Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "renovation work" projects in Iceland

 Our host is a family that lives on an old farm close to Eyrarbakki on the south coast of Iceland. The farm is on the sea shore and has horses, sheep, a goat, hens, a dog and a cat.
The main tasks of SEEDS volunteers will be to renovate an old turf house. Icelanders traditionally lived in turf-houses during a period of more than 1000 years. In the late 18th century a new style called burstabær became popular and many of these survived well into the 20th century. It has been said that the turf-houses are Iceland´s contribution to the world´s architecture.
Other possible tasks include repairing a small boat and some fence work.
The work is mainly outdoors and physical. Please bring warm clothes and rain proof coat.

Most of the SEEDS volunteers will sleep in campers outside and two volunteers will sleep in the farmhouse. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
The host will prepare the meals with help from the volunteers. Please do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening.

The farm is located on the sea shore between the towns Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri on the south coast of Iceland. The farm is by the sea and there is a beautiful shore where it’s possible to do sea-swimming and kayaking.
The closest town is Eyrarbakki, a small village in South Iceland. The town is renowned for its charming old houses and one of oldest house of Iceland, from 1765 is located in the town. Locals have put effort and energy in maintaining and renovating other old houses so the town holds more to its original look.
Few kilometres out of town is the Flói Nature Reserve, a paradise for wetland birds, with a marked circular hiking trail through the marshes. The surroundings are amazing; open sea and a beautiful coastline. Nearby you will find places such as Gullfoss, Geysir, Skálholt, Þórsmörk, Skógarfoss, as the very well-known and notorious Eyjafjallajökull. The distance from the capital is about 70 km.

English will be the language of the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
SEEDS organises a “minibus option”, a special shared transport from Reykjavík to the camp which includes the Golden circle excursion. This excursion will be organised on the first day of the camp and it is included in the fee of the project. Departure time will be at 9:00 in the morning.
Apart from being cheaper than regular public services or tour operators, it also allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting sites.

Participation fee EUR 200 (Euros). This fee is paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.

The fee includes the transportation from Reykjavík to Eyrarbakki and back (on the first and last day of the camp). In the first day of the camp we will include the Golden Circle excursion.
Volunteers have to bring good walking shoes and warm clothes. Even though the camp takes place in summer, it might still be cold. Rain coats, hats, scarves and gloves are necessary.
The camp is located in a place of stunningly beautiful surroundings with countless walking and hiking opportunities. Our hosts will organise some additional free time activities, including horseback riding and trips to the swimming pool in Stokkseyri.

In this project volunteers will assist with renovations of an old farm in the south of Iceland which is being changed into a guesthouse. Our hosts are a young family that recently bought the farm and are renovating the house and maintaining the area, including a couple of historically preserved buildings.
The main work tasks will be to clean the area, tear down old fences and fix newer ones, paint a historically preserved house and outhouses, and help with repairs on a historically preserved barn.
Volunteers will also plant trees and/or other vegetation, as well as help with some farming activities such as cleaning out old hay from a barn. Based on the interest of the volunteers, they will have the opportunity to learn about tourist services such as booking and receiving guests.
The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable so be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and bring warm clothing.

SEEDS volunteers will stay in a small house on the land with access to a bathroom and kitchen in the next house. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms in sleeping bags. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Breakfast will be prepared by the host. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food from your home country for an international evening.

The project is located on a farm on the South shore of Iceland, a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and glaciers to the north and facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The farm is beautifully located between Dyrhóley and Pétursey islands on land. In the beginning the farm was still powered by a home hydroelectric generating station, which is still standing although no longer in use.
The farm is only a ten minutes’ drive from the town of Vík í Mýrdal, which is Iceland's most southerly village. Vík is a charming small village surrounded by high beautiful bird cliffs with beautiful ocean view.
Mýrdalur is bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river Blautakvísl to the east. Its northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the sea. Just east of Vík’s outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds.
A range of recreational opportunities are offered in the area, including glacier hiking, snowmobiling, ice climbing, bird watching, nature hiking and horse riding as well as equestrian displays. There are also a number of exhibitions and museums, like Skogar museum where the old turf houses can be seen, and Skaftfellingur VE33 ship exhibitions.

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
SEEDS organises the “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites.

The participation fee is EUR 180 (Euros).

Please note that this fee is to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.
Volunteers should be motivated to get to know the way of life in rural areas of Iceland.
Our host will organise free time activities in the area depending on the weather conditions.

