Arbeidsinstituttet Ringerike is a public training centre for disadvantaged young people between the ages of 16 and 22 who have dropped out of the regular educational tract. The centre offers a one-year practical work experience programme in areas such as mechanics, carpentry, and media, as well as courses in conventional subjects like math, English, and Norwegian. With both European Voluntary Service (EVS) and group exchanges, the centre has been getting their students engaged in international activities for several years now. Since the youth programme started, the centre has been sending volunteers to other organisations, as well as hosting them at home. This exchange programme benefits volunteers by not only allowing them to experience a foreign country, but also giving them the opportunity to spend time away from what sometimes is a negative home environment. Until recently, the volunteer exchange programme has only hosted students on a short term basis. The educational centre felt it would be more valuable to host volunteers for a longer period, so that the local youth could become better acquainted with them. This is where a volunteer from Germany came in. She was involved in the centre’s daily routines and assisted in all the workshops, focusing mainly on media courses. She helped out some of the special-needs students, organising volleyball classes, and a Photoshop course for girls. Many of the young people were inspired to try volunteering and have an international experience for themselves. Therefore, it was a great experience for both sides.