ESC: Community and youth-engagement volunteer on a unique island

Name: ESC: Community and youth-engagement volunteer on a unique island
Start: 2026-08-03
End: 2027-07-31
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Code: 49485 Copied

Denmark European Voluntary Service Social work Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Ungdomsøen is a youth-led island located just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. Once a former military fort, the island is now a platform for community building, experimentation and youth engagement. Each year, young people live on the island to help run and develop the island. As a ESC-volunteer, you will be part of the “Give A Year” team – a group of six young people living and working on the island for one year. You will contribute to the daily operation of Ungdomsøen, including hosting guests, maintenance and facilitating activities and events. You will have opportunities to develop your own projects and gain hands-on experience with youth engagement, project management and organisational life. You will work closely with Ungdomsøen’s staff and volunteers and be part of the organisations daily collaborations. For more info visit our website: https://ungdomsoen.dk/bliv-giv-et-aar Nb. Applicants must be able to understand and communicate in Danish/Scandinavian.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Give A Year volunteers live on Ungdomsøen in shared accommodation as part of a residential community. You will share a bedroom and bathroom with one other volunteer and have access to common living areas and shared kitchen facilities. Volunteers receive a monthly allowance to cover food and personal expenses. Transport between the island and mainland Copenhagen is provided by boat and is an integral part of everyday life on the island. Volunteers will have access to a boat and will receive a powerboat certificate as part of the project.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will take part in both formal and informal learning throughout the project. Learning is embedded in daily practice through hands-on experience, teamwork and responsibility. Formal learning elements include courses and workshops in areas such as project management, fundraising and social media. Volunteers will also receive mandatory safety training, including first aid and a speedboat certificate. Continuous reflection and support ensure that learning outcomes are recognised and documented in line with the European Solidarity Corps framework.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people (age 18-30) who want to live in a shared community and actively contribute to daily life on the island. Volunteers should enjoy working with people, taking responsibility and engaging in a dynamic and practical environment. Applicants must be able to understand and communicate in Danish/Scandinavian, as Danish is the working language at Ungdomsøen. If you speak Scandinavian but come from a country not listed, please contact us. We strongly encourage all eligible applicants to apply regardless of gender, nationality, religion or belief, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or background. Ungdomsøen values diversity and aims to create an inclusive and respectful community for all participants.
Deadline: 06/04/2026 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

DK49485

03/08/2026 → 31/07/2027

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Deadline: 06/04/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Denmark

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Denmark Krone (DKK / kr)

Exchange rate

1 DKK = 0.134370 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:07 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Danish