This is the fourth year that SEEDS volunteers will have the unique opportunity to get to know and explore the traditional Icelandic dairy and vegetable/carrots farming. Our hosts, a farmer’s family, cultivate carrots, keep cows and run a tourist accommodation.
The main tasks in this project will mainly be connected with the carrots cultivation. Volunteers will be working in the fields, collecting plastic covers from the garden beds, harvesting carrots, cleaning and wrapping.
SEEDS volunteers will also help clean the garden beds and beautifying the area. Other possible projects include help with paint work and maintenance.
Those who are interested in animal husbandry should feel free to drop in on the cows in the stalls, assist in milking them or tending to them in general.
The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable so be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and be sure to bring warm clothing.

SEEDS volunteers will stay in a fully equipped flat. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms with sleeping bag. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for an international evening.

The farm is located in the South of Iceland, a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and glaciers to the north and facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
The inhabitants here live in constant threat of volcanic eruptions and the area was covered by ashes during the recent eruptions in Eyjafjallajökull 2010 and Vatnajökull 2011.
Vík, the closest town, is Iceland's most southerly village.  Mýrdalur is bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river Blautakvísl to the east. Its northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves. The main livelihood of the people in the district is agriculture. Although this community of 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vík is the only seaside settlement in Iceland left without a harbour due to natural circumstances.  Among the many aspects of Vík that make it attractive are the sea-and-land trips and trips on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier to list a few.  
The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Just east of the village's outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds. South of Vík is a beautiful beach, which has been named as one of the world's ten best island beaches. A short hike within the close vicinity of Vík is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and bird watchers. Vík and its surroundings is one of the main bird life areas in Iceland.

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
SEEDS organises the “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites.

Participation fee EUR 200 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.

Volunteers should have a motivation for getting to know ways of living in rural areas in Iceland.
Our host will organise free time activities in the area, depending on the weather conditions.

This is the fourth year that SEEDS volunteers will have the unique opportunity to get to know and explore the traditional Icelandic dairy and vegetable/carrots farming. Our hosts, a farmer’s family, cultivate carrots, keep cows and run a tourist accommodation.
The main tasks in this project will mainly be connected with the carrots cultivation; volunteers will be working in the fields, harvesting carrots, cleaning and wrapping.
SEEDS volunteers will also help clean the garden beds and beautifying the area. Other possible projects include help with paint work and maintenance.
Those who are interested in animal husbandry should feel free to drop in on the cows in the stalls, assist in milking them or tending to them in general.
The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable so be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and be sure to bring warm clothing.

SEEDS volunteers will stay in a fully equipped flat. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms with sleeping bag. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for an international evening.

The farm is located in the South of Iceland, a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and glaciers to the north and facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
The inhabitants here live in constant threat of volcanic eruptions and the area was covered by ashes during the recent eruptions in Eyjafjallajökull 2010 and Vatnajökull 2011.
Vík, the closest town, is Iceland's most southerly village.  Mýrdalur is bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river Blautakvísl to the east. Its northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves. The main livelihood of the people in the district is agriculture. Although this community of 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vík is the only seaside settlement in Iceland left without a harbour due to natural circumstances.  Among the many aspects of Vík that make it attractive are the sea-and-land trips and trips on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier to list a few.  
The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Just east of the village's outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds. South of Vík is a beautiful beach, which has been named as one of the world's ten best island beaches. A short hike within the close vicinity of Vík is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and bird watchers. Vík and its surroundings is one of the main bird life areas in Iceland.

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
SEEDS organises the “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites.

Participation fee EUR 200 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.

Volunteers should have a motivation for getting to know ways of living in rural areas in Iceland.
Our host will organise free time activities in the area, depending on the weather conditions.

In this project volunteers will assist with renovations of an old farm in the south of Iceland which is being changed into a guesthouse. Our hosts are a young family that recently bought the farm and are renovating the house and maintaining the area, including a couple of historically preserved buildings.
The main work tasks will be to clean the area, tear down old fences and fix newer ones, paint a historically preserved house and outhouses, and help with repairs on a historically preserved barn.
Volunteers will also plant trees and/or other vegetation, as well as help with some farming activities such as cleaning out old hay from a barn. Based on the interest of the volunteers, they will have the opportunity to learn about tourist services such as booking and receiving guests.
The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable so be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and bring warm clothing.

