Workcamp Program 2010 ICELAND

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1 Workcamp Program 2010 ICELAND

2 Index Practical information about Veraldarvinir Worldwide Friends Iceland General information about our International workcamps Workcamps 2010 Iceland Workcamps in Reykjavik and capital area Art and construction in Reykjavik Multi kulti camp in Reykjavík Green army in Reykjavik Int. Reykjavik Photo Marathon Easter camp in Reykjavik Water, nature and sustainable Visual arts and environment The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion Viking festival in Hafnarfjörður Football, fun and FIFA world Cup 2010 African - Latin - Asian days in Reykjavik Icelandic Language in Reykjavik Culture and Environment in Reykjavik RIFF Reykjavík International film festival Iceland airwaves music festival in Reykjavik Art and environmental education in Reykjavik Christmas and New Year camp Workcamps in the South of Iceland Hveragerði the village of the hot springs Hveragerði flower power Sólheimar Eco village Eldfell the volcano in Vestmanneyjar Environmental work in the Westman islands Worlds of fire in the Westman islands Vestmanneyjar festival

3 Workcamps in the Western Fjords Rock festival in the Western fjords Núpur in Dýrafjörður Reykjanes in the Western fjords Visual arts and environment in the Western fjords Arnarfjörður A Place of extreme beauty The villages in the Western fjords Workcamps in the Western Fjords Hvammstangi Akureyri The capital of the North Dalvík Strandir Paradise for hikers Workcamps in the East of Iceland Eskifjörður Hiking trails in Borgarfjörður Eystri Neskaupstaður Þórshöfn in Langanes The longest day of the year Eskifjörður Eistnaflug in Neskaupsstaður Heavy Rock festival Eskifjörður Lunga in Seyðisfjörður - Art festival for young people Fjarðabyggð The community of the eastern fjords Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords Visual arts and environment in the eastern fjords Workcamps on the move Journalism and photographing Iceland on the move!!

4 CODE NAME DATES TYPE OF WORK AGE VOLS WF102 Art and construction in Reykjavik 06/01 19/01 ART / CONS WF103 Hveragerði the village of the hot springs 18/01-01/02 ENVI WF104 Art and construction in Reykjavik 20/01 02/02 ART / CONS WF105 Hveragerði the village of the hot springs 01/02-15/02 ENVI WF106 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik 03/02 16/02 CULT / KIDS WF107 Hveragerði the village of the hot springs 15/02-01/03 ENVI WF108 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik 17/02 02/03 CULT / KIDS WF17 Art and renavation in Reykjavik 17/02 02/03 RENO/ART WF109 Hveragerði Health and environment 01/03-15/03 ENVI WF110 Green army in Reykjavik 02/03 14/03 ENVI / MANU WF60 Art and renavation in Reykjavik 02/03 14/03 RENO/ART WF111 Hveragerði Health and environment 15/03-29/03 ENVI WF08 Green army in Reykjavik 15/03-29/03 ENVI / MANU WF120 Art and renavation in Reykjavik 15/03-29/03 RENO/ART WF140 Int. Photo Marathon in Reykjavik 15/03-29/03 ART/MANU WF112 Hveragerði Health and environment 29/03-12/04 ENVI/MANU WF113 Aldrei fór ég suður Rock festival Isafjordur 30/03 10/04 MANU/FEST WF114 Easter camp in Reykjavik NEW 30/03 11/04 ART/FEST WF13 Sólheimar Eco village ENVI WF146 Sólheimar Eco village ENVI WF116 Hveragerði Health and environment 12/04-26/04 ENVI/MANU WF115 Water, nature and sustainable energy 13/04-26/04 STUDY / ENVI WF22 Green army in Reykjavik 19/04-02/05 ENVI / MANU WF126 Eskifjörður 25/04-08/05 CONS / MANU WF117 Hveragerði Health and environment 26/04-10/05 ENVI/MANU WF18 Sólheimar Eco village 29/04 13/05 ENVI WF75 Visual arts and environment in Reykjavik 01/05-14/05 ART/MANU WF66 Art and renavation in Reykjavik 01/05-14/05 RENO/ART WF118 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik 03/05 16/05 ENVI/MANU WF133 Power of the runes and the old viking religion 03/05 16/05 ART WF119 Hveragerði Health and environment 10/05-24/05 ENVI WF147 Sólheimar Eco village ENVI/MANU WF130 Eldfell - the volcano in Vestmannaeyjar 14/05-27/05 ENVI WF38 Núpur in Dýrafjörður 15/05 29/05 RENO/MANU WF42 Strandir - Paradise for hikers 15/05-29/05 ENVI 18+ 8

