We will also build shelter and fences for the animals and clean the coastline. The second week will combine different tasks within Reykjavik city which ensures daily diversity and various experiences for the volunteers. The activities for us will be focused on keeping Reykjavik and its public areas lively, attractive and charming for locals and visitors. Tasks may involve house painting to cover graffiti tags, tiding up public spaces and face-lifting the city. Other activities might involve us in one off SEEDS volunteer base. We might be assisting there as well and giving our contribution in the future development of SEEDS volunteering activities.
ACCOMMODATION:
We will stay within the reserve and will sleep in bunk beds in shared rooms. In Reykjavik we will sleep in a fully equipped local house in shared rooms. We need to bring our own sleeping bags. We will receive food and be in charge of the different cooking and cleaning activities. Equipped kitchen and washing machine are available. Please bring some traditional food from your countries for the international evening.
LOCATION:
The heritage and nature conservation centre and its reserve are located in a very isolated area in the East of Iceland, far from any urban centre; we should be aware of the location remoteness and its extreme natural beauty and wildlife. There are no public transportation services to the closest town and entertainment alternatives are in connection with the gorgeous nature; walking and hiking journeys during the free time and the creativity of the group. This project is adequate for volunteers enjoying isolated places with splendid nature and looking for peaceful surroundings as the quietness of the area. The sea and High Mountains, reaching up to 600 meters in height, border the area. You can also discover waterfalls, snowfields and reindeer i all within walking distance of the house.The reserve is managed as a conservation site for environmental education and sustainable tourism; hosting a number of environmentally important flora and fauna including one of Iceland s largest colonies of Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea), 600m sea cliffs hosting significant numbers of nesting sea birds (including Puffin, Kittiwake and Fulmar) and is home to the elusive arctic fox. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, with a population of over 200,000 including the metropolitan area, so two thirds of Iceland s inhabitants live here. Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources - geothermal power and glacial rivers. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavik, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit.
LANGUAGE:
English will be the language of the camp; high proficiency is not required.
EXTRAS:
Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros).
Free time activities will include making cheese and ale, as well as enjoying the many things the exquisite nature offers us. Tours and excursions will be organised at discount prices, as well as free access to Reykjavik s seven geothermal pools.
One of our objectives is to deliver messages and draw the attention to the local population through pictures and photos made during the camp SEEDS coordinators will have prepared few different topics on which the participants will base their entries to the competition; those topics will be mainly related to the work of SEEDS: Environment and intercultural understanding.Participants need to take their own digital cameras and its main work will be done walking or cycling all around the city and taking photographs on the issues given; the best pictures will be selected for a final exhibit. The last part of the project will be putting up the exhibition at one of the most visited galleries and venue for exhibits in the countryVolunteers shall be prepared for walking/cycling, flexible time schedule (early morning photo sessions, night photographing). A session in the surroundings of Reykjavik will be organised as well.Volunteers additional work with the city of Reykjavik; will be focused on trying to keep the city and its public areas lively, attractive, interesting and charming for locals and guests. Tasks may involve painting to cover graffiti tags, tiding up public spaces and face-lifting the city after the winter. Additional work may be done at the SEEDS volunteers bases. Volunteers will be assisting and giving contributions to the future development of SEEDS volunteering activities.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS volunteers will stay in a fully equipped house; in a sleeping bag accommodation sharing rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Equipped kitchen and washing machine are available. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening.
LOCATION:
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, often called the nightlife capital of the north . But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. Reykjavik also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene.The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The population of the city is over 200,000 including the metropolitan area, so two thirds of Iceland s inhabitants live here. Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources - geothermal power and glacial rivers. March is the last month when you can see, with a piece of good luck, the Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) in Iceland. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavik, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit.
LEISURE:
SEEDS will provide volunteers with passes to access free of charge the city s seven geothermal swimming pools and thermal-water beach.Tours and excursions will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers at discount fares.
Requirements:
LANGUAGE: English will be the language of the camp; high proficiency is not required.
