Volunteer in a small village nearby the polar circle
Stichting UcDean
Solund Frivilligsentral
Solund, Norway
Description
"The only limitation is your own imagination". Come and help us out at the voluntary central, we’re in need of some extra hands and brains! The main tasks will be creating activities with and for all members of the municipality, all ages and backgrounds. Organize activities indoors and outdoors. Support the local youth council with their projects. You will also be working with children, the elderly and refugees. We can offer a wide range of possibilities for personal growth! Learn the Norwegian language and the way of living in one of Norway’s smallest municipalities located way up north. ONLY FOR NLs RESIDENTS More info: https://eastpackers.nl/project/esc-in-solund-noorwegen/
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation can be partly with a host family, but for the most you'll live in your own apartment, which you share with the other volunteer. Transport to/from work will be arranged. Accommodation, food, pocket money and transport will be covered by European Solidarity Corps funding.
Training during the activity
Education in the Norwegian language will be provided. You will get to learn practical life skills, mostly learning by doing! We actively use the Youth Pass which helps to set out and monitor your learning goals and outcomes, a mentor will help in this process. Some off the skills you definitely will learn and improve: Creativity and initiative. Planning, implementation, management. Leading activities and events. You will also join the national On Arrival, and Mid Term seminar where you meet other European volunteers who are in Norway.
Participant profile
We look for kind, open minded and positive people with hands-on mentality. Are you in LOVE with the outdoors and get awed by mother natures beauty, and don't care about the weather? Are you ready to absorb the rural Norwegian culture? Can you entertain yourself and are not in need of city life or loads of friends? Are you WILLING TO SHARE your hobby's, passions and experiences in film, photography, music, arts, dance, theater, cooking, sports and so on? Then this opportunity is for you!
Activity dates
A total of 36 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 01/05/2026
Activity location
Solund, Norway
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Netherlands
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/12/2037 23:59