5 WF122 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik 17/05 30/05 CULT/ART WF125 Art and renavation in Reykjavik 17/05 30/05 RENO/ART WF134 Power of the runes and the old viking religion 17/05 30/05 ART WF123 Borgarfjörður Eystri 20/05-02/06 ENVI WF121 Hveragerði Health and environment 24/05-07/06 ENVI WF131 Eldfell - the volcano in Vestmannaeyjar 27/05-10/06 ENVI WF124 Visual arts and environment in Dýrafjörður 28/05 11/06 ART/MANU WF64 Reykjanes in the Western fjords 28/05 11/06 ENVI/MANU WF23 Green army in Reykjavik 31/05-13/06 ENVI / MANU WF129 Art and renavation in Reykjavik 31/05-13/06 RENO/ART WF135 Power of the runes and the old viking religion 31/05-13/06 ART WF02 Neskaupstaður 01/06-15/06 ENVI/MANU WF61 Hiking trails in Borgarfjörður Eystri 01/06-15/06 ENVI WF03 Journalism and photographing - WEST 04/06-18/06 ART / STUDY WF05 Viking festival in Hafnarfjörður 06/06-23/06 CULT WF01 Hveragerði Health and environment 07/06-21/06 ENVI WF15 Þórshöfn 08/06-19/06 ENVI WF27 Arnarfjordur - A place of extreme beauty 10/06-24/06 ENVI WF74 Reykjanes 10/06-24/06 ENVI WF132 Vestmannaeyjar 10/06-24/06 ENVI WF45 Football, fun and FIFA World cup /06-24/06 SPORT WF06 Eskifjörður The longest day of the year 14/06-28/06 ENVI/MANU WF46 AFRICAN DAYS IN REYKJAVIK 14/06-27/06 CULT/FEST WF81 Green army in Reykjavik 14/06-27/06 ENVI/MANU WF136 Power of the runes and the old viking religion 14/06-27/06 ART WF07 Hveragerði - Flower power 16/06-02/07 ENVI/FEST WF09 Neskaupstaður 18/06-02/07 ENVI/MANU WF30 Hveragerði Health and environment 21/06-05/07 ENVI WF72 Worlds of fire in the Westman islands 24/06-08/07 ENVI/FEST WF139 Football, fun and FIFA World cup /06-12/07 SPORT WF10 Fjarðabyggð 27/06-11/07 ENVI/MANU WF47 Icelandic language in Reykjavik 28/06-11/07 ENVI / MANU WF82 Green army in Reykjavik 28/06-11/07 ENVI/MANU WF137 Power of the runes and the old viking religion 28/06-11/07 ART WF16 Eskifjörður 01/07-15/07 ENVI/MANU WF39 Eistnaflug Heavy Rock festival 01/07-15/07 FEST / ENVI

