Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Greenlandic Children conducts social activities in Greenland and Denmark for Greenlandic children and young people in vulnerable life situations. We work to ensure that no Greenlandic child grows up in poverty, abuse, or neglect. Children must be heard and involved, and many more Greenlandic children and young people must have an education.
We emphasize that our efforts are established in close cooperation with local authorities, organizations, professionals, children, and young people, and with respect for local needs, wishes, culture, and language.
Greenlandic Children currently has ten ongoing projects in Greenland and Denmark and is present in all Greenlandic municipalities, as well as in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Randers and Vejle. The organization has thirty employees and more than one hundred volunteers. The projects are financed by public funds, foundations, support, and sponsorship from companies as well as private members and contributors.
Description of work:
Program and activities:
Greenlandic Children wants Camp Q to offer the kids and youngsters in Qeqertarsuaq a fantastic summer with a variety of fun and creative activities. The volunteers will decide and plan which activities to offer during the camp.
We wish to place a strong focus on musical activities for this camp, as this is a wish of the children of Qeqertarsuaq.
You should expect long days as the volunteer group typically starts the workday at 10.00 and continues till after dinner in the evening. A typical day will consist of a morning meeting, preparing for the activities, activities, cleaning up after activities, dinner, and an evaluation meeting.
You are off on Sundays.
Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
Description of location and leisure:
Qeqertarsuaq is a small town on Disko Island, off the west coast of Greenland. It is known for its stunning natural scenery, including basalt mountains, lush Arctic vegetation, and rich wildlife. The town was founded in 1773 and has a history rooted in whaling and fishing. Today, it is a hub for scientific research and tourism, offering activities like hiking, dog sledding, and whale watching. Qeqertarsuaq is also home to the Arctic Station, a research facility operated by the University of Copenhagen.
By January 1st, 2025, there are 799 inhabitants in the town, of which 171 are under the age of 18, corresponding to 21,4 % of the population.
Clothing:
The average temperatures in Qeqertarsuaq are between 4 and 8 degrees Celsius. Therefor it is good to have layers of clothing (inner layers preferably of wool), gloves, and headbands.
Language:
It is required that you speak English.
The main languages in Qeqertarsuaq are Greenlandic and Danish, but many children speak English as well.
We expect you to stay in a shared room with other volunteers of the same sex. You will stay at the school where kitchen and bathroom facilities will be available.
We will divide the volunteers into cooking and cleaning teams. The group is responsible for shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc.
All groceries are transported by ship. Therefore, you should expect a limited variation and be able to adapt to these local conditions. Most meals in Greenland are based on meat and fish.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ANY KIND OF INTOXICANTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME OR CIRCUMSTANCE. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE EXCLUSION FROM THE CAMP.
Telephone coverage might be scarce, and the internet connection might be poor.
The Work Camp host will create a private Facebook group for the volunteers, and this will be the main communication platform. Therefore, you are required to join the group as part of the preparations.
English
* 현장납부비용 : 100
To participate in this Work Camp, we require you to provide:
- A clean criminal record in English.
- Travel Insurance in English.
- A motivational letter.
This letter will be received by our Work Camp host, who will determine whether you are accepted into the camp. Please be aware that there is a response time of five working days. The Work Camp host will also conduct an online interview with an applicant before acceptance.
In the application, you must answer the following questions:
- How can you contribute to the Camp?
- What creative, sporting, and outdoor activities will you be able to lead and initiate, and which will you be able to participate in?
- What experience do you have with volunteering?
- What experience do you have with working with children and young people?
Meeting point and Time:
We meet in Copenhagen the day before departure to Greenland. Greenlandic Children will pay for the volunteers to stay the night in a hostel.
We travel by plane from Copenhagen to Nuuk. From there, we travel by a smaller plane further north to Aasiaat and from there by boat to Qeqertarsuaq.
The specific meeting time and place will be in the info sheet after acceptance.
Travelling in Greenland is often made difficult due to the weather, and it is quite possible to get delayed. We recommend you consider this when booking your return flights from Copenhagen. Greenlandic Children will arrange for one night’s stay in a shared hotel room when returning from Greenland.
The Association for Greenlandic Children will arrange your flight ticket from Greenland to Denmark. You will have to pay the Association for your ticket.
