As a volunteer in Holmenkollen, Henrik Harsem (33) fixes small and large things in the arena.
Since 2016, Henrik has been a volunteer during the Biathlon World Cup in Holmenkollen and is in the «Rigging Group». This versatile group helps with many different operational tasks, often in advance and at the start of the ski races. This includes, for example, fence rigging, driving out garbage cans, shoveling and other ad hoc tasks that come up just before it kicks off.
– We fix most things. No task is too big or too small, and we get a variable working day where we can use our bodies outdoors. It's cool to be a small piece that contributes to the event in Holmenkollen becoming a great experience for people.
Volunteer in Kollen received a medal from the King.
Engineer
– In Holmenkollen, time flies incredibly fast. There are many cool people who volunteer here. It's a nice break from my daily job as a construction engineer, where I sit in an office chair for 8 hours, says Henrik with a big twinkle in his eye.
Full speed
– The best of biathlon in Kollen is to feel the excitement from the audience. We have had a number of restrictions in recent years, but in 2023 the excitement was back with full stands for several days!
What do you think is a prerequisite for being a volunteer in your group in Kollen?
– To fit in here, you must have a good mood, be prepared for interval work and have a good work ethic. It is a great advantage to have a driver's license, and a plus if you also have experience with snowmobile driving. – Then it's extra fun to like biathlon, because we get close to the race, the athletes and a completely raw atmosphere, concludes Henrik.
