Become part of a community
Communities for young people in the Sonderborg area
Student life is much more than books and exams – it is a time filled with opportunities for development, community and experiences. By engaging in community, prioritising well-being, taking advantage of support opportunities such as the Youth Council Fund and using a newcomer's guide, you can create a student life with both academic and personal value.
Here you can find associations, student associations and communities for young people in Sonderborg Municipality. Get an overview of activities, networks and social offers where you can meet other young people and become part of an active community.
Find your community
Active Sonderborg
On www.aktivsonderborg.dk can get an overview of the many associations that exist in the Sonderborg area.
Dive into the leisure activity and association that suits you, and meet communities in the local community.
Sonderborg Youth Council
Sonderborg Youth Council is an active community for young people between the ages of 15 and 30 who want to get involved in their local area and create new opportunities for other young people. The council works to strengthen communities across educations, interests and backgrounds and provides young people with a common platform where they can meet, exchange ideas and launch initiatives.
Visit the Youth Council's Facebook page.
Do you have an idea for an event, an activity or a project for young people in Sonderborg? With the Youth Council's pool, you can apply for financial support to make your ideas a reality. The pool is for young people between 15 and 30 years old and supports initiatives created by and for young people.
Als Rocketry Club
Intro Team SDU Alsion
Intro Team SDU Alsion welcomes new students to SDU Sonderborg with social activities and events that create strong communities from day one. The team arranges introduction courses and meeting places where students can get to know each other, make new friends and become part of student life at Alsion.
SILBA Sonderborg
Silba Sonderborg is a voluntary student association and part of the organization SILBA – Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy. The association creates communities for young people and students through social events, debates and international activities with a focus on democracy and society.
Guiding AI - Competence Center
Open the door to your future with GAIN – Guiding Access to Intelligence Now. Through free workshops, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with the latest technology and translate knowledge into concrete skills that strengthen your profile.
Youth Culture House Mejeriet
The Dairy is Sonderborg's youth culture center for ALL young people between the ages of 15-30.
The dairy is your sanctuary. Come by and participate in one of our activities, food community, do homework, meet other young people and/or bring your friends and hang out, go to concerts, do creative things or whatever else you feel like.
We also like to hear about a new good idea for what the Dairy is missing, because the Dairy is a house of young people – for young people.
Look At Me
LOOK AT ME in Sonderborg is a creative offering where young people can express themselves through art, culture and joint projects. Here, young people have the opportunity to work with creative expressions, share ideas and create something together in an open and inclusive community.
Through workshops, events and collaborations, LOOK AT ME strengthens young people's creativity, self-confidence and sense of community. It gives them both new skills and a place where they can meet other young people and be inspired - while also making their own mark on the cultural life of Sonderborg.
SDU Krakens
Development of a sustainable racing boat powered by green energy for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.
Lights Camera Action
Brings together young people interested in film in a creative community where they can learn about film production, develop their own film projects and share the experience of film art with others.
SDU Model United Nations
The project provides students with insight into international decision-making processes and global challenges. Through practical activities, participants develop skills in debate, lobbying, public speaking and diplomacy, as well as a greater understanding of the UN and international cooperation.
SDU Robotics Club
SDU Robotics Club is a student-run community focused on learning and development in robotics through practical projects. The club provides members with the opportunity to build technical skills, collaborate on innovative solutions, and translate theory into practice. At the same time, the club supports students' professional development and prepares them for future careers in robotics and automation.
SDU Sports Sonderborg
Creates opportunities to try new sports while supporting existing sports associations and clubs.
SDU Tengoku Club
Social association at SDU with a focus on creating events with an Asian theme.
SDU Vikings
Engineering association developing fully electric racing cars for international Formula Student competitions with a strong focus on hands-on learning and innovation.
Student Spoken Feminism Sonderborg
An organization that aims to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The organization holds events that raise awareness and disseminate knowledge about topics such as feminism, women's rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, and much more.
REACTOR - Art & culture hub
REAKTOR is a space for young people who want to be part of a creative & cultural community.
A place to explore your interests, try something new, discover new possibilities, and connect with people from different cultures & backgrounds.
Curious?
MIND Youth
Do you miss a safe and cozy community?
SIND Ungdom Sonderborg runs a youth community for young people between the ages of 16-35 who are mentally vulnerable, lonely, or miss a safe community to be a part of. Every Wednesday, young volunteers invite you to cook, eat together and have fun. Now and then we also go on an excursion together. Everyone is welcome, and we always have room for an extra board game shark, storyteller or cosiness spreader. In other words, we have room for just you!
We are open every Wednesday from 17:00 PM to 21:00 PM.
We are located in the room "Naturen" at Mejeriet, Løngang 2 in Sonderborg.
It only costs 20 francs to eat with - the first time you eat for free!
If you are curious to see more, follow us on Instagram (@sindungdomsoenderborg), Facebook (SIND Ungdom Sonderborg), or write to our email (sindungdom@sonderborg.dk).
wellbeing
Here you will find information about well-being for young people in Sonderborg Municipality - including offers that strengthen young people's well-being and everyday life.
Clinic UngeLiv
Klinik UngeLiv in Sonderborg is a free and safe service for young people between the ages of 12 and 25, where you can get anonymous advice about body, sex, well-being and relationships. Here you can talk openly with professionals about everything from contraception and boundaries to identity and health.
You can also get free tests for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, as well as advice on contraception - without a referral and with complete confidentiality.
Open and calm – Stress management
Do you feel pressured, stressed or overwhelmed in your everyday life? Open and Calm in Sonderborg is a free program for young people between the ages of 15 and 25 who want help managing stress and finding more peace.
Through small group sessions with a psychologist, you will receive concrete tools, meditations and strategies that can help you create balance in your everyday life and feel better mentally.
Free psychological help
Are you struggling mentally? With Free Psychological Support (GPU) in Sonderborg, you, as a young person between the ages of 15 and 25, can get professional help for, for example, stress, anxiety, sadness or low self-esteem - completely free of charge and without a referral.
You can have up to 5 conversations with a psychologist who will take your challenges as a starting point and help you move forward in your everyday life.
Become nicotine-free
Do you also dream of becoming nicotine-free? Free from cigarettes, snuff, vapes, puff bars, iqos and heets?
Join us on the journey. You are not alone. And we want to help you!
Fortunately, there are many people before you who have succeeded in becoming nicotine-free. The best thing is to take control and overcome different milestones, challenges and temptations!