📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Greenlandic Children conducts social activities in Greenland and Denmark for Greenlandic children and young people in vulnerable life situations. We work to ensure that no Greenlandic child grows up in poverty, abuse, or neglect. Children must be heard and involved, and many more Greenlandic children and young people must have an education. We emphasize that our efforts are established in close cooperation with local authorities, organizations, professionals, children, and young people, and with respect for local needs, wishes, culture, and language. Greenlandic Children currently has ten ongoing projects in Greenland and Denmark and is present in all Greenlandic municipalities, as well as in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Randers and Vejle. The organization has thirty employees and more than one hundred volunteers. The projects are financed by public funds, foundations, support, and sponsorship from companies as well as private members and contributors.
💼 What the programme involves
Program and activities:Greenlandic Children wants Camp N to offer the kids and youngsters in Narsaq a fantastic summer with a variety of fun and creative activities. The volunteers will decide and plan which activities to offer during the camp. The first days of the camp coincide with Asivik, which is a local cultural and political festival. So, the activities for the first three days of the camp will take place as part of the Asivik festival.You should expect long days as the volunteer group typically starts the workday at 10.00 and continues till after dinner in the evening. A typical day will consist of a morning meeting, preparing for the activities, activities, cleaning up after activities, dinner, and an evaluation meeting. You are off on Sundays.
🏠 Accommodation on site
We expect you to stay in a shared room with other volunteers of the same sex. Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities will be available.We will divide the volunteers into cooking and cleaning teams. The group is responsible for shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc.All groceries are transported by ship. Therefore, you should expect a limited variation and be able to adapt to these local conditions. Most 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.Telephone coverage might be scarce, and the internet connection might be poor.The Work Camp host will create a private Facebook group for the volunteers, and this will be the main communication platform. Therefore, you are required to join the group as part of the preparations.
📍 About the location
Narsaq is a small town in southern Greenland, located on the shores of the Tunulliarfik Fjord. It is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and fertile valleys, making it one of the greenest areas in Greenland. The town is known for its strong fishing and sheep farming traditions. Narsaq is also an important center for geology and mineral research, as the area is rich in unique minerals. By January 1st, 2025, there were 1257 inhabitants in the town, of which 278 were under the age of 18, corresponding to 20,5 of the population.Clothing:The average temperature in Narsaq in July is 10 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is good to have layers of clothing (inner layers preferably of wool).Language:It is required that you speak English.The main languages in Narsaq are Greenlandic and Danish, but many children speak English as well.