2013
Workcamps in Iceland
2
Workcamp List 2013
CODE
NAME
DATES
TYPE OF WORK
AGE
VOLS
total
WF104
Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales
22/01 – 03/02
RENO/ART
18+
8
WF123
Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik
22/01 – 03/02
CULT / KIDS
18+
8
WF129
Hveragerði Health and environment
28/01 - 11/02
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF106
Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales
05/02 – 17/02
RENO/ART
18+
8
WF88
Eco messangers in Reykjavik
05/02 – 17/02
CULT / ART
18+
8
WF107
Hveragerði Health and environment
11/02 - 25/02
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF17
Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales
19/02 - 03/03
RENO/ART
18+
8
WF108
Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik
19/02 - 03/03
CULT / KIDS
18+
8
WF109
Hveragerði Health and environment
25/02 - 11/03
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF166
Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales
05/03 – 17/03
RENO/ART
18+
8
WF120
Eco messangers in Reykjavik
05/03 – 17/03
CULT / ART
18+
8
WF111
Hveragerði Health and environment
11/03 - 25/03
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF172
Journalism and photographing in Reykjavik
19/03 - 31/03
ART/STUDY
18+
8
WF142
Raufarhöfn - a village in winter
22/03 - 03/04
ART/STUDY
18+
15
WF112
Hveragerði Health and environment
25/03 - 08/04
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF113
Eskifjörður - a village in winter
28/03 - 11/04
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF143
Raufarhöfn - multi kulti camp
01/04 - 12/04
CULT / KIDS
18+
15
WF114
The meaning of volunteering
02/04 - 14/04
ART/STUDY
18+
8
WF116
Hveragerði Health and environment
08/04 - 22/04
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF118
East of Iceland - art and renovation
10/04 - 23/04
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF173
Journalism and photographing in Reykjavik
16/04 - 28/04
ART/STUDY
18+
8
WF117
Hveragerði Health and environment
22/04 - 06/05
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF147
East of Iceland - close to nature
22/04 - 04/05
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF125
Journalism and photographing in Reykjavik
30/04 – 12/05
ART/STUDY
18+
8
WF100
Stöðvarfjörður paradise for nature lovers
03/05 - 17/05
ENVI / MANU
18+
8
WF138
East of Iceland - close to nature
03/05 - 17/05
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF119
Hveragerði Health and environment
06/05 -20/05
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF130
Reykjavik Arts festival
14/05 – 26/05
ART/STUDY
18+
6
WF124
East of Iceland - close to nature
16/05 - 30/05
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF60
On the Move - clean up the coastline in the east of Iceland
16/05 - 30/05
ENVI / MANU
18+
8
WF135
Hveragerði the village of the hot springs
20/05 - 03/06
ENVI
18+
10
2
3
WF121
CODE
Hveragerði Health and environment
SUMMER PROGRAM
20/05 - 03/06
ENVI/MANU
DATES
TYPE OF WORK
18+
AGE
7
VOLS total
WF61
Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal
21/05 - 02/06
ENVI/MANU
18+
8
WF131
Reykjavik Arts festival
25/05 – 06/06
ART/STUDY
18+
6
WF129
East of Iceland - close to nature
29/05 - 12/06
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF01
Hveragerði Health and environment
03/06 - 17/06
ENVI
18+
7
WF132
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
04/06 - 18/06
CULT / ART
18+
15
WF134
Þórshöfn - Pure nature
04/06 - 18/06
CULT / ART
18+
8
WF03
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
05/06 - 17/06
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF136
Gardening and flower exhibition in Hveragerði
10/06 - 24/06
ENVI
18+
12
WF02
East of Iceland - close to nature
11/06 - 24/06
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF14
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
16/06 - 29/06
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF30
Hveragerði Health and environment
17/06 - 01/07
ENVI
18+
7
WF146
Visual art in Reykjavik
18/06 - 30/06
CULT / ART
18+
8
WF04
Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal
19/06 - 01/07
ENVI/MANU
18+
8
WF06
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
19/06 - 01/07
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF19
East of Iceland - close to nature
23/06 - 06/07
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF15
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
27/06 - 10/07
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF77
Hveragerði Health and environment
01/07 - 15/07
ENVI
18+
7
WF140
Nature in the south of Iceland
01/07 - 08/07
ENVI
18+
5
WF46
African days in Reykjavik
02/07 - 14/07
CULT/ART
18+
8
WF07
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
03/07 - 15/07
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF104
VOL.CAN.O – Circus in Reykjavik
03/07 – 16/07
ART / MANU
18+
10
WF18
Polar festival – skill sharing in East Iceland
05/07 – 19/07
ART / FEST /MANU
18+
8
WF39
Eistnaflug Heavy Rock festival
05/07 - 19/07
FEST / ENVI
18 - 30
10
WF115
East of Iceland - close to nature
05/07 - 19/07
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF34
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
08/07 - 22/07
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF141
Þórshöfn - Pure nature
08/07 - 22/07
ENVI/MANU
18+
8
WF144
Teenage camp in the East of Iceland
12/07 - 25/07
ART /STUDY/ENVI
14-15
15
WF22
Eco messengers in South Iceland
15/07 – 28/07
EDU / ENVI
18+
12
WF78
Hveragerði Health and environment
15/07 - 29/07
ENVI
18 - 35
7
WF48
Latin American days in Reyjavik
16/07 - 28/07
CULT/FEST
18+
8
WF16
Fire in Húnaþing and Grettir Viking festival
17.07 – 29.07
ART/FEST/ENVI
15+
8
WF08
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
17/07 - 29/07
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF21
East of Iceland - close to nature
18/07 - 31/07
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF62
Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull
18/07 - 31/07
ENVI / MANU
18+
10
WF25
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
20/07 - 03/08
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF153
Teenage camp in the East of Iceland
24/07 - 06/08
ART /STUDY/ENVI
16-17
15
WF106
Egilsstadir - The Capital of East Iceland
28/07 – 11/08
ENVI / MANU
18+
8
3
4
WF24
Eco messengers in South Iceland
28/07 – 09/08
EDU / ENVI
18+
12
WF79
Hveragerði Health and environment
29/07 - 12/08
ENVI
18+
7
WF49
Gay pride in Reykjavík
30/07 - 11/08
ENVI / CULT
18+
8
WF80
East of Iceland - close to nature
30/07 - 11/08
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF90
Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull
30/07 - 11/08
ENVI / MANU
18+
10
WF09
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
31/07 - 12/08
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF27
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
01/08 - 13/08
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF157
Teenage camp in the East of Iceland
05/08 - 17/08
ART /STUDY/ENVI
14-15
15
WF102
Flower festival in Hveragerði
06/08 - 19/08
ENVI
18+
12
WF105
Vogar in Reykjanes peninsula
06/08 - 18/08
ENVI/FEST
18+
10
WF122
On the move - clean up the coastline in Snaefellsness
08/08 – 20/08
STUDY/ MANU
18+
8
WF26
Eco messengers in South Iceland
09/08 – 22/08
EDU / ENVI
18+
12
WF40
East of Iceland - close to nature
10/08 - 24/08
ENVI / MANU
18 - 35
15
WF28
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
11/08 - 22/08
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF94
Hveragerði Health and environment
12/08 - 26/08
ENVI
18+
7
WF50
Cultural night in Reykjavik
13/08 - 25/08
ART/FEST/MANU
18+
8
WF162
The Blueberry festival in the Western fjords
16.08 – 29.08
ENVI / MANU/FEST
18+
8
WF10
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
14/08 - 26/08
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF164
Teenage camp in the East of Iceland
16/08 - 28/08
ART /STUDY/ENVI
16-17
15
WF29
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
20/08 - 03/09
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF52
East of Iceland - close to nature
23/08 - 06/09
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF95
Hveragerði Health and environment
26/08 - 09/09
ENVI
18+
7
WF55
Asian Days in Reykjavik
27/08 - 08/09
ART/FEST/MANU
18+
8
WF11
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
28/08 - 09/09
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF32
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
01/09 - 14/09
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF197
East of Iceland - close to nature
05/09 - 17/09
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF96
Hveragerði Health and environment
09/09 - 23/09
ENVI
18+
7
WF154
Eco messangers in Reykjavik
10/09 - 22/09
CULT/ART
18+
8
WF12
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
11/09 - 23/09
ENVI/RENO
18+
10
WF44
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
12/09 - 25/09
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF05
East of Iceland - close to nature
16/09 - 29/09
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF84
On the Move - clean up the coastline in the North of Iceland
23/09 - 06/10
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
8
WF56
Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle
23/09 - 06/10
ART /STUDY/ENVI
18+
15
WF58
RIFF - Reykjavik international film festival
24/09 – 08/10
ART/FEST
18 - 35
30
WINTER PROGRAM
WF127
Hveragerði Health and environment
24/09 - 08/10
ENVI
18+
7
WF103
East of Iceland - close to nature
28/09 - 11/10
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF97
Hveragerði Health and environment
08/10 – 22/10
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF158
Visual art in Reykjavik
11/10 - 24/10
CULT/ART
18+
8
4
5
WF110
Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales
11/10 - 24/10
RENO/ART
18+
8
WF137
East of Iceland - close to nature
10/10 - 23/10
ENVI / MANU
18+
15
WF98
Hveragerði Health and environment
22/10 - 05/11
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF59
Iceland airwaves - rock festival
27/10 - 07/11
ENVI / FEST
18 - 35
30
WF99
Hveragerði Health and environment
05/11 – 19/11
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF23
Visual art in Reykjavik
10/11 - 23/11
CULT/ART
18+
8
WF177
Hveragerði Health and environment
19/11 - 03/12
ENVI/MANU
18+
7
WF199
Visual art in Reykjavik
29/11 – 11/12
CULT/ART
18+
8
WF101
Christmas and New Year camp in Reykjavik
19/12 – 01/01
CULT/ART/SOCIAL
18+
20
Reykjavik
South
North east
East
West
Teenage camp
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CAMPS IN THE CAPITAL OF ICELAND
REYKJAVIK
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7
WF104
WF106
WF17
WF166
WF110
Art and Renovation in Reykjavik and the fjords of whales
Art and Renovation in Reykjavik and the fjords of whales
Art and Renovation in Reykjavik and the fjords of whales
Art and Renovation in Reykjavik and the fjords of whales
Art and Renovation in Reykjavik and the fjords of whales
22/01 – 03/02
05/02 – 17/02
19/02 – 03/03
05/03 – 17/03
11/10 – 24/10
ART / RENO
ART / RENO
ART / RENO
ART / RENO
ART / RENO
8 vol
8 vol
8 vol
8 vol
8 vol
Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth
below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its
residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the
advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just
over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in
the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the
world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi
Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on
the western horizon like a crystal.
