Volunteer Coordinator for New Mother in Denmark Project

Soon the New Mother in Denmark project will start in Viborg Municipality, so you now have a unique opportunity to be part of a heartwarming effort from the start, which we have solid experience with in other cities.

Every week, our volunteer coordinators around the country contribute to creating inclusive communities for pregnant and new mothers with refugee and minority backgrounds – and their babies. A safe community where no one needs to be alone with questions, uncertainty or loss. A place where there is room for play, learning and meaningful community.

As we start up in Viborg in March/April, we are currently looking for volunteer coordinators for our upcoming cool team, and as a volunteer coordinator you will help create the space, relationships and peace where new mothers can grow - together with their children and with each other 🌱

💛 What does the role involve?

You will become part of a team that together creates weekly mothers' group meetings filled with community, learning and presence.

Your tasks are both practical and human:

• Welcoming the women and creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Motivate and maintain participation via contact on WhatsApp
• Prepare the room and shop for an inviting breakfast table
• Start good conversations – but know when to just listen
• Coordinate with presenters and project manager from DRC Danish Refugee Council
• Make a simple registration on Google Drive
• Be an ambassador for the group in the local area

You will receive a thorough introduction and ongoing sparring – and will never be left alone with the task.

🌼 Who are you?

You don't have to know it all – we're looking for someone with a heart and a desire to make a difference. You'll be part of a committed and diverse team, where there's room for different backgrounds, ideas and ways of contributing.

For example, you could be:

👩‍🍼 On maternity leave and missing rewarding companionship
🎓 Students or workers with interest or experience in cultural meetings, language, learning health or social communities
👵 Retired with life experience and surplus
👩‍🏫 Someone who just knows how important it is that no one stands alone

The most important thing is that you:

• Dare to take initiative – and make room for others
• Is curious about and open to other cultures
• Want to collaborate and be part of a team
• Can use Google Drive at a basic level (we'll help you get started)
• Can participate at least a couple of times a month during daytime hours

🎁 This is what you personally get out of your efforts

• A role where you make a visible difference for women and children
• Knowledge of different cultures, languages and life situations
• Access to DRC's free courses and nationwide network and knowledge
• Experience with volunteer management, integration and coordination is good for the CV
• A meaningful community where you have influence, but are never alone

📍 Convenient

Time: Thursdays 9:45–1:00 PM
Location: Activity Center, Rughavevej, 8800 Viborg

Together with the coordinator group, you will plan which days you are responsible for holding the mothers' group.

So send us a few lines about yourself – and we'll have a non-binding chat about the collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you ❤️