Teenustesse
Teenustesse is a theoretical sociocultural term used to describe the organized engagement of young people in service‑oriented activities within communities. In this framework, youth participation extends beyond traditional volunteering to include collaborative service design, peer mentoring, and collective problem‑solving across local networks.
Etymology and scope: The term is generally treated as a scholarly construct rather than an established field.
Characteristics: Key features include youth‑led planning and coordination, distributed leadership, and partnerships with schools, local government,
History and critiques: The concept arose in discussions about youth empowerment and service economies as a
Relation to other concepts: Teenustesse overlaps with youth civic engagement, service learning, and participatory governance, but