• Nature conservation

Sydhavnstippen Naturpleje is a group of local volunteers who enjoy working outdoors on the conservation of the large open area Sydhavnstippen.

Volunteer role: Removing invasive species, scything the grass, raking, cutting back and trimming hawthorn, maintaining natural areas by removing litter and keeping the paths accessible for the visitors.

Time commitment: Flexible. The nature care group meets at least once a week, usually on Sundays from 10 am. to 1 pm., but it is also possible to participate on other days after agreement.

Contact: sydhavnstippen@gmail.com (Lone and Erik)

Link: https://www.sydhavnstippen-naturpleje.com/

 

GreenKayak is an environmental NGO that engages volunteers in the fight against environmental pollution while kayaking. 

Volunteer role: Collect waste from the canals

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: https://www.greenkayak.org/about-us/

 

Nordic Ocean Watch strives to protect the ocean through volunteer efforts, awareness-raising, and concrete actions along the coasts. Their goal is to build a community around ocean protection and contribute to a cleaner and healthier marine environment in the Nordic region. 

Volunteer role: Support communication and create SoMe content, assist with data collection and outreach related to our marine environment projects, support organizational work with logistics, partnerships, and coordination, help plan and run cleanup events and workshops, participate in beach cleanups and help to register collected waste.

Time commitment: Minimum 1 year engagement, approx. 2-4 hours a week (with flexibility)

Contact: info@nordicoceanwatch.dk

Link: www.nordicoceanwatch.dk

 

The Climate Group is a community for everyone interested in climate justice, sustainability, and politics. It is part of ActionAid Denmark (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke), a movement fighting for a more just and sustainable world.

Volunteer role: Participate in working groups and research topics such as European climate policy, including “loss and damages” and how the Global North can economically compensate the Global South for climate change-related destruction of infrastructure, etc. The group also plans an annual climate festival.

Time commitment: Once per week

Contact: frivillig@ms.dk

Link: https://www.ms.dk/en/home

• Sustainable food

Wefood is a store under Folkekirkens Nødhjælp, which fights food waste by selling surplus food and other products and gives the profits to people in need. 

Volunteer role: Help at one of the Wefood stores, which involves cleaning, receiving and registering goods, and serving customers at the checkout.

Time commitment: 2–3 shifts per month

Contact: clwp@dca.dk 

Link: https://www.noedhjaelp.dk/wefood

 

FødevareBanken is a food waste organization that collects surplus food from food companies and supermarkets and distributes it to social organizations such as shelters, drop-in centers, crisis centers, schools, food communities, and more.

Volunteer role: Assistant (scans items during the route), driver or driver assistant (runs collection routes), warehouse volunteer (sorts and organizes food), warehouse volunteer with vehicle responsibility (checks vehicles for cleanliness and safety), kitchen volunteer (prepares lunch for the team).

Time commitment: Shifts take place on weekdays between 8 AM and 4 PM. The duration depends on the route – typically between 4 and 8 hours. Flexible with timing for warehouse tasks, but they must still be during weekdays. They prefer if you can commit to one regular shift per week – but this is not a requirement.

Contact: BroendbyDrift@foedevarebanken.dk or +45 60 11 16 32 (Operations Coordinator Vår Thim Trolle Hansen). 

Link: https://foedevarebanken.dk/

 

Københavns Fødevarefællesskab (Copenhagen Food Cooperative) is a local food co-op that supplies its members with fresh, seasonal, organic and biodynamic produce through direct trade with small-scale local farmers. 

Volunteer role: Helping at the warehouse at Hotel- & Restaurantskolen, driving, packing and distributing vegetables, communication (social media, photography), website and database tasks, participate in monthly common meetings 

Time commitment: 3 hours per month

Contact: fk@kbhff.dk or you can call the KBHFF volunteer coordinator on Wednesdays between 9 AM and 2 PM at +45 28 88 79 23.

Link: https://kbhff.dk/bliv-medlem/tilmelding

• Circular Economy (Secondhand shops)

2nd PAW  is a non-profit organisation running a second hand shop selling products for dogs. It’s 100% powered by volunteers and all profits are donated to animal welfare organizations.

Volunteer role: Service customers in the shop, receive and sort donated products and clean up the shop. 

Time commitment: You need to volunteer for at least 6 months and take a minimum of 2 shifts/month. The shifts are in shop opening hours (Thursday and Friday 13-18 and Saturday and Sunday 11-15).
Contact: kontakt@2ndpaw.dk

Link: https://2ndpaw.dk/

 

Mændenes Hjem is an independent institution offering a wide range of social and healthcare services to people who are homeless, drug users, or otherwise vulnerable. The thrift store helps to finance the Clothing Depot and supports clothing distribution to vulnerable people in the area. 

Volunteer role: help at the Clothing Depot with sorting clothing donations and distribute warm, clean, and dry clothes to socially vulnerable people in Vesterbro; shop assistant at Mændendes Hjem Trift Store (ex: open/close the shop, assist customers, price items, and help maintain the store). 