Since the price of tickets is very high, and some volunteers already have an added travel expense for flying to Copenhagen, it has been decided to base the price of tickets on your departure country:
4000 DKK (approx. 540€) if you come from outside of Europe.
5000 DKK (approx. 670€): if you come from Europe (Russia incl.).
7000 DKK (approx. 940€): if you come from the Nordic Countries: (Denmark, Sweden, Norway)
More detailed transportation information will be sent to you personally and given in your info sheet after acceptance.
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
A non-profit organisation runs the Dana Cup, and the event is one of the world's largest international youth soccer tournaments.
Every year, in the last week of July, the soccer tournament brings together around 20.000 young people between 12-19 years old and their coaches. They come to Hjørring in northern Denmark from 45 different nations, representing 1000 football teams.
Dana Cup Week brings a great party in Hjørring and the atmosphere is amazing! It is the fifth Work Camp at this huge sports event, and it was a great experience in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. We are very excited for another camp in 2024.
Please read more about the event on their website: www.danacup.com.
Description of work:
This Work Camp is held during the Dana Cup, and there are therefore plenty of tasks that will ensure the event will run smoothly.
Work Camp participants must help with the establishment of an event area, catering for 20.000 football players as well as practical tasks such as painting accommodation cabins and maintaining outdoor areas.
During the two weeks of Work Camp, you will assist with general support and logistics before the tournament begins, maintenance of outdoor- and indoor areas, cleaning, kitchen assistance, event creations and reparation of dormitories in Dana Cup Town.
The work is expected to be arranged in two shifts from 08:00-21:00.
Description of location and leisure:
During your stay in Northern Jutland, you will have time to explore some unique nature and attractions in Denmark. You can, for example, arrange a day trip to Skagen, the most Northern tip of Denmark where two oceans meet. Skagen is famous for the special light which has attracted many painters, cosy yellow and red houses and much more. You can also visit the city of Hjørring, or take a day trip to Aalborg.
One of the neighbouring towns called Hirtshals has the biggest Aquarium in Northern Europe. And in another neighbouring town is the biggest summer amusement park in Denmark.
Your Work Camp leaders will help you and the group with organising activities in your spare time. It is free to enjoy the beautiful nature of Northern Jutland, but some activities might require an extra charge. The host will not cover additional charges.
The nearest airport: AAL in Aalborg,Denmark
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Hjørring East train station or Hjørring train station
Meeting Point and Time: Meeting Point and Time: Børge Christensens Vej 5, 9800 Hjørring On July 16th between 10:00-13:00. If you arrive outside these hours, just let the host know, so that they can plan after it. The meeting point is 20 min. walk from Hjørring East Station, or a 25 min. walk from Hjørring Station. It is also possible to take a local bus from both spots. Arrival at Aalborg Airport: To make it to your meeting point in time, your flight must arrive no later than 13:30 on the first camp day. From the airport, you take a bus or train to Lindholm St. The bus departs every 30 min. From there, you can take the train to Hjørring East St. The train departs every hour. From Hjørring East St, it is a 20 min. walk to the meeting point. Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 60-90 min. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 9€. Arrival at Copenhagen Airport: To make it to your meeting point in time, you will need to arrive the day before. From the airport, you take a direct train to Aalborg Station. The train departs every hour. From Aalborg Station, you take a train directly to Hjørring Station. From there, it is a 25 min. walk to the meeting point. It is also possible to take a local bus. Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 5 hours. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 60€. Further details on travel arrangements and purchasing of train/bus tickets will be provided in your infosheet after acceptance. If you are not able to make it in time to the meeting point, please consider arriving one day early and booking a hostel.
Description of accommodation and food:
Sleeping + bathroom facilities:
Participants are sleeping in tents, and we will provide the linens, duvet etc. Participants are of course welcome to bring their sleeping bags or similar if needed or wished upon. There are both baths and toilets available. Laundry facilities are available for free.
Meals + kitchen facilities:
The host will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the volunteers will be eating with other volunteers and event participants. Vegetarian and vegan food will be provided.
English
Description of specific requirements: English will be the only language spoken. All participants must be willing to speak English, even though they are from the same country or have trouble with the English language. Try your best! Unfortunately, the job involves some physical work and therefore we cannot offer any work to volunteers with disabilities. Participants must be willing to do manual work, work that is for the most part outdoors.
