International Volunteer Workcamps - season 2008
Denmark
	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Denmark	MS01	KIDS	27.06.2008	11.07.2008	18+
	description
	MS01 – KIDS CAMP 2008 - 27.06.08-11.07.08 – 8 vol - KIDS
	Many people in the Tingbjerg area are children (33%). Many of the kids need better integration across cultural 
	borders in the area. The many cultures represented in the area are a resource which the host would like to make 
	visible with this project. Many of the children are not having spare time activities to do in the summer holidays and
	 therefore are hanging around in the streets having nothing to do. Furthermore their social networks are very weak 
	and the interconnections among the cultures are weak.
	WORK: The purpose of the workcamp is to give the children some shared experiences across their different 
	backgrounds and cultures. The group have a large need of contact with adult people and the project will give the 
	kids some good relations. The volunteers will help preparing activities for the children during the workcamp.
	LOCATION: Tingbjerg (about half an hour from Copenhagen)
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	Alliance	Denmark	MS02	KIDS	08.08.2008	18+
	description
	MS02 – VOLLSMOSE MAKEOVER – 2 weeks probably in July- 15 vol - KIDS/MANU
	Most of the inhabitants in Vollsmose are immigrants. The volunterers will take part in the daily work of the local 
	children/youth club “Ragnarok” and prepare activities for the children in their summer holiday. Furthermore the aim 
	of the workcamp is also to give the people living in Vollsmose the possibilities to participate in shinning up the area,
	 to make it a better place to live. Volunteers will in cooperation with the locals decorate walls in the area of 
	Vollsmose. 
	WORK: The goals of the workcamp are to engage the local people in the decoration, and thereby creating cultural 
	interaction among the locals and the workcamp participants. It is the plan to try to arrange different kind of 
	activities which can facilitate the interaction between the local inhabitants and the workcamp participants
	LOCATION: Vollsmose, a social housing area in Odense  
	TERMINAL: Odense Train station
	NEAREST AIRPORT: Copenhagen 
	ACCOMODATION: In a local building in Vollsmose
	LANGUAGE: English
	AGE: 18+
	SPECIAL REMARKS: Motivation letter is required
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Denmark	MS03	STUDY	07.07.2008	23.07.2008	18+
	description
	MS03 – ENVIRONTMENT/CLIMATE AMBASSADORS - 07.07.08-23.07.08 – 15 vol - STUDY
	WORK: The focus of this workcamp is alternative energy sources. An area that is extremely important in these 
	years. Energiakademiet (the academy of energy) on Samsoe and MS would like to give the volunteers some tools 
	so they can work as environmental ambassadors in their home country. The aim of the workcamp is:
	-To give the volunteers a wide knowledge to alternative energy.
	-To make a movie about the camp
	-To arrange debates and lectures
	-To get a nuanced insight in questions about climate
	The workcamp will give the volunteers an opportunity to discuss climate challenges in a global context.  
	LOCATION: Samsoe - A small Island in Denmark.. The island is, with its initiatives, among the leading in the area 
	concerning alternative energy in Denmark why it is suitable to hold the workcamp there.
	TERMINAL: 
	NEAREST AIRPORT: Copenhagen 
	ACCOMODATION: Not settled yet.
	LANGUAGE: English.
	AGE: 18+
	SPECIAL REMARKS: Motivation letter is required.
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	Alliance	Denmark	MS04	CULT	21.07.2008	31.07.2008	18-30
	description
	MS04 – BOVBJERG LIGHTHOUSE - 21.07.08-31.07.08 – 12 vol – CULT/MANU
	WORK: The participants will build a terrace in co-operation with a local stone artist. There can be other odd jobs 
	around the lighthouse, e.g. painting. At the end of the workcamp the participants will arrange some kind of cultural 
	presentation that will be performed to the locals and other visitors of the lighthouse.  
	LOCATION: The Lighthouse is situated at the beautiful west coast of Denmark a few hundred meters from the 
	North Sea. Bovbjerg is a small village in a rural area. The nearest town is Lemvig 10 kilometres from the 
	lighthouse. There will be a lot of possibilities for activities in the nature, e.g. swimming in the sea, kayaking.     
	TERMINAL: Lemvig, Jytland.
	NEAREST AIRPORT:  Billund or Copenhagen.  
	ACCOMODATION: Participants will be accommodated at the lighthouse or at a former school near to it.
	LANGUAGE: English.
	AGE: 18 – 30.