Time commitment: Minimum one shift of 4-5 hours every other week. The Clothing Depot shifts are Monday to Sunday from 10:00–18:00

Contact: frivillig@maendeneshjem.dk, +45 22 69 29 52 (Ziyad Mehdior), +45 31 93 00 27 (Caroline Johansen)

Link: maendeneshjem.dk

 

Danish People’s Aid works locally, nationally, and globally to fight poverty, promote equal opportunities, empower communities, and create lasting social change. They work for and with people who are socially, economically, and health-wise vulnerable. This includes both people in acute crisis and those experiencing long-term hardship. 

Volunteer role: Help in their second-hand shops.

Time commitment: Flexible and varies depending on the role, but volunteers are encouraged to commit for at least 6 months to truly feel the impact they make.

Contact: post@folkehjaelp.dk, +45 70 20 02 30

Link: www.folkehjaelp.dk

• Support for homeless and vulnerable groups

Kompasset Korshærs’ drop-in centers (“varmestuer”) offer anonymous support for anyone who is socially vulnerable, homeless, or experiencing loneliness. As a volunteer, you can get involved at one of the following drop-in centers: Mariatjenesten or Varmestuen (both in Vesterbro), Fedtekælderen (Christianshavn), or Drejervej Varmestue (Nordvest).

Volunteer role: Building relationships, being present, serving coffee and meals, helping with clean-up, and contributing to a caring and inclusive atmosphere through conversations and games.

Time commitment: 

• Mariatjenesten: 4,5 hours every other week – both day and evening shifts available. 
• Varmestuen: 4 hours every other week – choose between monday, tuesday, friday and sunday. 
• Fedtekælderen: Flexible – from a few hours per week to fixed shifts. 
• Drejervej: 1-2 times per week between 9:00-14:30

Contact: 

• Mariatjenesten or Varmestuen (Vesterbro): Mariatjenesten@kirkenskorshaer.dk
• Fedtekælderen (Christianshavn): sharon.parker@kirkenskorshaer.dk, + 45 24 41 11 44 (Sharon Parker)
• Drejervej varmenstue (Nordvest): ho@kirkenskorshaer.dk, + 45 50 52 28 80 (Hanne Okwera)

Link: Volunteer | Kirkens Korshær (kirkenskorshaer.dk)

 

Mændenes Hjem is an independent institution offering a wide range of social and healthcare services to people who are homeless, drug users, or otherwise vulnerable. 

Volunteer role: 

• • Breakfast Project: help give users of the drug consumption room H17 a good start to their day by serving breakfast, coffee, and tea (Monday–Sunday from 8:00–11:00).

• Café Dugnad: help serve coffee, tea, and three daily meals (Monday–Friday from 10:00–18:00).

Time commitment: Minimum one shift of 4-5 hours every other week. 

Contact: frivillig@maendeneshjem.dk, +45 22 69 29 52 (Ziyad Mehdior), +45 31 93 00 27 (Caroline Johansen)

Link: maendeneshjem.dk

 

GRACE CPH is a morning café for homeless and socially vulnerable people in Copenhagen, where free food, coffee/tea, clothing, basic guidance, sleeping spaces, and social interaction are offered.

Volunteer role: Practical tasks such as serving food, coffee, and tea, preparing food, cleaning up, washing dishes, hanging up clothes, and similar duties. There is also the opportunity to chat and spend time with guests, for example by playing a game or doing something creative.

Time commitment: There are no expectations or requirements regarding time commitment.

The shifts are usually from 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM.

Contact: sobl@blaakors.dk (Sofie Bach Lundgaard)

Link: https://blaakors.dk/vores-arbejde/vaeresteder/grace-i-koebenhavn

 

EXIST works to stop human trafficking by supporting foreign women in prostitution with dignity and compassion. Through their night café, open from Wednesday night to Thursday morning (23h00-03h00), women can find a safe space to rest, connect, and access support for building a new life.

Volunteer role: Handle practical tasks in the café, do outreach work on Istedgade and support women in sex work with care.

Time commitment: Every second week, minimum 9 months

Contact: kk@exist-ngo.org

Link: https://exist-ngo.org/en/vaer-med/

 

Fonden LivaPeople is a non-profit, commercial foundation with a public health, social, and charitable purpose. It works to bring hope and provide care to people in vulnerable situations, with a special focus on supporting those who are, or have been, victims of violence.

Volunteer role: One-on-one mentorship with a child or sibling pair, language/homework café for adults, children’s activities, receptionist, event support and debt counseling

Time commitment: Depends on the specific activity, but on average 2 hours every other week. Minimum commitment of 6 months.Requires a clean criminal record, including for working with children.

Contact: frivillighed@livapeople.dk, + 45 53 69 61 07

Link: https://livapeople.dk/om-liva/om-livapeople/

Red Cross Copenhagen is a community of around 3500 committed volunteers who dedicate their time and care to more than 45 activities that support vulnerable, lonely, and socially excluded people across the city and surrounding areas. 

