Dänemark – Vardeegnens Gymnasieforberedende Efterskole
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Vardeegnens Gymnasieforberedende Efterskole
Varde, Denmark
Description
The school is located in the west coast of Jutland and focuses on preparing its students for the Danish general upper secondary school called gymnasium (stx). The efterskole is a unique Danish independent residential school for students between 14 and 18 years. This type of school deals with both the educational and personal development of the students. It embraces a common educational focus on enlightenment for life, general education and democratic citizenship. The efterskole has substantial freedom in terms of eg. choice of subjects, teaching methods and educational approach. These vary in accordance with the school’s political, religious or pedagogical orientation. Each efterskole chooses its own profile and core values on which it will focus its teaching and all other activities during a schoolyear. !! Please apply via https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/esk-dein-europaeischer-freiwilligendienst !!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will preferably be living in a host family, but it is also a possibility to live at the school
Training during the activity
There is a mentor who is responsible for answering any questions and supervising the work of the volunteer. The volunteer will participate in an on arrival training and mid-term meeting.
Participant profile
The volunteer should be at least 20 years old, kind, yet responsible in the relations with the students, ambitious and likes to share skills and knowledge, friendly, out going, engaged, flexible and responsible. He should be a German speaking person and at least basic knowledge of English. Being at the project: Will assist in German classes; conversation in German, bringing in German youth culture, participation in planning if wanted Specific tasks depend on experience, skills and interests Personal timetables allow the volunteer to use their skills within language, sports, art, e-sport, etc The volunteer will be working closely with the teacher teaching the relevant subjects The volunteer will sometimes be present at the school at night and in weekends, as the efterskole is a boarding school !! Please apply via https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/esk-dein-europaeischer-freiwilligendienst !!
Activity dates
From 01/08/2025 to 30/06/2026
Activity location
Gellerup Skolevej 10, Varde, Denmark
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Germany
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 03/04/2025 23:59