6 WF11 Journalism and photographing - EAST 01/07-15/07 ART / STUDY WF77 Hveragerði Health and environment 05/07-19/07 ENVI WF43 The villages in the Western fjords 06/07-20/07 ENVI WF68 Iceland - On the move!! 06/07-18/07 ENVI WF20 Lunga art festival 07/07-21/07 ART/FEST WF76 Vestmannaeyjar 08/07-22/07 FEST/MANU WF19 The community of the eastern fjords 10/07-24/07 ENVI/MANU WF48 Latin days in Reyjavik 12/07-25/07 CULT/FEST WF83 Green army in Reykjavik 12/07-25/07 ENVI/MANU WF86 Visual arts and environment in Eskifjörður 14/07-28/07 ART/MANU WF12 Hvammstangi 14/07-28/07 ENVI WF21 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature 14/07-28/07 ENVI/MANU WF73 The villages in the Western fjords 19/07-04/08 ENVI WF78 Hveragerði Health and environment 19/07-02/08 ENVI 10 WF24 Vestmannaeyjar Festival 22/07-05/08 ENVI/CULT/FEST WF25 Neskaupstaður 23/07-06/08 ENVI/MANUY WF49 Culture and environment in Reykjavík 26/07-08/08 ENVI / MANU WF84 Green army in Reykjavik 26/07-08/08 ENVI / MANU WF28 Eskifjörður 27/07-10/08 ENVI WF14 Journalism and photographing - SOUTH 02/08-16/08 ART / STUDY WF79 Hveragerði Health and environment 02/08-16/08 ENVI WF29 The villages in the Western fjords 03/08-17/08 ENVI/CULT WF32 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature 05/08-19/08 ENVI WF50 Culture and nature in Reykjavik 09/08-23/08 ENVI / MANU WF85 Green army in Reykjavik 09/08-23/08 ENVI / MANU WF36 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature 09/08-23/08 ENVI WF80 Visual art and environment in the eastern fjords 09/08-23/08 ART/MANU/STUDY WF41 Akureyri 10/08-23/08 ENVI WF150 Int. Photo Marathon in Reykjavik 09/08-23/08 ART /STUDY WF31 Sólheimar Eco village 16/08 31/08 ENVI WF94 Hveragerði Health and environment 16/08-30/08 ENVI WF26 Western fjords 16/08-29/08 ENVI/MANU WF34 The community of the Eastern fjords 18/08-01/09 ENVI WF70 Iceland - On the move!! 19/08-02/09 ENVI/STUDY WF40 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature 22/08-05/09 ENVI

7 WF53 Dalvík 23/08-03/09 ENVI WF51 Green army in Reykjavik ENVI / MANU WF138 Power of the runes and the old viking religion ART WF95 Hveragerði Health and environment 30/08-13/09 ENVI WF56 The community of the Eastern fjords 31/ ENVI WF52 Eskifjörður 04/09-18/09 ENVI WF55 ASIAN DAYS IN REYKJAVIK 06/09-19/09 ART/FEST WF148 Power of the runes and the old viking religion 06/09-19/09 ART WF87 Iceland - On the move!! 10/09-23/09 ENVI/STUDY WF57 The community of the Eastern fjords 13/09-27/09 ENVI WF96 Hveragerði Health and environment 13/09-27/09 ENVI WF58 RIFF - Reykjavik international film festival 20/09 04/10 ART/FEST WF90 Green army in Reykjavik 20/09-03/10 ENVI/MANU WF141 Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords 26/09-08/10 CULT / KIDS WF127 Hveragerði Health and environment 27/09-11/10 ENVI WF91 Green army in Reykjavik 05/10-18/10 ENVI/MANU WF128 Water, nature and sustainable energy 05/10-18/10 STUDY / ENVI WF142 Eskifjörður 07/10-20/10 ENVI WF59 Iceland airwaves - rock festival 11/10-25/10 ENVI / FEST WF97 Hveragerði Health and environment 11/10 25/10 ENVI/MANU WF143 Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords 19/10-01/11 CULT / KIDS WF98 Hveragerði Health and environment 25/10-08/11 ENVI/MANU WF149 Power of the runes and the old viking religion 25/10-08/11 ART WF92 Art and environment in Reykjavik 27/10 10/11 ENVI/KIDS/ART WF144 Eskifjörður 31/10-13/11 ENVI WF99 Hveragerði Health and environment 08/11 22/11 ENVI/MANU WF93 Art and environment in Reykjavik 10/11 23/11 ENVI/KIDS/ART WF145 Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords 12/11-25/11 CULT / KIDS WF100 Multi kulti in Reykjavik 04/12 17/12 CULT / KIDS WF101 Christmas and New Year camp in Reykjavik 19/12 01/01 CULT/ART/SOCIAL

