Join the Team Behind Last Week in Denmark
#1 call for volunteers
We're a community-powered publication run by 100+ volunteers, and we're growing! Whether you're into editing, event organizing, outreach, or keeping your community informed in your language, there's a place for you on our team.
Here’s an overview of current volunteer opportunities. Roles vary from just 2 hours/week to full internships, some long-term, some short and seasonal. Scroll down to read full descriptions for each position.
This is the first call. There will be one more call before the newsletter returns on August 10.
✍️ Original Content Team
For our English-language reports, columns, and website
📍 Contact: reporter@lwid.dk (Ali Lewis)
Content Editor – Columnist Team (4–5 hrs/week)
Content Editor – Reporter Team (4–5 hrs/week)
Website Editor (1–2 hrs/week, Fridays)
Reporter (flexible – pitch-based)
🎉 Events & Promotion Team
Support our community presence across Denmark
📍 Contact: info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Event Manager – LWID Gala (30 Aug, Aalborg)
Gala Volunteers – Setup, coordination, photography
Welcome September Fair Volunteers (Aalborg, Cph, Aarhus, Odense, Herning – 2–3 hr shifts)
🌍 Language Editions
Support your community by curating, proofreading, or promoting Last Week in Denmark in your language
📍 Contact: info@lwid.dk (Olha)
🇺🇦 Ukrainian
Curator
🇵🇱 Polish
Proofreader
Curator
Outreach
🇷🇴 Romanian
Curator
Outreach
🇭🇺 Hungarian
Proofreader
Curator
Outreach
🇹🇷 Turkish
Proofreader
Curator
Outreach
🇩🇪 German
Curator
Outreach
🧭 Internships (August/September start – full-time, min. 3 months)
📍 Contact: info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Fundraiser / Business Development Manager
Outreach Coordinator
👉 Scroll down for full descriptions and how to apply.
Questions? Write to info@lwid.dk – we’re happy to help you find the right fit.
Original Content (long-term volunteer positions)
Content editor - Columnist Team
You’ll support our volunteer columnists by editing their stories for clarity, tone, and structure while preserving their personal voice. Your tasks include reviewing drafts, polishing language, spotting inconsistencies, and giving gentle, constructive feedback before publication.
Time commitment: 4-5 hours weekly, flexible time (mostly asynchronous)
👉 Interested? Send a mail to reporter@lwid.dk (Ali Lewis)
Content editor - Reporter Team
You’ll help shape original reports by reviewing and editing drafts written by volunteer reporters. Your tasks include checking structure, flow, and factual clarity, ensuring each piece is reader-friendly and aligns with Last Week in Denmark’s editorial tone.
Time commitment: 4-5 hours weekly, flexible time (mostly asynchronous)
👉 Interested? Send a mail to reporter@lwid.dk (Ali Lewis)
Website editor
You’ll be in charge of uploading articles to lwid.dk, our online home for original content. Your tasks include formatting texts, adding images or tags, assigning categories, and scheduling posts based on our editorial calendar. No coding needed – just a good eye for detail and some comfort with WordPress.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly, mostly on Fridays
👉 Interested? Send a mail to reporter@lwid.dk (Ali Lewis)
If you wish to join our Reporter Team as a reporter, send a mail to reporter@lwid.dk (Ali Lewis)
Events and Promotion (short-term volunteer positions)
Event Manager – LWID Gala (Aalborg, 30 August)
We’re hosting a beautiful community gala in Aalborg to celebrate 5 years of Last Week in Denmark – and we need someone to help bring it all together! Your tasks include coordinating the event flow, supporting volunteers, managing logistics on the day, and making sure everything runs smoothly (with backup from the core team).
This is a short-term role from now until the event on 30 August. Expect around 2–3 hours/week in August and full engagement on the day of the gala. Want to be part of the magic? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Volunteer – LWID Gala (Aalborg, 30 August)
Help us make the Last Week in Denmark 5-year anniversary gala a night to remember! We need friendly, reliable volunteers to help with setup, guest welcome, food coordination, tech support, photography, and more. You’ll be part of a cheerful team making everything run smoothly.
The event takes place on Saturday, 30 August in Aalborg from 15:00 to 19:00. Volunteers should be available a bit before and after the event. Want to join us? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Volunteer – Welcome September International Fairs
This September, we’re showing up across Denmark to meet internationals where they are – and we need your help! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to join us at our booth, talk to visitors about Last Week in Denmark, hand out flyers, and represent our growing community with a smile.
You can volunteer at one or more events:
📍13 Sept – Aalborg
📍19–20 Sept – Copenhagen
📍20 Sept – Herning
📍27 Sept – Aarhus
📍27 Sept – Odense
Each shift lasts around 3 hours. You don’t need to prepare – we’ll brief you before. Want to join the fun? Complete this Google Form - https://forms.gle/TUFS5aT6oN4EQTF9A
Ukrainian version of the newsletter
Curator – Ukrainian Edition
You’ll help add a local touch to the Ukrainian newsletter by finding events, initiatives, or small stories relevant to Ukrainians living in Denmark. Think of it as community scouting – what should we spotlight this week?