Volunteer role: Teach adults how to cycle safely in the city, assist homeless individuals at Eirsgaard Care Center, guide newcomers through the Friends Guide You program, offer companionship to people at the end of life, or make safety calls to isolated individuals. You can also help distribute food or join community initiatives such as Café Nexus (a social café for young internationals), the International Parents Group (a support network for expat families), or the International Visitor Service (visiting elderly people who feel lonely).

Time commitment: Most roles require just a few hours per week. You’ll receive guidance and support, and they’ll help you find an activity that fits your schedule and interests. 

Contact: rkh.frivillig@rodekors.dk, +45 60 10 00 63

Link: https://www.rodekors.dk/bliv-frivillig/english

 

Danish People’s Aid works locally, nationally, and globally to fight poverty, promote equal opportunities, empower communities, and create lasting social change. They work for and with people who are socially, economically, and health-wise vulnerable. This includes both people in acute crisis and those experiencing long-term hardship. 

Volunteer role: Join holiday stays for vulnerable families; work in their second-hand shops; offer debt and budgeting advice; help with the FamilyNet and SeniorNet programs for families and the elderly; first aid responder (samaritan) at concerts, festivals and sports events; assist with administrative or practical tasks in local branches. 

Time commitment: Flexible and varies depending on the role, but volunteers are encouraged to commit for at least 6 months to truly feel the impact they make. Please note: A child protection certificate will be required for all volunteers working with children and youth. 

Contact: post@folkehjaelp.dk, +45 70 20 02 30

Link: www.folkehjaelp.dk

 

Red Cross Youth is Denmark’s largest humanitarian youth organization. It is a voluntary, social organization that creates initiatives for and with children and young people across Denmark and around the world. 

Volunteer role: You can volunteer at a homework café, a hospital, an asylum center, or a prison. Or you can help develop projects and train other volunteers.

Time commitment: The time commitment varies, but minimum once a month. You can contribute, for example, 4 hours a month or 4 hours a week. 

Contact: info@urk.dk, +45 35 37 25 55

Link: https://www.urk.dk/bliv-frivillig

• Refugees and integration

Bydelsmødrenes Landorganisation (National Organization of Neighbourhood Mothers) is a community exclusively for women, primarily for those with an ethnic minority background. They support isolated women in their local communities who are hard to reach through the established system. 

Volunteer role: Help with practical matters such as referrals to public authorities, assistance with various applications, interpreting, and helping women become part of a community in order to reduce loneliness.

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: bydelsmor@socialtansvar.dk

Link: https://bydelsmor.dk

 

Our Asylum Children works to ensure the well-being and development of asylum-seeking children by providing legal counselling, family support, personal mentorship, and by advocating for their rights on a political level. 

Volunteer role: Work directly with clients as legal counsellors, family therapists, or mentors; join organizational teams focused on legal support, fundraising, communication or HR. 

Time commitment: Volunteers are expected to commit approximately 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. Specific scheduling is arranged individually between the volunteer, their team, and clients they may support. 

Contact: Send a mail to frivillig@voresaylboern.dk with a brief description of your motivation to join the organization. 

Link: Become a volunteer – Vores Asylbørn

 

Red Cross Copenhagen is a community of around 3500 committed volunteers who dedicate their time and care to more than 45 activities that support vulnerable, lonely, and socially excluded people across the city and surrounding areas. 

Volunteer role: Guide newcomers through the Friends Guide You program, help to distribute food or join community initiatives such as Café Nexus (a social café for young internationals), the International Parents Group (a support network for expat families), or the International Visitor Service (visiting elderly people who feel lonely).

Time commitment: Most roles require just a few hours per week. You’ll receive guidance and support, and they’ll help you find an activity that fits your schedule and interests. 

Contact: rkh.frivillig@rodekors.dk, +45 60 10 00 63

Link: https://www.rodekors.dk/bliv-frivillig/english

 

Red Cross Youth is Denmark’s largest humanitarian youth organization. It is a voluntary, social organization that creates initiatives for and with children and young people across Denmark and around the world. 

Volunteer role: You can volunteer at an asylum center. Or you can help develop projects and train other volunteers.

Time commitment:  The time commitment varies, but minimum once a month. You can contribute, for example, 4 hours a month or 4 hours a week. 

Contact: info@urk.dk, +45 35 37 25 55

Link: https://www.urk.dk/bliv-frivillig

• Companionship for elderly/senior activities

Sydhavnens Seniors is an association that offers seniors in the Municipality of Copenhagen the opportunity to enjoy lunch four days a week, exercise through gymnastics, QiGong, and a fitness center, wellness beds, excursions in their own buses, trips within Denmark and abroad, as well as lectures and music events at the community center Kvartershuset. 

Volunteer role: Help with cooking, become an instructor in gymnastics, fitness, or wellness beds, act as a coordinator for trips and travels, serve as a driver on outings, and assist with practical tasks during events at the center.

Time commitment: Flexible.

Contact: stine@kvartershuset.dk, +45 61 71 28 13 (Stine Falkenberg Kehler); gitte@kvartershuset.dk, +45 71 99 29 45 (Gitte Messerschmidt)

Link: https://www.kvartershuset.dk/6

 

Red Cross Copenhagen is a community of around 3500 committed volunteers who dedicate their time and care to more than 45 activities that support vulnerable, lonely, and socially excluded people across the city and surrounding areas. 

