David chose to become part of Amager Volleyball Club as he wanted to improve his technique. Here he discovered the possibility to meet people while doing something meaningful as well.
So David, did you feel welcome in the club right away? Yes, thanks to the dedication of my
You became a volunteer at the club yourself, right?
trainer (a volunteer), Eigil. The club itself
Yes, I’ve been volunteering in different
did not have much structure in its way of welcoming new players. So one might have been through a different experience with another trainer I guess. When moving to other teams later on I realized that there sometimes wasn’t the same focus on welcoming new players. So, the trainer is the key for a quick integration I think. How did Eigil make you feel welcome?
clubs and associations for more than 12 years. It feels natural to me. I got attached to the Amager Volley Club and wanted to give back which definitely paid off! It gave me a network and several good friends. The volley scene is a small but enthusiastic community so through the sport I’ve gotten friends in several clubs in Copenhagen. The club is though having problems finding volunteers to help around which is sad.
He engaged in my well-being at the club. He presented me to the team and to a varied exercise schedule at a proper level. He would also tell me about events going on that were only communicated in Danish. My start in the club was also
Are other internationals volunteering at the club? Besides me there is an American trainer who coaches a team of young Danes.
made easier because there already was at least 1-2 internationals in almost all the teams so everyone tries to speak English and are helpful at translating.
THANKS FOR SHARING, DAVID!