About us
Cultural Volunteers is a platform and partner for organizations that engage volunteers. We aim to improve the field of volunteering in practice, as well as strategically and politically.
About us
Cultural Volunteers is a platform and partner for organizations that engage volunteers. We aim to improve the field of volunteering in practice, as well as strategically and politically.



We build bridges, facilitate collaboration, and inspire active participation in the fields of sports and culture
Cultural Volunteers is both initiator and facilitator of new volunteer communities, where we help more people become part of the cultural sector. We do this by closely collaborating with both small and large event organizers, municipalities, businesses, NGOs, and tourism organizations.
Cultural Volunteers promotes voluntary communities with limited (as opposed to limitless) volunteering that strengthen without exhausting people, and highlight the value of volunteering at both organizational and community levels.
We build bridges, facilitate collaboration, and inspire active participation in the fields of sports and culture
Cultural Volunteers is both initiator and facilitator of new volunteer communities, where we help more people become part of the cultural sector. We do this by closely collaborating with both small and large event organizers, municipalities, businesses, NGOs, and tourism organizations.
Our Vision
We pave the way for a cultural sector where volunteering is an inclusive force, where people come together and co-create.
We pave the way for a cultural sector where volunteering is an inclusive force, where people come together and co-create.
We pave the way for a cultural sector where volunteering is an inclusive force, where people come together and co-create.
Our Motivation
Volunteering is an integral part of culture and sports, often rooted in strong local or value-driven communities. When more people have easy access to communities and meaningful experiences, and when organizers can easily find engaged volunteers for their events, we believe that we create both stronger communities and a more sustainable cultural sector.
We believe that volunteering becomes more diverse when it is accessible to more people, and sustainable when it can be adapted to individual life situations and when voluntary engagement can vary dynamically throughout life.

Photo: MoodyCreatives

Photo: MoodyCreatives

Photo: MoodyCreatives
How we work
The organization behind
Cultural Volunteers were established on 1 January 2024 by the non-profit association, Kulturens Selvstændige [Cultural Entrepreneurs], with the aim of engaging even more people in the cultural sector while simultaneously supporting the entrepeneurs of the creative field.
Go to Kulturens Selvstændige


Photo: Moody Creatives
The organization behind
Cultural Volunteers were established on 1 January 2024 by the non-profit association, Kulturens Selvstændige [Cultural Entrepreneurs], with the aim of engaging even more people in the cultural sector while simultaneously supporting the entrepeneurs of the creative field.
Go to Kulturens Selvstændige


Photo: Moody Creatives
The organization behind
Cultural Volunteers was established on January 1st 2024 by the non-profit association, Kulturens Selvstændige, with the aim of engaging even more people in the cultural sector while also supporting the organizers in the creative field.

Our team

Martin Qwist
Managing director
Martin is responsible for the daily management of Cultural Volunteers and handles communication with external partners, IT development, teaching, presentations, and consultancy services.

Emma Kristensen
Project Coordinator
Emma coordinates the efforts of the Cultural Volunteers across different areas of work and maintains contact with organizers and volunteers.

Kirstine Alring
Social media manager
Kirstine is a student assistant and manages the social media for Cultural Volunteers, as well as tailored advertising packages for organizers.

Jonas Grøn
Strategic advisor
On paternity leave

Anna K. Gestsdóttir
Creative advisor
On maternity leave
Our team

Martin Qwist
Managing director
Martin is responsible for the daily management of Cultural Volunteers and handles communication with external partners, IT development, teaching, presentations, and consultancy services.

Emma Kristensen
Project Coordinator
Emma coordinates the efforts of the Cultural Volunteers across different areas of work and maintains contact with organizers and volunteers.

Kirstine Alring
Social media manager
Kirstine is a student assistant and manages the social media for Cultural Volunteers, as well as tailored advertising packages for organizers.

Jonas Grøn
Strategic advisor
On paternity leave

Anna K. Gestsdóttir
Creative advisor
On maternity leave
Our team

Martin Qwist
Managing director
Martin is responsible for the daily management of Cultural Volunteers and handles communication with external partners, IT development, teaching, presentations, and consultancy services.

Emma Kristensen
Project Coordinator
Emma coordinates the efforts of the Cultural Volunteers across different areas of work and maintains contact with organizers and volunteers.

Kirstine Alring
Social media manager
Kirstine is a student assistant and manages the social media for Cultural Volunteers, as well as tailored advertising packages for organizers.

Jonas Grøn
Strategic advisor
On paternity leave

Anna K. Gestsdóttir
Creative advisor
On maternity leave
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