Volunteer role: Offer companionship to people at the end of life, or make safety calls to isolated individuals. You can also join community initiatives such as the International Visitor Service (visiting elderly people who feel lonely).

Time commitment: Most roles require just a few hours per week. You’ll receive guidance and support, and they’ll help you find an activity that fits your schedule and interests. 

Contact: rkh.frivillig@rodekors.dk, +45 60 10 00 63

Link: https://www.rodekors.dk/bliv-frivillig/english

LGBTIQ+ Denmark is an organization working locally and nationally for equal rights, safe communities, and a better society for everyone who challenges norms related to gender and sexuality.

Volunteer Role: Help reduce loneliness by being a companion to an older LGBT+ person.

Time Commitment: Flexible, but they expect a regular commitment over a set period.

Contact: blivaktiv@lgbt.dk

Link: www.lgbt.dk/bliv-frivillig

Red Cross Youth is Denmark’s largest humanitarian youth organization. It is a voluntary, social organization that creates initiatives for and with children and young people across Denmark and around the world. 

Volunteer role: You can participate in person or online. You can volunteer at a youth summer camp or festival once a year. You can also volunteer at a homework café, a hospital, an asylum center, or a prison. Or you can help develop projects and train other volunteers.

Time commitment: The time commitment varies, but minimum once a month. You can contribute, for example, 4 hours a month or 4 hours a week. 

Contact: info@urk.dk, +45 35 37 25 55

Link: https://www.urk.dk/bliv-frivillig

Coding Pirates Denmark is a non-profit organization offering after-school activities for children and young people aged 7-17. They explore and play with technology and IT during club nights, events, and various activities. At the heart of the organization is a diverse group of IT professionals, teachers, programmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs who all share a common belief: that there is a need for opportunities to strengthen children’s and young people’s IT skills and creativity. 

Volunteer role: Participate in weekly club nights, support children and youth in exploring technology and creativity, help plan events such as Game Jame, share knowledge with volunteers across departments, assist in developing internal systems, and much more!

Time commitment: Typically 2 hours per week

Contact: Contact: kontakt@codingpirates.dk, +45 27 83 65 25.

Link: https://codingpirates.dk/omcodingpirates/manifest/

 

Danish People’s Aid works locally, nationally, and globally to fight poverty, promote equal opportunities, empower communities, and create lasting social change. They work for and with people who are socially, economically, and health-wise vulnerable. This includes both people in acute crisis and those experiencing long-term hardship. 

Volunteer role: Join holiday stays for vulnerable families; help with the FamilyNet and SeniorNet programs for families and the elderly; assist with administrative or practical tasks in local branches. 

Time commitment: Flexible and varies depending on the role, but volunteers are encouraged to commit for at least 6 months to truly feel the impact they make. Please note: A child protection certificate will be required for all volunteers working with children and youth. 

Contact: post@folkehjaelp.dk, +45 70 20 02 30

Link: www.folkehjaelp.dk

 

Fonden LivaPeople is a non-profit, commercial foundation with a public health, social, and charitable purpose. It works to bring hope and provide care to people in vulnerable situations, with a special focus on supporting those who are, or have been, victims of violence.

Volunteer role: One-on-one mentorship with a child or sibling pair, children’s activities, receptionist, event support and debt counseling

Time commitment: Depends on the specific activity, but on average 2 hours every other week. Minimum commitment of 6 months. Requires a clean criminal record, including for working with children.

Contact: frivillighed@livapeople.dk, + 45 53 69 61 07

Link: https://livapeople.dk/om-liva/om-livapeople/

 

Our Asylum Children works to ensure the well-being and development of asylum-seeking children by providing legal counselling, family support, personal mentorship, and by advocating for their rights on a political level. 

Volunteer role: Work directly with clients as legal counsellors, family therapists, or mentors; join organizational teams focused on legal support, fundraising, communication or HR. 

Time commitment: Volunteers are expected to commit approximately 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. Specific scheduling is arranged individually between the volunteer, their team, and clients they may support. 

Contact: Send a mail to frivillig@voresaylboern.dk with a brief description of your motivation to join the organization. 

Link: Become a volunteer – Vores Asylbørn

 

LGBTIQ+ Denmark is an organization working locally and nationally for equal rights, safe communities, and a better society for everyone who challenges norms related to gender and sexuality.

Volunteer Role: Plan and host social and cultural activities at a community center; create safe and inclusive spaces for young people under 18 through the youth program AURA; provide conversation and support via phone, email, and chat with full training and supervision; support local events and volunteer-driven initiatives that promote visibility and engagement within the community.

Time Commitment: Flexible, but they expect a regular commitment over a set period.

Contact: blivaktiv@lgbt.dk

Link: www.lgbt.dk/bliv-frivillig

SheZone is a sports association exclusively for girls and women, located in Nørrebro and Tingbjerg. The association aims to offer sports activities to everyone, regardless of cultural, religious, or socio-economic background. SheZone places a strong focus on including girls and women who are unfamiliar with traditional sports clubs. The main activity is swimming.

