- Thursday 1 October
National volunteer surveys from institutions such as the Danish Institute for Cultural Analysis and VIVE show that young people who engage in volunteer communities often experience higher well-being, stronger social skills, and a greater sense of societal connection than those who do not volunteer. At the same time, the studies indicate that young volunteers, more than older ones, tend to prefer shorter-term roles focused on a specific cause rather than lifelong memberships.
With the project Attractive Volunteer Communities, Roskilde Festival and the Municipality of Roskilde have explored how to engage young people from diverse backgrounds as volunteers – and how to sustain that engagement over time. We believe there is significant untapped potential in cultural volunteering as a space for learning and meaningful communities.
In this panel discussion, we will share insights and lessons from the project, along with professional perspectives that can hopefully be translated into practice and inspire others working with youth engagement.
Participants
- Mads Simon Martinussen (he/him), DK: Head of Organisation & Engagement, Roskilde Festival Group
- Anders Henckel Nielsen (he/him), DK: Development Consultant at FGU Roskilde, FGU School East
- Julie Haugshæj Nielsen (she/her), DK: Volunteer Team Leader in Genbrugsglas, Roskilde Festival
- Maria Bruselius-Jensen (she/her), DK: Associate Professor, PhD, Center for Youth Research, Department of Culture and Communication, Aalborg University (Copenhagen)
- Isa Bolette Søbakke Ynill (she/her), DK: Toolmaker Apprentice at Ulstrup Plast A/S
- Inge Vahlgren (she/her), DK: Consultant at Ingerfair
Language: Danish
The session is presented by the Municipality of Roskilde and the Roskilde Festival Group