Bring hope, creativity, and care to young lives in Tallinn!
🏠 Hosting Organisation
Tallinna Lastekodu – Tallinn Center for Children at Risk
Located in Tallinn, Estonia 🇪🇪, the center supports children without parental care or facing behavioral and substance abuse challenges. It operates two shelters — Lilleküla and Männi — providing safety, emotional support, and social inclusion for children referred by police or child protection workers.
💡 About the Project
This ESC volunteering project offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to children’s wellbeing and personal growth. Volunteers support staff by:
✨ Organizing creative, cultural, and sports activities
🗣️ Teaching languages and presenting their culture
🎨 Engaging in art, games, and outdoor activities
🌍 Joining outings and daily routines to build trust and connection
Working mainly Tuesday to Saturday, volunteers bring intercultural learning, empathy, and fresh energy into the shelter’s environment.
🏡 Accommodation, Food & Transport
🛏️ Volunteers are provided with shared or private accommodation (depending on availability).
🍽️ A €200 food allowance and €5/day pocket money are provided.
🚆 International travel costs are reimbursed within ESC limits, and local transport for tasks is fully covered.
🧭 Training & Support
📚 Volunteers take part in the ESC training cycle organized by the Estonian National Agency.
🥾 EstYES also organizes group activities, hikes, and intercultural gatherings — creating opportunities for social connection and shared learning.
👤 Participant Profile
This project is ideal for volunteers who are:
🤝 Ready to work with children from challenging backgrounds
💬 Patient, optimistic, and empathetic
🎯 Responsible and motivated to take initiative
🎲 Playful and creative
🗣️ Russian language skills are a big advantage due to the children’s linguistic backgrounds.
🌎 Eligible Countries
Armenia 🇦🇲, Austria 🇦🇹, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Georgia 🇬🇪, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Iceland 🇮🇸, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Montenegro 🇲🇪, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Ukraine 🇺🇦
🗓️ Activity Dates
05 January 2026 – 31 August 2026 (34 weeks total)
🔗 Application Link
https://estyes.ee/en/projects/tallinn-centre-for-children-at-risk-lillekula-shelter
⚙️ Project Code
2025-1-EE01-ESC51-VTJ-000346616
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