Volunteer role: Social media and communications coordinator or volunteer as a lifeguard (requires passing a pool safety test – they provide training and support to help you pass).

Time commitment: info@shezone.dk, +45 30 30 21 72

Contact: Bliv frivillig – SheZone

 

Specialsport is an NGO who helps people with special needs to become part of local associations in e.g. sports clubs etc. 

Volunteer role: Activity companion (help people with special needs or disabilities get safely from home or school to their leisure activity), team supporter (assist at a special sports team), coach/assistant Coach (planning, structuring, and leading training sessions), help with administration and IT, communication and social media, photography and video.

Time commitment: Once per week (administrative and communication volunteer roles are however flexible).

Contact: hej@specialsport.dk

Link: https://specialsport.dk/en/volunteer/

 

Red Cross Copenhagen is a community of around 3500 committed volunteers who dedicate their time and care to more than 45 activities that support vulnerable, lonely, and socially excluded people across the city and surrounding areas. 

Volunteer role: Teach adults how to cycle safely in the city

Time commitment: Most roles require just a few hours per week. You’ll receive guidance and support, and they’ll help you find an activity that fits your schedule and interests. 

Contact: rkh.frivillig@rodekors.dk, +45 60 10 00 63

Link: https://www.rodekors.dk/bliv-frivillig/english

 

Sydhavnens Seniors is an association that offers seniors in the Municipality of Copenhagen the opportunity to enjoy lunch four days a week, exercise through gymnastics, QiGong, and a fitness center, wellness beds, excursions in their own buses, trips within Denmark and abroad, as well as lectures and music events at the community center Kvartershuset. 

Volunteer role: Become an instructor in gymnastics, fitness, or wellness beds

Time commitment: Flexible.

Contact: stine@kvartershuset.dk, +45 61 71 28 13 (Stine Falkenberg Kehler); gitte@kvartershuset.dk, +45 71 99 29 45 (Gitte Messerschmidt)

Link: https://www.kvartershuset.dk/6

 

GreenKayak is an environmental NGO that engages volunteers in the fight against environmental pollution while kayaking. 

Volunteer role: Collect waste from the canals

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: https://www.greenkayak.org/about-us/

• Festivals and event assistance

Red Cross Youth is Denmark’s largest humanitarian youth organization. It is a voluntary, social organization that creates initiatives for and with children and young people across Denmark and around the world. 

Volunteer role: You can volunteer at a youth summer camp or festival once a year. 

Time commitment: The time commitment varies, but minimum once a month. You can contribute, for example, 4 hours a month or 4 hours a week. 

Contact: info@urk.dk, +45 35 37 25 55

Link: https://www.urk.dk/bliv-frivillig

 

CPH:DOX (2026) and Buster (september 2025) are two film festivals that are looking for volunteers. Depending on your wishes and experience, you can take on various types of tasks before, during, and after the festival. 

Volunteer role: Production assistant, programme assistant, marketing, exhibition host, venue assistant, welcome team member, ticket sales.

Time commitment: At least 8 hours. The shift duration varies. Shifts take place during the festival, and also some days prior or after the event. However, if you are part of the production or marketing team, shifts may be earlier.

Contact: volunteers@cphdox.dk

Link: https://cphdox.dk/volunteers/

 

TechBBQ is the biggest tech and startup summit in the Nordics. Starting as a small BBQ for tech enthusiasts in 2013, it has grown into a global summit for inspiration, networking, and growth.

Volunteer role: Assist with guest check-in, wardrobe, VIP areas, stages, canteen and more.

Time commitment: Two shifts of 6–7 hours. Shifts will take place from 25-28th of August.

Contact: Info@techbbq.org

Link: https://techbbq.dk/event-volunteers/

 

Nordic Ocean Watch strives to protect the ocean through volunteer efforts, awareness-raising, and concrete actions along the coasts. Their goal is to build a community around ocean protection and contribute to a cleaner and healthier marine environment in the Nordic region. 

Volunteer role: Help plan and run cleanup events and workshops, participate in beach cleanups and help register collected waste.

Time commitment: There is a minimum 1 year engagement, approx. 2-4 hours a week (with flexibility) for the volunteers involved in the planning of the events, but no time commitment is required for the volunteers during the events themselves.

Contact: info@nordicoceanwatch.dk

Link: www.nordicoceanwatch.dk

 

The Climate Group is a community for everyone interested in climate justice, sustainability, and politics. It is part of ActionAid Denmark (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke), a movement fighting for a more just and sustainable world.

Volunteer role: Participate in working groups to help to plan an annual climate festival filled with workshops, talks, and other climate-related activities.

Time commitment: Once per week

Contact: frivillig@ms.dk

Link: https://www.ms.dk/en/home

 

Settlementet at Vesterbro is a socio-economic association which helps socially vulnerable people through different activities and initiatives. 

Volunteer role: Organize events such as the Saxogade Festival

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: frivillig@settlementet.dk, +45 61 30 74 78 (Marie, volunteer coordinator)

Link: https://settlementet.dk/

 

Café Mellemrummet is a volunteer driven non-profit café and bar which is part of ActionAid Denmark (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke), a movement fighting for a more just and sustainable world.