[영문지원동기서 첨부 안내]
본 워크캠프 신청을 위해서는 영문지원동기서를 별도로 제출하셔야 합니다. 신청서의 Motivation과 별도로 해당 워크캠프 활동 내용을 바탕으로 구체적인 참가동기, 관련 경험 등을 영문으로 작성한 지원동기서(Motivation Letter)를 신청서 작성 시 첨부해주시기 바랍니다.
▶파일형식: Microsoft Word
▶파일이름: 워크캠프 코드-영문이름(ML)
(ex. EST08-Gildong_HONG(ML).docx)
▶분량: 1장(자유양식)
▶첨부방법: 신청서 상의 ATTACHING FILE에 첨부
[침낭 구비 안내]
개인 위생을 위해 개인용 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.
Age : 19-28
ORGANISATION
A non-profit organisation runs the Dana Cup, and the event is one of the world's largest international youth soccer tournaments.
Every year, in the last week of July, the soccer tournament brings together around 20.000 young people between 12-19 years old and their coaches. They come to Hjørring in northern Denmark from 45 different nations, representing 1000 football teams.
Dana Cup Week brings a great party in Hjørring and the atmosphere is amazing! It is the fifth Work Camp at this huge sports event, and it was a great experience in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. We are very excited for another camp in 2024.
Please read more about the event on their website: www.danacup.com.
WORK
This Work Camp is held during the Dana Cup, and there are therefore plenty of tasks that will ensure the event will run smoothly.
Work Camp participants must help with the establishment of an event area, catering for 20.000 football players as well as practical tasks such as painting accommodation cabins and maintaining outdoor areas.
During the two weeks of Work Camp, you will assist with general support and logistics before the tournament begins, maintenance of outdoor- and indoor areas, cleaning, kitchen assistance, event creations and reparation of dormitories in Dana Cup Town.
The work is expected to be arranged in two shifts from 08:00-21:00.
LOCATION
Børge Christensens Vej 12
9800 Hjørring
Denmark
LOCATION AND LEISURE
During your stay in Northern Jutland, you will have time to explore some unique nature and attractions in Denmark. You can, for example, arrange a day trip to Skagen, the most Northern tip of Denmark where two oceans meet. Skagen is famous for the special light which has attracted many painters, cosy yellow and red houses and much more. You can also visit the city of Hjørring, or take a day trip to Aalborg.
One of the neighbouring towns called Hirtshals has the biggest Aquarium in Northern Europe. And in another neighbouring town is the biggest summer amusement park in Denmark.
Your Work Camp leaders will help you and the group with organising activities in your spare time. It is free to enjoy the beautiful nature of Northern Jutland, but some activities might require an extra charge. The host will not cover additional charges.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Nearest airport:
Aalborg Airport
Nearest train station:
Hjørring East train station or Hjørring train station
Meeting Point and Time:
Børge Christensens Vej 5, 9800 Hjørring
On July 17th between
The meeting point is 20 min. walk from Hjørring East Station, or a 25 min. walk from Hjørring Station. It is also possible to take a local bus from both spots.
Arrival at Aalborg Airport:
To make it to your meeting point in time, your flight must arrive no later than 13:30 on the first camp day.
From the airport, you take a bus or train to Lindholm St. The bus departs every 30 min. From there, you can take the train to Hjørring East St. The train departs every hour. From Hjørring East St, it is a 20 min. walk to the meeting point.
Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 60-90 min. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 9€.
Arrival at Copenhagen Airport:
To make it to your meeting point in time, your flight must arrive no later than 9:00 on the first camp day.
From the airport, you take a direct train to Aalborg Station. The train departs every hour. From Aalborg Station, you take a train directly to Hjørring Station. From there, it is a 25 min. walk to the meeting point. It is also possible to take a local bus.
Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 5 hours. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 60€.
Further details on travel arrangements and purchasing of train/bus tickets will be provided in your infosheet after acceptance.
If you are not able to make it in time to the meeting point, please consider arriving one day early and booking a hostel.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
Sleeping + bathroom facilities:
Participants are sleeping in tents, and we will provide the linens, duvet etc. Participants are of course welcome to bring their sleeping bags or similar if needed or wished upon. There are both baths and toilets available. Laundry facilities are available for free.
Meals + kitchen facilities:
The host will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the volunteers will be eating with other volunteers and event participants. Vegetarian and vegan food will be provided.
