PAIDE YOUTH TEAM

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Estonia European Voluntary Service Manual work Renovation Teenagers European Voluntary Service Manual work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

PAIDE YOUTH TEAM

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Town of Paide is often called the Heart of Estonia as it is situated in the very centre of the country. Youth work is the high priority of municipality, and it is implemented through very well developed Paide Open Youth Centre (PANK) which consist of several units. Undoubtedly, the most exciting and popular one is Paide Skatepark. This is indoors skatepark suitable for use at any weather conditions. See photos here https://www.paideank.ee/paide-avatud-noortekeskus-ja-skatepark/ruumid/?ggt_4094=Siseskateparkpid=1 and https://www.facebook.com/PaideANK/ This summer, youth workers together with local young people plan to make light renovation/ refreshment in the rooms of the youth centre and around it and invite international volunteers to help out. This project is supported by EU program European Solidarity Corps and therefore it is open for participants from the program countries only, whose age is 18 i 30.

💼 What the programme involves

There will be manual work involving some light renovation of the rooms, mainly painting. This work will be indoors, but there will be a possibility of doing some cleaning and tidying up outdoors around the centre. In addition to this, there are some outdoor jobs planned to tidy up public spaces in Paide as well as small communities around the city, like some cleaning works for the local school in the village of Koigi, 14 km from Paide. Volunteers may have a chance to take part in the preparation and running of social and cultural activities for local people. The working day is 5-6 hours. Weekends are free. Work will be done under supervision of local youth workers and together with a group of local youngsters who will join the camp for common work and leisure.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay in the rooms of Paide Youth Center. Beds, bed sheets, blankets and pillows are provided. Toilets and showers are available. And you can try Estonian sauna There is x-box, board games, billiard, table tennis, facilities for watching movies, etc. It is also possible to use skateboard, scooters and roller skates in the skate park. For a few days participants will stay in a neighbouring village in the house with all facilities provided.Volunteers will be cooking themselves some days but also eating out some days. There is well equipped kitchen in the youth centre and all ingredients for cooking will be provided by the host. Please let us know if you have any allergies or special food requirements.

📍 About the location

LocationThe workcamp will take place right in the centre of Paide, which is a small town situated in the middle of Estonia. It has total area of 10 sq km and the population over 8 000 people. Paide is the capital of the County. It is known for its historical castle built in XIII century. But first and most of all it is a very nice tipical Estonian town of comfortable size providing many interesting possiblities for various activities and discoveries. Many famous Estonians were born in Paide. Among them world recognised composer Arvo Part. Distance from Tallinn to Paide is 77 km. It is very easy to reach it by public bus. More information to be found here https://visitjarva.ee/paide-on-vaike-puust-linn/?lang=en Leisure timeThere is a plenty of possibilities for active leisure time in the youth centre which is designed to provide meaningful activities for young people aged 7 to 26. And there are many interesting things to see and to do in the city of Paide and smaller villages around. Sihgtseeing in the town and around will be offered by local youngsters and youth workers. Swimming in the local lake, hiking in the natural area around town, doing sport and many other fun activities are possible.

⚠️ Requirements

Special requirementsWe are waiting for volunteers motivated to meet and interact with local young people. Please be ready to present your country iand culture to locals. This could be done using materials you bring or by performance you may prepare (song, dance or a presentation). The age of volunteers is 18-30. Camp language is English, local one is Estonian.Special conditions

ℹ️ Additional information

This camp is supported by EU program European Solidarity Corps and therefore it is open for participants from the program countries only, whose age is 18 and 30. Travel costs are covered according to the ESC program rules and pocket money will be paid to the participants.

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📅 Available sessions

EST 05

21/08/2024 → 28/08/2024

Closed

7 / 6

♂ 5/3 ♀ 2/3

EST ESC2

03/08/2025 → 18/08/2025

Closed

0 / 10

♂ 0/5 ♀ 0/5

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Paide, Järva County, Estonia

Estonia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Standard Time

Local time: 21:04 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Estonian