Volunteer in the field of art and culture

This program gives you the opportunity to work in projects such as:

Arts organisations

If you have an education within or experience with arts you may work at an arts organization such as a theatre or other types of performing arts organizations. Your volunteer tasks would depend very much on your background and as a general rule you should expect to help with practical tasks in the daily work of the organization.

Cultural organisations

If you have a keen interest in culture, you may work in a museum or another type of cultural organisation. Your volunteer tasks would depend very much on your background and as a general rule you should expect to help with practical tasks in the daily work of the organization.

Folk colleges with an arts and culture profile

Danish folk colleges are a unique concept and part of the non-formal educational system in Denmark. Classes are based on dialogue and mutual learning between teachers and students. The students stay at the college during the course. Living at a folk college is very much about intercultural awareness and personal growth. Students are young young people between 18 and 30 years. The colleges aim to attract students who wish to develop their skill and understanding in their particular field of interest and who also wish to develop personally and become clear about their future direction. Many folk colleges offer courses within arts, music, theatre, dance, architecture, design and other creative subjects. As a volunteer at such a folk college you will help staff in the daily activities, organize activities for the student during evenings and weekends and also take part in some of the learning activities together with the students.

Practicalities

All costs in connection with your participation in this program are included: such as food, accommodation, language education and orientations. However, you will need to bring pocket money for your own spending. Denmark is an expensive country so it is recommended having a minimum of USD 170 per month.
You will be met by AFS on arrival to Copenhagen airport and be taken directly to the on-arrival orientation. On day 3 they you will be helped board the train to your local community where your host family will meet you at the train station.
You will be invited to mid-term orientations with AFS which are held in April and November.

Overview

Program Type
- Language
- Volunteering
Location
- Multiple locations
- Denmark
Program for an individual or for a group

Individual
Program highlights
- Get an insight in the Danish arts and cultural world
- Get experience working within an arts and culture field of your interest
- Take part in Danish classes and learn about Danish language and culture
- Develop your strenghts and become clearer about your future

Specifics

Volunteering field
- Art and Culture
Subject

Volunteer in an environmental, ecological or agricultural project
Instructional hours per week

5 (Danish lessons)
Working days per week

5

Requirements

Age Range
- 18
- 39
Educational requirements

Volunteers working within an arts organization should have a relevant education or experience within this field. Other types of projects do not require any specific educational background.
Language at project
- Danish
- English
Instruction language
- Danish
- English
Language details

Good English skills are required, as you must be able to communicate in English both at your project and in your host family. Furthermore, you will be enrolled in Danish classes and will be expected to learn Danish.
Soft skills and other requirements

You must be prepared to work full time in your hosting project, learn Danish, engage in the life of your host family/project and in general take responsibility for your own learning and development during the program.

Housing and Meals

Housing type
- At project/school
- Host Family
- Shared room
- Single room
Meals included
- 3 per day
Housing / meals details

If you live in a host family, you will have your own room in the host family home but you will be expected to observe the rules of the family and take part in the tasks in the same way as other family members do. You will have all your meals in the host family. As a volunteer at a folk college you will be accommodated at the folk college, usually in a double room. You will have all meals at folk college (prepared by kitchen staff) together with your fellow students and teachers.

Extra

Social life

If you work in an arts or cultural organization you will typically be hosted in a local host family. This gives you a very good opportunity to integrate into the Danish culture, helps you learn the language and gives you the chance to experience Danish habits and traditions. The family and local AFS people will help you become active in the local community – e.g. by engaging in local sports activities or other leisure time activities. This will help you create your own network and meet people of your own age.
If you volunteer at a folk college, you will be accommodated at the folk college. There will be a variety of activities at the folk college also in evenings and weekends open for you to take part in or you may choose to relax together with your fellow students, visit places in Denmark in weekends. You may also choose to visit your Danish “contact family”, during some weekends and holidays and in that way have the opportunity to experience Danish culture and daily life outside the college.
You can read more about the various aspects of Danish life at http://denmark.dk/en.
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