Nuortentalo Aaltonen

The City of Tornio Youth Services supports the development, coping and social inclusion of young people in various life situations. Youth work and politics are carried out through multi-professional cooperation between local authorities, schools and educational institutions, young people, and youth associations and other parties engaged in youth work. The target group for youth work comprises residents under the age of 29. Tornio Youth Services operates four different youth centers. The centers are aimed at upper comprehensive school seventh grade students and older ages. Youth centers are places where young people can spend their free time playing games, listening to music, enjoying a cup of coffee and relaxing. Youth centers also provide amenities for cooking, baking, watching movies or working on crafts, depending on the wishes and interests of young people. Participation in youth center activities is voluntary, and young people are welcome to join in as they are, by themselves or with friends.