with young people; – you are ready to be a leader and role model for young people. Your tasks during the summer will include: – putting together a group of 13-19-year-olds, leading them, and organizing joint activities. You should take into account: – training (if you complete the training organized by us, you will receive camp counselor certification); – In the summer, one group lasts 7-21 days; – An awesome experience and a decent salary. ✍️To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter on the topic "The Right Group Leader" by March 27 at the latest. Application and additional information: natali.joonas@raad.tartu.ee Read more about the work of a group leader HERE

The Tartu Youth Work Center is involved in the international project “TED3 – Tools for Employment and Environmental Education Development,” initiated by the Polish organization Europejska Fundacja Rozwoju Czlowieka. From March 3rd to 8th, the project's kick-off meeting took place in Łódź, Poland, attended by Mariliis Maremäe, Development Manager of the Tartu Youth Work Center. Project coordinators from eight countries participated in the meeting: Poland, Italy, Spain, France (French Guiana), Estonia, Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. Over six days, the main points of the 18-month cooperation and the schedule of activities to be implemented during the partnership were established, including training and job shadowing in Latin America, as well as local activities. The TED3 project was initiated to share partners' best practices, to develop youth work, and to bring more environmentally friendly...

The program includes a slackline show and workshop, cake eating, idea generation for the new season, and many other exciting things! Additional information: Rando-Kristen Kangro, Youth Worker at Ilmatsalu Youth Center Rando-Kristen.Kangro@raad.tartu.ee +372 530 971 18    

As part of the nationwide youth work week, we will make young people visible. How? ? ? At 5 PM, we will gather at Tartu Town Hall Square to unveil the "Tree of Good Thoughts" with reflective leaves, which will remain there until Friday, spreading good cheer. ? We will craft the leaves at youth centers before the event (stay updated on our activities and program). At 5:20 PM, we will embark on a grand journey. Route ⬇ ? SPARK Makerlab Youth Center ? Anne Youth Center ? Lille Youth Center ? Tähe Youth Club NGO - Aparaadi Youth Center ? NB! A reflector makes you visible, so let's make youth work visible too! We will hand out reflectors to those who don't have one! ? In each youth center, there will be small tasks to solve and PRIZES! ? Among the young people who have visited all centers, we will draw...

Rain Jaaksoo won the Tartu Youth Work Centre's logo design competition. Seven entries meeting the requirements were submitted for the Tartu Youth Work Centre's logo design competition, announced in September, and Rain Jaaksoo was declared the winner. The commission, convened by the director of the Tartu Youth Work Centre, evaluated not only the overall visual appeal of the logo but also its suitability for the centre's objectives, the description of the design provided by the author, and its compatibility with Tartu city's general symbolism. According to the commission, Rain Jaaksoo's design overwhelmingly won the competition. The winning entry features several elements that are unified by keywords: youth, growth, development, protection, and Tartu. While elements from Tartu city's symbolism are used in the logo, Jaaksoo gives the logo his own meaning by depicting a child stepping under the protection of an umbrella. Jaaksoo adds…