Time commitment: 2-3 hours weekly. Perfect if you love finding useful info and sharing it with others.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Polish version of the newsletter
Proofreader – Polish Edition
You’ll be the final set of eyes before we hit publish. Your job is to check grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency in the Polish translation of the weekly newsletter. We’re aiming for clear, natural, and typo-free text.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours each weekend.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Curator – Polish Edition
You’ll help make the Polish newsletter more local and useful by finding community events, news, and tips relevant to Polish speakers living in Denmark. Think of yourself as a scout for what’s happening that matters to your community.
Time commitment: 2-3 hours weekly. Perfect if you love finding useful info and sharing it with others.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Outreach – Polish Edition
Help us grow our Polish audience by sharing the newsletter in Facebook groups, Polish community forums, and through local networks. You’ll also be part of planning creative outreach ideas to help the newsletter reach more people.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly. If you like spreading good content and building community, we’d love your help.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Romanian-version of the newsletter
Curator – Romanian Edition
Help us localize the Romanian edition by finding events, announcements, or useful info that Romanians living in Denmark would care about. Your job is to spot what’s relevant, interesting, or helpful and share it with the team each week.
It takes about 2 hours weekly and fits easily into your schedule. Perfect if you’re already following Romanian groups or channels in Denmark.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Outreach – Romanian Edition
You’ll help spread the word about the Romanian edition by sharing it in Facebook groups, Messenger chats, or Romanian networks in Denmark. You can also help brainstorm creative ways to grow our audience and connect with new readers.
Time commitment is 2 hours per week, and fully remote. If you enjoy connecting with people and building visibility, this role is for you.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Hungarian-version of the newsletter
Proofreader – Hungarian Edition
Help us make sure the Hungarian edition is clear, correct, and typo-free. You’ll be the final reader before publication, reviewing grammar, punctuation, and consistency to ensure the newsletter sounds natural and reads smoothly.
Takes about 3 hours per week during the weekend. If you’ve got a sharp eye for detail and enjoy language, we’d love to have you.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Curator – Hungarian Edition
Each week, you’ll help us find local news, events, or tips that matter to Hungarian speakers in Denmark. Your job is to spot what’s useful or interesting and pass it along to the team to include in the newsletter.
It only takes about 2 hours per week and can be done on your own time. Perfect for someone who’s already plugged into the community.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Outreach – Hungarian Edition
We need your help spreading the word about the Hungarian edition! You’ll share the newsletter in Facebook groups or community chats, and help brainstorm how we can reach even more readers.
It’s about 2 hours per week, and completely flexible. If you enjoy connecting with others and sharing great content, this is for you.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Turkish-version of the newsletter
Proofreader – Turkish Edition
You’ll be the final checker making sure our Turkish edition is clean, correct, and easy to read. Tasks include grammar and spelling corrections, and making sure the translated text feels natural.
Time commitment is 3 hours per weekend. If you’re detail-oriented and love polishing language, this role is a great fit.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Curator – Turkish Edition
Find and recommend community events, news, or resources for Turkish speakers in Denmark. You’ll help us keep the newsletter relevant, useful, and locally rooted each week.
Just 2 hours weekly and fully flexible. If you’re already following Turkish community channels, this is an easy way to contribute.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Outreach – Turkish Edition
We need a helping hand getting the Turkish edition in front of more readers. You’ll share it in groups, community spaces, or come up with outreach ideas to grow the audience.
It takes 2 hours per week and fits your own schedule. If you enjoy connecting with people and want to support your community, join us!
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
German-language edition of the newsletter
Curator – German Edition
You’ll help make the German edition more local by finding events, updates, and resources that matter to German speakers in Denmark. It’s about spotting what’s helpful and sharing it with the editorial team.
Takes around 2 hours weekly. A good fit for someone already connected with German networks in Denmark.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Outreach – German Edition
Help grow our German-speaking audience by sharing the newsletter in online groups, chats, and networks. You’ll also help brainstorm fun, low-effort ways to reach new readers.
2 hours per week, fully flexible. If you enjoy building community and visibility, we’d love your support.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Internships (full-time, min. 3 months, from August/September)
Fundraiser / Business Development Manager
Purpose: To secure sustainable funding for Last Week in Denmark through membership growth, sponsorships, grants, and paid content collaborations. Possibility to transition into employment at the end of the internship (upon success).
Where: Remote or in the Aalborg office.
Key Responsibilities:
Launch and grow the LWID Support Association membership model, including payment infrastructure, pricing strategy, onboarding, and member communication.
Develop a pricing and pitch strategy for sponsored content (articles for individuals and businesses).
Identify and approach potential sponsors, donors, and partners for articles, visibility, or strategic support.
Write and submit grant applications to relevant public and private funds in Denmark and the EU.
Maintain funding pipeline and reporting for all income sources.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)
Outreach Coordinator
Purpose: To grow the visibility and credibility of Last Week in Denmark across the country by building strategic partnerships, increasing awareness, and distributing promotional materials where internationals are present.
Where: Remote or in the Aalborg office.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a list of key stakeholders (employers of internationals, embassies, universities, language schools, libraries, international organizations).
Reach out to potential partners to distribute posters, include LWID in onboarding processes, or promote the newsletter internally.
Coordinate presence at major fairs and events across Denmark (e.g., Welcome September, TechBBQ).
Create and distribute printed materials (flyers, posters, referral kits) and ensure regular restocking across cities.
Build a local contact point network (volunteers or ambassadors) to support outreach in different cities.
👉 Interested? Send a mail to info@lwid.dk (Olha)