THE LINDERSVOLD BLOG
Stories, thoughts & politics
Stories, thoughts & politics
A Night of Falafel & Film
Palestinian cinema, shared perspectives and time together in Copenhagen The Caramel Slayers headed to Copenhagen for Falafel & Film, an event supporting Palestine and giving Palestinian films a voice. As part of the evening, they watched Omar, a Palestinian film...
Alienation Day with the Caramel Slayers
A day in Copenhagen to learn, explore and discover new perspectives together For Alienation Day, the Caramel Slayers left Lindersvold and headed to Copenhagen. It was a chance to explore the topic together in a different setting, learn something new and discover...
A Field Study in Alienation
There is something in our society that’s hard to put a finger on, but somehow all of us have felt it. It’s a silent epidemic of isolation that can be felt in many aspects of our lives. But because of its intricacies, it’s very easy to mistake it for a personal...
Bringing India a Little Closer
Hearing from those who have already lived the journey Sometimes, hearing someone else’s experience can make what lies ahead feel a little more real. During Bring it to the Public, the October Team heard more about the January Team’s experiences in India. Through their...
The Hot Winx Club Takes the Plunge
Cold water, big smiles and one shared challenge The Hot Winx Club has discovered one of its superpowers: getting into the sea here in Denmark. And the cold water did not stop them. Together, they took on the cold and added one more story to their time at Lindersvold....
Another Building Weekend at Lindersvold
A weekend of working together, helping each other and taking care of the place we share At Lindersvold, a weekend can sometimes look a little different. After breakfast, brushes come out, old spaces get cleared, jobs are divided and everyone finds somewhere to help....
Meet the Hot Winx Club
Different roles. Plenty of personality. One core group. The Hot Winx Club is one of the core groups within the October Team. From finance and transport to the kitchen, administration, social media, hosting, sports and health, everyone has their own area to take care...
Meet the Caramel Slayers
One core group. Many roles. And a whole lot of personalities. The Caramel Slayers are one of the core groups within the October Team. From planet protection and economy to administration, culture, transport, sports, social media and everything in between, everyone...
Meet the Cha Cha Cha’s
One of the groups making up the October Team The October Team is made up of different groups, each with its own people, roles and identity. One of them is the Cha Cha Cha’s. Different people, different countries and different roles, each bringing something of their...
October Team: The First Step Together
Looking back at the October Team’s first day at DRH Lindersvold Three weeks ago, we welcomed the new October Team 2026 to DRH Lindersvold. Their first day was all about new beginnings, meeting new people and starting to build connections. ‹› There was a...
Good Actions Start With People
A day of connection, shared experiences and making space for others For their Action to Do Good, the July Team opened the doors of DRH Lindersvold and invited friends from outside the school to spend time together. The idea was simple: create a space where people...
Creating Space for Each Other
A workshop about listening, understanding and making space for one another The July Team had a meaningful workshop with Svetlana, exploring what “safe space” means to each of us and how we can create space for ourselves and others in a complex world. Through open...
I Came Back a Different Person
Noemi reflects on six months of volunteering, learning and living in India Noemi spent six months volunteering in Gurugram, India, on an education and women’s empowerment project. In her own words, Noemi shares what the experience meant to her: I had the opportunity...
More Than the Games: Tvind Olympics
A week of preparation, teamwork, long days and time together Here are some moments from the week we spent preparing and organising the Tvind Olympics. Everyone had a different role. Some of us were in the kitchen, preparing what felt like an endless amount of burgers....
What I Brought Home from Zambia
Sofia’s story from the October Team 2025 Sofia was part of the Fighting with the Poor – Humana People to People volunteering programme. For her, being part of the October Team 2025 and going to Zambia was a life-changing experience. Here is her testimonial: Joining...
More Than Just Volunteering
Alessio shares what he learnt from living, working and growing with others Alessio took part in the Development Instructor (DI) programme, and for him, it became much more than a volunteering project. Here is his testimonial: The DIs programme has been more than just...
Behind the Scenes of the Tvind Olympics
A look at the teamwork, planning and preparation that brought the event together The Tvind Olympics Preparation Camp brought everyone together for a busy few days of planning, organising and getting ready for the event. The preparations started early, with some of the...
Running the School Together
This action was all about “Running the School Together”! Everyone found their own way to contribute. Some of us had fun trying out the new instruments that were generously donated to the school, others got their hands dirty in the garden, some spent time studying and...
The Power of Community
At our school, students have different courses and activities that give them the opportunity to be themselves, express their ideas, discover their strengths and learn how to work together as a team. For this activity, our topic was “The Power of Community.” We...
Living Within the Limits of Our Planet
Gaia from the July Team led a course exploring the 9 Planetary Boundaries, the limits within which humanity can safely live on Earth. The course looked at how human activities are changing our planet and what can happen when we push these limits too far. The course...
30 Years of Humana Berlin, One Day of Learning
During their trip to Berlin, the July Team had the opportunity to visit one of the biggest Humana shops in Europe and learn more about the work behind the organisation. The visit was especially meaningful as Humana is celebrating its 30th anniversary. ‹›...
Workaway vs Volunteer Programs: How to Choose the Right Path for Meaningful Travel
Compare Workaway and structured volunteer programmes on cost, support, flexibility and impact, including our 10-month Volunteer for Change route.
More Than an Exam
An exam does not always have to mean sitting quietly with a paper and a pen. For their first People’s Exam, the July Team had a different challenge: show what they had learnt and find a creative way to share it with others. The topic was People and Politics. Turning...
A Practical Guide to Folk High Schools in Denmark: English-Language Programmes, Life, and Application
Explore English-language folk high schools in Denmark, their philosophy, application steps, and daily life for international students