Close to 70 of the total population lives in this part of Iceland with the capital Reykjavik and neighbouring municipalities making up the bulk of the population. Different kinds of organic waste materials are being generated in and from the urban environment, substantial quantities every year. In the long run stuff like horse manure, garden waste and the likes are the best revegetation means available. We work to make way for these materials as a revegetation medium. In this project we combine professionalism with idealism. The results so far can already be seen at a number of sites in the area and since 2007 with an important contribution from SEEDS volunteers.In 2011 SEEDS volunteers will basically perform three different types of work: a) Revegetation and erosion control, b) Monitoring the survival and growth of tree plantations of former years. c) Tree planting. Volunteers will likely be working hand-in-hand with Icelanders of similar age.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in a house with basic facilities in one of Reykjavik s neighbouring towns, Hafnarfjorour. We will sleep on mattresses and shall bring a sleeping bag. Food ingredients will be provided, a kitchen will be available, we will share the duties of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget traditional food from your country for the international evening.
Location & leisure:
LOCATION: The work will take place in the vicinity of Reykjavik, and the groups will touch upon more than one project in more than just one place. The main emphasis will be on erosion control in an area on the banks of Kleifarvatn, the big lake of the Reykjanes peninsula.The Reykjanes, peninsula at the southiwestern end of Iceland is located near the capital and most travellers to Iceland land in the area: As the Reykjanes coastline draws closer and the plane prepares to land at Keflavik Airport, the peninsula is marked by active volcanism under its surface, and large lava fields allow little vegetation. There are numerous hot springs and sulphur springs in the southern half of the peninsula, around the Kleifarvatn Lake and the Krisuvik geothermal area where hot springs spewing water and mud dominate the landscape. The Peninsula is envied for its long et short hiking trails that zigzag through the region where colorful landscapes and their contrasts delight the visitor. Amazing ocean cliffs, (up to 70 m high) are nested by numerous bird species, often a wonderful spot for bird and whale watching.There is also a geothermal power station at Svartsengi, where a pool has been installed using the hot and mineralized water coming down from the station; it is known as the Blue Lagoon . The Leif the Lucky Bridge spans the lfagja rift valley (60 feet wide and 20 feet deep) near Grindavik that marks the boundary of the Eurasian and North American continental tectonic plates, named after Icelandic explorer Leif Eriksson who travelled from Europe to America 500 years before Columbus.
Requirements:
LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.
This is the fourth year that SEEDS organizes series of International Photo marathons in the Icelandic capital! Last years’ were very successful and we want to continue organising this project! One of our objectives is to deliver messages and draw the attention to the local population through pictures and photos made during the camp! The main idea and task of the project is involvement and participation of the volunteers in the SEEDS Photo Marathon
SEEDS coordinators will have prepared few different topics on which the participants will base their entries to the competition; those topics will be mainly related to the work of SEEDS:
Environment and intercultural understanding. Participants need to take their own digital cameras and its main work will be done walking or cycling all around the city and taking photographs on the issues given; the best pictures will be selected for a final exhibit. The last part of the project will be putting up the exhibition at one of the most visited galleries and venue for exhibits in the country! Volunteers shall be prepared for walking/cycling, flexible time schedule (early morning photo sessions, night photographing). A session in the surroundings of Reykjavík will be organised as well. Volunteers’ additional work with the city of Reykjavík; will be focused on trying to keep the city and its public areas lively, attractive, interesting and charming for locals and guests. Tasks may involve painting to cover graffiti tags, tiding up public spaces and face-lifting the city. Other activities might involve us in maintaining the volunteers base, such as painting, light carpentry and other general repairing tasks. This work camp is a great mix of learning photography and practical skills.
ACCOMMODATION:
SEEDS volunteers will stay in a fully equipped house; in a sleeping bag accommodation sharing rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Equipped kitchen and washing machine are available. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening.
LOCATION:
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, often called “the nightlife capital of the north”. But there is more to Reykjavík than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic on almost all sides. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavík, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit. The population of the city is over 200,000 including the metropolitan area, so two thirds of Iceland’s inhabitants live here. Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources - geothermal power and glacial rivers.
LANGUAGE:
English will be the language of the camp; high proficiency is not required.
TERMINAL:
International Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS:
Participation fee EUR 200.
SEEDS will provide volunteers with passes to access free of charge the city’s seven geothermal swimming pools and thermal-water beach. Tours and excursions will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers at discount fares.
