Registration for the Tartu Youth Work Camp has begun!

May 15, 2023

Welcome, friends!😊From today until Sunday (May 15-21), Tartu youth aged 13 to 19 have the opportunity to register for the Tartu Youth Work Camp.

The camp consists of two main components: daytime work and leisure, including participation in after-work and weekend activities.During the day, the group works (4-6 hours per day, depending on age), and after work, there will be activities led by the organizers. Participation in all activities is mandatory. The gross wage is 4.30 euros/hour or depends on the quantity of strawberries picked, for example.There are two groups specifically for Ukrainians:💙💛• Tartu Youth Work Center 2 – for ages 13-14. Takes place in Tartu city from July 24 to July 30. The main work tasks are related to Autovabaduse Puiestee (cleaning, assisting staff, etc.). Working hours per day are 4 hours.• Riverside – for ages 15-19. Takes place in Kiili, Harjumaa, from June 26 to July 14. The main work tasks involve picking strawberries and other fruits/vegetables. Working hours per day are 6 hours. Please note that this group lasts for 3 weeks, and during this time, you will not be able to return home!• Both groups have space for 5 Estonian and 5 Ukrainian participants. Both groups have an Estonian and a Ukrainian leader.• Of course, if you are interested, you can also register for Estonian-speaking groups only, for a deeper study of the Estonian language.‼️More information about all groups can be found on this website: https://tntk.tartu.ee/tartu-noorte-toomalev/ruhmad/‼️For additional information about the youth work camp, you can contact Anne Youth Center (Uus 56) or read the information on our webpage https://tntk.tartu.ee/tartu-noorte-toomalev/.‼️Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/BhWpq5JmkP

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