Work: The Art and Renovation camp in Reykjavik has two major activities.
WF Iceland is currently renovating houses downtown Reykjavik where our volunteers are living and working. The organization
is also renovating an old farm 30 km away from the capital city. Since the creation of Worldwide Friends, the organization has
been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to renovate and work in old Icelandic farm. The idea of renovating old
spaces in the country side of Iceland and especially in areas where there isn’t much population is one of the best ideas our
organization could develop. In one hand we have the opportunity of give life to an empty and old space, on the other hand we
are bringing life back to the area with the spirit and the ideas of International volunteers which will be very much welcomed
by the local community.
The volunteers will help us with the renovation in Reykjavik and the farm, the work depends on the skills of each volunteer.
Volunteers will also participate in workshops related to visual art and/or music.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermal-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations.
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Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp.
WF123 Multi-Kulti Camp in Reykjavik
WF108 Multi-Kulti Camp in Reykjavík
22/01- 03/02
19/02 – 03/03
CULT / KIDS
CULT / KIDS
8 vol
8 vol
Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth
below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its
residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the
advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just
over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in
the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the
world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi
Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on
the western horizon like a crystal.
Work: Worldwide Friends volunteers prepare games, songs, and materials to present to kindergarten students to introduce
the kids to different cultures. Volunteers are asked to bring cultural materials from home that can be used in these
presentations. The members of the workcamp may also participate in other related activities in central Reykjavik.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home.
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Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 180,– for this workcamp.
WF172 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik
19/03 – 31/03
ART/ STUDY
8 vol
WF173 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik
16/04 – 28/04
ART/ STUDY
8 vol
WF125 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik
30/04 – 12/05
ART / STUDY
8 vol
Project and location:
In Reykjavik you can easily feel the pure energy at the heart of Iceland‘s capital city - whether it springs from the underground
boiling thermal energy or radiates from the green scenery surrounding the city. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun,
space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. Reykjavik offers both the features of a modern and
innovative society and the marvellous traits of a unique natural landscape.
The population of the Reykjavik Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula offering a panoramic view of the
mountains and the Atlantic Ocean from nearly every part of the city. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight
and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again.
The world’s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue
waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier towers over the western horizon, while
mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast.
Work: Every year WF Iceland is hosting hundreds of international volunteers participating in projects all round the island. WF
Iceland publishes a magazine called UNA where people can read about the life of the organization.
In the beginning of the project volunteers will receive an introduction about the tasks - afterwards we will visit other WF
workcamps located in Reykjavik. This is a great opportunity to step into different projects and even participate in their work a
little bit. The group will take photos and make videos and interviews with volunteers, local hosts and people living in the area.
The outcome will be published in the UNA WF magazine.
At the end of the project we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite
recipes from home!
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Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in journalism and/or photographing are very much welcome
to this camp.
Terminal: International Airport Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF)
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180€ for this workcamp.
WF88
WF120
WF154
Eco messenger in Reykjavik
Eco messenger in Reykjavik
Eco messenger in Reykjavik
CULT/ART
CULT/ART
CULT/ART
05/02 - 17/02
05/03 – 17/03
10/09 – 22/09
8 Vol
8 Vol
8 Vol
Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth
below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its
residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the
advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of
only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the
only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger
center elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time
of year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of
the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters
of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull
glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal.
Work: This workcamp all is about awareness. The volunteers will be the leaders of environmental education sessions in
high schools in Reykjavik. The main goal is to create awareness among children and teenagers and promote protecting
the environment in daily life.
The work will be divided between preparation of materials such as posters, brochure, info mobile centre with photos
and explanations, power points, and videos. During the second week the volunteers will visit high schools to perform
the session.
During the camp the volunteers will enjoy a percussion workshop in order to give a small performance in the high
school and catch the attention of the students.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor
and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is
world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and
natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or
even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping
and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag
and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and
volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by
Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities,
including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops,
museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking
and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their
favorite recipes from home!
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Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of EUR 180,– for this workcamp.
WF114
The meaning of volunteering
ART / STUDY
02/04 – 14/04 8 Vol
Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth
below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its
residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the
advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of
only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the
only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger
center elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time
of year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of
the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters
of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull
glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal.
Work: This workcamp all is about awareness. The volunteers will introduce voluntarism in high schools in Reykjavik. The
main idea is to orientate children and teenagers about the importance of voluntary work and all the opportunities that
they have in the voluntary field.
The work will be divided between preparation of materials such as posters, brochure, info mobile centre with photos
and explanation, power points, and videos. During the second week the volunteers will visit high schools to perform the
session.
During the camp the volunteers will enjoy a percussion workshop in order to give a small performance in the high
school and catch the attention of the students.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor
and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is
world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and
natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or
even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping
and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag
and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and
volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by
Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities,
including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops,
museums, and bus stations.
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Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking
and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their
favorite recipes from home!
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of EUR 180,– for this workcamp.
WF104 VOL.CAN.O – Circus in Reykjavik
03/07 – 16/07
ART / MANU
10 vol
Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with
ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the
qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forwardlooking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital
Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities
that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and
in favorable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also
known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while
rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a
crystal.
Work: We will be cooperating with the Nordic House in Reykjavik. This summer they will create a circus village near to the centre of
Reykjavik. The Circus is coming from Norway and it is a unique project, a travelling festival with circus artists and performances from
all over the world. The Circus village is also a place where both children and adults can enjoy the magic of the circus, be amused and
amazed by jaw dropping stunts and impressive acts.
The volunteers will work on shifts, helping the circus workers with everything that needs to be done related to running the circus in a
good way.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik. Traditionally,
natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as
well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a house in the 101 centre area of Reykjavik. The house has basic
sleeping and cooking facilities. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are
provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets,
public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning.
Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home!
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF146
WF158
WF23
WF199
Visual art in Reykjavik
Visual art in Reykjavik
Visual art in Reykjavik
Visual art in Reykjavik
18/06 – 30/06
11/10 – 24/10
10/11 – 23/11
29/11 – 11/12
CULT/ART
CULT/ART
CULT/ART
CULT/ART
8 vol
8 vol
8 vol
8 vol
Project Location: In Reykjavik you can easily feel the pure energy at the heart of Iceland‘s capital city - whether it springs
from the underground boiling thermal energy or radiates from the green scenery surrounding the city. Think of the qualities
of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. Reykjavik offers both the features of a
modern and innovative society and the marvellous traits of a unique natural landscape.
The population of the Reykjavik Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula offering a panoramic view of the
mountains and the Atlantic Ocean from nearly every part of the city. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight
and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again.
The world’s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue
waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier towers over the western horizon, while
mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast.
Work: The purpose of this camp is to involve young international volunteers in a group experience where they can improve
their communication and visual arts skills by capturing some memories in an unforgettable way using photographs and
videos. Volunteers will put into action ideas about photography from capture to finished image. In this camp, volunteers
learn together from each other how to better express their vision and how to digitally edit images to highlight the same
qualities that drew them to the scene to begin with. Volunteers will work on different themes, such as landscape, fishermen’s
life, light and colour, local lifestyle etc. In the evenings the volunteers will gather together to share photos and the camp will
culminate in a photo exhibition.
This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible
experience where participants share their knowledge on photography with each other while they are exploring creativity,
environmental issues and intercultural learning. So don’t worry if you’re not an experienced photographer, because the
workcamp doesn’t require advanced knowledge and it isn’t a competition.
Please note that volunteers need to bring their own cameras to the workcamp. The volunteers should also keep in mind that
the leaders are not professional photographers.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite
recipes from home!
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this work camp.
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WF46 African days in Reykjavik
02/07 – 14/07
ART / CULT/FEST
8 vol
WF48 Latin American days in Reykjavik
16/07 – 28/07
ART / CULT/FEST
8 vol
WF55 Asian days in Reykjavik
27/08 – 08/09
ART / CULT/FEST
8 vol
Project and location:
Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with everchanging weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the
qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern,
forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the
Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has
a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi
Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on
the western horizon like a crystal.
Work:
One of the most important aims of WF Iceland is intercultural understanding. Iceland is getting more and more intercultural
and nowadays you can find people from all over the world in Reykjavik. We would like to involve foreign nationals living in
Iceland to give them an extra chance to promote the culture of their origin in the local society.
We will help with the preparation and running of cultural activities together with African, Latin American and Asian people
living in Iceland. We will also have some workshops and debates related to art and culture.
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African days in Reykjavík:
During the workcamp the volunteers and the work will be focused on Africa by having workshops of West African percussion
instruments and dances in cooperation with http://www.kramhusid.is/. As well we will involve Africans living in Reykjavik in
order to provide the participants the opportunity to learn about African cuisine, get to know them and make video forums
with movies that reflect the situation in the continent today in order to create debates concerning different issues. At the end
of the work camp we will organize a little ´African festival´ in downtown Reykjavik where we will show the outcome of the
workshops, a performance of dances and percussion as well food, photos, and reflections about the situation in Africa today
and how young people should act in order to improve the current situation.
