Volunteer in Estonia - Tarvastu Youth Centre

Activity description

NGO Continuous Action is searching 2 volunteers for a long-term volunteering project in Viljandi County, Estonia. Both volunteers main hosting organisation is Tarvastu Open Youth Centre. 1 volunteer would work directly in the youth Centre and plans the activities in Mustla together with nearby local partners (High School, Music School, kindergarten). The 2nd volunteer will move around in nearby Youth Centres and help them to plan activities in Ramsi, Saarepeedi, Kolga-Jaani, Leie. The youth center offers leisure time activities for youth aged 7-26 years old who are living in Tarvastu area, Viljandi parish regardless of their background, circumstances or beliefs. In youth center, youths have a chance to understand the world around them by talking with people and getting advice, also learning about different possibilities for future. TANK (Tarvastu Open Youth Centre) hosts annual sports tournaments (table tennis & pool), art and crafts workshops and participates in community projects.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation and local transport: Volunteer is most likely living in a shared household if not agreed otherwise. The local transport is organised. International transport: The travel grant depends on a travelled distance and can be 275€ / 360€ or 530€ for round tickets. Visa costs and other exceptional cost are covered up to real costs based on justification (if needed and applicable). Volunteer receives pocket money 4€/per day.

Training during the activity

Volunteer is attending at on-arrival training and mid-term training organised by Estonian National Agency. In addition volunteer is supported before mobility by support organisation and will also take part in local orientation in host organisation.

Participant profile

Volunteer with a level of English language ability, interest and willingness to work in this field. Openness to integrate into new culture. No extra experience required, but having it is an advantage. It's a bonus if volunteer has experience with working with kids and youth, has a hobby she/he can introduce to locals (e.g. handicraft, sports, music, art).

Activity dates

A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/03/2023 to 31/08/2023

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Activity location

Viljandi County Estonia

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Georgia, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/10/2022

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