📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Dana Cup is run by a non-profit organisation, and the event is one of the world s largest international youth soccer tournaments. Every year, in the last week of July, the soccer tournament brings together around 20.000 young people between 12-and 19 years old and their coaches. They come to HjErring in the northern part of Denmark from 45 different nations, representing 1000 football teams.Dana Cup Week brings a great party in HjErring and the atmosphere is amazing It is the third Work Camp at this huge sports event, and it was a great experience in 2018 and 2019. They are very existed for another camp in 2022.Please read more about the event on their website: www.danacup.com.
💼 What the programme involves
This Work Camp is held during the Dana Cup, and there are therefore plenty of work tasks that will assure the event will run smoothly. Work Camp participants must help with the establishment of an event area, catering for 20.000 football players as well as practical tasks such as painting accommodation cabins and maintaining outdoor areas.During the two weeks of Work Camp, you will be assisting with general support and logistics before the tournament begins, maintenance of outdoor- and indoor areas, cleaning, kitchen assistance, event creations and reparation of dormitories in Dana Cup Town. The work is expected to be arranged in two shifts from 08:00-21:00.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation:The host will provide the necessary things for sleeping. You will be sleeping in a cabin the first week and a tent the second. The host will provide tents, linens, sleeping bags etc., but you are more than welcome to bring your own linens and sleeping bag if you prefer. Food:The host will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the volunteers will be eating with other volunteers and event participants. Vegetarian and vegan food will be provided. Bathroom Facilities:There are both baths and toilets available. Laundry facilities are available for free.
📍 About the location
During your stay in Northern Jutland, you will have time to explore some unique nature and attractions in Denmark. You can, for example, arrange a day trip to Skagen, the most Northern tip of Denmark where two oceans meet. Skagen is famous for the special light which has attracted many painters, cosy yellow and red houses and much more. You can also visit the city HjErring, or take a day trip to Aalborg.One of the neighbouring towns called Hirtshals has the biggest Aquarium in Northern Europe. And in another neighbouring town is the biggest summer amusement park in Denmark.Your Work Camp leaders will help you and the group with organising activities in your spare time. It is free to enjoy the beautiful nature of Northern Jutland, but some activities might require an extra charge. The host will not cover additional charges.