Volunteer role: Plan events with political, social, and/or charitable aims.

Time commitment: Once per month. 

Contact: frivillig@ms.dk

Link: https://www.ms.dk/en/home

 

Syrian Doc Days work at the intersection of culture, community, and social understanding. Through film festivals, debates, conversation salons, and community dinners, they create spaces for reflection and dialogue across backgrounds and perspectives.

Volunteer role: Supporting events, film screenings, talks, and the film festival, setup and cleanup for community dinners and gatherings, social media and communications, program development and research

Time commitment: Once per week

Contact: kontakt@finjan.dk

Link: https://syriandocdays.dk/

 

Danish People’s Aid works locally, nationally, and globally to fight poverty, promote equal opportunities, empower communities, and create lasting social change. They work for and with people who are socially, economically, and health-wise vulnerable. This includes both people in acute crisis and those experiencing long-term hardship. 

Volunteer role: First aid responder (samaritan) at concerts, festivals and sports events

Time commitment: Flexible and varies depending on the role, but volunteers are encouraged to commit for at least 6 months to truly feel the impact they make.

Contact: post@folkehjaelp.dk, +45 70 20 02 30

Link: www.folkehjaelp.dk

 

Fonden LivaPeople is a non-profit, commercial foundation with a public health, social, and charitable purpose. It works to bring hope and provide care to people in vulnerable situations, with a special focus on supporting those who are, or have been, victims of violence.

Volunteer role: event support

Time commitment: Depends on the specific activity, but on average 2 hours every other week. Minimum commitment of 6 months. Requires a clean criminal record, including for working with children.

Contact: frivillighed@livapeople.dk, +45 53 69 61 07

Link: https://livapeople.dk/om-liva/om-livapeople/

 

Sydhavnens Seniors is an association that offers seniors in the Municipality of Copenhagen the opportunity to enjoy lunch four days a week, exercise through gymnastics, QiGong, and a fitness center, wellness beds, excursions in their own buses, trips within Denmark and abroad, as well as lectures and music events at the community center Kvartershuset. 

Volunteer role: Act as a coordinator for trips and travels, serve as a driver on outings, and assist with practical tasks during events at the center.

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact:  stine@kvartershuset.dk, +45 61 71 28 13 (Stine Falkenberg Kehler), gitte@kvartershuset.dk, +45 71 99 29 45 (Gitte Messerschmidt)

Link: https://www.kvartershuset.dk/6

 

LGBTIQ+ Denmark is an organization working locally and nationally for equal rights, safe communities, and a better society for everyone who challenges norms related to gender and sexuality.

Volunteer Role: Plan and host social and cultural activities at a community center; support local events and volunteer-driven initiatives that promote visibility and engagement within the community.

Time Commitment: Flexible, but they expect a regular commitment over a set period.

Contact: blivaktiv@lgbt.dk

Link: www.lgbt.dk/bliv-frivillig

• Café and kitchen

Café Mellemrummet is a volunteer driven non-profit café and bar which is part of ActionAid Denmark (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke), a movement fighting for a more just and sustainable world.

Volunteer role: Stand behind the bar and serve drinks; plan events with political, social, and/or charitable aims.

Time commitment: Once per month

Contact: frivillig@ms.dk

Link: https://www.ms.dk/en/home

 

Sydhavnens Seniors is an association that offers seniors in the Municipality of Copenhagen the opportunity to enjoy lunch four days a week, exercise through gymnastics, QiGong, and a fitness center, wellness beds, excursions in their own buses, trips within Denmark and abroad, as well as lectures and music events at the community center Kvartershuset. 

Volunteer role: Help with cooking.

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: stine@kvartershuset.dk, +45 61 71 28 13 (Stine Falkenberg Kehler), gitte@kvartershuset.dk, +45 71 99 29 45 (Gitte Messerschmidt)

Link: https://www.kvartershuset.dk/6

 

GRACE CPH is a morning café for homeless and socially vulnerable people in Copenhagen, where free food, coffee/tea, clothing, basic guidance, sleeping spaces, and social interaction are offered.

Volunteer role: practical tasks such as serving food, coffee, and tea, preparing food, cleaning up, washing dishes, hanging up clothes, and similar duties. There is also the opportunity to chat and spend time with guests, for example by playing a game or doing something creative.

Time commitment: There are no expectations or requirements regarding time commitment.

The shifts are usually from 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM.

Contact: sobl@blaakors.dk (Sofie Bach Lundgaard)

Link: https://blaakors.dk/vores-arbejde/vaeresteder/grace-i-koebenhavn

 

FødevareBanken is a food waste organization that collects surplus food from food companies and supermarkets and distributes it to social organizations such as shelters, drop-in centers, crisis centers, schools, food communities, and more.

Volunteer role: As a Kitchen volunteer you can help with preparing lunch for the volunteers, cleaning up, doing dishes, etc.