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Latin American days in Reykjavik
During the workcamp the volunteers and the work will be focused on Latin America by having workshops of Latin- American
music and dances. As well we will involve Latin- American people living in Reykjavik in order to provide the participants the
opportunity to learn about Latin- American cuisine, get to know their culture and make video forums with movies that reflect
the situation in the continent today in order to create debates concerning different issues. At the end of the work camp we
will have a little ´Latin- American festival´ in downtown Reykjavik where we will show the outcome of the workshops, a
performance of dances and music as well food, photos, and reflections about the situation in Latin America today and how
young people should act in order to improve the current situation.
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Asian days in Reykjavik.
During the workcamp the volunteers and the work will be focused on Asia by having workshops of Asian music and dances. As
well we will involve Asian people living in Reykjavik in order to provide the participants the opportunity to learn about Asian
cuisine, get to know them and make video forums with movies that reflect the situation in the continent today in order to
create debates concerning different issues. At the end of the work camp we will organize a little ´Asian festival´ in downtown
Reykjavik where we will show the outcomes of the workshops, a performance of dances and music as well food, photos, and
reflections about the situation in Asia today and how young people must act in order to improve the current situation.
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Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
Language: The language of the workcamp is English.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 200 Euros.
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WF50 Cultural Night in Reykjavík
13/08 – 25/08
FEST / MANU/ART
8 vol
Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth
below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its
residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the
advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just
over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in
the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the
world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi
Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on
the western horizon like a crystal.
Reykjavik Culture Night has become an essential part of cultural life in Iceland with thousands of people strolling down the
streets of the city on this exciting and eventful night. Culture Night offers a chance to enjoy a variety of activities ranging from
traditional shows and exhibitions to more unusual happenings. A number of cultural institutions such as galleries, ateliers,
shops, cafes, churches, restaurants and bars in downtown of Reykjavik stay open until late. The immensely popular Reykjavik
Marathon takes place on the same day and we really encourage our volunteers to participate in that.
Work: Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and helping the local authorities to make it a
better place to stay. This includes various types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tasks and painting old houses.
We will also have workshops dedicated to different kinds of art. On 24th of August, we will take part in Reykjavik´s Cultural
Night, performing in the streets and enjoying Iceland’s biggest cultural event.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermal-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. On weekends, the central location of the
accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs,
and concerts. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful
areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons,
waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents,
or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
Language: The language of the workcamp is English.
Terminal: international Airport: Keflavik (KEF) Reykjavík.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200 Euros for this workcamp.
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WF49 Gay Pride in Reykjavik
30/07 – 11/08
FEST / CULT
8 vol
Project and location:
Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with everchanging weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the
qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern,
forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the
Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has
a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi
Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on
the western horizon like a crystal.
The Gay Pride festival in Reykjavík will take place in the last days of the workcamp from 06/08 until 11/08. During those days
Reykjavík is full of life, a huge, merry and colourful Gay Parade goes through the centre of town and a grand outdoor concert
attended by over seventy thousand people – lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and straight, friends, relatives, fellow
citizens and numerous foreign visitors - showing solidarity with the gay cause. More information on http://www.gaypride.is/
Work: Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and helping the local authorities to make it a
better place to stay. This includes various types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tasks and painting old houses.
We will be working outside and help other environmental departments to take care of all the parks and green spots in the
heart
of
Reykjavík.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite
recipes from home!
Language: The language of the workcamp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavik (KEF), Reykjavík
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 200 Euros.
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WF58 RIFF Reykjavík International film festival 24/09 – 08/10 ART/FEST
30 vol
Project and location:
Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with everchanging weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the
qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern,
forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the
Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has
a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi
Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on
the western horizon like a crystal.
Work: We will help the organizers of the Reykjavík International Film Festival with different tasks before and during the
festival. Our group of international volunteers will work closely with the team of Icelandic volunteers which are in most cases
students of the Universities in Reykjavik.
We will put up posters and hand out leaflets and brochures around the city before the festival starts; some of the volunteers
might be asked to pick up international guests at the airport. During the festival we will sell entrance tickets and festival
passes, setup the venues before and after the movies and control the entrance if needed. There might be other tasks to be
done and we will have to be flexible and willing to give a helping hand whenever necessary.
The festival is one of the most important cultural events in Reykjavik and the work of the volunteers is a crucial contribution
to the event. It is interesting for the volunteers to be part of this international project and have the opportunity to experience
its amazing atmosphere.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free
access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for
volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite
recipes from home!
Language: The language of the workcamp is English.
Additional information: There is an extra participation fee of 200 Euros for this workcamp.
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WF59 Iceland airwaves – rock festival
27/10 – 07/11
FEST/ENVI
30 vols
Project and location:
Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with everchanging weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of
the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a
modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000
people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country,
Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of
Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier
glitters on the western horizon like a crystal.
Iceland Airwaves is an annual music event that started out in 1999 as a talent show for foreign record executives. Since then,
Airwaves has grown and blossomed and is now an integral part of the cultural life in Reykjavík. The fruits of the festival's
labour have been ripening and today many Icelandic artists such as Quarashi, Minus, Sigur Ros, Apparat Organ Quartet,
Trabant, Leaves and others have made their way to the International music scene.
Airwaves festival attracts approximately 2.000 people annually from abroad (more than half from the music industry).
Visitors come to sample the fresh sounds, or in search of new talents, others seeking inspiration or simply on a quest for
adventure on the Arctic Circle. Further information on: www.icelandairwaves.com.
Work: We will help the organizers of the festival to carry out many tasks, such as preparing the venues before and after the
concerts, helping with festival security etc. Before and after the festival we will help Reykjavik environmental department
maintaining the green areas in Reykjavik.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. On weekends, the central location of the
accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs,
and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and
natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even
icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have
free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland
for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite
recipes from home!
Language: The language of the work camp is English.
Terminal/Region: International airport Keflavik (KEF), Reykjavík.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200€ for this workcamp.
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WF 101 Reykjavík - Christmas and New Year Camp in Reykjavik 19/12 – 01/01 CULT/ART/SOCIAL
20 vols
Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth
below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its
residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the
advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just
over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in
the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the
world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of
Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier
glitters on the western horizon like a crystal.
In this time of the year when conditions are favourable you can see the Northern lights (Aurora borealis) glowing curtain of
greenish yellow lights, dancing in the distance to a spectacular, multicoloured fusion stretching across the sky.
Work: We will live together and create a cosy atmosphere in the area where our office, cultural centre and accommodation
are located by putting up lights and Christmas decorations. The main idea of this camp is to celebrate Christmas together
and to promote peace and friendship among the group trough intercultural learning and exchange. We will learn Christmas
songs from all over the world from each other and weather permitting will sing in the streets of Reykjavik and other public
places in town as a sign of peace and multiculturalism. For New Year’s Eve we will organize a little party for the volunteers
and we will enjoy Reykjavik´s spectacular fireworks in front of the cathedral. We will also arrange a visit to the ‘Imagine
Peace Tower’ which was designed by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon. The tower is made-up of 15 large searchlights
surrounded by a number of prisms that act like mirrors, reflecting the light vertically into the sky, usually reaching an altitude
of at least 4000 meters. Over half a million written wishes that people from all over the world have sent to Yoko Ono as part
of her ‘Wish Trees’ project are buried underneath the tower.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and
natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even
icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have
free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland
for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite
recipes from home!
Language: Basic English is required.
Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 200 for this workcamp.
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WF130 Reykjavik Arts festival
14/05 – 26/05
ART/STUDY
6 vols
WF 131 Reykjavik Arts festival
25/05 – 06/06
ART/STUDY
6 vols
Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth
below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its
residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the
advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just
over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in
the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the
world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of
year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the
aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of
Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier
glitters on the western horizon like a crystal.
Work: Reykjavík Arts Festival has been held in Reykjavík, Iceland since 1970. It is one of Europe’s oldest and most recognized
multi-disciplinary arts festivals and it has hosted a large number of international and local artists in all fields music, theatre,
visual arts and dance. For more information visit: www.artfest.is.
Participants in the workcamp will visually capture the festival and present it through online photo blogs and social media.
Participants may in addition be requested to perform minor additional tasks related to the organization of the festival such
as distribution of printed material, assisting audience, assisting security, etc.
During a short orientation period, participants will be introduced to the festival and the many arts and cultural venues in
Reykjavik it collaborates with, as well as the tasks they will be responsible for during the workcamp. The group will create the
photo blogs and social media channels to be used during and immediately after the festival. During the festival the group will
have access to selected performances which they will document by photographing the event itself and its audience, as well
as capturing the general atmosphere created in the city during the festival. These photographs, once approved by Reykjavik
Arts Festival’s staff, will be published on the workcamp’s photo blog, and distributed via the festival´s social media channels.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and
natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even
icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and
cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels,
but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have
free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland
for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite
recipes from home!
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Requirements: Volunteers with good photography and computer skills are very much welcome to this workcamp. Previous
knowledge of blogging and social media is also welcome. Volunteers are expected to bring their own cameras and preferably
also laptops for editing and publishing the captured material.
Language: Basic English is required.
Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 200 for this workcamp.
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CAMPS IN THE SOUTH OF ICELAND
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WF107
WF109
WF111
WF112
WF116
WF117
WF119
WF121
WF01
WF30
WF77
WF78
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WF94
WF95
WF96
WF127
WF97
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WF177
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
Hveragerði – Health and Environment
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Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly
little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit,
flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði
means ‘hot springs garden.’ Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and you probably won’t find such a natural wonder
in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site:
Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and
steaming vents.
Our host is the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic, which is a part of the Natural Health Association of Iceland. Every year
approximately 2,000 patients and other guests enjoy their diverse rehabilitation programs, which are focused on an approach
that builds self-confidence and personal responsibility for the patients’ own health. The Clinic has earned a solid reputation,
both in Iceland and internationally, since its foundation in 1955 for personal and effective care of patients. It is the oldest and
one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland.