SEEDS volunteers will stay in a small house on the land with access to a bathroom and kitchen in the next house. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms in sleeping bags. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Breakfast will be prepared by the host. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food from your home country for an international evening.

The project is located on a farm on the South shore of Iceland, a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and glaciers to the north and facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The farm is beautifully located between Dyrhóley and Pétursey islands on land. In the beginning the farm was still powered by a home hydroelectric generating station, which is still standing although no longer in use.
The farm is only a ten minutes’ drive from the town of Vík í Mýrdal, which is Iceland's most southerly village. Vík is a charming small village surrounded by high beautiful bird cliffs with beautiful ocean view.
Mýrdalur is bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river Blautakvísl to the east. Its northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the sea. Just east of Vík’s outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds.
A range of recreational opportunities are offered in the area, including glacier hiking, snowmobiling, ice climbing, bird watching, nature hiking and horse riding as well as equestrian displays. There are also a number of exhibitions and museums, like Skogar museum where the old turf houses can be seen, and Skaftfellingur VE33 ship exhibitions.

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
SEEDS organises the “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites.

The participation fee is EUR 180 (Euros).

Please note that this fee is to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.
Volunteers should be motivated to get to know the way of life in rural areas of Iceland.
Our host will organise free time activities in the area depending on the weather conditions.

This is the fourth year that SEEDS volunteers will have the unique opportunity to get to know and explore the traditional Icelandic dairy and vegetable/carrots farming. Our hosts, a farmer’s family, cultivate carrots, keep cows and run a tourist accommodation.
The main tasks in this project will mainly be connected with the carrots cultivation; volunteers will be working in the fields, collecting plastic covers from the garden beds. Possibly the volunteers will also help with harvesting the carrots, cleaning and wrapping them.
The volunteers will also help clean the garden beds and beautifying the area. Other possible projects include help with paint work and maintenance.
Those who are interested in animal husbandry should feel free to drop in on the cows in the stalls, assist in milking them or tending to them in general.
The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable so be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and be sure to bring warm clothing.

SEEDS volunteers will stay in a fully equipped flat. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms with sleeping bag. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for an international evening.

The farm is located in the South of Iceland, a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and glaciers to the north and facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
The inhabitants here live in constant threat of volcanic eruptions and the area was covered by ashes during the recent eruptions in Eyjafjallajökull 2010 and Vatnajökull 2011.
Vík, the closest town, is Iceland's most southerly village.  Mýrdalur is bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river Blautakvísl to the east. Its northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves. The main livelihood of the people in the district is agriculture. Although this community of 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vík is the only seaside settlement in Iceland left without a harbour due to natural circumstances.  Among the many aspects of Vík that make it attractive are the sea-and-land trips and trips on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier to list a few.  
The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Just east of the village's outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds. South of Vík is a beautiful beach, which has been named as one of the world's ten best island beaches. A short hike within the close vicinity of Vík is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and bird watchers. Vík and its surroundings is one of the main bird life areas in Iceland.

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
SEEDS organises the “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites.

Participation fee EUR 200 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.

Volunteers should have a motivation for getting to know ways of living in rural areas in Iceland.
Our host will organise free time activities in the area, depending on the weather conditions.

This project gives SEEDS volunteers again the opportunity to live and work within beautiful surroundings hosted in cooperation with the Icelandic Girls and Boys Scouts Association.
The project offers diverse tasks and various experiences for SEEDS volunteers. First of all, volunteers will beautify the surroundings by cleaning up the area. Volunteers will carry out some planting and gardening activities as well and possibly make and maintain walking paths.
Depending on the advance of the project, volunteers might do other possible tasks, like checking up and repairing old fences and light maintenance work in the huts, such as panting.
The work can be physically demanding and volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors and to be flexible to work in all the diverse tasks connected with the project.

Volunteers will be lodged in a local hut, in a sleeping bag accommodation sharing rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
The area has a well equipped kitchen. Volunteers will be provided with food supplies and take care of the cooking themselves, as being in charge of the cleaning and housekeeping activities.
Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for an international evening.

