LIKE TO JOIN THE PROGRAM OR HAVE MORE INFORMATION?
COPENHAGEN OPENHAGEN
Contact the coordinator of the Host Program: Kari Mørkøre-Yde Tlf. 82 56 46 55 / 20 33 71 65 E-mail: zd95@bif.kk.dk Address: Department for Integration and Language Jobcenter Musvågevej Musvågevej 15 2400 Copenhagen NV
HOST PROGRAM NEW EW TO COPENHAGEN? - GET A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER HOST
Copenhagen host Program is part of the public diversity program ”Bland dig i byen”. You can read more about ”Bland dig i byen” on: www.blanddigibyen.dk Copenhagen Host Program is based in the Department for Integration and Language on Jobcenter Musvågevej. The Department for Integration and Language is responsible for administrating the Integration Act in the municipality of Copenhagen.
ABOUT COPENHAGEN HOST PROGRAM
TIME AND EFFORT?
People come to Copenhagen from all over the world for many different reasons. For many newcomers like yourself, starting a new life in Copenhagen can be a challenge. Moral support and information about the community can help you get a good start on life in Copenhagen.
If you would like to be matched with a host, you should be able to commit to getting together twice every month during half a year. Copenhagen Host Program will in cooperation with a variety of organizations match you with a compatible volunteer, based on things like age, common interests, education and profession.
Copenhagen Host Program matches community volunteer hosts and newcomers, who then spend time together in friendship and mutual learning.
The coordinator of the Host Program will help you with inspiration for activities and will follow up on the macth during the 6 months.
The Host Program is free for participants.
People from Copenhagen who volunteer for the Host Program enjoy making new friends and learning about the culture and experiences of newcomers. They understand that everyone in Denmark will benefit when new immigrants feel welcomed and get some friendly help during the early settlement period.
WHO CAN JOIN THE PROGRAM? All newcomers who have been in Denmark for less than three years can take part in the program. You must also reside in Copenhagen.
WHY GET A HOST? Copenhagen Host Program will match you with a community volunteer host which will give you a chance to practice Danish conversation and learn about your new community. What you talk about and the activities you do together will depend on your interests. This may include learning about: • • • • • •
Community services Schools Looking and networking for a job Shopping, public transit or banking Recreational and social activities Danish society and culture
Your host can not give you a job, a place to live, or money. Host volunteers can help you learn about your new community. They do not replace the work that professionals can do for you.