The house and the surroundings need maintenance work and we will take part in various tasks in order to fix, maintain and beautify the house and its surroundings. We will paint and give the houses a facelift which have been worn down due to wind and rain. We will work with the wood collected in the area, both in a creative way and to chip it down for various usages. We will also do gardening work such as cutting grass in the fields, gathering it together and possibly planting trees. We aim at starting a vegetable garden, so it has to be prepared, maintained and cared for. We will take care of the hen house which keeps the original species from the time of the settlers in Iceland. Other tasks we will possibly undertake during the camp are marking and making hiking trails, light maintenance inside or outside the house. We will have time to work in creative projects.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: We will live in a beautiful typical Icelandic farmhouse and will sleep in the loft on mattresses with sleeping bags. Please bring your own sleeping bag. The house has all facilities available. Food ingredients will be provided; we will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. Do not forget some traditional food for the international evening.
Location & leisure:
LOCATION: We will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviora, 1 hour drive from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The house sits under Ingolfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingolfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajokull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April. The place is protected as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found are spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors. Wild blue- and crowberries grow on the land and the berry season is in late August/September. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where students and other visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The river Sogio is within walking distance which is a place of interest in itself regarding birdlife and fishing. The river is 19 km long and is the largest freshwater river in the country in terms of flow. The nearest town, Selfoss, is only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafes and bars. STUDY THEME: This workcamp has an educational/awareness-raising approach to environmental, nature-protection and sustainable development topics. The group is encouraged to organise and develope fun, interactive and educational activities within the project.
Requirements:
LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 100. Volunteers applying for this project should have a motivation for working outdoors. We will take part and organize a Mid-summer night festival and be invited to listen to stories about the hidden people. SEEDS and our hosts will organise a one day excursion by car for the group of volunteers.
Furthermore we will assist in beautifying the town and surroundings by maintaining hiking paths, planting trees and taking care of green areas. The town is very concerned about environmental issues and the marina was awarded the Blue Flag 2007, for the initiative of protecting and improving the quality of the marina. In 2008 all inhabitants were encouraged to recycle their garbage and it was the first community in Iceland to classify and recycle all normal garbage from the homes.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: We will be hosted in a local school in sleeping bag accommodation. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen will be available, volunteers will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. Please bring your own sleeping bag and do not forget some traditional food from your home country for the international evening.
Location & leisure:
LOCATION: The town of Stykkisholmur is situated in the western part of Iceland, to the north of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. With its 1240 inhabitants, it is a centre of services and commerce for the area. Most of the people make their living from fishing and tourism. The distance to Reykjavik is about 180 km, and scheduled buses operate daily between the two places all year round.The favourable position of the town was discovered rather early and in 1550 a trading post was founded at the site, becoming a centre for trade, transportation and services on BreioafjorourA great deal of effort has been put into preserving the town s old houses, and old buildings thus have a great influence on the appearance of downtown Stykkisholmur. The oldest building, the Norwegian House (Norska Husio), is the Snaefellsnes Folk Museum. Many craftspeople live in Stykkisholmur, and a crafts market there is open in summer. The town s former library has been restored as a public hall and contains an installation by the American artist Roni Horn, situated at a place with one of the most beautiful views. The landscape draws travellers there to experience the renowned diverse nature of the peninsula. Hiking trails between beaches offers great views to admire and the nearby mountains with routs for beginners and more experiences hikers can tempt every outdoor loving person All general services can be found in Stykkisholmur, while famous historical places and natural monuments are within easy reach including interesting shark processing, in Bjarnahofn, which has been popular with visitors. The ferry Baldur makes regular journeys over Breioafjorour. In summer, it sails twice a day between Stykkisholmur and Brjanslaekur, with a stop in Flatey where travellers can spend some of the day in a peaceful village which has a long and noteworthy history.
Requirements:
LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.
