The International Academy and Boarding School of Denmark is the only 100% English speaking efterskole in Denmark, where students aged 14-17 can combine the unique experience of attending a Danish efterskole/boarding school, with its proven educational and personal development qualities, with an international education. The school is a part of the self-governing institution Vedersø Idrætsefterskole (Sports College), which is one of Denmark’s leading sports and gymnastic schools.

Volunteering at the project

• Planned activities will vary depending on the participant’s individual skills, personal background and experience
• Our range of informal and formal activities will give the volunteer the chance to use of their skills – linguistically, artistically, socially, and physically
• Volunteers will assist in the classroom as both a guest teacher (and language assistant where relevant)
• Volunteers will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into the teaching profession and gain experience working with young people
• Volunteers will contribute to social activities in weekends and evenings
• Volunteers will live at the school

Volunteer profile

• Over the age of 22
• Preferably volunteers with a good level of English and university educated
• Motivated, adaptable and flexible
• Previous experience working with children
• Previous teaching experience is highly recommended
• An interest for foreign languages
• A passion for one of following activities: dance, media and communication, football or badminton are important, as these are core subjects at The International
• Preferred French, Spanish or German speakers

Vedersø Efterskole – The International
Vesterhavsvej 43, 6990 Ulfborg
Website: www.theinternational.dk

PIC number: 921074559

Next volunteer period: 01/08/2022 – 01/07/2023
Deadline for application: 01/04/2022
Number of volunteers: 4