Work: The Natural Health Association has a horticultural and environmental department, including forestry, gardening, and
greenhouses, which is where Worldwide Friends volunteers work most of the time. The nature of the work depends largely on
weather conditions, which can change quickly. Volunteers should bring clothes appropriate for outdoor work, but also clothes
for working inside the warm greenhouses.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally,
natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor
swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a
river heated by hot springs.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a fully equipped bungalow consisting of several double
rooms. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available
during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their own laptops if they would like to connect to it.
All meals are provided and cooked by our hosts, the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic. The menu for the project is primarily
vegetarian, but two times a week it includes locally-caught fish. The food at the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic is known
throughout Iceland for its high quality.
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Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euros for this workcamp.
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WF135 Hveragerði The village of the hot springs 20/05-03/06 ENVI 10 vol
Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly
little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit,
flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði
means ‘hot springs garden.’ Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and you probably won’t find such a natural wonder
in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site:
Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and
steaming vents.
Work: The volunteers will be working with the environmental department of the village. Most of the work will consist of
cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also do some pure environmental tasks for example
working in the forestry, plant trees, built hiking paths and etc.
Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work
might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of
the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally,
natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor
swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a
river heated by hot springs.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping
bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their
own laptops if they would like to connect to it.
Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euros for this workcamp.
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WF136 Gardening and flower exhibition in Hveragerði
10/06 – 24/06 ENVI 12 vol
Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly
little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit,
flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði
means ‘hot springs garden.’ Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and you probably won’t find such a natural wonder
in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site:
Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and
steaming vents.
The Gardening and Flower festival in Hveragerði will take place from the 22nd to the 24th of June. This year the theme of the
festival will be “Circus” so volunteers interested in that topic are very much welcome. You can find more information in the
website http://www.blomibae.is
Work: Helping with the preparion and during the exhibition. Beautifying the area around the village Fixing paths,
paiting, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village. Planting trees.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally,
natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor
swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a
river heated by hot springs.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping
bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their
own laptops if they would like to connect to it.
Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euros for this workcamp.
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WF102 Flower Festival in Hveragerði
06/08 – 19/08 ENVI 12 Vol
Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly
little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit,
flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði
means ‘hot springs garden.’ Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and you probably won’t find such a natural wonder
in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site:
Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and
steaming vents.
The Flower festival in Hveragerði is a mixture of art and culture with a taste of the flower power from the area.
Work: Helping with the preparion and during the festival. Working in the forestry, making hiking paths. Beautifying the
area around the village Fixing walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village.
Planting trees.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally,
natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor
swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a
river heated by hot springs.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping
bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their
own laptops if they would like to connect to it.
Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euros for this workcamp.
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WF22 Eco messengers in South Iceland
WF24 Eco messengers in South Iceland
WF26 Eco messengers in South Iceland
15/07 – 28/07
28/07 – 09/08
09/08 – 22/08
EDU / ENVI
EDU / ENVI
EDU / ENVI
12 vol
12 vol
12 vol
Project Location: This camp will take place in five different places in the south of Iceland, the area where most
of the natural wonders in the south are located. Glaciers - Geysirs - Highlands - Volcanoes - Mountains Waterfalls – can be found in the neighborhood. The places are Gullfoss, Geysir, Seljalandsfoss, Thorsmork and
Skógar.
The South of Iceland is unique and that part of the country which by far the greatest numbers of foreign visitors
come to. There everything that makes Iceland interesting to visit can be found the year around. Here history
follows you at every footstep, both ancient and recent. There is creative art, culture and flourishing trade and
endless possibilities to enjoy the outdoor life in all seasons. Above all there is the awesome and rugged nature
from the mountains to the sea.
This camp is perfect for nature lovers and outdoor people.
Work: This workcamp is about awareness. The number of visitors coming to those places has been growing very
fast in the last years and unfortunately some people are not having enough respect for nature. The volunteers
will give basic information to the visitors about the importance of taking care of nature. In the beginning of the
project the volunteers will work together preparing the project. After that we will dived the group in two teams.
Each team will stay for two/three days in each of the five places to give the environmental message to the
visitors. In the middle of the project the whole group will be united again and also in the end of the project. The
volunteers will also help with the maintenance of the areas for two to three hours each working day. The
volunteers will do a hike from Skógar to Thorsmork – this is the most popular hike in Iceland between two
glaciers and there you can see the famous volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
Leisure: We will do a lot of hiking. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some
of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer.
Accommodation and Food: The volunteers will stay in tents most of the time but some nights in community
buildings. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, mats and towels.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the
cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring
along their favorite recipes from home!
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of EUR 200,– for this workcamp.
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WF03
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
05/06 – 17/06
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
WF06
Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
19/06 – 01/07
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
WF07
Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
03/07 – 15/07
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
WF08
Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
17/07 – 29/07
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
WF09
Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
31/07 – 12/08
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
WF10
Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
14/08 – 26/08
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
WF11
Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
28/08 – 09/09
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
WF12
Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales
11/09 –23/09
ENVI / RENO
10 vol
Project and location: Hvalfjörður (Icelandic: Whale-fjord) is situated in the west
of Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. The fjord is approximately 30 km long and 5 km wide.
The name Hvalfjörður is derived from the large number of whales which could be found and caught there. Until the 1980s,
one of the biggest whaling stations in Iceland was located in this fjord. In the past the fjord also contained a large number of
herring fisheries.A hiking trail to the highest waterfall in Iceland, Glymur, has its origin at the innermost end of the fjord.
Work: Since the creation of Worldwide friends, the organization has been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to
renovate and work at an old Icelandic farm. The idea of renovating old spaces in the country side of Iceland and especially in
areas where there isn’t much population is one of the best ideas our organization could develop. In one hand we have the
opportunity of giving life to an empty and old space, in the other hand we are bringing life back to the area with the spirit and
the ideas of International volunteers which will be very much welcomed by the local community.
The first part of this Project will consist on renovating and putting the farm in good shape. There are two building that we
have to renovate. The first one is the main house where volunteers will live in the near future. The second house is the
storage and workshops where volunteers will keep the paint and other materials.
The work on this project is a mix of renovation work and gardening.
We will also take care of the property, plant trees, cleaning the area, even cleaning the coast line around the fjord
There are a lot farms in the area so the volunteers will have the chance to visit other farms around and therefore to learn
about Icelandic farming methods.
Leisure time: We will explore the whole whale fjord and the surrounding area, including a hike to the highest waterfall in
Iceland.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation & Food:
We will be staying in the farm. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. Food will be provided for the duration of the
workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different
dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries.
Language: The language of the workcamp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík.
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Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180 Euros for this workcamp.
WF61
WF04
Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 21/05 – 02/06
Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 19/06 – 01/07
ENVI / MANU
ENVI / MANU
8 vol
8 vol
Project Location: Katla Geopark http://www.katlageopark.is/ is Iceland´s first geopark and it opens up a natural
wonderland to the visitor. A top priority of the park is to protect the natural environment, promote local sustainable
development, introduce local culture and place a strong emphasis on nature tourism.
Katla Geopark got its name from one of its most known volcanoes, Katla which is under the glacier Mýrdalsjökull. The
geopark is 9542 km2 or around 9,3 % of the total area of Iceland with population around 2700.
Katla Geopark is in every sense the land of ice and fire, with its towering glaciers and active volcanoes. These forces
have been shaping the land for thousands of years and the nearest examples of that are the powerful eruptions in
Eyjafjallajökull 2010 and Grímsvötn 2011. But there is also more amazing landscapes in the area, mountains, lakes,
black sandy beaches, green pastures and meadows, powerful glacial rivers, beautiful waterfalls and vast lava fields.
Katla Geopark is accessible all year round, and each season has its own magical charm in this spectacular natural
paradise.
Vík in Mýrdalur is Iceland's most southerly village, bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river
Blautakvísl to the east. It’s 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 district lives mainly by 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. 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 is 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.
Work: The volunteers will help with different tasks in the Geo Park and also in the village of Vík. They will mark and fix hiking
paths, put up signs, paint weeding and other environmental tasks.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played
an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and
saunas or steam rooms.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an community building offering basic facilities. Mattresses
are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
There will be limited internet connection available for checking emails and etc.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Vík for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euros for this workcamp.
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WF140
Nature in the south of Iceland
01/07 – 08/07
ENVI
5 vol
Project Location: This camp will take place in a small community called Grímsnes- and Grafningshreppur which is
located in the middle of the south area of Iceland. In the area you can find some of the historical places in Iceland – for
example Þingvellirwhich is by far Iceland’s most famous historic site. The Alþingi, or general assembly, first met there
in AD930, and continued to do so for nearly nine centuries, until 1798. Various important events in the Icelandic Sagas
took place at Þingvellir, and in 1930 it was declared a National Park. In 2004 Þingvellir was added to the UNESCO World
Heritage List.
Nowhere on earth is the junction between the European and American tectonic plates in the Earth’s crust as clear as in
the southwest, and at Þingvellir: the plates diverge here by as much as 2 cm per year. But the gap is constantly being
filled, as volcanoes have been erupting regularly throughout Iceland’s history.
Not far away is the old episcopal seat of Skálholt, which was the centre of the church and Christianity in Iceland from
the mid-11th century until the end of the 18th.
But the region has other attractions: places of outstanding natural beauty include magnificent waterfalls, of which
Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is the best known. In many geothermal areas villages have grown up, where exotic fruits and
vegetables are grown in greenhouses heated by hot springs.
The best known hot spring is Geysir, from which derives the English word “geyser” for spouting hot springs: the big
Geysir is surrounded by many more springs of all shapes and sizes.
A little further east are two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes. Mt. Hekla has erupted about 20 times in Icelandic
history, and Mt. Katla, under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, is almost as active. Many years have now passed since Mt. Katla
last erupted, and according to geoscientists it is overdue for another burst of activity.
Work: The volunteers will be working with the environmental department of the community. Most of the work will consist of
planting trees and taking care of the environment in the surrounding area.
Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work
might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of
the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in the area.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking,
including a river heated by hot springs.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping
bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their
own laptops if they would like to connect to it.
Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
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Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euros for this workcamp.
WF105 Vogar in Reykjanes peninsula
06/08 – 18/08
ENVI / MANU
10 vol
Project and location:
Vogar village in Reykjanes is a small village by the ocean 15 minutes away from Grindavík and The Blue Lagoon.
The inhabitants in this village are around 1.100. The settler here was a kinswoman of our first settler Ingólfur
Arnarson, Steinunn the Old.
Vogar is a typical small Icelandic village with a school, a kindergarten, a swimming pool, a community centre, a
sports center and a library to name some.
There is a lovely park in Vogar and a harbor. If you go down to the shore you will see the memorial for seamen,
which ever little hamlet in Iceland has got, by the shore there is lava with fissures in it and on a sunny day it
makes for quite a lovely walk.
Reykjanes is where the mid-Atlantic ridge rises above the ocean’s surface. The mid-Atlantic ridge is a divergent
tectonic plate boundary located along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean, which separates the Eurasian Plate and
North American Plate in the North Atlantic. It is also the longest mountain range in the world. This is why the
geological activity is especially vivid in Reykjanes.
Work: Most of the work will consist of cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also
do some other environmental tasks for example clean the coastline, plant trees or build hiking paths. One of our
tasks is to help the locals to organize a local festival which will take place in the last weekend of the camp.
Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that
the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it
will be nice most of the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges.
Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in
the area. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools
offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas
and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons,
waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steamvents..
Accommodation and food:
We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided.
The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes
from your own countries.
Language: The language of this camp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport
which is 40 km away from the project’s site.
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Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Vogar for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp.
CAMPS IN THE NORTH OF ICELAND
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WF142
Raufarhöfn – a village in winter at the end of the world
22/03 – 03/04
ART/STUDY
15 vol
Project Location: The village of Raufarhöfn is the community that lies farthest north in Iceland. It is located in the eastern part
of Melrakkasletta close to the Arctic Circle. The population of Raufarhöfn is about 200 and most of the people there earn their
living from fishing and fish processing. The harbor is very beautiful and partly shaped by nature itself. A wide and untouched
open area surrounds the village with a lot of birds and varied vegetation. The coastline with its inlets and creeks is filled with
driftwood and reaches out into the Arctic Sea. Away and on the surface of the sea various sea-birds will be spotted and an
occasional seal. On the beach waders strut and inland on the grassy moorlands there are dozens of lakes filled with trout. In
the vicinity many species of ducks, waders and species that favor heaths and moorlands may be observed.
Work: During this workcamp participants will take part in the production of a video documentary which will be focused on
how Icelandic people live and survive in isolated rural areas. It will be a mix of landscape shots and interviews of local people
in order to find out how they feel about living there and what they think about international volunteers coming to the village.
Another part of the project will be focused on the Auroras Borealis. During this time of the year it is very easy to see and
experience this amazing spectacular phenomenon. Volunteers will be involved in a Time-Lapse project in order to catch the
lights and have a common visual arts project.
During this time of the year the weather in Raufarhofn can be very unfriendly and cold. We strongly recommend you to bring
really warm and waterproof clothes. You should also be aware of the fact that the weather can get so extreme that it will not
allow us to go out of the accommodation. Don't forget to bring your cameras and tripods since big parts of the project are
focused on Auroras hunting. The tripod is an essential tool to keep the camera working in a long exposure. You will not be
able to enjoy and work in this part of the project without tripod! So do not forget it!!!
The third part of this workcamp will concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will
cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could
be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos
or whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings.
This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible
experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental
issues and intercultural learning.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played
an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and
saunas or steam rooms.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds
are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
There will be almost no internet connection available and if so it will be in a very simple base. So please make yourself
concious of isolation for 2 weeks.
To keep in mind, don’t forget your cameras and tripods. A Laptop could be very useful as well. Really warm clothes since we
are going to a very isolated place which is very cold in winter. Please bring also traditional food from your country, photos and
other things
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Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Requirements: Visual Arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Raufarhofn for a fair price. We will also offer for a fair price a two days trips from Raufarhofn to
Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even
icebergs.
During the trip to Raufarhöfn we will drive northwards and on the way back southwards. That means we will have the chance
to do a trip around Iceland. Each way will cost you 90 euros. During the way back we will stop for one night in the east of
Iceland because the trip from the south back to the capital is too long to make it in one day.
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF143 Raufarhöfn – multi kulti camp
01/04 – 12/04
CULT/KIDS
15 vol
Project Location: Raufarhöfn, Thórshöfn and Kópasker are there communities located in the most northeastern part of
Iceland. The geographic location of these villages makes life in winter very difficult and isolated from the rest of the Island.
There are 600 people living between the 3 communities in a square of 200 km. WF Iceland has been running workcamps in
Raufarhöfn with the main goal of bringing life to the villages through international volunteering.
Work: Worldwide Friends volunteers prepare games, songs and materials to present this in a kindergarten or school in order
to introduce the kids to different cultures. Volunteers are asked to bring cultural materials like information,pictures etc. from
their home countries that can be used in these presentations. The workcamp is divided in two parts:
During the first week the volunteers get to know each other by group dynamics. As well volunteers will brainstorm about the
different ideas and games proposed for the camp. They will prepare the games and all necessary materials needed for the
presentations. We will also use recycling materials. During the second week volunteers will visit then kindergartens or schools
in three communities in the northeast of Iceland . The visits will be approximately three or four per project. A session at the
kindergartens takes approximately one hour
The workcamp will also concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will cook for
the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could be a
presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend bringing food, photos or
whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings.
Leisure: The village of Raufarhöfn is the community that lies farthest north in Iceland. It is located in the eastern part of
Melrakkasletta close to the Arctic Circle. The population of Raufarhöfn is about 200 and most of the people there earn their
living from fishing and fish processing. The harbour is very beautiful and partly shaped by nature itself. A wide and untouched
open area surrounds the village with a lot of birds and varied vegetation. The winter here can be very unfriendly and cold. Be
aware of the fact that the weather can be so bad that it’s not possible to leave the house for a walk.
Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played an
important social role in Icelandic culture.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds
are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
Please bring also food, photos and other things from your country for the creation of the cultural evenings.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Raufarhofn for a fair price. We will also offer for a fair price a two days trips from Raufarhofn to
Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
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volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even
icebergs.
During the trip to Raufarhöfn we will drive northwards and on the way back southwards. That means we will have the chance
to do a trip around Iceland. Each way will cost you 90 euros. During the way back we will stop for one night in the east of
Iceland because the trip from the south back to the capital is too long to make it in one day.
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF14
WF15
WF34
WF25
WF27
WF28
WF29
WF32
WF44
WF56
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle
04/06 – 18/06
16/06 – 29/06
27/06 – 10/07
08/07 – 22/07
20/07 – 03/08
01/08 – 13/08
11/08 – 22/08
20/08 – 03/09
01/09 – 14/09
12/09 – 25/09
23/09 – 06/10
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
ART/CULT
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15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
Project Location: The village of Raufarhöfn is the community that lies farthest north in Iceland. It is located in the eastern part
of Melrakkasletta close to the Arctic Circle. The population of Raufarhöfn is about 200 and most of the people there earn their
living from fishing and fish processing. The harbor is very beautiful and partly shaped by nature itself. A wide and untouched
open area surrounds the village with a lot of birds and varied vegetation. In summer one will observe wild migratory birds
within the village being a part of the village life with the villagers most often waking up in the morning to the songs of birds.
The coastline with its inlets and creeks is filled with driftwood and reaches out into the Arctic Sea. Away and on the surface of
the sea various sea-birds will be spotted and an occasional seal. On the beach waders strut and inland on the grassy
moorlands there are dozens of lakes filled with trout. In the vicinity many species of ducks, waders and species that favor
heaths and moorlands may be observed.
Work: the purpose of this camp is very diverse. During these camp volunteers will be able to cooperate in different tasks.
Depending to the season or month where volunteers will participate in the camp the themes will be different. WF owns a
center in the village. During the first month of the summer the camp will be more focused on cultural activities for the people
and the youth of the village. Activities such as cultural coffees , international evenings, workshop which volunteers can
develop, renovation work such us painting and cleaning the House and visual arts project such a sharing photography
knowledge’s, video filming and editing.
During the last 2 months of the summer volunteers will work more on environmental tasks such as cleaning the coast line.
During this time the local Youth goes back to school and is more difficult to gather people for cultural evening. Another reason
to avoid environmental work during the first 2 months is due to the migrant birds known as CRIA in Iceland. About this time
they are nesting and is not good to disturb the areas. At the end of August the fly back again and is perfect time for coastline
cleaning. Also during this time volunteers will have the chance to share photo skills and video and edit and produce visual arts
materials to be use afterwards on our website.
This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible
experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues
and intercultural learning.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played
an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and
saunas or steam rooms.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds
are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags.
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Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Raufarhofn for a fair price. We will also offer for a fair price a two days trips from Raufarhofn to
Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls,
volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even
icebergs.
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this work camp.
WF134 þorshöfn – Pure nature
04/06 – 18/06 ENVI/MANU
8 vol
WF141 þorshöfn – Pure nature
08/07 – 22/07 ENVI/MANU
8 vol
Project and location:
To truly sense the remote beauty of the north-east, the charming little fishing village of Þórshöfn on the north-eastern coast is
the right place to go. The town of Þórshöfn with its 388 inhabitants lies at the very tip of the Langanes peninsula. There are
plenty of outdoor activities to choose from: hiking, salmon and trout fishing, as well as horse trekking in Iceland‘s most
astonishing landscape. The Langanes Peninsula is also one of the best areas to spot Iceland‘s rich and varied birdlife. Þórshöfn
is within driving distance of some of Iceland‘s most prized natural pearls, such as Myvatn, renowned for its geothermal
activity, and Dettifoss, one of Europe‘s highest and most spectacular waterfalls. This village has a beautiful natural harbour
and the inhabitants’ livelihood depends mostly on fishing, fish processing and commerce.
