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A distinctive feature of Denmark is, that
many Danes solve things together,

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that many important tasks and challenges in
the society is being solved

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through voluntary work and through a joint voluntary effort.

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Many danes would like to participate in making a difference to other people in Denmark.

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They would like to aid in making a difference to the
society in which they live.

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One example is the hundreds of young people who each
year spent two weeks of their vacation

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to make the eight green concerts a
reality.

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The green concerts are a great example of volunteer work.

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More than 300
young people spend up to two weeks

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arranging the concerts for approximately
two hundred thousand enthusiastic audiences

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for the eight concerts all
over the country.

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They contribute in earning millions for the benefit of
Muskelsvindsfonden's ongoing work

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for approximately 3,000 people with muscular
dystrophy in Denmark.

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39% of the Danes do volunteer work.

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An additional 36 percent say that they will do volunteer work if asked.

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Six out of ten Danes
have, within the past five years, been

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involved in some form of voluntary work.

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It is easy to think that volunteering mainly is a task for middle-aged people.

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But this is most certainly not the case.

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Among the 16 to 19 year old it is more
than four out of ten who do voluntary work.

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This is the highest number amongst
all age groups.

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Amongst 20 to 24 year old it is just a little less than four out of ten.

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Everywhere in Denmark there are voluntary centres.

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If you would like to
do some voluntary work, but do not know

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what it should be, you can turn to one of
the many volunteer centers that exists

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in many municipalities.

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You can also suggest a new area where
you think a voluntary effort should be made,

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and the staff at the centers will
help you to get it realized, if, of course

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they believe that there is a real need
and the purpose is relevant.

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In many municipalities, volunteer meetings are
held, where the NGOs inform about their

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work, and meet with potential future
volunteers.

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In Denmark you can do voluntary work in just about anything.

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You can be a sport coach, you can help handicapped in various activities,

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be a big brother for children, help immigrants

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with the acquisition of citizens
competences for life.

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You can volunteer at hospitals, you can run thrift shops for various NGOs, you can visit elderly

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and lonely people, you can help young
people against loneliness.

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You can cook for the homeless, work in homeless houses, you can be a study aid,

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volunteering on holiday camps for challenged children's groups, as a scout, in chess schools or

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collectors for development work.

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A saying in Denmark goes: "If two people
meet they will shake hands,

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if three people meet they will form an
association."

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In Denmark there are approximately 101.000 organizations and associations based on common interest, or on volunteerism.

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This means that there is one association or organization for every 58 inhabitants.

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It can quite literally be everything.

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Stamp collectors, poetry communities, sports club and even the Red Cross.

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Virtually every disease, diagnosis and disability group have their own interest organization,

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just like people with muscular dystrophy.

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All organizations involve volunteers, so for many young Danes, and for those who come to Denmark

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for a longer period, volunteer work is a
great way to meet new people and a great

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opportunity to make new friends in
Denmark.

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Likewise you're very likely to

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find an association or a group of people
who share your interests.

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If you come to Denmark to work in the social and health
area, what do you think, that you could

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use this knowledge about volunteering
and the many associations in Denmark, for?

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Where would you go to look for new
friends if, and when, you should come for

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a longer stay in Denmark? Why is it so
important that you pay attention to the

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many different disability organisations?

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The 16 to 19 years old used an average of eight hours a month.

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The 20 to 24
years old spent 20 hours a month.

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The 25 to 29 years old spent almost 15 hours a
month just like volunteers in general.

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Do you remember how many young people were
involved in voluntary work?