youth work
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youth work
The totality of educational, social, and cultural programs and activities for children and young people outside of school and family.
Die offene Jugendarbeit im Stadtteilzentrum bietet viele kostenlose Kurse und einen Ort zum Treffen an.
The open youth work at the neighborhood center offers many free courses and a place to meet.
'Jugendarbeit' is a compound noun made up of 'die Jugend' (youth) and 'die Arbeit' (work). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two words. Literally, it means 'work with or for young people.'
Er engagiert sich ehrenamtlich in der Jugendarbeit seines Sportvereins.
He volunteers in the youth work of his sports club.
The term does not mean work done by young people, but rather the professional educational and social support of young people by adults, usually in institutions such as youth centers or clubs.
Ziel der Jugendarbeit ist es, jungen Menschen bei ihrer Entwicklung zu helfen.
The goal of youth work is to help young people with their development.
Common combinations are 'offene Jugendarbeit' (open youth work; programs for everyone), 'kirchliche Jugendarbeit' (church youth work), or 'kommunale Jugendarbeit' (municipal youth work). People are often 'in der Jugendarbeit tätig' (active/working in youth work) or 'leisten Jugendarbeit' (to do youth work).
Sie ist seit vielen Jahren in der offenen Jugendarbeit tätig.
She has been active in open youth work for many years.
youth welfare services
Both words refer to programs and support for young people. Jugendarbeit primarily means educational, social, and cultural activities outside school and the family, while Jugendhilfe more strongly involves individual advice and support for young people and families. Jugendarbeit is more appropriate for open programs, while Jugendhilfe is better when specific support is needed.
Der Verein bietet in seinem Jugendzentrum kostenlose Jugendarbeit mit Sport, Musik und gemeinsamen Ausflügen an.
At its youth center, the organization offers free youth programs with sports, music, and group outings.
Die Familie wandte sich an die Jugendhilfe, weil sie Beratung und Unterstützung für ihren Sohn brauchte.
The family contacted youth welfare services because they needed advice and support for their son.
