Camp Kulloq 2024

Name: Camp Kulloq 2024
Start: 2019-07-08
End: 2024-08-03
Location: Kullorsuaq, Greenland

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Greenland Culture Children Social work Sport Culture Children +2 Fixed dates

About the project

Camp Kulloq 2024

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Greenlandic Children is dedicated to carrying out social activities in Greenland and Denmark for Greenlandic children and young people facing vulnerable life situations. Their mission is to ensure that no Greenlandic child grows up in poverty, abuse, or neglect. They prioritize the involvement of children and advocate for increased access to education for Greenlandic youth. The organization operates in close collaboration with local authorities, organizations, professionals, children, and young people, respecting local culture and language. Presently, Greenlandic Children manages 10 ongoing projects across Greenland and Denmark, with a presence in all Greenlandic municipalities as well as several cities in Denmark. With a team of 30 employees and over 100 volunteers, the organization's projects are funded through public funds, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and private contributions. Notably, they were honored with the Crown Prince Couple's Social Prize in 2018 for their impactful work.

💼 What the programme involves

Greenlandic Children wants Camp Kullorsuaq to give the inhabitants a fantastic, creative, active, and interesting summer. The activities will take place Monday through Friday 12.00-18.00, and will fall into these categories: Music, Dance, Singing, Games, Sports, and Excursions. The volunteers will decide which activities to offer during the camp. They should expect long days, and they are expected to participate in all activities. On Saturdays, we will invite the entire population to a social event from 18.00-21.00. This could be a night of music and dancing, teaching each other to play an instrument, cooking food from your home country, movie night, etc.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Sleeping + bathroom facilities: volunteers will stay in a shared bedroom with other volunteers of the same sex. They will sleep at the local school where kitchen and bathroom facilities will also be available. Please bring a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat.

Meals + kitchen facilities: all groceries are transported by ship. Therefore, volunteers should be able to adapt to these local conditions or bring a small stock of goods yourself. It can be challenging to be vegetarian or vegan since many meals in Greenland are based on meat and fish. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ANY KIND OF INTOXICANTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME OR CIRCUMSTANCE. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE EXCLUSION FROM THE CAMP.

We will divide the volunteers into cooking and cleaning teams. The group is responsible for shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. which is also going to take up some of your time every day.

🍲 Food

For a foreigner visiting Kullorsuaq, Greenland, exploring the local cuisine is a must for experiencing the unique culture of the region. Traditional dishes such as seal meat, various types of fish like Arctic char and halibut, whale, reindeer, and delicacies like kiviaq (fermented seabirds) and mattak (whale blubber) offer a taste of authentic Greenlandic flavors. Additionally, sampling wild berries like crowberries and cloudberries adds a sweet touch to the culinary adventure. While these traditional dishes showcase Greenland's heritage, visitors can also find a range of international cuisine options in local supermarkets and restaurants.

📍 About the location

Our partner has been doing work camps every summer since 2014. Greenlandic Children is cooperating with the local community in the settlement of Kullorsuaq, situated on the coast of West Greenland. Kullorsuaq is the largest settlement in Greenland and has its name from the nearby mountain that looks like a thumb. Kullorsuaq is the biggest settlement in Greenland and was established in 1928. It's located 300 km north of Upernavik. The most important livelihoods in the settlement are trapping and fishing. The town has its fish factory. There are 444 inhabitants in Kullorsuaq, 165 of whom are 19 years of age or younger. Arrangements will be made so that you will be able to experience the nature surrounding Kullorsuaq. Telephone coverage might be scarce, and the internet connection might be bad.

🎒 Leisure activities

In Kullorsuaq, Greenland, there are various leisure activities to enjoy amidst the stunning Arctic landscapes. Outdoor enthusiasts can partake in activities such as hiking, wildlife observation, and boat tours to explore the surrounding fjords and glaciers. Fishing is also popular, with opportunities to catch local fish species. During the winter months, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and witnessing the Northern Lights are unforgettable experiences. Additionally, cultural activities such as visiting local museums, attending traditional Inuit cultural events, and interacting with the friendly community provide insight into the rich heritage of the region.

⚠️ Requirements

To participate in this Work Camp, we require you to provide:

1. A motivational letter. This letter will be received by our Work Camp host who will determine whether you will be accepted to the camp. Please be aware that there is a response time on your application of 4 working days, including a short interview. In the application, you must answer the following questions:

How can you contribute to the Camp?
What creative-, sporting- and outdoor activities will you be able to lead and initiate, and which will you be able to participate in?
How will you be able to contribute to our cultural evening for the whole city?
What experience do you have with volunteering?
What experiences do you have with working with children and young people?

2. A clean criminal record in English – for Danish volunteers, a børneattest is also required.

3. Travel Insurance in English.

🤝 Meeting point

The meeting point will be indicated in the info sheet.

ℹ️ Additional information

Clothing: the average temperatures in Kullorsuaq in June/July are between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is good to have many layers of clothing (inner layers preferably of wool), gloves, and headbands.

Language: it is required that you speak English. The main languages in Kullorsuaq are Greenlandic and Danish.

Volunteer profile: we prefer an approach of diversity regarding volunteer skills. Nevertheless, the inhabitants have requested volunteers who are specifically interested/skilled in the areas of outdoor/wilderness activities, football (soccer), futsal, and creative activities. Volunteers who have an interest in baking and cooking with children are also very welcome. We welcome all volunteers, including Greenlandic volunteers, international volunteers, and Danish volunteers.

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