8 Practical information about Veraldarvinir Worldwide Friends Iceland Veraldarvinir - Worldwide Friends (WF Iceland) was founded in 2001 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization promoting peace, friendship and international understanding. We host short-term voluntary work camps, mid and long-term voluntary projects (3-12 months), seminars (suitable for both young people and adults), youth exchanges, educational programmes and campaigns in Iceland. We also send abroad Icelandic volunteers who wish to have similar experiences. We host and send volunteers through the Youth in action programme our EI number is 2009 ISL 6 Veraldarvinir/WF aims at: Promoting inter-cultural learning, exchange and awareness Preserving Icelandic nature and raising awareness about environmental issues Promoting voluntary work and a culture of volunteering Our headquarters are located at the following address: WF Iceland / Veraldarvinir Hverfisgata Reykjavík Iceland Website: Telephone/ Fax Emergency Phone

9 E mail addresses for placements and all general information about workcamps for accommodation and minibus for other requests Phone numbers and personal addresses Iris Þórarinsdóttir director of Veraldarvinir Antonio Perez social and artistical activities Mariana Smith placement officer Tóti Ivarsson, president of Veraldarvinir iris@veraldarvinir.is antonio@wf.is workcamps@wf.is toti@veraldarvinir.is General information about our International workcamps Age limit: In general, our volunteers should be at least 18 years old. There are no maximum age limits in the majority of our workcamps. The Work: Workcamps usually last two weeks. Working hours are about hours a week (six/seven hours a day, five days a week). Any exceptions are mentioned in the projects descriptions. Accommodation: Local community centres, schools, Youth Centres or other houses owned by the communities. The accommodations are usually in good conditions and include a shared kitchen and bathroom. In some cases we will have to take a shower at the local swimming pool.

10 Food: Food will be provided and volunteers are expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. Camp Language: English is the language spoken in our camps. Volunteers are required to have a basic intermediate knowledge of the language. Should the camp language be different from English, it will be specified in the work camp description. Camp Leaders: There are always one to two leaders in each camp. They represent the link between the hosting community and the group of volunteers. They coordinate the work, organizes free time activities, plan excursions, shopping and cooking sessions. Apart from these responsibilities, they are equal to the other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are foreigners 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 our camps. We are still looking for funds and therefore it is possible that some of the fees will be lower than originally specified. We will provide you with updates about these changes in the event they occur. Volunteers are expected to pay the workcamp fee in cash 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 WF itself has to supply food which is quite expensive in Iceland compared to other European countries. c. 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 basic insurance for the volunteers during the duration of the camp. We strongly recommend that the volunteers who plan to travel beyond these dates purchase a separate insurance. European volunteers should bring the European Health Card (former E111).

11 Some practical matters We highly recommend the volunteers to bring a sleeping bag, basic work clothes, hiking shoes, swimming suits as well as warm and waterproof clothes. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring information about their country, photos, music, songbooks, games, musical instruments, etc. 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. Our website We encourage all our partners and volunteers to check out our website for more information about our projects. There you will find more detailed information, videos and photos from our workcamps. Getting to the campsite Iceland s public transportation is expensive and not very efficient. We will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the most of our workcamps. 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. Exceptions are the destinations near Reykjavik. WF organizes excursions around the South at a very economical price for those heading from Reykjavik to nearby camps. This is a great chance for the volunteers to meet before the camp starts and discover some of Iceland s unknown and less-traveled areas on their way to the camp. Every participant who wishes to take the minibus has to inform us before arriving to Iceland.

12 Workcamps 2010 Iceland

13 Workcamps in Reykjavik and the capital area Project and location: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland s capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. In this time of the year when conditions are favorable you can see the Northern lights (Aurora borealis) glowing curtain of greenish yellow lights, dancing in the distance to a spectacular, multi-colored fusion stretching across the sky. 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 appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast.

14 Art and construction in Reykjavik WF102 06/01 19/01 ART / CONS 8 vol WF104 20/01 02/02 ART / CONS 8 vol WF17 17/02 02/03 ART / CONS 8 vol WF60 02/03 14/03 ART / CONS 8 vol WF120 15/03 29/03 ART / CONS 8 vol WF66 01/05 14/05 ART / CONS 8 vol WF125 17/05 30/05 ART / CONS 8 vol WF129 31/05 13/06 ART / CONS 8 vol Work: WE will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house downtown Reykjavik which will become a centre for culture, art and environmental issues in the city. This place will have a very intercultural design and it will be used by our volunteers and also by local people willing to participate in our workshops. During the camp we will paint, move things and start the renovation of the houses. The other task in this camp is based on art workshops. The volunteers will have percussion workshops and are also free to do other form of art if they want to. Our social and art manager Antonio Perez is going to be in charge of this part of the project. Leisure time: Free access to all the modern geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik. #Northern lights# excursion to areas in the country side will be organized by WF Iceland. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in fully equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location can not be better. The 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. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík.