In the month of June the sun never fully sets in the north.
For additional information, visit: http://www.langanesbyggd.is/category.php?catID=17.
Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also continue to clean up
the coastline and other environmental tasks such as planting trees, building hiking paths, taking old fences down, etc. The
work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we need to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work
might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time,
hopefully.
Leisure time: We will have free access to the gym and the local swimming pool and sauna. Excursions such as hiking tours
with local guides will be organized by the hosting partner.
Accommodation & Food:
We will stay at the local school, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag.
Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cleaning and
cooking. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries
Language: The language of the workcamp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík.
There is a direct flight from Reykjavik to Þórshöfn but the airfare is quite high.
WF Iceland will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp’s site for a fair price including sightseeing stops in
some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euro for this workcamp.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Þórshofn for a fair price. We will also offer for a fair price a two days trips from Raufarhofn to Reykjavik through
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the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
WF84 On the Move – clean up the coastline in the North of Iceland
23/09 – 06/10
ART /STUDY/ENVI 8 vol
Project and location:
Do you want to travel in the North of Iceland and at the same time participate in a very important project?
The biggest and best known project of our organization is the “Clean Up the Coastline” (CUC) project. We have for the last
six years been cleaning the coastline of Iceland and we will continue that work for the next four years, a part of this is to
locate all items on the coastline which are too big to move by hands. Our volunteers are going to travel around the east of
the island, they will locate the items with GPS positioning system, measure them and estimate the weight and make photos
as well. The information will be put into an electronic map on our website.
For the first three days the group will stay in Raufarhöfn to get information about the tasks, than they will travel around in
the east for 7 days by car or hiking along the coastline and in the end of the project they will stay in Raufarhöfn for four
more days to put the information online.
Work: we will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline.
We will clean certain areas (position recorded by GPS on our “CUC map“) in different parts of Iceland and collect all the
trash on the beach and classify it in a standard form. We will make photos of the coastline,
This project provides us the standard methodology needed to produce some serious data. At the end, we will create a
scientific data useful to know more about the pollution in the oceans and on the coastline. Take a look at
http://cleanupthecoastline.wordpress.com/ for more information.
The marine area around Iceland is regarded as one of the cleanest of the world. Nevertheless, marine litter such as
persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals or hydrocarbons is constantly contaminating Iceland‘s shore. A large-scale
surface of the Icelandic coastline is concerned by this pollution and some beaches are even fully covered by trash, mainly
caused
by
poorly
managed
landfills
close
by.
Accommodation and food:
The group will be stay in the accommodation of our workcamps in Raufarhöfn. When we are travelling we might stay in
tents which will be provided by WF Iceland or in community places.
The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your
own countries.
Leisure time: We will do some hikes in different areas in the North. In some places we will have a free entrance to the
swimming pools. This camp is also On the move so you will travel a lot during the camp and see beautiful places.
Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 200€ for this workcamp.
Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in scientific work and/or photographing are very much
welcome to this camp. It is also important that the volunteers are in good shape because we will do a lot of hiking and
outdoor activities in this camp.
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Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Þórshöfn airport which is 40
km away from the project’s site.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a
fair price a two days trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes
unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hotsprings, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around
the island.
CAMPS IN THE EAST OF ICELAND
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WF113 Eskifjörður – a village in winter
28/03 – 11/04
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged
peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly
never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views.
“Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður,
Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just
behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular
fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during
your stay in the east.
Work: During this workcamp participants will take part in the production of a video documentary which will be focused on
how Icelandic people live and survive in isolated rural areas. It will be a mix of landscape shots and interviews of local people
in order to find out how they feel about living there and what they think about international volunteers coming to the village.
Another part of the project will be focused on the Auroras Borealis. During this time of the year it is very easy to see and
experience this amazing spectacular phenomenon. Volunteers will be involved in a Time-Lapse project in order to catch the
lights and have a common visual arts project.
During this time of the year the weather in Eskifjörður can be very unfriendly and cold. We strongly recommend you to bring
really warm and waterproof clothes. You should also be aware of the fact that the weather can get so extreme that it will not
allow us to go out of the accommodation. Don't forget to bring your cameras and tripods since big parts of the project are
focused on Auroras hunting. The tripod is an essential tool to keep the camera working in a long exposure. You will not be
able to enjoy and work in this part of the project without tripod! So do not forget it!!!
The third part of this workcamp will concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will
cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could
be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos
or whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings.
This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible
experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental
issues and intercultural learning.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played
an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and
saunas or steam rooms.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an nice indoor community facility offering basic facilities.
Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
There will be internet connection available but very simple most of the time. So please make yourself concious of isolation for
2 weeks.
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To keep in mind, don’t forget your cameras and tripods. A Laptop could be very useful as well. Really warm clothes since we
are going to a very isolated place which is very cold in winter. Please bring also traditional food from your country, photos and
other things
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Requirements: Visual Arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40
km away from the project’s site.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a
fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique
Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs,
rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the
island.
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF118 East of Iceland – Art and Renovation
10/04 – 23/04
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged
peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly
never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views.
“Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður,
Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just
behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular
fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during
your stay in the east.
Work: The Art and Renovation camp in Eskifjörður has two major activities.
WF Iceland is currently renovating an old community building in Eskifjörður where our volunteers are living and working in the
east. The idea of renovating old spaces in the country side of Iceland and especially in areas where there isn’t much
population is one of the best ideas our organization could develop. In one hand we have the opportunity of give life to an
empty and old building which used to be the children school of the village almost 100 years ago, on the other hand we are
bringing life back to the area with the spirit and the ideas of International volunteers which will be very much welcomed by
the local community.
The volunteers will help us with the renovation in Eskifjörður, the work depends on the skills of each volunteer.
Volunteers will also participate in workshops related to visual art and/or music.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played
an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and
saunas or steam rooms.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a nice indoor community facility offering basic facilities.
Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
There will be internet connection available but very simple most of the time. So please make yourself conscious of isolation
for 2 weeks.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40
km away from the project’s site.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a
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fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique
Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs,
rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the
island.
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 150,- Euro for this workcamp.
WF147
East of Iceland - close to nature
22/04 – 04/05
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF138
East of Iceland - close to nature
03/05 – 17/05
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF124
East of Iceland - close to nature
16/05 – 30/05
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF128
East of Iceland - close to nature
29/05 – 12/06
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF02
East of Iceland - close to nature
11/06– 24/06
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF19
East of Iceland - close to nature
23/06 – 06/07
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF115
East of Iceland - close to nature
05/07 – 19/07
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF21
East of Iceland - close to nature
18/07 – 31/07
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF80
East of Iceland - close to nature
30/07 – 11/08
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF40
East of Iceland - close to nature
10/08 – 24/08
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF52
East of Iceland - close to nature
23/08 – 06/09
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF197
East of Iceland - close to nature
05/09 – 17/09
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF05
East of Iceland - close to nature
16/09 – 29/09
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF103
East of Iceland - close to nature
28/09 – 11/10
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
WF137
East of Iceland - close to nature
10/10– 23/10
ENVI / MANU
15 vol
Project and location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and
jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and
seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views.
“Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður,
Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just
behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular
fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during
your stay in the east.
Work: Most of the work will consist of cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also do some
other environmental tasks for example clean the coastline, plant trees or build hiking paths.
Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work
might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of
the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges.
Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in Eskifjörður.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steam-vents..
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Accommodation and food:
In a community centre called Knellan which is located in Eskifjordur. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to
bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have access to showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: The language of the camp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40
km away from the project’s site.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a
fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique
Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs,
rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the
island.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF18 Polar festival – skill sharing in East Iceland
05/07 – 19/07
ART / FEST / MANU
8 vol
Project Location: Stöðvarfjörður is between Fárskrúðsfjörður and Breiðdalsvík, and is a part of the 4600 inhabitants commune of
Fjarðabyggð, the village itself having 190 residents. For a long time the main employment of the village was fisheries, but the last
few years employment possibilities have undergone many changes. A few years ago the fish factory of Stöðvarfjörður was bought
over by a big corporation that kept it open for a while, but it was quickly closed. Because of this, most of the services of the village
have been closed down and unified in the nearby area in Fjarðabyggð.
Now most of the people of Stöðvarfjöður are forced to work outside of the town. However the last few years have seen changes
that have created an interesting environment for development in the area.
Recently there were plans to demolish the closed down fish factory. However a group of artistic individuals and entrepreneurs
bought the fish factory in hopes of creating a sustainable art centre. The fish factory will now hold a variety of workshops and a
certified kitchen, to name a few of the many projects. The project is well on its way. In addition to this the freezer room has been
converted into a spacious auditorium with a wonderful sound, making it a perfect room for concerts.
The village has a rich tradition in crafts and the production of natural products. The town also boasts a stone museum that attracts
thousands of tourists each year. As well as this the town holds an annual self sustainable festial called Maður er manns gaman,
which rouhgly translates to: We are our own entertainment.
The old church serves as a hostel, and for the duration of the festival will also host concerts and various events.
Pólar is a two day cultural and workshop oriented festival that will be held from the 12th to the 14th of July. The festival is aimed
at bringing people from all backgrounds and diverse creative disciplines together, to share skills and knowledge. One of the
principle objectives of the festival is to highlight Stöðvarfjörður and the many opportunities the town offers in terms of
development and innovation. There will be a strong emphasis on exploring non-traditional employment possibilities in rural
Iceland.
One of the main impetuses of the festival is collaboration: Finding ways to encourage the skills of each individual participant,
and utilize these skills in the progression of the festival. The festival will be organized in a series of short diverse workshops,
lectures, a conference and various artistic events. The conference will be focusing on professional and regional development for
the East of Iceland, with specific attention brought to the arts, production, and creative professions.
