Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "work with children/teenagers" project in Greenland

Greenland is a unique and beautiful country, with a fantastic nature and culture. There is however also social problems, especially in Nuuk where drug abuse and alcohol are widespread. Due to these problems the children of disadvantaged families are vulnerable and often let alone.
Therefor there is a need for summer holiday activities for the children in Nuuk, this workcamp will focus on giving kids and youth an fun and attractive alternative to just be hanging around in the streets.
 
It is important with exercise and a healthy diet for feeling good and being able to learn, not all kids and youth are aware of this, this can simple be a matter of not knowing the options and possibilities. Therefore this workcamp will focus on giving information the connection between a healthy diet, exercise and the ability to learn, cooking, sports and social activities.
 

The main task of the workcamp is to give the kids and youth of Nuuk a positive summer experience with adults who are present and care. This will be done with a special focus on healthy food and exercise, so activities which deals with this, such as cooking food together and playing games where the kids get exercise and other social activities will be task during the workcamp.

Volunteers must be minimum 20 years. You do not need any special skills to attend this workcamp, you will only need to be highly motivated to make a effort to fulfill the goal of the workcamp. Therefore we would kindly ask you to attach a motivation letter with your application, in brief telling about you and why you want to go.

Nuuk, Greenland.

Nuuk Airport.

English.

20+

A short motivational letter is required. This workcamp requires a visa for participants outside EU.

250 Euro to be paid upon arrival.