This summer, one can work in the Tartu Youth Work Camp from Peipsi to Vormsi.

May 13, 2024

From May 13th to May 19th, all young people aged 13-19 registered in the city of Tartu have the opportunity to apply for the Tartu Youth Work Camp groups.

Applications are open for one week, and you can apply here: linnaportaal.tartu.ee. Applying for the youth work camp is not based on speed, and all applications submitted within the week have equal weight. This summer, there are a total of 193 youth work camp spots available for young people.

A significant change has occurred in the signing of employment contracts with youth work camp participants. Instead of previous paper-based signing, contracts are now concluded digitally. Those admitted to the youth work camp must ensure they have a working Mobile-ID, ID card, or Smart-ID to sign the employment contract. The employment contract can only be signed by the youth work camp participant themselves!

It is possible to work in both urban and out-of-town youth work camp groups. In out-of-town groups, tasks can include picking strawberries and raspberries, building stone fences, and performing maintenance work. In urban groups, for example, one can work at petrol stations, in landscaping and maintenance, in kindergartens, and try their hand as a food courier. In addition to the youth work camp groups mentioned above, this summer it is possible to work, for example, on Vormsi island. This is a novel and exciting science-themed group, where, in addition to maintaining a hiking trail, special emphasis is placed on developing knowledge in biology and natural sciences.

As part of Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture, there are several options for culture-loving young people. For example, a youth work camp called the Culture Group is organized for 15-19-year-olds, taking them behind the scenes of the Car-Free Avenue and Glass Bead Game Festival and offering them the opportunity to contribute to the success of the events. The 13-14-year-old age group can also get a closer look at cultural event organization – in the city museum group, young people can learn about the specifics of museum work. Of course, the annual city library group is also present, where participants can try out the profession of a librarian.

The youth work camp combines work education and non-formal education, offering young people the chance to develop their individual and social skills in addition to gaining their first work experience and earning pocket money. The camp is not merely a place for work; the joint activities held after the workday play a crucial role in supporting the young person's development. Qualified group leaders guide the participants and organize their free time.

More information about this year's youth work camp groups can be found here: https://tntk.tartu.ee/tartu-noorte-toomalev/ruhmad/ and on @malevtartu Facebook and Instagram.

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