During the six weeks, you will travel to Discover Iceland! Starting at Krýsuvík. Afterward, you will head to BRÚ. Finally, visit the charming town of Siglufjörður
Krýsuvík
Work
The aim of the project is to develop Local, Organic, and Sustainable Agriculture. The main work of this camp will be to take care of the land, in various ways. Working closely with the local associations our tasks will depend on the season.
Location
Close by is the lake Kleifarvatn. It is the largest lake of the Reykjanes Peninsula (8 km²) and one of Iceland’s deepest lakes (97 m). There is no river feeding its water, all of it comes and goes from underground.
The landscapes surrounding are astonishing. Walking around the park is a very special experience. There are boiling hot springs, mud bubbles, and hissing steam is forced out of the earth from geothermal vents.
Kleifarvatn is popular for hiking, fishing, or watching birds. Surrounding it is a trail to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful and ever-changing colors of the landscape.
Accommodation
Participants will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends. The house is approximately 600 m² and has 10 rooms for 3 to 4 people each. A fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and common areas. House capacity 30.
BRÚ
Work
The main activity is Beach Cleaning. Beyond the sheer tonnage of trash removed, and probably more importantly, we feel that cleanups are the gateway for volunteers and people from all walks of life to become aware of the issue and feel empowered to take action in their own way. Some days, when the weather conditions are not suitable, we will focus on renovation work; painting or fixing things around and inside the house.
Location
Keep in mind that is a 1-hour drive to the closest city (Borganes). Based just off the main road, we are not set in a town, therefore the only way to get around is by car. Brú's stunning surrounding countryside offers the perfect tonic to relax and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Around the house, you can find a lot of pure and unspoiled nature, waterfalls, rivers, canyons, and craters. The purpose of the center is to protect nature in the area and to raise awareness of sustainability among the locals and the visitors who are coming to the area.
Accommodation
Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends in Brú. The house is approximately 500 m² and has 12 double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, common areas, workshop rooms, and galleries. House capacity 24
Siglufjörður
Work
Our main activity is Forestry working with the Icelandic Forestry Association. Working closely with the local associations our tasks will depend on the needs of the local community and the season.
Location
Siglufjörður is along with the community of Ólafsfjörður a part of The Municipality of Fjallabyggð, which came into being when the two communities were merged in 2006.
The closeness to nature is always within reach, whether you wish to go on a hike, play golf, try ocean swimming or go skiing. The birdlife is varied, with some 2,000 birds of 16 to 18 species usually be found in the fjord, particularly in summer.
Accommodation
Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends. The house is approximately 300 m² and has 2 big dormitory rooms for 8 people each, 2 double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and common areas. House capacity 15.
Workshops
Workshops will take place in the late afternoon. Our main focus during the project will be on Global Warming and how to prevent it. Throughout a series of different workshops, the goal is to improve the environmental education and consciousness of the projects’ participants. Take part in this promising project and spring into action against climate change!
Participants Age
We host international volunteers, and most of our participants are between 18 to 25, however, we don't have a maximum age limit.
Camp leaders
There is always one or more leaders for each camp, depending on the size of the group. Leaders represent the link between the hosting community and the group of volunteers. They coordinate the work, organize leisurely activities, plan excursions, and organize the shopping, house chores, and cooking sessions. Apart from these additional responsibilities, they are equal to other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are from other countries, as we are very open-minded in hosting international leaders from other organizations
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