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 and private members and contributors.
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Program and activities:
Greenlandic Children wants Camp Nuan to offer the kids and youngsters in Nanortalik a fantastic summer with a variety of fun and creative activities. The volunteers will decide and plan which activities to offer during the camp.
You should expect long days as the volunteer group typically start the workday at 10.00 and continue till after dinner in the evening. A typical day will consist of morning meeting, preparing for the activities, activities, cleaning up after activities, dinner and evaluation meeting.
You are off on Sundays
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We expect you to stay in a shared bedroom with other volunteers of the same sex. You will stay at a local dorm 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.
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Nanortalik is located on the island of Nanortalik at the mouth of the Tasermiut fjord. Nanortalik is the most southern town in Greenland but is still approx. 100 km away northwest from the southernmost point, Cape Farewell (Kap Farvel). The town was founded as a trading post in 1797 but was moved to its current location in 1830. Nanortalik is the smallest of three towns in the Municipality of Kujalleq.
Fishing and catching have long been the main occupation in Nanortalik, but in recent years, occupations such as tourism and mining have grown, as Greenland's only gold mine can be found near Nanortalik. By January 1st, 2025, there are 1,078 inhabitants in the town, of which 266 are under the age of 18, corresponding to 24.7 % of the population.
Clothing:
The average temperatures in Nanortalik in June/July are between 5 and 10 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 Nanortalik are Greenlandic and Danish but many children speak English as well.
