"If you are between 18 and 29 years old and have the courage for an adventure, become a volunteer at the Young Boys Academy. You will help our boys in their development and at the same time get an experience you will never forget".

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Do you want to experience something very special - e.g. in your sabbatical - and if you have the courage to pass on some of our strong values to young boys from Tanzania ... then you should apply to become a volunteer at the Young Boys Academy.

We have different roles for our volunteers, but they flow together:
School/values-voluntary. Here you have to help the academy's teacher with the boys' schooling - and their personal development.

SoMe volunteer. Here you have to help us send pictures, videos and stories home to sponsors etc. - primarily via our SoMe platforms.

Football volunteer. Here you have to help our trainers on the training pitch - to develop the boys' skills.

Read more below in our FAQ and feel free to write for more information at volvilig@youngboysacademy.com

Thanks to Liw Sophie and Lukas

  • Liw Sophie

    Liw Sophie has been a volunteer at the Young Boys Academy. We had great pleasure from Liw Sophie in the first 3 months of the academy.

    She was a huge help in terms of helping with the boys' everyday life, where she was in many ways their "spare mother/sister". Furthermore, she helped with pictures, video and So-Me, so we could follow along all the way home from Denmark.

    Liw Sophie:
    Volunteering is definitely something I would recommend and something everyone should try. Here at the Young boys academy, you become part of a family, and you get a sense of togetherness that you cannot compare with anything else. You have an everyday life far from what you know at home, but a meaningful everyday life where you make a difference and where you help to spread joy.

    Being a volunteer also comes with a great deal of responsibility, so in addition to contributing to the boys' development, you also grow yourself with the task.

  • Lukas

    Together with Liw, Lukas was a volunteer at the Young Boys Academy for the first 3 months of the academy. From January - March 2024.

    Lukas has previously been an U12 coach at FC Nordsjælland, so he knows everything about training young boys. Lukas also quickly took ownership in the role of football coach for our 14 boys.

    The boys definitely got better and Lukas was a great role model for them on the football front, apart from the fact that he was really good at playing.


    Lukas:
    I highly recommend volunteering here at Young Boys Academy. It is a unique experience which gives the opportunity to take a huge responsibility in the boys' development both on and off the pitch. An unforgettable experience that puts life at home into perspective.

FAQ ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

What can I do as a volunteer?

As a volunteer, you can have wishes for what you would like to work with. In the Young Boys Academy, Tanzania, we have three job profiles for volunteers:

We have different roles for our volunteers:

School/values-voluntary. Here you have to help the academy's teacher with the boys' schooling - and their personal development.

SoMe volunteer. Here you have to help us send pictures, videos and stories home to sponsors etc. - primarily via our SoMe platforms.

Football volunteer. Here you have to help our trainers on the training pitch - to develop the boys' skills.

We endeavor to comply with your wishes, but the role depends on the current local needs, and therefore your final role is often only confirmed during your training proces in Silkeborg before broadcasting.

How long are you away for?

You are traveling for a minimum of 3 months
as a volunteer. Before departure, the stay can be agreed to be extended by 1-3 months, so that the stay will be a maximum of 6 months in total.

What does it cost to become a volunteer?

As with all other NGOs, you pay an amount as a volunteer.

The first 3 months cost 25,000 DKK. and thereafter 2,500 DKK. per month. If you choose a stay of 6 months, it will correspond to 32,500 DKK.

See below what is included in your stay.

What is included?

•Full board and lodging at the Young Boys Academy. You live and eat at the academy.
•Help with applying for a visa as a volunteer in Tanzania.
•Transport to and from the airport in Tanzania.
•Introductory course in Denmark before departure.
•Return ticket Denmark/Tanzania

How much do you have to work?

As a volunteer, you are expected to participate in the daily work together with the local employees full-time.

You have a set day in the week off, depending on the role you have at the academy. Certain other days off can be arranged in more detail, but bigger trips must be made before or after the end of the stay.

Do you travel with others?

No, not always. However, there will always be at least one other volunteer at the academy at the same time as you.

Vaccination

It is your own responsibility to ensure that you get the vaccinations you need before departure.

If you have not previously been vaccinated, you must ensure this before departure. Which ones and how many depend on where you are going. Always consult your doctor, who may can refer you further.

General travel conditions

Read the general travel conditions, code of conduct here!

How do I hear more?

You are very welcome to contact us - regardless of whether you just want to hear a little more - or whether you are ready to go out into the big world.

We will do everything we can to give you answers to all your questions.

In the first instance, write to us at volvilig@youngboysacademy.com and please provide your telephone number, and we will call you.

We are looking forward to hear from you.

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