OUTREACH YOUTHWORKHELSINKI AREA

WHAT IS OUTREACH YOUTH WORK? SIMPLE FACTS IN GENERAL HOW WE SEE IT A VIDEO ABOUT YOS (YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES) ASEMAN LAPSET RY/ CHILDREN OF THE STATION SOURCES

SIMPLE FACTS Started in 2008 as an

experiment The Ministry of Education and culture has always supported.

Added to the law in 2011 Basic value is freedom of choice

key elements are face-to-face interaction, comprehensive approach and trust.

Mainly works on a voluntary basis

Facts about Helsinki 2015

REACHED approx.1689

IN CONTACT approx.2773

OUT OF REACH Max.9720

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Funded by the municipalities, Different Organizations and Ministry of Education and Culture.

In 2016 Ministry of Education and Culture admit approx. 12,5 million euros for outreach youthwork.

Reaches mostly youth from age 16-20 and 21-25.

Approximately 90% from the youth is 16-25 year old, most are male.

Almost every municipality offers outreach youthwork approx. 296

HOW WE SEE IT Outreach youth work is a new possibility to reach out to the youth. It’s really hard to do have to be alert about different trendings with the

youth. Going where the kids are: shopping centers, railway stations, metro

stations etc. Get to know the youth in a place that’s ”no ones”. Earning their trust trust and respect themthey will respect you. REMEMBER TO BE PATIENCE. Giving guidance showing the child where s/he could get help, but not

forcing. Showing to the youth that they are welcome. Making rules for their own good Might not have rules at home. Helping them to have a change in a better life teaching how to apply for

a job etc.

Aseman Lapset RyCHILDREN OF THE STATION

THE CONCEPT• WAS FOUNDED IN

1990• FUNDING:

- 2017 Budget is €1.7 million • SOURCES:

 - International slot machine association

- Helsinki City - Private investors - Donations• COOPERATING:- Organizations, municipalities, churches, businesses, public authorities and the Finnish Slot Machine Association.• Approx.27 Fulltime

workers, others are volunteers

FORM OF ACTIVITIES Walkers Walkers bus Walkers car  Friends Taivun, Pystyn, Pärjään –hanke (connected with Friends)  Outreach youth work Street Mediation Preventive work against street violence

"The work is interesting, flexible, rewarding, educative and fulfilling" Wentzel Christian –Executive manager of Children Of The Station

WALKERS CAFE• Opening hours:

15:00-20:00 on Weekdays

• Target group: 13-17 years or younger

• Aims: - Meet friends and to

hangout• Help troubled kids• Acts as a middleman• Volunteers:- 100- Different age groups- 40hr package

training- Part-time and

fulltime- Leading Philosophy -

Manners

”Some volunteers were once children that used to have troubled backgrounds and got help, so they wanted to return the favor and came back to work with the organization”, Wentzel. C

WALKERS ON THE GO->WALKERS BUS  Youth cafe and a form of rapid response

youth work Aimed at everyone under 18years old Manned by safe adults and it offers

support and guidance for young people in different stages of life

Aims to improve the possibilties for young people to influence the development of their area

It goes where young people are and it can be moved from place to place as needed

Where to find the bus:- Social media*Safety walks

WALKERS CAR

Motor caravan that functions as a low threshold meeting place for young people(13-17years old)

Aimed at providing young people with safe adult contacts, support and guidance in life and let them know about their services in the area

Improves the participation of young people in developing their neighbourhood and conveys their opinion to local employees and officials.

It goes to areas where municipal mergers for example have caused challenges for local youth work

Advantage- Mobility

Challenges: Money Development of cooperation in the organization or between

organizations. The need to be on top of your game/focus because of the limited

resources Globally fast-paced society(Reactive/preventative technique) Cooperation with the police in extreme cases Finnish organizations play too safe. Shame, disappointment at unfinished projects or unfulfilled goals

” Success stories, they take time but they do happen”, Wentzel.C

Purpose of Outreach youthwork To help young people under the age of 29 who are outside of education, unemployed,

have limited options and those who are at risk of social exclusion.  To help those who need support to reach public sector services and keep them

committed.  To try and find those youngsters who, for example, haven’t received help from the

social services system. Sometimes they have been in the system for many years but they haven’t found the best way to manage their life.

Trying to dig deeper into young people’s problems and better understand how to help them. 

Reach young people in different areas for example cafeterias, schools, young people’s homes and also different kinds of offices such as the employment office, social welfare office and mental healthcare offices.

Focus on working with young people aged between 13 and 29. Often these young people have a variety of problems; they can range from social problems, economic problems, mental health problems, life-management problems and substance abuse.

Depending on the needs of the clients the services can be long or short term. All of the work is confidential and voluntary for young people. Every young person deserves the same chance as everybody else in life. 

HOW CHILDREN OF THE STATION DO OUTREACH YOUTH WORK? Move in pairssecurity Usually other worker from another organization save money Scouting normally at evening times Have street mediation with Kamppi (guards, shop keepers, youth) Approach the youth on the streets Get information from security guards and mall attendants Where the kids are gathering BE WHERE THE YOUTH ARE

Sources• Wentzel Christian• Aseman Lapset R

y

• Email from Regional State Administrative Agencies superintendent

• Ministry of Culture and Education

• Youtube video