The Ulfljótsvatn Scout Center  is 65 Km to east from the capital, Reykjavík. The land is originally a farmland and a property of The City of Reykjavik. The scouts in Iceland rent a piece of the land and have been doing that for over 60 years. Úlfljótsvatn has been for decades the centre for outdoor activities, leader training and summer camp for scouts and guides in Iceland.
The nature is beautiful and outdoor activities are many with nature trail, adventure trail and water safari. Thousands of trees have been planted near the centre in the last 15 years. There is a climbing and abseiling tower in the area. Fishing is good in the lake and there are canoes, kayaks, rowing boats at the centre. Today’s most popular boats are 4 persons pedal boats. At the centre there is a 10m high outdoor climbing wall. It is used both for practice and fun in abseiling and climbing.

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
SEEDS organises a “minibus option”, a special shared transport from Reykjavík to the camp which includes the Golden circle excursion. This excursion will be organised on the first day of the camp and it is included in the fee of the project. Departure time will be at 9:00 in the morning.
Apart from being cheaper than regular public services or tour operators, it also allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting sites.

Participation fee EUR 250 (Euros). This fee is paid to SEEDS on arrival in Euros or Icelandic krónas and it includes the transportation from Reykjavík to Eyrarbakki and back (on the first and last day of the camp). In the first day we will include the Golden Circle excursion.

The camp is located in a place of beautiful surroundings with countless walking and hiking opportunities. Volunteers can also use the kayaks in the lake. Excursions (Blue Lagoon or South Shore) can be organised at discount fares for SEEDS volunteers.
The work can be physically demanding and volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors and to be flexible to work in all the diverse tasks connected with the project.
Volunteers should be prepared for cold or rainy weather since the work takes place outdoors.

SEEDS volunteers will be working on several projects, mostly construction and renovation related tasks, preparing the area for the winter, after the busy summer season; helping a group of locals developing the area with tourism services, pushing forward alternative ways of income; running a series of huts in this isolated area, offering services to travellers in the summer.
The tasks will include landscaping around houses in the area as well as some painting. Volunteers will also help revegetate some areas around and help clear some old fences. Volunteers will be maintaining hiking paths, clearing litter along the paths and in the valley. As the landscape is raw, the work is physically demanding but also rewarding. Some of these tasks may have been fully accomplished by the group coming in the spring so volunteers may take on new different tasks in coordination with out hosts and depending on weather conditions.

Volunteers will be hosted in a local mountain hut; sleeping in shared rooms on mattresses on the floor; please bring your own sleeping bag. The facilities are very basic and volunteers are expected to show consideration for their companions.
Volunteers will receive food ingredients and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please do not forget some traditional food from your home country for the international evening.

The Icelandic highlands, or “the interior”, are a true pearl to all nature lovers and outdoor people. It is accessible on 4WD cars and most routes involve crossing un-bridged rivers.
If you really want to get away from it all, the interior of Iceland is like nothing you have ever experienced. The mountainous centre of the island, with its rocky deserts, craggy mountain peaks, ice caps, volcanoes, hidden valleys and hot springs, is an awesome and untouched wilderness.
The interior was almost totally inaccessible until recently. However outlaws managed to hide out for years at a time in the highlands, rustling sheep and keeping away from law-abiding citizens. Travellers going between the north and south of Iceland sometimes had to cross the highlands. To get to the assembly of Alþingi (parliament) each summer, delegates had to ride from every corner of the country to Þingvellir in the southwest.
Journeys across the interior were never undertaken lightly; such travel was risky and lives were often lost. Today the interior is crossed by two mountain roads, via Kjölur and Sprengisandur, which are only open in summer, after the snow has thawed in spring.
Volunteers will be staying close to the glacier Hofsjökull and near to the rivers Hvítá and Þjórsá. The mountains in the area that reach up to 1500 m were formed during a volcanic eruption in the later part of the ice age. The area is still dynamic and great geothermal activity takes place in the surroundings. The environment is very diverse, both in shape and colour. The mountains are weathered and have very little continuous growth, as the forces of nature, like glaciers, water flow, ice bursts etc. have been fast working in these mountain highlands.

English will be the language of the camp; high proficiency is not required.

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Participation fee EUR 250 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.

The fee includes the domestic transportation from Reykjavík to the camp site and back (on the first and last day of the camp). Departure time will be at 7:00 in the morning.
Remote and very isolated site located in natural areas of extreme beauty. Volunteers need to be prepared for physical and demanding work, free time activities are mostly hiking and trekking in the area as there is no transportation available or possibility to organise transport to different sites.
Bring warm winter clothes as the project takes place outside and the weather can be very cold.