Time commitment: Shifts take place on weekdays between 8 AM and 4 PM. The duration depends but are typically between 4 and 8 hours. They prefer if you can commit to one regular shift per week – but this is not a requirement.

Contact: BroendbyDrift@foedevarebanken.dk or +45 60 11 16 32 (Operations Coordinator Vår Thim Trolle Hansen). 

Link: https://foedevarebanken.dk/

 

EXIST works to stop human trafficking by supporting foreign women in prostitution with dignity and compassion. Through their night café, open from Wednesday night to Thursday morning (23h00-03h00), women can find a safe space to rest, connect, and access support for building a new life.

Volunteer role: Handle practical tasks in the café, do outreach work on Istedgade and support women in sex work with care.

Time commitment: Every second week, minimum 9 months

Contact: kk@exist-ngo.org

Link: https://exist-ngo.org/en/vaer-med/

 

Mændenes Hjem is an independent institution offering a wide range of social and healthcare services to people who are homeless, drug users, or otherwise vulnerable. 

Volunteer role: 

• Breakfast Project: help give users of the drug consumption room H17 a good start to their day by serving breakfast, coffee, and tea (Monday–Sunday from 8:00–11:00).
• Café Dugnad: help serve coffee, tea, and three daily meals (Monday–Friday from 10:00–18:00).

Time commitment: Minimum one shift of 4-5 hours every other week. 

Contact: frivillig@maendeneshjem.dk, +45 22 69 29 52 (Ziyad Mehdior), +45 31 93 00 27 (Caroline Johansen)

Link: maendeneshjem.dk

 

Kompasset Korshærs’s drop-in centers (“varmestuer”) offer anonymous support for anyone who is socially vulnerable, homeless, or experiencing loneliness. As a volunteer, you can get involved at one of the following drop-in centers: Mariatjenesten or Varmestuen (both in Vesterbro), Fedtekælderen (Christianshavn), or Drejervej Varmestue (Nordvest).

Volunteer role: building relationships, being present, serving coffee and meals, helping with clean-up, and contributing to a caring and inclusive atmosphere through conversations and games.

Time commitment: 

• Mariatjenesten: 4,5 hours every other week – both day and evening shifts available. 
• Varmestuen: 4 hours every other week – choose between monday, tuesday, friday and sunday. 
• Fedtekælderen: Flexible – from a few hours per week to fixed shifts. 
• Drejervej: 1-2 times per week between 9:00 – 14:30

Contact: 

• Mariatjenesten or Varmestuen (Vesterbro): Mariatjenesten@kirkenskorshaer.dk
• Fedtekælderen (Christianshavn): sharon.parker@kirkenskorshaer.dk, + 45 24 41 11 44 (Sharon Parker)
• Drejervej varmenstue (Nordvest): ho@kirkenskorshaer.dk, + 45 50 52 28 80 (Hanne Okwera)

Link: Volunteer | Kirkens Korshær (kirkenskorshaer.dk)

 

Red Cross Copenhagen is a community of around 3500 committed volunteers who dedicate their time and care to more than 45 activities that support vulnerable, lonely, and socially excluded people across the city and surrounding areas. 

Volunteer role: Help distribute food or join community initiatives such as Café Nexus (a social café for young internationals).

Time commitment: Most roles require just a few hours per week. You’ll receive guidance and support, and they’ll help you find an activity that fits your schedule and interests. 

Contact: rkh.frivillig@rodekors.dk, +45 60 10 00 63

Link: https://www.rodekors.dk/bliv-frivillig/english

LGBTIQ+ Denmark is an organization working locally and nationally for equal rights, safe communities, and a better society for everyone who challenges norms related to gender and sexuality.

Volunteer Role: Plan and host social and cultural activities at a community center; create safe and inclusive spaces for young people under 18 through the youth program AURA; provide conversation and support via phone, email, and chat with full training and supervision; help reduce loneliness by being a companion to an older LGBT+ person; support local events and volunteer-driven initiatives that promote visibility and engagement within the community.

Time Commitment: Flexible, but they expect a regular commitment over a set period.

Contact: blivaktiv@lgbt.dk

Link: www.lgbt.dk/bliv-frivillig

 

EXIST works to stop human trafficking by supporting foreign women in prostitution with dignity and compassion. Through their night café, open from Wednesday night to Thursday morning (23h00-03h00), women can find a safe space to rest, connect, and access support for building a new life.

Volunteer role: Handle practical tasks in the café, do outreach work on Istedgade and support women in sex work with care.

Time commitment: Every second week, minimum 9 months

Contact: kk@exist-ngo.org

Link: https://exist-ngo.org/en/vaer-med/

 

Bydelsmødrenes Landorganisation (National Organization of Neighbourhood Mothers) is a community exclusively for women, primarily for those with an ethnic minority background

They support isolated women in their local communities who are hard to reach through the established system. 

Volunteer role: Help with practical matters such as referrals to public authorities, assistance with various applications, interpreting, and helping women become part of a community in order to reduce loneliness.

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: bydelsmor@socialtansvar.dk

Link: https://bydelsmor.dk

 

SheZone is a sports association exclusively for girls and women, located in Nørrebro and Tingbjerg. The association aims to offer sports activities to everyone, regardless of cultural, religious, or socio-economic background. SheZone places a strong focus on including girls and women who are unfamiliar with traditional sports clubs. The main activity is swimming.

Volunteer role: Social media and communications coordinator or volunteer as a lifeguard (requires passing a pool safety test – they provide training and support to help you pass).

Time commitment: info@shezone.dk, +45 30 30 21 72

Contact: Bliv frivillig – SheZone

• IT & Technical Support

Coding Pirates Denmark is a non-profit organization offering after-school activities for children and young people aged 7-17. They explore and play with technology and IT during club nights, events, and various activities. At the heart of the organization is a diverse group of IT professionals, teachers, programmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs who all share a common belief: that there is a need for opportunities to strengthen children’s and young people’s IT skills and creativity. 

Volunteer role: Participate in weekly club nights, support children and youth in exploring technology and creativity, help plan events such as Game Jame, share knowledge with volunteers across departments, assist in developing internal systems, and much more!

Time commitment: Typically 2 hours per week

Contact: Contact: kontakt@codingpirates.dk, +45 27 83 65 25.

Link: https://codingpirates.dk/omcodingpirates/manifest/

 

Københavns Fødevarefællesskab (Copenhagen Food Cooperative) is a local food co-op that supplies its members with fresh, seasonal, organic and biodynamic produce through direct trade with small-scale local farmers. 

Volunteer role: Website and database tasks, participate in monthly common meetings 

Time commitment: 3 hours per month

Contact: fk@kbhff.dk or you can call the KBHFF volunteer coordinator on Wednesdays between 9 AM and 2 PM at +45 28 88 79 23.

Link:  https://kbhff.dk/bliv-medlem/tilmelding

 

Specialsport is an NGO who helps people with special needs to become part of local associations in e.g. sports clubs etc. 

Volunteer role: Help with administration and IT

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: hej@specialsport.dk

Link: https://specialsport.dk/en/volunteer/

 

TechBBQ is the biggest tech and startup summit in the Nordics. Starting as a small BBQ for tech enthusiasts in 2013, it has grown into a global summit for inspiration, networking, and growth.

Volunteer role: Assist with guest check-in, wardrobe, VIP areas, stages, canteen and more.

Time commitment: Two shifts of 6–7 hours. Shifts will take place from 25-28th of August.

Contact: Info@techbbq.org

Link: https://techbbq.dk/event-volunteers/

• Communication and SoMe

Nordic Ocean Watch strives to protect the ocean through volunteer efforts, awareness-raising, and concrete actions along the coasts. Their goal is to build a community around ocean protection and contribute to a cleaner and healthier marine environment in the Nordic region. 

Volunteer role: Support communication and create SoMe content, assist with data collection and outreach related to marine environment projects.

Time commitment: Minimum 1 year engagement, approx. 2-4 hours a week (with flexibility)

Contact: info@nordicoceanwatch.dk

Link: www.nordicoceanwatch.dk

 

SheZone is a sports association exclusively for girls and women, located in Nørrebro and Tingbjerg. The association aims to offer sports activities to everyone, regardless of cultural, religious, or socio-economic background. SheZone places a strong focus on including girls and women who are unfamiliar with traditional sports clubs. The main activity is swimming.

Volunteer role: Social media and communications coordinator.

Time commitment: info@shezone.dk, +45 30 30 21 72

Contact: Bliv frivillig – SheZone

 

Københavns Fødevarefællesskab (Copenhagen Food Cooperative) is a local food co-op that supplies its members with fresh, seasonal, organic and biodynamic produce through direct trade with small-scale local farmers. 

Volunteer role: Conication (social media, photography)

Time commitment: 3 hours per month

Contact: fk@kbhff.dk or you can call the KBHFF volunteer coordinator on Wednesdays between 9 AM and 2 PM at +45 28 88 79 23.

Link:  https://kbhff.dk/bliv-medlem/tilmelding

 

Our Asylum Children works to ensure the well-being and development of asylum-seeking children by providing legal counselling, family support, personal mentorship, and by advocating for their rights on a political level. 

Volunteer role: Join organizational teams focused on legal support, fundraising, communication or HR. 

Time commitment: Volunteers are expected to commit approximately 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. Specific scheduling is arranged individually between the volunteer, their team, and clients they may support. 

Contact: Send a mail to frivillig@voresaylboern.dk with a brief description of your motivation to join the organization. 

Link: Become a volunteer – Vores Asylbørn

 

Specialsport is an NGO who helps people with special needs to become part of local associations in e.g. sports clubs etc. 

Volunteer role: Communication and social media, photography and video.

Time commitment: Flexible

Contact: hej@specialsport.dk

Link: https://specialsport.dk/en/volunteer/

 

Syrian Doc Days work at the intersection of culture, community, and social understanding. Through film festivals, debates, conversation salons, and community dinners, they create spaces for reflection and dialogue across backgrounds and perspectives.

Volunteer role: Social media and communications

Time commitment: Once per week 

Contact: kontakt@finjan.dk

Link: https://syriandocdays.dk/