Close to 70 of the total population lives in this part of Iceland with the capital Reykjavik and neighbouring municipalities making up the bulk of the population. Different kinds of organic waste materials are being generated in and from the urban environment, substantial quantities every year. In the long run stuff like horse manure, garden waste and the likes are the best revegetation means available. We work to make way for these materials as a revegetation medium. In this project we combine professionalism with idealism. The results so far can already be seen at a number of sites in the area and since 2007 with an important contribution from SEEDS volunteers.In 2011 SEEDS volunteers will basically perform three different types of work: a) Revegetation and erosion control, b) Monitoring the survival and growth of tree plantations of former years. c) Tree planting. Volunteers will likely be working hand-in-hand with Icelanders of similar age.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in a house with basic facilities in one of Reykjavik s neighbouring towns, Hafnarfjorour. We will sleep on mattresses and shall bring a sleeping bag. Food ingredients will be provided, a kitchen will be available, we will share the duties of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget traditional food from your country for the international evening.
Location & leisure:
LOCATION: The work will take place in the vicinity of Reykjavik, and the groups will touch upon more than one project in more than just one place. The main emphasis will be on erosion control in an area on the banks of Kleifarvatn, the big lake of the Reykjanes peninsula.The Reykjanes, peninsula at the southiwestern end of Iceland is located near the capital and most travellers to Iceland land in the area: As the Reykjanes coastline draws closer and the plane prepares to land at Keflavik Airport, the peninsula is marked by active volcanism under its surface, and large lava fields allow little vegetation. There are numerous hot springs and sulphur springs in the southern half of the peninsula, around the Kleifarvatn Lake and the Krisuvik geothermal area where hot springs spewing water and mud dominate the landscape. The Peninsula is envied for its long et short hiking trails that zigzag through the region where colorful landscapes and their contrasts delight the visitor. Amazing ocean cliffs, (up to 70 m high) are nested by numerous bird species, often a wonderful spot for bird and whale watching.There is also a geothermal power station at Svartsengi, where a pool has been installed using the hot and mineralized water coming down from the station; it is known as the Blue Lagoon . The Leif the Lucky Bridge spans the lfagja rift valley (60 feet wide and 20 feet deep) near Grindavik that marks the boundary of the Eurasian and North American continental tectonic plates, named after Icelandic explorer Leif Eriksson who travelled from Europe to America 500 years before Columbus.
Requirements:
LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.
This is the fourth year that SEEDS organizes series of International Photo marathons in the Icelandic capital! Last years’ were very successful and we want to continue organising this project! One of our objectives is to deliver messages and draw the attention to the local population through pictures and photos made during the camp! The main idea and task of the project is involvement and participation of the volunteers in the SEEDS Photo Marathon
SEEDS coordinators will have prepared few different topics on which the participants will base their entries to the competition; those topics will be mainly related to the work of SEEDS:
Environment and intercultural understanding. Participants need to take their own digital cameras and its main work will be done walking or cycling all around the city and taking photographs on the issues given; the best pictures will be selected for a final exhibit. The last part of the project will be putting up the exhibition at one of the most visited galleries and venue for exhibits in the country! Volunteers shall be prepared for walking/cycling, flexible time schedule (early morning photo sessions, night photographing). A session in the surroundings of Reykjavík will be organised as well. Volunteers’ additional work with the city of Reykjavík; will be focused on trying to keep the city and its public areas lively, attractive, interesting and charming for locals and guests. Tasks may involve painting to cover graffiti tags, tiding up public spaces and face-lifting the city. Other activities might involve us in maintaining the volunteers base, such as painting, light carpentry and other general repairing tasks. This work camp is a great mix of learning photography and practical skills.
ACCOMMODATION:
SEEDS volunteers will stay in a fully equipped house; in a sleeping bag accommodation sharing rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Equipped kitchen and washing machine are available. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening.
LOCATION:
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, often called “the nightlife capital of the north”. But there is more to Reykjavík than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic on almost all sides. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavík, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit. The population of the city is over 200,000 including the metropolitan area, so two thirds of Iceland’s inhabitants live here. Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources - geothermal power and glacial rivers.
LANGUAGE:
English will be the language of the camp; high proficiency is not required.
TERMINAL:
International Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS:
Participation fee EUR 200. SEEDS will provide volunteers with passes to access free of charge the city’s seven geothermal swimming pools and thermal-water beach. Tours and excursions will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers at discount fares.
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