Project Activities

Our main activity will be to work in Forestry; managing, planting, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. We will also work in Beach Cleaning,  The plastic crisis is one of the major environmental challenges of our times. The Arctic now has a higher concentration of plastic than the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Some days, when the weather conditions are not suitable, we will focus on renovation work; painting or fixing things around and inside the house. 

We will upcycle garbage into art! While creating bookshelves out of driftwood or designing a chair with old tires and nets, your imagination is the limit! 

Our work will depend on weather conditions, which is why we must be flexible. You should be prepared for unfriendly weather, as they say: if you don’t like the Icelandic weather, just wait 5 minutes it might change. The work will depend on the needs of the local community and the season. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges. Working hours are on average 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Participants

We host international volunteers, most of them around 18 to 29 years old.

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 leisurely activities, plan excursions, and organize the shopping, house chores, and cooking sessions. Apart from these additional responsibilities, they are equal to other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are from other countries, as we are very open-minded in hosting international leaders from other organizations

What to pack?

Icelandic weather can be unpredictable, so you need to be prepared for anything. You will need:

• Hiking boots that are waterproof 

• Warm sleeping bag (we only provide bedsheets) 

• Swimsuits and towels (to take advantage of the traditional swimming pools and hot springs) 

• Warm and waterproof clothes/shoes (you will spend time outside) 

• Slippers/shoes for indoors, we don’t bring shoes inside the houses! 

• Raincoat 

• Pillow 

• Medication 

• Food, photos, or anything interesting related to your country for intercultural nights 

• Hairdryer (optional) 

• Cash (ISK or EUR) for extra excursions

• Baggage allowance: 1 large suitcase & small carry-on