It is our pleasure to invite you to join us for the next cycle 2022/23 that will officially start on 1st of September. This time you will have the possibility to choose the level of Shokkin(ess) for the upcoming year that better matches your interests and intentions.

Who can sign up?

The organization’s membership is open for young people from 15 to 30 and for youth leaders, volunteers, youth workers, educators without any age restrictions.

Membership types

How many spots: Unlimited
Membership fee: 25 EUR/year

What you get: 
· Priority in local/international projects
· Discounts in participation fees and merch
· Invitations to member-only events
· Access to internal Instagram/Facebook group

What you give: No direct responsibility
How to become: Fill out the form by selecting “Shokkin Level 1”.
Deadline: 25.08.2022

Dedication: 4-8 hours per month
How many spots: 15 spots
Membership fee: 20 EUR/year

What you get: 
· Priority in local/international projects
· Discounts in participation fees and merch
· Invitations to member-only events
· Access to internal Instagram/Facebook group
· Office use during the youth center’s opening hours
· Yearly decision-making power through the GA
· Support and mentorship to initiate your own projects, practical learning and skills development

What you give:
· Initiate local events for members/community based on your interests (board game evenings, member weekends, workshops) (co-organize at least 1 per year);
· Get invited to contribute to long-term projects based on your availability
· Participate in monthly meetings (compulsory)
· Participate in General Assembly (compulsory)

How to become: Fill out the form by selecting “Shokkin Level 2” and join the first monthly meeting on 24.08.2022.
Deadline: 25.08.2022

Dedication: 10-12 hours per week (orientative & based on predefined responsibilities)
How many spots: 4 spots
Membership fee: 15 EUR/year

What you get:
· Priority in local/international projects
· Discounts in participation fees and merch
· Invitations to member-only events
· Access to internal Instagram/Facebook group
· Office spot and office key
· Weekly decision-making power
· Possibility to be part of paid work

What you give:
· Take part in weekly meetings (compulsory)
· Take part in monthly meetings (compulsory)
· Take part in General Assembly (compulsory)
· You have a practical responsibility based on your interest/skills and organizational needs (supporting members, SMM, project writing)

How to become: Send us your motivational letter to olalla@shokkin.org.
Deadline: 25.07.2022

Why should you be a member?

As a member of Shokkin Group you will:

• be able to initiate projects and events, learn about project management;
• receive support from other members and the board to make your ideas come true;
• be prioritized for international projects that we organize or are partners in;
• have an opportunity to go for a short-term (up to 2 months) or long-term (up to 12 months) European Solidarity Corps project in another country;
• be invited to local training courses that will help you be more attractive to universities and employers;
• have the chance to practice skills that are interesting for you like photography, video-making or anything else you are interested in;
• have the power to influence the life of our community and change it for the better.

International projects

When chosen to be part of an international project participants are expected to:

• take part in the preparation meeting;
• send daily picture reports to sending coordinator;
• create a blog post after the international activity finishes;
• take part in the after-project meeting and give feedback regarding the project;
• be involved in a dissemination activity connected to the project topic;

If you represent Shokkin Group Estonia at an international event, then you are expected to follow the code of conduct for participants: