House of Volunteering

The House of Volunteering is the natural gathering point for voluntary social and health-promoting work in Sønderborg Municipality.

Here, commitment, community and new ideas come together – and the house functions both as the municipality's entrance to volunteerism and as the associations' direct route into the municipality via the volunteer consultants.

The building is designed with a focus on accessibility for everyone. There are, among other things, sliding doors, ramps, a disabled toilet, disabled parking and a telecoil system. In addition, guide rails have been installed in the floor, ensuring easy access to all meeting rooms.

As a citizen, how can I use the House of Volunteering?

As a citizen, you have the opportunity to gain insight into the many offers and communities that exist in the voluntary social and health-promoting associations. Whether you want to participate as a user or get involved as a volunteer, there are good opportunities to become part of a meaningful community.

The volunteer consultants at Frivillighedens Hus are ready to help you – every day. If you would like to hear more about the many opportunities in the house or in Sønderborg Municipality in general, you are always welcome to stop by. We would be happy to offer you a cup of coffee and a non-binding chat about the communities that await you.

How can voluntary social and health promotion associations use the House of Volunteering?

As a voluntary association, you have a number of good opportunities to get support, visibility and facilities that can strengthen your work and community:

• Get support and mentoring

The volunteer consultants at Frivillighedens Hus are ready to help you with everything from drafting statutes and renewing your CVR number to insurance issues and recruiting volunteers, etc.

• Become visible in the cityscape

You can book one of the building's large display windows facing Perlegade for up to 14 days at a time and thus draw attention to your activities and offers.

• Use the building's meeting rooms

You have the opportunity to use the house's premises for meetings and activities all year round from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Bookings are made via the volunteer consultants by email - and it is completely free to borrow the premises.

• Storage access

It is possible to use storage space in closets or basements, so you can easily store materials and equipment. Please note that there is currently a waiting list for both closets and basements. Contact the volunteer consultants to find out more about the possibilities.

The House of Volunteering is created for volunteer associations, organizations and groups – a place where ideas can grow and communities can thrive.

Which groups are represented on the board of the House of Volunteers?

The board of directors of the House of Volunteering Association reflects the breadth of the voluntary social and health-promoting field. It is composed so that different target groups and interests are heard and represented.

The voluntary efforts are divided into seven central target groups:

1. Abuse
2. Children, young people and families
3. Circles of friends and volunteers at care centers
4. Health, illness and disability
5. The Elderly
6. Humanitarian and ecclesiastical work
7. Immigrants, refugees and ethnic minorities

Together, these seven areas represent around 160 associations, organizations and groups. As a rule, each area is represented on the board, ensuring a broad base and a strong voice for volunteerism throughout the municipality.