	SPECIAL REMARKS: Motivation letter needed
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Denmark	MS05	KIDS	25.07.2008	08.08.2008	18+
	description
	MS05 – HEALTHY FOOD AND FUNNY SPORT - 25.07.08-08.08.08 – 15 vol - KIDS
	The workcamp will take place in an area in Copenhagen inhabited with many different ethnic groups. In the area 
	called “Mjølnerparken” there is a general lack of sport-facilities and furthermore there is a tendency that the 
	understanding of and interest in healthy diet is very little. The idea with the workcamp is to strengthen the identity 
	in the area, encourages the local people to take an active part in the local society that offers different sport 
	facilities, and moreover to increase an attention to the importance of healthy diet.  
	It is gradually known that an active life combined with a healthy diet in our daily life plays an important factor in 
	our learning capacity. However it is not all who are concerned about this. This can be due to the parents’ ignorance,
	 the lack of information etc. Some, both children and adults, can be in doubt about what healthy and nutritious food
	 is and how to make it.  Same lack of knowledge concerns the supply of sport-facilities in “Mjølnerparken”. “Where 
	can I go if I want to play football, how much is the subscription, etc.”? 
	WORK: The workcamp should inform about the sport-facilities nearby and what a healthy diet consist of. The 
	relation between nutritious diets, motion, learning capacity and life quality in general will therefore be the main 
	focus during the two weeks. For that reason the participant have to arrange funny and health promotion activities. 
	The main target group is children from 6-18 years who are connected to a club run by “Sjakket” - social pedagogic 
	institution with many years of experience and expertise.    
	LOCATION: ”Mjølnerparken” is a social housing area where approximately 98% of the 65.000 residents hold a non-
	danish background.
	TERMINAL: The nearest airport is Kastrup airport. From there the volunteers can take a train in 30 minutes to 
	Nørreport station which is nearby.
	NEAREST AIRPORT:
	ACCOMODATION: The accommodation will take place in a public school not far away from the workcamp 
	LANGUAGE: English
	AGE: 18+
	SPECIAL REMARKS: A motivation letter in which the volunteer describes his ideas for health promotion activities 
	for children. It will be an advantage if the volunteers have an interest in the relation between diet, learning capacity
	 and physical training.
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	Alliance	Denmark	MS06	STUDY	03.08.2008	17.08.2008	21+
	description
	MS06 – SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY- LIVING AND LOCAL DEMOCRACY –
	03.08.08 - 17.08.08 – 18 vol - STUDY/RENO
	What is the good society and how can we reach a sustainable development? A part of the answer to these 
	questions could be democracy, environmental awareness and inclusion.
	In the outskirts of Roskilde, more than 200 people have made an attempt to create a sustainable community - 
	living together in an Eco-village called Munksøgaard.
	Munksøgaard is a co-housing community with 100 households. It was build in 2000, with a common vision of a 
	society with community spirit, democracy, ecological and environmental consciousness. 
	For more information check out: www.munkesoegaard.dk
	WORK: The camp will consist of presentations, debates, workshops and excursions. A big part of the work camp 
	will be to discuss and reflect upon how to reach a sustainable society in a democratic way and how one can or 
	maybe should contribute to the process. It is important that the participants are motivated to participate actively in
	 debates, workshops etc.
	Furthermore most days there will be a few hours of practical work to restore the original buildings or do some 
	garden work. 
	LOCATION: In the outskirts of Roskilde, 35 km from Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark
	TERMINAL: Trekroner (Roskilde) about 30 minutes by train from Copenhagen Airport
	NEAREST AIRPORT: Copenhagen 
	ACCOMODATION: Sleeping on mattresses on the floor. And if wanted: in tents!
	LANGUAGE: English. It is important that participants speak good English in order to participate in debates and 
	discussions.
	AGE: 21+ 
	SPECIAL REMARKS: MOTIVATION LETTER NEEDED. Work and residence permit is required for this workcamp. 
	Residents from the following countries need a work- and residence permit to participate: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, 
	Lithuania, Poland, Rumania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Hungaria and from non-EU countries (e.g. USA, 
	South Korea, Japan, Morocco, Jordan)
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Denmark	MS07	RENO	04.08.2008	24.08.2008	18+
	description
	MS07 - CHRISTIANIA DEMOCRACY- COPENHAGEN  04.08.08- 24.08.08  15 vols RENO/CONS/STUDY  
	Christiania is an autonomous community that started 33 years ago. It is an unparalleled example of human 
	entrepreneurship and innovative spirit. The story of Christiania is colourful, long, and filled with battles, victories 
	and defeats. Many of the people who began the experiment do not live here anymore, but the dream of a life of 
	freedom and the idea of a place ruled by its inhabitants endures. Still today, people from near and far still feel 
	attracted to the magical mixture of anarchy and love of this community. It all began in 1970 when a group of 
	citizens knocked down the fence around an extensive area previously used by the Ministry of Defence. They 
	wanted a playground for their kids and something green to look at. Since its birth, Christiania has been associated 
	with rebellion against the prevailing system, and for just as long, it has experimented with new forms of democracy
	 and ways of self-government. The last few years, Christiania has been under great pressure from the government
	 to have its communally owned land privatised. The camp is an attempt to support and learn from Christiania. 
