After School Activity Centre "SFO" (aged 6-10)

CODE: DEN-4

Brief description and main aims

After School Activity Centres (SFO) are open to children from 6 to 10 years old. The children come to the centre before and/or after school, while their parents are at work.

The SFO is usually a part of the local school. Trained staff arrange activities for the children, and a volunteer would be good help in an SFO.

By having a volunteer join the SFO, the project wishes to give the children an understanding of other cultures and countries already at a young age.

Main Activities

The children at the SFO play sports, do craft-work, play computer games, play board games, draw, play music, and do other activities together. Sometimes they just hang out with their friends.

At the SFO the staff spends time with the children, either by suggesting activities for the children, participating in the activity, or supervising the activity.

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Volunteer tasks

As a volunteer in an SFO your main task is spending time with the children. Different activities are available for the children, and you are expected to take part in some of these activities.

If you play an instrument, have computer skills, play soccer, or have any other qualifications or skills, you will have the opportunity to arrange an activity for the children.

Helping with homework might also be relevant in an SFO. Activities based on your nationality and background will also be useful for the children, as they benefit from knowing more about different cultures and countries. This could be by presenting games you know from home, cook snacks for the children from your culture, or simply tell them about schools and playing in your country. Some activities in an SFO may take place outside. This is especially the case during the summer or when the weather is nice, though some activities may also take place outside when the weather is colder.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

To work in a Danish SFO it is important that the volunteer:

• Is independent - take initiative and show interest in the children
• Enjoys working with children
• Is creative in their work with children
• Is flexible and understanding in relation to the different daily tasks and activities of the SFO
• Would like to live in a rural area or small town, as most of the projects are situated in such

Location

We cannot tell you where the project is located. Once the project is interested in welcoming you as a volunteer at their institution, we can tell you where in Denmark you will live.

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Host family.

Number of volunteers in the project: 01

Pocket money: Volunteer will receive a small allowance for pocket money of 88.63 Euros/month

V.GO Membership fee: 10.000.000VND (Activated til 31/01/2027)

Participation fees (Visa support, training, accommodation and foods during stay):

• Long-term: 3.400 Euros/6 months or 4.500 Euros/12 months.