Aparaaditehas Culture Factory is looking for a long-term volunteer
TYPA MTÜ
MTÜ Aparaaditehas
Tartu, Estonia
Description
Aparaaditehas (The Apparatus Factory) is an old factory complex in Tartu, Estonia that is now operating as a creative industries hub and a culture center. Our culture factory brings together creative entrepreneurs, artist and designer studios, start-ups, commerce and entertainment. Aparaaditehas hosts a variety of different events every week from concerts to workshops and parties to exhibitions. See more about Aparaaditehas and this opportunity: https://www.aparaaditehas.ee/news/open-call-for-esc-volunteer-2026
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will have a private room in a shared apartment, with shared facilities such as the kitchen and bathroom. The apartment is equipped with essential amenities, including furniture, dishes, and kitchenware. A monthly allowance will be provided to cover food and living expenses. Tartu is a small and welcoming city where most places are within walking distance. It is safe, clean, and green, offering a lively cultural scene. In your free time, you can enjoy hiking in nature, exploring museums, or visiting gallery openings.
Training during the activity
Aparaaditehas can offer an interesting insight into the inner workings of a creative industries hub. No two days will be the same, and volunteer tasks will vary from helping out at the office, getting to know our tenants or working on our homepage. The volunteer will be provided training and instructions before starting a new task. The volunteer will gain new knowledge and get to practice their skills in a variety of different fields.
Participant profile
Looking for a multi-skilled individual who would like to work in a creative hub and try their hand at various different fields and tasks. We are looking for someone who is: - Friendly and a good communicator - Creative and has good initiative and willingness to organise events and do creative projects - Able to work both individually and in a team - Has some basic knowledge of social media (Instagram/Facebook/TikTok) - Is into photography and taking pictures (phone-photography is fine, but it would be great if you had your own camera) - At least B1 / intermediate English language level - Bonus points for having some knowledge about graphic design and using software like Canva / Illustrator etc
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/04/2026 to 01/04/2027
Activity location
Kastani 42, Tartu, Estonia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 28/02/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-EE01-ESC51-VTJ-000347494