Work: We will help the locals to organize the workshops and to run the festival. We will also participate in the workshops during the
festival. The volunteers will have the opportunity to do some environmental work before and after the festival.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool in Stöðvarfjörður. Traditionally, natural pools
have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs
and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders
that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers,
lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steam-vents..
Accommodation and Food: In a community centre. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm
sleeping bag. We will have access to showers at the local swimming pool. The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp
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and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please
remember to bring along recipes from your own countries.
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away
from the project’s site.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Stöðvarfjörður and back again for 150 EURO – on the way to the camp we will go through the south and from the camp
we will go through the North so this will be trip around the island. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons,
waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even
icebergs.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF39 Eistnaflug – Heavy Rock festival
05/07 – 19/07 FEST /ENVI 10 vol
Project and location:
Neskaupstaður is a medium size town by Icelandic standards. With its 1.420 inhabitants, it has the largest population in the
East Fjords. The town has been growing and prospering since the early 1900´s and is almost completely self sufficient thanks
to the fishing industry. Sitting in the middle of nowhere, away from other villages and communities, the town is equipped
with all the necessary facilities and stores: a bakery, a local dairy, supermarkets, banks, a post office, a school, a sports hall, a
swimming pool, a church, a hospital, a harbor, a airstrip, a hotel, a jazz club, a rescue centre, etc. As a matter of fact, it has all
the services and professionals you would expect in a larger town, with the exception of an optician! On the east side of town
the wildlife reserve and a large recreational area facing the ocean. In the lower section of the reserve, called Hagi, lies the
famous Páskahellir (Easter Cave), a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10 to 12-million-year-old tree trunks can be
seen inside the vault and, in true Icelandic spirit, various folk tales are associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður can be
reached only driving through a one-way tunnel over the highest year round pass in Iceland.
Eistnaflug is a Heavy Rock Festival which this year will present its 5th edition. More than 40 bands will perform for an expected
audience of about one thousand visitors. It will take place July 9-12. For additional information, visit: www.eistnaflug.is.
Work: We will help the organizers of the festival to carry out different tasks. For example, we will take care of the venues
before and after the concerts, control the access to the festival area and prepare the camping site. We will assist the local
organization in keeping the area clean during the festival. We will also do some environmental work in cooperation with the
local community before and after the festival.
Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in Eskifjörður.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steam-vents..
Volunteers will also have free access to the concerts during the festival.
Accommodation and food:
We will be staying in a house owned by the local community in Neskaupstaður / Eskifjordur offering basic facilities.
Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will take showers at the local
swimming pool and sports centre near by the house. It is possible that we will also stay in tents for one or two nights during
the festival just to get the right spirit.
The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair part of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: The language of this camp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40
km away from the project’s site.
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Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a
fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique
Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs,
rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the
island.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp.
WF100 Stöðvarfjörður paradise for nature lovers
03/05 – 17/05
ENVI / MANU
8 vol
Project and location:
Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which
contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending
roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views.
“Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður,
Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just
behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular
fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during
your stay in the east.
The camp will take place in Oseyri Stöðvarfjörður. The settlement in stöðvarfjörður started about 100 years ago along the
fjord of the same name. The fjord is short and open to easterly weather. Rare rocks and minerals have been found in the
vicinity, and Petra Sveinsdóttir has specimens on display. Stöðvarfjörður has a thriving artistic life, and one of the most
excellent centres for graphic arts in the country
Work: We will plant trees, build hiking paths, make bridges over small rivers, move trees from one place to another, mark
hiking paths and create small lakes in the area. Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to
be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather,
even though, hope- fully, it will be nice most of the time. This is a perfect camp for creative people who like outdoor work and
physical
challenges
Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in the area.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steam-vents..
Accommodation and food:
In a very nice fully equipped hut which is located in Óseyri. Beds will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own
warm sleeping bag. A limited Bandwidth of Internet is provided.
The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair part of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: The language of this camp is English.
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Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40
km away from the project’s site.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Stöðvarfjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer
for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique
Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs,
rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the
island.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF60 On the move - clean up the coastline in the east of Iceland
16/05 – 30/05 ENVI / MANU
8 vol
Project and location: Do you want to travel in the east of Iceland and at the same time participate in a very important
project?
The biggest and best known project of our organization is the “Clean Up the Coastline” (CUC) project. We have for the last
six years been cleaning the coastline of Iceland and we will continue that work for the next four years, a part of this is to
locate all items on the coastline which are too big to move by hands. Our volunteers are going to travel around the east of
the island, they will locate the items with GPS positioning system, measure them and estimate the weight and make photos
as well. The information will be put into an electronic map on our website.
For the first three days the group will stay in Eskifjörður to get information about the tasks, than they will travel around in
the east for 7 days by car or hiking along the coastline and in the end of the project they will stay in Eskifjörður for four
more days to put the information online.
Work: we will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline.
We will clean certain areas (position recorded by GPS on our “CUC map“) in different parts of Iceland and collect all the
trash on the beach and classify it in a standard form. We will make photos of the coastline,
This project provides us the standard methodology needed to produce some serious data. At the end, we will create a
scientific data useful to know more about the pollution in the oceans and on the coastline. Take a look at
http://cleanupthecoastline.wordpress.com/ for more information.
The marine area around Iceland is regarded as one of the cleanest of the world. Nevertheless, marine litter such as
persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals or hydrocarbons is constantly contaminating Iceland‘s shore. A large-scale
surface of the Icelandic coastline is concerned by this pollution and some beaches are even fully covered by trash, mainly
caused
by
poorly
managed
landfills
close
by.
Accommodation and food: The group will be stay in the accommodation of our workcamps in Eskifjörður. When we are
travelling we might stay in tents which will be provided by WF Iceland or in community places.
The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your
own countries.
Leisure time: We will do some hikes in different areas in Iceland. In some places we will have a free entrance to the
swimming pools. This camp is also On the move so you will travel a lot during the camp and see beautiful places.
Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 200€ for this workcamp.
Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in scientific work and/or photographing are very much
welcome to this camp. It is also important that the volunteers are in good shape because we will do a lot of hiking and
outdoor activities in this camp.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40
km away from the project’s site. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF
Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island.
After the camp we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of
Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers,
geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways
than you will go all around the island.
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WF62 Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull
WF90 Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull
18/07– 31/07
30/07– 11/08
ENVI / MANU
ENVI / MANU
10 vol
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Project and location: Hornafjörður is a blooming community in the realm of the greatest glacier in Europe – Vatnajökull. It is a
geographically large municipality covering 260 km of the south – eastern coastline. The population is just over 2.000
inhabitants. The southern part of the Vatnajökull National Park is located in the community and the scenery from the town of
Höfn and the countryside is breathtaking
Work: Most of the work will consist of cleaning and beautifying the town and other parts of the communities surrounding
area. We will also do pure environmental tasks for example clean the coastline, plant trees or build hiking paths.
Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work
might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of
the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges. It is possible that we will spend
some days working near to the Glacier lagoon called Jökulsárlón, during that time we will stay in tents provided by our
organization.
Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in Eskifjörður.
Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and
outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural
wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and
geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steam-vents..
Accommodation and food:
In a community centre which is located in Höfn. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm
sleeping bag. We will have access to showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own
countries.
Language: The language of the camp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Höfn.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from
Reykjavik to Hornafjörður for a fair price going through the Southcoast of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a
fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and North of Iceland. This trip includes unique
Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs,
rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the
island.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp.
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WF106 Egilsstadir - The Capital of East Iceland
28/07 – 11/08
ENVI / MANU
8 vol
Project and location:
Egilsstadir is the capital of East Iceland with population of a little bit more than 2.600 inhabitants. The massiv land
area of the municipality is among the greatest in Iceland – stretches from the Vatnajökull National Park and the
Eastern fjords to Hérðsflói bay in the North.
The Lagarfljótsormur, Lagarfljót worm, (or simply Iceland Worm Monster) is an Icelandic lake cryptic which is
purported to live in Lagarfljót in Egilsstaðir. The serpentine creature is said to live and often be sighted raising its
back above the water in Lagarfljót
Work: We will do different kind of tasks in this workcamp. One of the tasks is to help the locals with the
preparation of a local festival which will be held after the workcamp. We will do a little bit of painting, work in
green areas, do some carpentry and decoration. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and
you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hope- fully, it will be nice most of the time. This is a
perfect camp for creative people who like outdoor work and physical challenges
Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in
the area. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools
offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas
and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons,
waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steamvents..
Accommodation and food:
We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided.
The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes
from your own countries.
Language: The language of this camp is English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport
which is 40 km away from the project’s site.
Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus
trip from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp
we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of
Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal
areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you
join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the island.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp.
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CAMPS IN THE WEST OF ICELAND
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WF16 Fire in Húnaþing and Grettir Viking festival
17.07 – 29.07 ART/FEST/ENVI
8 vol
Project and location:
Hvammstangi http://www.visithunathing.is/1leika.asp is the most densely populated area in the west Húnaþing
County. It is a service centre for the surrounding neighborhood and also a school site and an administrative - It
has a population of 580 people.
Hvammstangi has a good harbor and shrimps are the main fishing industry along with small fishing vessels. The
cultural life in the village is very diverse it offers choirs, a drama society, the Kormákur sports society, a
community centre for young people. From Hvammstangi is only a short travel to Vatnsnes with a wealth of varied
historical sites and beautiful scenery. There you can find great views of the mountains at Strandir and last but not
least a seal habitat within easy walking distance. The Icelandic seal Center is located in Hvammstangi – take a
look at www.selasetur.is
Fire in Húnaþing is an art festival organized by young people in the area. The festival was first organized in 2003
so they are celebrating their 10th anniversary this summer.
The festival of Grettir is a Viking festival where you can learn about the Saga and the Viking culture. This is a
dedicated to Grettir Ásmundsson which was one of the most famous Vikings and his legacy is known all around
Iceland.
