Become a Volunteer or Intern

At HopeNow, we welcome dedicated volunteers and interns who want to contribute to meaningful work supporting vulnerable individuals while developing professional experience in a human rights and social support environment.

Our team consists of volunteers, interns, and professionals working together to support individuals affected by human trafficking in Denmark. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to areas such as communications, social support, legal assistance, outreach, and humanitarian affairs. Internships typically last 4–6 months and provide valuable insight into both the practical and structural challenges related to human trafficking and exploitation in Denmark.

At HopeNow, volunteers and interns are valued members of the team and play an important role in supporting our mission to protect dignity, promote human rights, and empower individuals affected by exploitation.

To apply, please send your CV and a short motivation letter to:

michelle@hopenow.dk or tia.walters@hopenow.dk

Internships at HopeNow (4–6 months)

  • Do you want to contribute to the fight against human trafficking and exploitation in Denmark?

    Join our work against human trafficking and exploitation.

    Communications

    Help raise awareness about human trafficking and HopeNow’s work.

    Tasks may include:

    - Producing content for social media (texts, cases, graphics, video)

    - Updating our website with relevant content

    - Collecting and disseminating knowledge

    - Handling inquiries from journalists, teachers, and students

    - Administrative tasks such as organizing our photo and video archive

    Social Worker

    Support the team in assisting individuals affected by exploitation.

    Tasks may include:

    - Administrative tasks related to case work

    - Supporting client work

    - Outreach activities

    - Social activities with clients

    - Data input and analysis

    - Case documentation and report writing

    Legal Assistance

    Support HopeNow’s work related to legal protection and advocacy.

    Tasks may include:

    - Work related to migration law and family reunification

    - Legal research and documentation

    - Supporting advocacy efforts

    Humanitarian Affairs

    Assist with practical and social support for clients.

    Tasks may include:

    - Social activities with clients

    - Client-related work

    - Administrative support

    - Data collection and documentation

    - Report writing

    Fluency in Danish is an advantage but not a requirement, as we work in an international environment.

  • Our expectations

    • You are a bachelor's or master's student studying communication, journalism or graphic communication.

    • You are passionate about communication, both written and visual, and you write well in Danish and English

    • Have a sense of visual communication, and you understand what 'works' on LinkedIn or Facebook. It is advantageous to have practical experience with graphic programs such as Canva or Squarespace.

    • You work structured and independently and ready to take ownership. You have the drive and are not afraid to throw yourself into tasks you have not tried before.

    • You are a fun-loving self-starter and enjoys collaborating with volunteers

  • Maybe you have a creative project to share with the world

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a communication campaign. Maybe you want to turn this interest into a thesis. Or maybe you have a creative project that can promote the human rights of trafficked people. Share your ideas with us and the public. Whatever it is, how you share your ideas online can make all the difference for the many hidden trafficked people, who cannot claim their rights!

Seeking volunteers for meaningful work

  • Volunteer social workers

    Compassionate and experienced

    We hope you have experience in working with vulnerable people in irregular migration or human trafficking.

  • Volunteer digital specialists

    Detailed-orientated and creative

    Willing to provide ad-hoc assistance with Microsoft Office 365, MailChimp or Squarespace

  • Volunteer Content Creator

    Works on Canva and LinkedIn

    Systematic Communicators

    Able to conduct academic research and trained in journalistic writing, video production, or content creation. Can post on Linkedin regularly.