Your Guide to AI Tools

for Youth Information Workers

Featured AI Tools

Learn about the opportunities of AI tools specifically for youth work and community engagement

Google Notebook LM

Free/Fremium
Content Generation, Education, Analysis, Development & Automations

AI-powered note-taking and research assistant that allows uploading documents and engage in conversational analysis: summarising sources, generating mind-maps, audio overviews or discussion prompts.

Napkin.ai

Free/Fremium
Content Generation, Project Management, Analysis, Events & Planning

Napkin.ai is an AI-powered visualization tool that turns complex ideas, data, or text into clear, shareable graphics and charts within seconds – ideal for summarizing research, brainstorming, or presenting information visually without design skills.

Canva

Free/Fremium
Content Generation

Canva is a web-based design platform that enables creation of graphics, presentations, social posts and videos. it integrates AI features – such as text-to-image generation, background removal, voice-overs and smart resizing – to simplify design for users of all skill levels.

Metricool

Free/Fremium
Communication, Project Management, Analysis, Events & Planning

All-in-one social media and ads management tool that lets for scheduling content, reply to messages analysing performance, and managing advertising campaigns across multiple channels. Ideal for managing multiple accounts.

Calendly

Free/Fremium
Project Management, Events & Planning, Development & Automations

Online scheduling tool that automates meeting bookings, coordinates availability, and integrates with calendars and video platforms.

Zapier

Medium
Project Management, Analysis, Events & Planning, Development & Automations

Automation platform that connects apps and services via “Zaps” to streamline tasks, reduce manual work, and integrate hundreds of tools.

What is an AI Coffee Break?

Virtual meetups where youth workers explore AI tools together

Learn Together

Join live demonstrations of AI tools specifically chosen for youth work contexts. Ask questions, share experiences, and discover new possibilities.

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Build Community

Connect with fellow youth workers navigating the AI landscape. Share challenges, celebrate wins, and grow together.

Recap Videos

If you don’t have time to join the next Coffee Break, don’t worry We record past meeting, check if we have already spoke about some AI tools of your interest.

Past AI Coffee Breaks

Find past AI Coffee Breaks about different AI tools. You will be able to search by topic in our community

AI Coffee Break #1: AI for Beginners

This session offers an accessible introduction to artificial intelligence for youth information workers who are new to the topic or feel somewhat overwhelmed by the buzz around AI. We will explore what AI actually is (and what it is not), where young people already encounter it in everyday life, and why it matters for youth information work.

AI Coffee Break #2: Chat GPT

This session takes a closer look at ChatGPT and similar conversational AI tools and how they are already being used by young people and youth workers. Participants will explore practical use cases for youth information work, such as drafting content, brainstorming ideas, or supporting information search, while also discussing limitations, risks, and common misunderstandings. 

AI Coffee Break #3: AI for Report Writing

Writing reports is part of everyday work in many youth organisations, which it can also be time-consuming and repetitive.

In this AI Coffee Break, we will explore how AI tools that can support you in structuring information, summarising content and drafting reports more efficiently.We’ll walk through a real-life example and show a practical workflow