🏢 About the local organisation
Brandbjerg Højskole is a modern folk high school, situated in the beautiful countryside of Denmark. We offer a vibrant and supportive community that provides an environment to experience some of the most unforgettable months of your life. A stay at Brandbjerg Højskole is a unique introduction to Denmark and Danish culture and, who knows, perhaps a stepping stone to further studying in Denmark. The students meet teachers with extraordinary passion for what they do. We treasure diversity at Brandbjerg Højskole and the students experience a campus atmosphere where everyone connects across subjects, interests and backgrounds. We offer 8 main learning environments and a range of 60+ elective subjects and the students have access to film, music, sports and art facilities all day and night. The subjects include music and dance, sustainability, project management, outdoor living, personal development, politics and society, arts and sports. In addition, we have workshops, student nights and many other activities.
The Folk High Schools belong to a school tradition in Denmark that dates back more than 150 years. They were founded and based on the ideas and writings of the Danish philosopher, poet, politician and educational thinker N.F.S. Grundtvig (1783-1872) as boarding schools for young adults. The aim was – and still is - to enable ordinary people to become independent, enlightened citizens capable of participating in the forming of society.
The target group of the school is people from 18 to 99 years old. However, the mayor group of students is in between 19 and 25 years old.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for volunteers with:
an open mind that has knowledge of (preferred) and interested in sustainability and permaculture,
a set of practical hands that has experience with (preferred) or are willing to learn the craft of gardening
a beating social heart that are open to being part of an international community in a Danish folk high school environment.
Previous experience with folk high schools is not a requirement.
Please note that as a volunteer, you will belong to the employees at the school. You are NOT a student and do not follow the classes offered.
Deadline: Application deadline: 24/01/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.