Long-term volunteering at IZUM Youth Center in Tallinn, Estonia

Description

NGO Izum Youth Club is a dynamic mobile youth learning and development Center that has been actively engaged in Tallinn, Estonia since 1994. Our mission revolves around fostering non-formal education opportunities for youth aged eleven and above, both locally and internationally. We offer a diverse array of activities aimed at self-development, encompassing various aspects of youth culture such as theater, music, dance, and art. This project presents an invaluable opportunity for volunteers to immerse themselves in the realm of youth work, directly engaging with youth within our organization. Volunteers will have direct interaction with the local minority community, enabling them to make a tangible impact. MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY: https://estyes.ee/en/projects/youth-club-active-in-tallinn/

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will be accommodated in a shared flat that corresponds the typical living standards in Estonia. Each volunteer will have their own single or double room, alongside access to common areas including a equipped kitchen, bathroom facilities, and a living room. Typically, volunteers share the flat with other international participants and utilize local city transportation for their daily commute which is also covered. Additionally, volunteers will receive a monthly Pocket Money of 150€ for personal expenses and Food Allowance of 200€, managing their own meal planning and preparation.

Training during the activity

- On-arrival and Mid-term training organised by Estonian National Agency - Possibility to take part in Erasmus+ projects

Participant profile

The volunteer would be expected to appreciate young people, interact with them continuously, really take interest in them and in the activities. The volunteer would have to be proactive when interacting with the youth, take initiative in carrying out new ideas on his/her own but also help others in the process as well. Willingness to face challenges head on and also take responsibility are important qualities for the volunteer. The volunteer would be a vital part of the IZUM team of teachers and youth worker.

Activity dates

A total of 1 week(s) during the period 01/10/2024 to 31/08/2025

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Activity location

Tallinn, Estonia

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Activity type

Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Citizenship and democratic participation

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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