English will be the only language spoken. All participants must be willing to speak English, even though they are from the same country or have trouble with the English language. Try your best!
[침낭 구비 안내]
개인 위생을 위해 개인용 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.
Age: 19-28
ORGANIZATION
The community is an ecological and social community, where people live close together. AIH was founded in 1991 and today more than 270 people live here. The community is organized in 8 groups consisting of apartment and houses, with one group dedicated to young people with mental disabilities. AIH holds an organic farm with various farm animals, grain cultivation, vegetables and fruits. Furthermore, we have a recycling and thrift shop, a bakery and a small grocery shop.
At AIH we focus on sustainability and sustainable living.
At our homepage you can see some photos: www.andelssamfundet.dk
WORK
You will be part of the daily work in our big organic outdoor gardening. In June and july, the primary work tasks are to exterminate weeds and harvesting vegetables. We also have hens that needs to be fed, and eggs that needs to be collected. There will be small construction projects and maintenance jobs of older buildings. Besides the work, we will of course have time to participate in cultural events in the local area and do smaller trips to the sea.
Location
Andelssamfundet i Hjorthøj (AIH)
Gammel Kirkevej 116a
8530 Hjortshøj
AIH is situated in the countryside, but only 12 km from Aarhus – Denmark’s second largest city. Aarhus is a vibrant mix of youthful energy and a blast from the past which makes Aarhus a city with an energetic beat of the pulse. In 2016 Lonely Planet put Aarhus at the top of the list of Europe’s hottest destinations and during 2017 Aarhus was the European Culture Capital.
The art museum, ARoS, delivers groundbreaking works from some of the world’s most progressive artists. Den Gamle By – The Old Town Museum is a unique international attraction and Moesgaard Museum will give visitors a world class museum experience.
AIH overlooks Aarhus Bay and is only a short bike ride from the beach. And for the long Scandinavian summer nights we have bonfires for leisure time.
If you are a student please also bring your student card, it will give you discounts at museums etc…
Nearest airport : Denmark-Aarhus-Tirstrup
Nearest train station : Aarhus Central Station is the largest and primary railway station in Aarhus.
When arriving in Aarhus City take the city bus 12 to AIH
•From Aarhus Central Train Station take bus 12 to Hjortshoej/Mejlby.
•Get off the bus at the stop “Hjortshoej Moellevej”.
•From here walk to the street “Gammel Kirkevej 116a”. The walk takes 10 minutes.
Meeting point and Time:
From 12 pm June 25th at “Petersborg” Gammel Kirkevej 116a, 8530 Hjortshøj
Tickets : You can search for train and bus time schedules here: www.rejseplanen.dk
Sleeping facilities:
Boys and girls wil be seperated into two houses. There will be beds for everyone in the houses. Please bring a sleeping bag, a pillow and bed sheet. Please also bring your own towels. There is a washing machine, that can be used free of charge. We expect that the work camp volunteers leave the accommodation in the same condition they found it. Cleaning up after themselves.
Food:
AIH will provide all the food needed, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/cake and dinner. Two to three persons from the work camp will help prepare the meals with AIH residents.Please tell us if you have food allergies or preferences like vegetarian diet or no pork.
English
A motivational letter is required for this Work Camp.
Please write 1/2 page about yourself, explaining why you are motivated for this camp.
[영문지원동기서 첨부 안내]
본 워크캠프 활동을 바탕으로 구체적인 참가동기, 관련 경험 등을 영문으로 작성한 지원동기서(Motivation Letter)를 신청서 작성 시 첨부해주시기 바랍니다.
▶파일형식: Microsoft Word
▶파일이름: 워크캠프 코드-영문이름(ML)
(ex. EST08-Gildong_HONG(ML).docx)
▶분량:1장(자유양식)
▶첨부방법: 신청서 상의 ATTACHING FILE에 첨부
[침낭 구비 안내]
개인 위생을 위해 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.
[방한복 준비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 따뜻한 옷을 챙겨가시기 바랍니다.
Most of the work will be conducted outside, so bring working clothes for outside weather. No special skills are required
Bring materials for at presentation about your country (e.g. pictures, movie clips, toys, something that is special to you) English will be the only language spoken. All participants must be willing to speak English, even though being from the same country or having troubles with the English language. Try your best!
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