	WORK: To assist the people at Christiania with various renovation and construction work tasks. The study part is 
	to learn from Christiania’s democratic models and the life philosophies at Christiania.
	LOCATION:In Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. 
	TERMINAL: Airport: Copenhagen. Train and bus: Copenhagen.
	ACCOMODATION: In “The Factory”, a disused factory building. Sleeping on mattresses. Kitchen facilities 
	available. Showers in a communal bathhouse next door. 
	LANGUAGE: English.
	AGE: 18+
	SPECIAL REMARKS: MOTIVATION LETTER NEEDED, in which the volunteer describes his thoughts about how 
	he/she can contribute to the project. Creative souls are welcome!
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	Alliance	Denmark	MS08	KIDS	07.08.2008	21.08.2008	18+
	description
	MS08 – INTERNATIONAL INTERACTION AND UNDERSTANDING- 07.08.08-21.08.08  13 vol - KIDS
	WORK: The prime focus in this workcamp will be international interaction. In august 2008 four small village schools
	 becomes one. Lihme School, Roedding School, Ramsing School and Lem School become Vestsalling School and 
	kindergardens (VSD). We would like to create a “once in a lifetime experience” for the oldest pupils in this school 
	(180 children in the age of 12 – 16), at the very first day they enter their new school. An international interaction  
	of movement, music, drama, practical work, art,  intercultural lectures etc. between young people from all over the
	 world, and this group of pupils. The main purpose of this camp is to inspire our pupils to an open-minded 
	international approach generated by an international people to people experience. We will invite our local cultural 
	organisations to participate in this project, and do our best to make this camp a “once in a lifetime experience” for 
	the campers as well. It will be possible for the campers to meet leaders and workers form public and private sector,
	 to implement an experience of the Danish society. Of course this project is part of schoolwork too, and 15 
	teaches from VSD will do their very best to make the project successful for all participants.
	LOCATION: VSD is located in the western part of Skive Commune (Jutland) (app. 50.000 inhabitants). Skive is the
	 main city (30.000 inhabitants.). 
	The local nature surrounded by the ford offers a lot possibilities for out-door experiences for the campers during 
	the stay.  
	TERMINAL: Train – Skive.
	Local leaders will pick up the campers at the train station
	NEAREST AIRPORT: - 
	ACCOMODATION: At Lem school.
	LANGUAGE: English. English at a conversational level is required.
	AGE: 18+
	SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Individuals interested in personal interaction with young Danish students at the age of
	 12 – 16 years.
	SPECIAL REMARKS: Motivation letter required. Participants from many different countries are wish able!
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Denmark	MS09	STUDY	09.08.2008	30.08.2008	18+
	description
	MS09 – THE WORLD IN A MOVING GARDEN - 09.08.08-30.08.08 - 18 vol STUDY
	WORK: Brenderup Folk High School is working as a boarding school with an international approach. We enrol both 
	Danish and foreign students. Last year we had a work camp that helped us in the building process of our 
	environmental friendly straw bale house. This year we would like to further develop the idea of sustainability into 
	different ways of constructing activity equipments in our garden. The garden is consisting of some very 
	spectacular old trees and together with the imposing structure of the straw bale house we would like to link the 
	building to other parts of the garden. We need to construct different kind of activity apparatus by using 
	environmental friendly materials – also considering a nice aestetic look. Mainly we’ll work with wood in the 
	constructing process. The use of this “playground” meant for grown up people is essential in our understanding of 
	physical welfare including artistic and mental awareness. We are looking forward to have our ideas mixed with a 
	variety of ideas from you so that we at the end of the work camp will see the possibilities for some moving, 
	challenging and funny activities in our garden.
	LOCATION: Brenderup is located on the island Funen (Fyn) in Denmark. The village Brenderup (2000 inhabitants) is
	 close to the beach, forests and idyllic countryside
	TERMINAL: Nearest train station: Odense or Middelfart – from there by bus to Brenderup Folk High School. Search
	 timetables and ticket reservations at www.dsb.dk - journey planner.
