On Vässarö, everyone should feel welcome. On Vässarö, everyone is different. On Vässarö, we respect each other. On Vässarö, we have the oppertunity to form our own culture and norms. We have the power to create a place where everyone thrives and feels welcome. 

In the staff patrols we spend quite a lot of time and energy on making everyone feel the team spirit and to feel welcome. In our endeavor we try to be sincere, appreciate each other and each others work, commend each other, show gratitude, take the time to talk to each other to understand, respect our differences and see it as a strenth. We make sure to create a soft atmosphere, free from ironic and condescending jokes, even if they by some people can be considered funny. We expect from our staff that we all try equally hard and that we share values.

We aim to catch the problems when they arise, even though it might result in an uncomfortable conversation, and we base our stories about problems and conflicts on our own experience. We are proud of all our 16-17 years old staff that are here for the first time, and maybe this is their first job. Of course we have indulgence with that many are new at the job and that we all have our own conditions. If someone have a need of bringing forward strong crititcs with an empty stomach, this should be to the island management and not to the person being new at the job.

You as a visitor should also expect to be met by a staff  member in a nice way, and that is also exactly what we expect from you. On that note, don’t be afraid to talk about the matters mentioned above with your neighbours on the campsite, in your group, with the staff or the island management.

The nice culture on Vässarö we bring with us to our contexts at home. Our school, our job, the scout troupe and our home. Join us and contribute! For everything we do for each other – THANK YOU!