📝 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 Q to offer the kids and youngsters in Qeqertarsuaq a fantastic summer with a variety of fun and creative activities. The volunteers will decide and plan which activities to offer during the camp. We wish to place a strong focus on musical activities for this camp, as this is a wish of the children of Qeqertarsuaq. 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. You will stay at the school where 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
Qeqertarsuaq is a small town on Disko Island, off the west coast of Greenland. It is known for its stunning natural scenery, including basalt mountains, lush Arctic vegetation, and rich wildlife. The town was founded in 1773 and has a history rooted in whaling and fishing. Today, it is a hub for scientific research and tourism, offering activities like hiking, dog sledding, and whale watching. Qeqertarsuaq is also home to the Arctic Station, a research facility operated by the University of Copenhagen.By January 1st, 2025, there are 799 inhabitants in the town, of which 171 are under the age of 18, corresponding to 21,4 of the population.Clothing:The average temperatures in Qeqertarsuaq are between 4 and 8 degrees Celsius. Therefor it is good to have layers of clothing (inner layers preferably of wool), gloves, and headbands.Language:It is required that you speak English.The main languages in Qeqertarsuaq are Greenlandic and Danish, but many children speak English as well.
ℹ️ Additional information
We prefer an approach of diversity in regard to volunteer skills. Nevertheless, the inhabitants have requested volunteers who are specifically interested/skilled in music.