AFS Interkultur – Swedish collaboration – Apply as soon as possible (by 1st February 2026)
About the organization
AFS Interkultur is a partner in the worldwide youth exchange organisation, American Field Service, represented in over 55 countries all over the world. AFS is a voluntary based, non-profit NGO, independent of political and religious interests.
In AFS, we believe that through intercultural understanding and by creating meetings across differences we create solidarity among us. We believe that by getting to know each other’s differences and by becoming aware of our own culture we can create more understanding, more sympathy and less prejudices. All of our activities take their beginning in those thoughts.
For more than 50 years, AFS Interkultur has organised exchanges between almost 50 countries of the world. We have extensive experience in intercultural learning and a network throughout the country to ensure proper support to all participants hosted in Sweden.
AFS offers multiple programs for young people, among which, in particular, high school stays for students between 15 and 18 years old, both hosting international students in Sweden and sending Swedish students abroad.
The organisation’s OID number: E10021588
Activity period
Start date: as soon as possible.
Candidates who are available to start promptly will be given priority. You are encouraged to apply even if you do not yet meet all the listed requirements.
End date: 14th July 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Activity description
The volunteer will be supporting AFS Sverige, an organization currently in a period of transition, offering a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the creation and development of a sustainable organization. Working within a small and dynamic office team, the volunteer will have broad exposure to different areas of the organization and play an active role in shaping how AFS Sweden communicates.
A central part of the role is acting as a co-lead within the Media Group. It is a team of volunteers responsible for marketing and campaigns (for example, for host families, sending students and volunteers), working in collaboration with the AFS office. In this role, the volunteer will serve as a liaison between volunteers and staff in the implementation of communication activities.
Main tasks include:
- Being a co-lead in the media group and a link between the volunteers and the office
- Contributing to communication and visibility activities, through content creation for social media and website
- Contributing to the creation and development of a long-term sustainable organizational structure and communication strategy
- Being the liaison between the AFS-office staff and the Swedish AFS Camp volunteers, helping them recruit new volunteers and supporting their ongoing work.
- Ad hoc administrative tasks, including, for example, application management, as well as contact and coordination with Swedish host families, schools, volunteers and international AFS partners
The volunteer will also be invited to join an ongoing effort to develop and distribute information and knowledge regarding intercultural learning in and outside of the AFS Interkultur, through various channels.
Volunteer profile
The ideal volunteer should recognize themselves in several of the following points:
- Has knowledge of and interest in AFS Interkultur – knowledge of AFS Sverige is a strong asset
- Experience in communication, social media, marketing, digital content creation is a plus
- Takes initiative, thinks creatively, works highly structured and independently
- Has strong written and visual communication skills in English – Swedish is a strong plus
- Has good IT and digital skills in general. PC literacy is mandatory. Experience with tools such as WordPress, social media platforms, Excel, CRM systems is an asset
- Is ideally 24+ years old
- Is interested in intercultural learning and communication, youth issues and volunteering
Practicalities
The volunteer will be working at our office in Copenhagen. We are located approximately 3.5 km from the city centre. You should expect to work approximately 37 hours a week. There will occasionally be evening/weekend work as well. The hours done outside office hours can be taken off at other times. The volunteer will receive two days off per month.
AFS will be responsible for finding accommodation for the volunteer. It is expected that the volunteer will be accommodated in a single room in Copenhagen.
As a part of the European Solidarity Corps program, the following is covered by us:
- International transport is covered to a certain amount. The EU sets a budget depending on the distance to our office. If you travel in a green way your budget will be higher!
- Health insurance
- Food and accommodation
- Allowance/pocket money: 380 euro/month in total: 360 euro (decided by the department of the EU) + 20 euro from the local AFS department.
- Transportation covered: from home to project and from home to language school (if chosen). Your main means of transportation will be a bicycle.
How to apply
If you want to apply for this volunteer position you have to fill out this online form (we do not receive applications through email).
In the form you will be asked to upload:
- Your CV in English.
- A motivational document – open this link, download it and fill it out.
- Photos of yourself (maximum 5).
We welcome all applicants independent of nationality, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation etc. We prioritize motivation and interest for the project, so please explain why you are the perfect match for exactly this project.
Our general advice is that you write your own application making it personal. Please be aware that we will not be accepting applications written by a Chatbot etc.
The deadline for applying is 1st of February 2026. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
If you have any questions or issues please write them to [email protected]. [email protected]