You will be part of the daily work in Gerlev Play Park.We have many old, traditional games made of tree, which we need to recover. We have a lot of green areas, which you will be helping us to keep nice and ready to play. You will be part of building new facilities to the Play Park "Outdoor learning areas" and painting some of the buildings in Gerlev Play Park.
Accomodation & food:
You will be accommodated in the Gerlev Play Park building. You will sleep together with the other 16 participants in one big room.You will have breakfast, lunch and dinner at Gerlev Sports Folk High School, which is 200 meters from Gerlev Play Park.Bathrooms, toilets and washing machine are also at Gerlev Sports Folk High School.
Location & leisure:
Gerlev Play Park is located 1 hour from Copenhagen, on the Western part of Zealand.Besides the work, we will of course have time to use GerlevPlay Park game facilities and Gerlev Sports Folk High School swimming pool, sauna, big gym, spring gym and participate in cultural events in the local area and do smaller trips to the sea.
Requirements:
A motivational letter is required. It is preferable if you have some kind of practical skills, since you are to build, paint, etc. Please indicate in your motivational letter, whether you have any experience or skills in manual work, since this is required/will be given priority to participate in this Work Camp.
Age:
18-30
Location:
Skælskør landevej 28, 4200 slagelse
Language(s):
English
Airport:
CPH: Kastrup (Copenhagen, Denmark)Vegetarian food will be available
The volunteers will help out restoring the facade of our community house which is a 250 years old protected farm house build in the traditional Danish building style.The work will include- taking out, cleaning and painting the windows and doors- some simple masonry work (no skills needed)- Painting the timbered frame- Other manual work
Accomodation & food:
Sleeping facilities:- There will be Lavvus (Samish tipies) and tents for everyone near the community house. Bring your own rolling matt and sleeping bag. You are also welcome to bring your own tent.The community house is open 24/7 and you are welcome to use it for hanging out.Kitchen + bathroom facilities: - There is kitchen and toilets/shower in the community house
Washing:
- There is washing machines free to use
Food:
- Breakfast and lunch will be available but you will have to prepare it yourself- At dinnertime you will join our communal dinner served for the whole village. One or two of the volunteers are daily expected to help out with cooking the dinner.- We eat meat but there will also be made vegetarian/vegan food for all meals.- All food served is organic and as much as possible is made from our own crops/animals.
Location & leisure:
- The village is located in a beautiful area only 6 km from the sea.- We will arrange some communal trips to the beach- A limited number of bikes will be available to use for personal trips in the local area.- Bon fires every night (bring your instruments).- Whatever we can come up with. We are 70 people living here and we are always up for some fun.
Requirements:
A motivational letter is required.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Den selvforsynende landsby (the self-sustaining village) is located on the island of funen in denmark.højgårdsvej 27, hundstrup5762 vester skerninge
Language(s):
English
Airport:
CPH: Kastrup (Copenhagen, Denmark)Vegetarian food will be available
You will be a part of the daily work at Gladsaxe Stadium and Sports Center.The primary work tasks are to maintenance the sports facilities and surroundings, outdoor gardening, minor construction work and keeping the sports facilities clean.The work will primarily be manual and involving small machines at a limit. Before you begin the work, you will receive adequate instructions and safety information.
Accomodation & food:
During your work camp you will be staying at Gladsaxe Hostel, which is located on Gladsaxe Sports Center.You will stay in 2-4 persons rooms and have access to shared toilets and showers, which are located in the hallway.You will be cooking all your meals in the shared kitchen, which is equipped with hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer etc.
See the facilities here:
http://www.gladsaxe.dk/Default.aspx?ID=58942
Location & leisure:
During your stay at Gladsaxe Sports Center, you are more than welcome to use the sports facilities.BeachThe nearest beach "Charlottenlund Fort" is located 7 km from Gladsaxe Sports Center. You can also find a beach at Klampenborg, which is located 12 km from Gladsaxe Sports Center.Copenhagen City Center, TivoliGladsaxe Sports Center is located 8 km north of Copenhagen city center including Tivoli. It takes 30 min. by bus or bicycle to reach the city center. ShoppingWithin 500 m you will find a variety of shops, convenience stores and restaurants
Requirements:
It is not a requirement but it will be an advantage if you have experience with sports. You might even be an athlete yourself.
Age:
18-30
Location:
Idrætsanlæggene i gladsaxe kommune,gladsaxevej 200, 2860 søborggladsaxe sports center is located in gladsaxe 8 km. north of copenhagen.
Language(s):
English
Airport:
CPH: Kastrup (Copenhagen, Denmark)Vegetarian food will be available
- Paint one of the community buildings and other smaller painting jobs. - Clear up the willow wood - Weed the vegetable field - Small building and repair jobsWorking hours 9-12 and 13-16 five days a week
Accomodation & food:
Sleeping accommodation in private houses where the owners are on holiday. Everybody must bring a sleeping bag. Women will be together in one house, men in another. A communal house will be available for washing clothes, cooking food and social activities. Food will be prepared by the participants in cooperation with a member of the community and eating in the communal house
Location & leisure:
Our community in the village of Hjortshøj is some 15 km North of Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark. There are good connections by train and bus from Aarhus. A guided tour in Aarhus will be organized with a presentation of the various attractions in the town. Various social activities will be organized after work.
Requirements:
A motivational letter is required for this Work Camp. Please write 1/2 page about yourself, explaining why you are motivated for this camp.
Age:
18-25
Location:
Andelssamfundet i hjortshøj gammel kirkevej 116a 8530 hjortshøj. (aarhus)
Language(s):
English
Airport:
AAR: Aarhus (Aarhus, Denmark)Vegetarian food will be available
Café Retro is in need of a make-over, and volunteers will help doing renovation work of different kinds. It is an advantage to have some experience with carpentry/woodwork even though some of the tasks will also be painting, decorating, etc.
Accomodation & food:
Food is free during the work camp and it is expected that all volunteers will help out with cooking. Lodging will be provided, and will probably be on mattresses in our cozy café with access to showers. Bring sleeping bag. We have a washing machine and dryer where you can do laundry.
Location & leisure:
Café Retro is located right in the heart of Copenhagen, so there are ample opportunities for finding things to do when not working - both day and night.
Requirements:
A motivational letter is required for this Work Camp.Please write half a page about yourself, explaining why you are motivated for this camp.
Minimum age:
21.You should be willing to do manual labor. Prior experience with construction work (in wood) or similar is an advantage, but is not obligatory.
Age:
21-35
Location:
Knabrostræde 26, 1210 københavn k
Language(s):
English
Airport:
CPH: Kastrup (Copenhagen, Denmark)Vegetarian food will be available
« We did a lot of conservation work, building hiking paths, tidying up wooded areas, removing weeds, planting trees, etc. The work was extremely successful and I found it very rewarding. »
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