	NEAREST AIRPORT: Billund  or Copenhagen (main airport of Denmark)
	ACCOMODATION: During the first week in dormatories at the school. During the last two weeks in twin rooms at 
	the school. In all 3 weeks access to showers and toilets in the school buildings. Food is served 3 times a day – 
	after the evening meal and in weekends volunteers will assist in doing the dishes. Access to gym, computers with 
	internet and other facilities
	LANGUAGE: English
	AGE: 18+
	SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: People who are used to work with their hands in combination with artistic skills will be 
	preferred to the workcamp.
	SPECIAL REMARKS: English at a conversational level is required

	For more information about Brenderup Folk High School: http://www.brenderuphojskole.dk/filer/english.htm
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	Alliance	Denmark	MS10	CULT	15.08.2008	03.08.2008	18+
	description
	MS10 – BUILDING UP GLOBAL CONTACT CAFE - 15.08.2008-03.08.08 - 17 vol - CULT
	WORK: Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke wants to open up a café. The café will be a center of projects, events, 
	presentations, cultural arrangements, parties etc. The workcamps purpose is therefore:
	1.	To arrange the opening ceremony, invite guests, organize a party, make a program etc. 
	2.	Practical work: Paint, find second-hand furniture, decorate the café etc.
	The café will benefit all inhabitants in Copenhagen. The café will be a place where people can meet and share their 
	experience from the great world. Especially the café should make a space where people who have traveled with 
	Global Contact could come, meet and exchange experiences.
	LOCATION: Somewhere in Copenhagen
	TERMINAL: -
	NEAREST AIRPORT: Copenhagen
	ACCOMODATION: -
	LANGUAGE: English
	AGE: 18 +
	SPECIAL REMARKS: Work and residence permit is required for this workcamp. Residents from the following 
	countries need a work- and residence permit to participate: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Rumania, 
	Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Hungaria and from non-EU countries (e.g. USA, South Korea, Japan, 
	Morocco, Jordan)
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Denmark	MS11	CULT	23.08.2008	07.09.2008	21+
	description
	MS11 - IN SEARCH FOR DEMOCRACY -  23.08.2008 – 07.09 2008 – 15 vol – CULT/STUDY WORK: The aim of 
	the camp is to identify in which ways the Danish democracy differ or is similar to other democracies in the world 
	and how democracy in Denmark works. We will explore different ways of practising democracy as well as different
	 attitudes towards democracy. This is hoped to increase the awareness of the importance of democracy to the 
	participants and to the Danish population in general. This will be done by inviting people from abroad to Denmark to
	 describe what they identify as democracy and to discuss active citizenship. Hereby we will identify perceptions of
	 democracy that we share across different parts of the world. The identification of common values regarding 
	democracy/active citizenship is to be based on intense interaction with the Danish society. This implies that the 
	participants are to live and eat with Danish people carrying out their daily life. Transportation around Denmark will 
	be done qua hitchhiking since this is a good way to get to talk with local people. The participants will throughout the 
	project work intensively with the press, communicating (oral and in writing) their experiences. The conclusion of the 
	project will be presented on a conference at the MS Office in the end of the workcamp. The workcamp is supported
	 by a team of experienced Danish Volunteers. This project is the sequel to last year’s successful travelling study 
	camp, “The Search for the Danish Mentality”.                                                                                                  
	                LOCATION: Wherever in Denmark that democracy can be found. The camp will start and end in 
	Copenhagen.                                                                                                                           NEAREST 
	AIRPORT: Copenhagen                                                                  ACCOMODATION: The volunteers will not 
	have a permanent base, since they will constantly be on the search for hospitality providing them with lodging, 
	meals and opportunities for exploring the Danish democracy. This even means sleeping in tents when necessary. 
	The camp will have a backup budget, but the idea is that the main consumption of food should be given from 
	Danes who have an interest in inviting the camp to dinner and exchanging points of view regarding Danish 
	democracy and active citizenship. It is important that the participants understand that the fact of not having any 
	mean is seen as a method to get as close interaction with the Danish population as possible; – do not worry, the 
	volunteers will never starve!                                                                                            LANGUAGE: 
	English. Participants must speak good English as communication with the Danes is very important.                      
	                                                                                                          AGE: AGE LIMIT: 21+.                       
	                                                                                  SPECIAL REMARKS: MOTIVATION LETTER NEEDED. 
	In order to make the project a success, it is important that the participants: a) speak very good English. b) are 
	very open-minded and not afraid of knocking on the door of people whom they do not know c) are capable of 
	acting on their own and d) are ready for basic conditions which might include sleeping in tents. The project will be 
	hard work since you each day are on the move. This requires that the participants have a positive attitude and 
	show interest in talking to many different people while exploring the Danish democracy.
	Please watch the documentary made last summer about the workcamp “In search for Danish mentality”.
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