Denmark Volunteer Quest
Volunteer in Denmark: 6 or 12 months

“This experience is not to be missed and I wish a lot of luck and good will to all those who do it.  Go with a very open mind, be ready for anything and you won't be disappointed!"

– Florence Pritchard, United Planet volunteer in Denmark

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work at local organizations and immersion in the host community.

Volunteer opportunities begin August and January of each year:

1) Projects with the Elderly – Volunteers work in residential home, helping to take care of the elderly who live there. Many of the residents are physically or mentally weak and are nursed by professional staff. Volunteer tasks include assisting the occupational therapist in instructing the elderly in various kinds of handiwork/crafts. This type of project normally requires basic Danish.

2) Projects with People with Disabilities - Volunteers work with physically and mentally disabled individuals in local centers.  Many people living with disabilities in Denmark require support and assistance. While volunteer work can vary, typical tasks often include assisting them with schoolwork and with their everyday activities and being a friend to them.  It can be a demanding job, but it is definitely and cheerful and rewarding experience.

3) Education Projects – Volunteers assist a high school teacher in the volunteer’s native tongue, usually Spanish, English or French.  Volunteers serve as conversation partners and tutors for the students while learning about the Danish education system and classroom.

4) Projects with Children – Volunteers assist in nurseries (children ages 0-3), kindergartens (ages 3-6) or afte--school activity centers (children ages 6-14). Working with children from ages 0-6, volunteers can play with the children and do some practical work. Similar duties exist when working with children from age 6-14, but since they are school children, volunteers can also help the children with their homework.

Volunteer Accommodations

Volunteers live with host families.

Are you interested in volunteering in Denmark? Read more about DANSK ICYE, the ICYE partner in Denmark!

Read about the application process, deadlines and program fees for the Denmark Quest.

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate in the Denmark Quest.
  
• United Planet can send volunteers who are citizens of the United States and Canada or those who are currently living in the U.S. and Canada.  Citizens and residents of other countries must contact the ICYE partner in their home country. United Planet can send people from any country to our short-term Quest locations for 1-12 week programs.  Some of our short-term volunteer placements can be extended for longer stays.  Please contact us for more information about volunteering with United Planet.