Work: The volunteers will participate in different nature conservation- and environmental-oriented activities as
planting, weeding and construction of hiking paths. On the other side they will be participate in the Youth Arts
Festival and the Viking festival during 4 days. They will be helping preparing the event and with different tasks
during the festival. Before leaving in the last day we will also help the locals to clean the area. Volunteers with
artistic qualities or interested in art are very much welcome.
We will also participate in the annual seal counting project in cooperation with the Icelandic Seal centre.
Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in
Hvammstangi. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most
Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
WF Iceland will also organize reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas
and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons,
waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges,
steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation & Food:
We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided.
The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from
your own countries.
Language: The language of this camp is English.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a
minibus trip from Reykjavik to Hvammstangi for 60€ one way (the famous Golden circle is included in the trip)
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Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp.
WF122 On the move - clean up the coastline in Snaefellsness 08/08 – 20/08 STUDY/ MANU
8 vol
Project and location: Do you want to travel around the Peninsula of Snæfellsnes and at the same time
participate in a very important project?
The biggest and best known project of our organization is the “Clean Up the Coastline” (CUC) project. We have
for the last six years been cleaning the coastline of Iceland and we will continue that work for the next four
years, a part of this is to locate all items on the coastline which are too big to move by hands. Our volunteers are
going to hike around the peninsula, the total distange is around 170 km. They will locate the items with GPS
positioning system, measure them and estimate the weight and make photos as well. They will also make a time
laps video with a Go PRO camera. The information will be put into an electronic map on our website.
Work: We will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline.
We will clean certain areas (position recorded by GPS on our “CUC map“) in different parts of Iceland and collect
all the trash on the beach and classify it in a standard form. We will make photos of the coastline,
This project provides us the standard methodology needed to produce some serious data. At the end, we will
create a scientific data useful to know more about the pollution in the oceans and on the coastline. Take a look
at http://cleanupthecoastline.wordpress.com/ for more information.
The marine area around Iceland is regarded as one of the cleanest of the world. Nevertheless, marine litter such
as persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals or hydrocarbons is constantly contaminating Iceland‘s shore. A
large-scale surface of the Icelandic coastline is concerned by this pollution and some beaches are even fully
covered by trash, mainly caused by poorly managed landfills close by.
Accommodation and food: The group will be staying in community centres and also in tents, depending on the
location each time.
The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of
the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along
recipes from your own countries.
Leisure time: We will have a free entrance to the swimming pools. This camp is also “On the move” so you will
travel a lot during the camp and see beautiful places.
Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in scientific work and/or photographing are
very much welcome to this camp.
Please note: It is important that the volunteers are in good physical shape because we will do a lot of hiking and
outdoor activities in this camp. Most of the time we will walk during the trip around the peninsula and the total
distange is around 170 km.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip for a fair price to the meeting
point which is Stykkisholmur. The trip includes a sightseeing tour in the golden circle where you can discover
waterfalls, hot springs areas and the old parliament called Þingvellir.
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Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp.
WF162 The Blueberry festival in the Western fjords 16.08 – 29.08
ENVI / MANU/FEST
8 vol
Project and location:
The “Western fjords” are situated in the Northwest part of Iceland, reaching out almost to Greenland – therefore the
most westerly part of Europe. The landscape here is majestic, with fjord after fjord, towering above shore and sea, each
and every fjord has its own distinctive character and tiny fishing villages nestle at their foot. It is an ideal place for hikers
and all nature lovers, in summer and winter alike. Seals bask on the rocks, huge colonies of seabirds are seen and the king
of the skies, the white-tailed eagle may be watching over.
Isafjörður is the principal town of the Westfjords peninsula, in the North-West corner of Iceland. The municipality, which
also includes the villages Hnifsdalur, Sudureyri, Flateyri and Thingeyri, has around 4.000 inhabitants. The community
stretches over 2400 square kilometres, from the beautiful waterfall Dynjandi in the south, to the Hornstrandir Nature
Reserve in the north, where, amongst other things, one can find the famous cliff Hornbjarg which is one of the largest
colonies for seabirds in the North Atlantic.
Work: During this camp we will travel for some days around the Western fjords. Our main activity is to collect all kind of
herbs, plants and berries in the area. We will also have some guidance from local people about different ways to make
delicious food with herbs and berries from the area. WF Iceland is organizing projects in Tierra Bomba, a small island in
Colombia. In the end of the camp we will sell the food that we collected and the income will be used to help the children
in Tierra Bomba to get a better life. More information about Tierra Bomba
http://www.facebook.com/tierra.bomba.3?fref=ts
We will also participate in the International Blueberry weekend festival in Súðavík which is a small village near to
Isafjordur.
Leisure time: The volunteers will have a free access to some of the local swimming pools in the Western fjords.
Excursions will be organized in the area.
Accommodation: We will stay in different community buildings in the area and in some places we will stay in tents
provided by WF Iceland. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag.
Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the
cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from
your
own
countries
Language: The language of the camp will be English.
Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF, the closest domestic airport is Ísafjörður.
WF Iceland will organize a minibus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for the price of 60€ (one-way, per person).
During the drive we will stop at beautiful places and do some sightseeing on the way.
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp.
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Teenage camps in the East of ICELAND
WF144
WF 153
WF157
WF164
Teenage camp Teenage camp Teenage camp Teenage camp -
Fun and nature in the East of Iceland
Fun and nature in the East of Iceland
Fun and nature in the East of Iceland
Fun and nature in the East of Iceland
12/07-25/07
24/07-06/08
05/08-17/08
16/08-28/08
ART /STUDY/ENVI/CULT
ART /STUDY/ENVI/CULT
ART /STUDY/ENVI/CULT
ART /STUDY/ENVI/CULT
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
15 vol
Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged
peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly
never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views.
“Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður,
Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just
behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular
fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during
your stay in the east.
Work: Our teenager’s camp aim is to provide fun and educative time for the young participants. During the 12 days
program participants will have the chance to get to know Icelandic nature, history and people. The Team leaders of
these camps will be trained on how lead kids of this age and oriented them into how to be a part of the daily
community life in a camp. The young volunteers will follow a program which is a mixture of environmental voluntary
work and games. We will also go for hikes to discover the fantastic landscapes in the East of Iceland. The volunteers
will also help with renovation and environmental work in the area . Since the location of the camps is located in the
east of Iceland our young volunteer will have the opportunity to enjoy a round tour around Iceland with the extra fee
for bus ride of 150 euro for both ways.
Leisure: We will visit several places in the area and enjoy the nature while travelling.
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We will have free entrance to the great swimming pool in the Eskifjörður.
Accommodation and Food: We will stay in our house in the east which is on old school renovated by our volunteers. Beds
will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. Internet connection is provided.
Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and
cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes
from home!
Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp.
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. We will pick you up at the
airport if needed for a fair price.
Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of EUR 250,– for this workcamp.
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General information about our International Workcamps:
Age limit: In general, volunteers should be at least 18 years old. There are no maximum age limits in the majority of our workcamps.
Work: Workcamps typically last 12 to 14 days. Working hours are usually about 25-35 hours a week (five to seven hours a day, five days a week). Any
exceptions will be noted in the project descriptions.
Accommodation: In Reykjavik, we provide several shared flats and houses located in the heart of the capital for accommodations. Elsewhere in
Iceland, volunteers stay at local community centres, schools, Youth Centres or other houses owned by the communities. The accommodations offer
basic sleeping and cooking facilities, and include a shared kitchen and bathroom. In some cases volunteers have to take a shower at the local
swimming pool.
Food: Food will be provided, however volunteers are expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning.
Camp Language: English is the language spoken in our camps. Volunteers are required to have at least a basic knowledge of the English language.
Should the language requirements be higher, this will be specified in the workcamp description.
Camp Leaders: There are 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 free time activities, and plan excursions, shopping, and cooking
sessions. Apart from these additional responsibilities, they are equal to the other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are from other countries,
and we are very open minded in hosting international leaders from other organizations.
Extra Participation Fee: This year we are charging an extra participation fee for all of our camps. Volunteers are expected to pay the workcamp fee
in cash (EUR, USD or Icelandic Krona) upon their arrival to the camp.
WF Iceland charges a participation fee for the following reasons:
a. Lack of support from the government and other sources
b. In some of our workcamps we itself have to supply food which is quite expensive in Iceland compared to other European countries
c. In most of our workcamps located in Reykjavik, we ourselves have to cover both food and accommodation costs
d. Most of our partner organizations in other countries cover their administration costs through the fees they charge to the volunteers they send
abroad. We do not send enough volunteers abroad in order to cover our administrative expenses so we need to charge a participation fee from the
volunteers we receive
Insurance: Veraldarvinir provides a third part liability during the duration of the camp. WF Iceland does not provide volunteers with a medical
insurance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that the volunteers purchase insurance for their stay here in Iceland. European volunteers should
bring their European Health Cards (former E111).
Some practical matters
We highly recommend that volunteers bring a sleeping bag, basic work clothes, hiking boots, and swimming suits, as well as warm and waterproof
clothes. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring information about their country such as photos, music, songbooks, games, or musical instruments.
Volunteers with special needs: Our camps are open to everyone. If you have volunteers with special needs, please contact us. We will do our very
best to find a way to host them.
Information Sheets
We will send out detailed information sheets with practical information and camp details the same day we accept the volunteers. All our
information sheets are also available online.
Arrival and departure
The first day of the camp is arrival day and the last day of the camp is a departure day. If the camp is in the North, East or West of Iceland the
volunteers should arrive the day before the camp starts and departure the day after it ends. If the camp is in Reykjavik it is enough to arrive the first
day of the camp and depart the day that the camp ends.
Getting to the campsite:
Iceland‘s public transportation is expensive and not very efficient. We will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to most of our workcamp locations
outside of Reykjavik. The participants can choose the minibus option to reach the workcamp location or traveling independently using public
transport (e.g. buses, flights). The minibus fee will be published in the information sheet. However, beware that traveling with our minibus is usually
the most convenient option.
Every participant who wishes to take the minibus needs to inform us before several days.
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