🇪🇪 ESC Volunteering in Estonia 🎯 Youth Work & Community Engagement at Valdeku Youth Centre in Tallinn 🇪🇪

Are you passionate about youth work and community engagement? You can join an international ESC volunteering experience at Valdeku Youth Centre in Tallinn, Estonia, where you will work directly with young people aged 7 to 26 on a daily basis, supporting open youth work, creative workshops, and community activities. If you are ready to grow personally and professionally while making a real difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is made for you.

What Will You Do as a Volunteer?

🗣️ Communicate, play, and build trusting relationships with young people on a daily basis

🎨 Help organise and lead workshops, culture evenings, hobby activities, and community events

🏕️ Support school break programmes, camps, and school packets for local schools

💡 Develop and lead your own regular hobby class or activity based on your skills and interests

📱 Handle digital communication with youngsters, colleagues, and community members via Teams, Outlook, Discord, and MS Office

🖼️ Create visuals and share youth information both online and in person

🤝 Actively contribute as a team member and take up responsibilities independently when needed

Accommodation, Food & Travel

🏠 You will live in a shared household with other volunteers, with your own bed, WiFi, and a fully equipped kitchen

🍽️ You will receive €6 daily food allowance to organise your meals as you wish

💶 A daily pocket money of €5 is provided throughout your volunteering period

✈️ Travel costs to Estonia and back home are covered according to European distance calculator limits

🚌 Local transportation costs for your daily work commute are also covered

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Training & Learning

🎓 On-arrival training is organised by the Estonian National Agency, where you will meet fellow ESC volunteers and learn about life in Estonia

🔁 A mid-term evaluation gives you the opportunity to reflect on your experience and reconnect with other volunteers

👩‍🏫 You will have a dedicated mentor providing regular guidance and support throughout your service

🌍 AEYC (The Association of Estonian Open Youth Centres) will introduce you to open youth work principles and inclusive approaches

Participant Profile

💚 You are passionate about working with young people aged 7 to 26 and eager to make a positive community impact

🌈 You are open-minded about topics such as gender, climate, LGBTQI+, and politics, and committed to inclusive youth work

🤝 You are a team player who is ready to share responsibilities and take initiative independently

🎨 Creative skills in sports, music, arts, or digital tools are a big plus

💻 You are digitally literate and comfortable using tools such as Teams, Outlook, MS Office, and Discord

🗣️ You have strong communication skills and are proficient in English

📄 No prior experience in youth work is required — enthusiasm and a desire to learn are what matter most

Activity Dates

📅 A total of 48 weeks, running from 15 September 2026 to 15 August 2027

Application Deadline

⏳ 19 April 2026

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Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden

Application Link

🔗 Apply here: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50314_en

🌐 More info: https://www.nomme.ee/valdeku-noortekeskus/kalender/

📖 Tutor’s article about her own volunteer experience: https://www.nomme.ee/valdeku-noortekeskus/valisvabatahtlik-claudia-tagasivaade-aastale-est-eng/

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