Youth Porvoo

Would you like to influence issues that affect young people, organize events, meet new people, and learn new skills? Stand as a candidate in the Youth Council election!

In Porvoo, new members of the Youth Council will be elected for the 2027–2028 term in December. Young people from Porvoo born between 2008 and 2013 are eligible to stand as candidates.

You can register as a candidate by completing the electronic form via the link below.

Please note: the candidate nomination period runs from 2–15 November 2026.

The election will choose 24 full members and 6 deputy members for the term 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028.

An event for all art, crafts, and creative enthusiasts.

The Culture + Art – Youth art event brings together creators, hobbyists, and young people inspired by creative expression at the youth space Zentra on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Whether your passion is painting, drawing, photography, jewelry making, crafts, digital art, or something entirely different, come join us! You can sell your products, showcase your works, participate in workshops, or come to gather new ideas for your own creations.

The event is free and open to everyone. Come explore youth art, participate in workshops, and spend a creative afternoon at Zentra!

Do you have art that you would like to showcase to others?

Apply to be an exhibitor by October 30, 2026! Instructions for exhibitor applications can be found at the link. We primarily hope to have young people under 29 as exhibitors.

Do you have an idea that you need funding to put into action? Activity grants are intended for young people and can be used to organize activities for other young people.

Who can apply?
Activity grants for young people can be applied for by a group of young people or by an individual young person. Applicants must be under the age of 29.
The grants are intended to support substance-free activities for young people that are planned and initiated by young people themselves. Youth Services can help with the application process.

How do I apply?
If all applicants in the group are under 18, the group must have an adult responsible person, such as a parent or guardian or a youth worker, to support the group with the application and reporting on how the grant is used. The maximum grant amount is 500€ per activity.

Please also remember:
Funding is not available for established activities, school projects or activities that have already taken place. The grant must be used for the purpose for which it was applied for and awarded. The use of the grant must be reported using the project report form within one month of the activities ending.
The activity grant application form is available on the website and must be submitted to Youth Services before the activities begin.

The hobby opportunities will be published in the Hellewi registration system starting on 20 August 2026. Registration opens on 21 August 2026. As clubs are confirmed, new clubs will be added to the website and registration for them will open.

Hobby Activity School Year:
Autumn term: 7 September to 11 December 2026
Spring term: 11 January to 14 May 2027

A hobby for everyone – Porvoo’s hobby model provides free, low-threshold hobby opportunities for children of primary school age and young people during the school day. Read more about Porvoo’s hobby model:

Stay Connected to the World of Young People!

The Youth Services newsletter of the City of Porvoo is published four times a year, bringing together the latest news and insights from the everyday lives of young people in Porvoo. You’ll receive information about youth work in Porvoo, available services, upcoming events, and topics that matter to young people.

Youth work is carried out through three youth centres, a moped workshop, a skate hall, the youth band rehearsal facilities at the Pensselitehdas, and individual youth work, which includes targeted youth work, outreach youth work, and youth workshops. Did you know that young people use our services approximately 100,000 times each year?

A 29 m² band rehearsal room in Pensselitehdas is now available for rent.

The rehearsal rooms are primarily intended for musicians under the age of 29. Rental agreements are always made for a maximum period of three years at a time. The soundproofed facilities are ideal for bands, artists, and music producers.

Pensselitehdas is a unique environment where young music enthusiasts and professionals in the music industry can meet and collaborate. While the focus of the youth services’ rehearsal rooms is on making music, Pensselitehdas is also a community that offers a wide range of opportunities for support, guidance, and inspiration in pursuing musical interests.

Submit your application today and this space could be yours!

Youth worker Lasse Yrjölä is available to help with any questions related to Pensselitehdas.

The new hobby page helps residents find various activities more easily. This web service is part of Porvoo’s ongoing work to promote residents’ well-being. The idea for a similar overview has appeared for three years in participatory budgeting and other feedback channels.

On the porvoo.fi/hobbies page you can search for different types of hobbies, such as sports, music, visual arts, or social hangouts. You can also filter by target groups or by language. Each hobby has a short description and a link to the provider’s page. The hobby page is available in Finnish, Swedish, and English. Providers can now submit activities via a submission form for one-year listing; instructions and tips are available.