Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Coordinating organization: Tallinna Lastekodu
Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
Tallinn Center for Children at Risk supports children without parental care or facing behavioral and substance abuse issues. It operates two shelters—Lilleküla and Männi—in Tallinn. Children arrive due to neglect, family violence, poverty, or similar challenges, usually referred by police or child protection workers. A team of social workers and a nurse provides care in a safe environment. Volunteers support staff by organizing activities, teaching languages, presenting their culture, and engaging in outings with the children. The role brings intercultural learning and fresh energy to the center’s routine. Volunteers work mainly Tue–Sat, with occasional Sundays. Personal initiative, flexibility, and teamwork are highly valued. Living and working in this environment offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to children’s wellbeing and personal growth.
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Project period: A total of 34 week(s) during the period 05/01/2026 to 31/08/2026
Deadline: No application deadline
How to apply? For applying to the project, please check their website and read all the information carefully. On this website you will find an application form, which you need to fill in order to apply. When you finish your application form, you will send this application form to the following E-mail address: evs@estyes.ee
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE EUROPEAN YOUTH PORTAL!
All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps
No participation fee!
Language: English, basic Russian is helpful
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements:
Volunteers will be provided with suitable accommodation conveniently located near their respective hosting organization. Accommodation will typically be in a shared apartment or hostel, furnished with essential items. Rooms may be private or shared, depending on availability, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Volunteers receive €5/day pocket money and a €200 food allowance, managing their own meals. International travel is reimbursed based on set travel budget and task related local transport is covered to full extent.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will take part in the ESC training cycle organized by the Estonian National Agency, which focuses on personal development and intercultural learning. Additionally, EstYES organizes hikes and other activities for volunteers throughout the service period, providing opportunities for social interaction.
Participant profile
Ready to work with children and youngsters and have enough patience – Ready to understand and accept that the children/youngsters often come from difficult family and social background – Friendly and open-minded – Courage to take initiative – Playful – Optimistic – Responsible – Ability to speak Russian language is a big help, as this is the native language of many children in the Shelter.
Sending organization information
Name of the sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
OID number: E10200624
City and country of your sending organization: Sumgait, Azerbaijan
Person in charge (name and surname): Ramiz Aliyev
E-mail of the person in charge: evs@csyo-az.org