Troll Volunteers

The Museum of Danish America will soon welcome a giant wooden troll created by world-renowned recycle artist Thomas Dambo to its campus. These sculptures are created through collaboration, with volunteers working alongside the artist and his team to construct the troll from reclaimed wood. It’s a unique opportunity to be part of an international public art project while learning new skills and working together with neighbors, students, and visitors.

We need volunteers! How can you help?
Contribute your skills, creativity, curiosity, and resources.

  • Carpentry Helpers – Volunteers with carpentry or building experience to assist with the construction process. Helpers will work alongside the artist’s team to shape, assemble, and install pieces of the sculpture for 4-8 hour shifts over 5+ days.
  • Project Leaders – Coordinate volunteers and tasks during the build. Project leaders keep things organized, help teams stay on schedule, and ensure materials and tools are where they need to be.
  • Assistants – Support the build by moving materials, preparing work areas, organizing tools, and helping the team stay efficient throughout the construction process.
  • Historians – Help document this once-in-a-lifetime community project. Capture photos, video, or written reflections so the story of the build can be shared with the community and preserved for the future.
  • Ambassadors – Spread the excitement. Share updates, invite others to volunteer, and help promote the project on social media and within the community.
  • Refreshments Team – Volunteers who enjoy preparing food or organizing snacks and drinks are essential to keeping the crew energized. If baking, cooking, or coordinating meals is your talent, we would love your help.

Join the Team

Whether you have a specific skill or simply want to lend a hand, there is a place for you in this project. Sign up to volunteer and let us know how you would like to help.

Together, we’ll bring a troll to the Museum of Danish America and the Danish Villages and create something truly memorable for the community.