Support the local community in Askvoll, Norway
Stichting UcDean
Askvoll, Norvège
Description
If you like to explore the local nature by going on hikes, being close to the water and mountains, fishing, swimming, canoeing on the fjord and much more of sport opportunities – read on! Askvoll Frivilligsentral is a volunteer service owned by the municipality of Askvoll, a small municipality on the west coast of Norway. The organisation coordinates voluntary activities in cooperation with local associations, governmental institutions and inhabitants. As a volunteer you will work at the local kindergarten and school, and provide support in other activities such as a language café, second-hand shop, integrational work, entertainment at the elderly home, crafts workshops, food delivery for elderly, digital learning platform for seniors, meeting place at the library and youth projects. As a volunteer you will learn about Norwegian coastal culture and what it is like to live in a small coastal municipality. 10 to 12 months, from August/ September 2026
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Askvoll municipality provides proper accommodation in the center of Askvoll with a nice view. Each volunteer will have a single bedroom with shared cooking, washing, laundry and social facilities. The volunteers will have access to a bicycle. Askvoll Frivilligsentral pays for all accommodation costs and transport tickets for work purposes. The apartment is fully equipped with bed linens, towels, kitchen tools and extra. It might be a big advantage to hold driving license as the organization provide volunteers with a car for leisure purposes as well.
Formation pendant l’activité
You will have a supervisor who will support you in the organization of activities and who will help you to work on your skills and competences. In November there is an on-arrival seminar for all volunteers in Norway with lots of fun activities, delicious food, hikes and socializing with the peers. It is free of charge and a great chance to meet people who go through the same process and share common challenges and opportunities. The mid-term training is usually in February.
Profil du participant
The project and the place will fit someone who enjoys outdoor activities in all kinds of weather and is be able to cope with a rough climate. The volunteer should be open and enjoy socializing with people of all ages. Someone who is eager to experience new things and take own initiatives. Furthermore, someone who is mature and creative, adaptable, able to work in a team, tolerant and respectful to others and nature. Good communication and social skills are of great importance for the project. This opportunity is specifically for volunteers living in the Netherlands. We will not reply to applications from volunteers who do not meet this criteria.
Dates de l’activité
Du 01/09/2026 au 30/06/2027
Lieu de l’activité
Askvoll, Norvège
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Pays-Bas
Thèmes de l’activité
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Pas de date limite de dépôt de candidature
Code du projet
2025-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000347209