Welcome Ambassador Corps - Ørestad
Join the Welcome Ambassador Corps in Ørestad and make a difference for new international Copenhageners!
The City of Copenhagen is ready to launch a new Welcome Ambassador Corps in Ørestad – a volunteer initiative that helps to ensure that new international Copenhageners feel supported and connected right from the beginning. A friendly face and a warm welcome can go a long way in turning a new city into a new home.
Ørestad is becoming home to an increasing international community. Each month, new international Copenhageners arrive—some from across the globe, others from nearby towns—eager to start a new chapter in this vibrant and modern part of Copenhagen. Arriving in a new place, however, can be overwhelming, and even small things like understanding local practices or finding local communities can feel like a hurdle.
What is a Welcome Ambassador?
As a Welcome Ambassador, you’ll be part of a small team that hosts a monthly Welcome Café in Ørestad. Your role will be to greet newcomers with openness and help them feel welcome during the event. You'll share tips and tricks about the neighbourhood, highlight local resources and community opportunities and facilitate conversations that help people connect with each other.
The role is focused around the café event itself but may also include other relevant events and activities. Being a volunteer position, the role is flexible and designed to fit around your existing schedule without any requirements of long-term commitment. We do, however, hope that you’ll be part of the project for a minimum of 6 months for the best possible outcome. Please note that you are not expected to provide personal contact or ongoing support outside of the events.
The Welcome Ambassador Corps is a pilot project running for 4 years anchored in the Culture and Leisure Administration in The City of Copenhagen. There will be a coordinator assigned, who will follow the project closely, provide help and feedback and make sure to introduce you to the role.
Who can become a Welcome Ambassador?
Both Danes and internationals are welcome to apply as long as you:
- Are fluent in English
- Are open-minded, friendly and curious
- Want to help strengthen community life in Ørestad
- Preferably live in Ørestad (not a requirement but certainly a plus)
What do you get in return?
- A meaningful community with other engaged volunteers
- The opportunity to grow in your role and make a visible difference
- A chance to get to know Ørestad better and connect with other locals and organisations
- Experience in planning and hosting small events
- Practice in communicating with people with different cultural backgrounds
How to get involved?
If you are interested in becoming a Welcome Ambassador, please send us a CV with a short description of yourself, your motivation and how you can contribute to the role. Candidates who match the criteria and are selected will be invited for a short informal interview.
Onboarding
If you’re selected, you’ll be invited to a two-part onboarding programme after working hours 27th of May and 2nd of June. The sessions will include a thorough introduction to Ørestad, practical tools and guidance for your role as well as background knowledge to help you in your role as an ambassador.
Are you interested in becoming a Welcome Ambassador?
Then please submit your application to:
Helene Ilkjær
Anthropologist, Ph.D., Project Lead – Cross-border Talent Bridge
Email: [email protected]
Let’s create an inclusive and warm welcome environment for new internationals in Ørestad – together. Everyone is welcome to join – regardless of background, ethnicity, gender or age.