15 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavík WF ART / CULT / KIDS 15 vol WF ART / CULT / KIDS 15 vol WF ART / CULT / KIDS 15 vol WF ART / CULT / KIDS 15 vol WF ART / CULT / KIDS 15 vol Work: We will visit kindergartens in Reykjavik and introduce different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. We will also participate in different types of activities in the centre of Reykjavik but this time is usually full of live in the city. Leisure time: Free access to all the modern geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik, #Northern lights# excursion to areas in the country side will be organized by WF Iceland. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in fully equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location can not be better. 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: Basic English is required. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík.

16 Green army in Reykjavik WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol Work: Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík. In addition to that, we might also clean the coastline in the city area. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal pools in Reykjavik. Great excursions will be organized by WF Iceland for a fair prize. Visits to museums and interesting places in Reykjavik will be organized free of charge for the volunteers. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in fully equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location can not be better. The food will be supplied 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. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík.

17 Int. Reykjavik Photo Marathon WF ART/ENVI WF ART/STUDY 10 vol 10 vol Work: We will help with the preparation of the Photo Marathon, hand out brochures and posters and help with the promotion of the activities. We will than help the participants during the Marathon and afterwards prepare the photo exhibition. Wf Iceland will also offer the volunteers a short course in photographing where they will have their opportunity to improve the skills to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you'll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer. The camp will be leaded by an experienced photographer. We will also do some environmental work in the area during the camp for example cleaning the coastline and working in the green areas. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik and excursion will be organized by our hosts. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in a nice house near to the city centre. 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this work camp.

18 Easter camp in Reykjavik WF ART / CULT 20 vol Work: We will create a great atmosphere in the area where our office and accommodation is in the centre of Reykjavik with a lot of lights inside the three houses and also in the gardens. One of our tasks is to prepare coffee and cakes for homeless people. We will have percussion workshop with our social and artistical manager Antonio Perez and perfom in the streets and also in some community places. We will also participate in different types of activities in the centre of Reykjavik. We will visit kindergartens and introduce different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. Leisure time: Free access to all the modern geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik, #Northern lights# excursion to areas in the country side will be organized by WF Iceland. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in fully equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location can not be better. 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: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. Extra: There is an extra participation fee EUR 150

19 Water, nature and sustainable energy WF WF ENVI / STUDY 14 vol ENVI / STUDY 14 vol Work: We will work five days a week with the weekends free. From to we will do some environmental outdoor work - the tasks are not set yet but possible tasks are planting trees, fixing hiking paths, weeding and etc. After lunch we will work on the study theme of the WorkCamp: Water, nature and sustainable energy. We will have workshops and discussions and we will also visit geothermal- and hydropower plants, geothermal hot springs areas, Geysir, several waterfalls, spring water bottling company, Industrial companies and other companies which are using water and electricity as main resources. Study theme: Water, nature and sustainable energy Leisure time: Free access to all the modern geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik, We will do some excursions around the south and southeast of Iceland related to the study theme of the camp. Accommodation: We will be staying in fully equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location can not be better. In the south of Iceland we will stay in a local community centre. 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: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. Extra: There is an extra participation fee EUR 180

20 Visual arts and environment WF ENVI / ART 15 Work: The purpose of this camp is to improve the skills of the participants to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you'll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer. In this camp you'll learn how to better express your vision and how to digitally optimize your images in such a way that anyone who views it will be attracted to the same qualities that drew you into the scene. We will work with different themes from day to day and in every evening we will watch the photos together to evaluate the work. In the end of the camp we will put up an exhibition in a public place. The camp will be leaded by an experienced photographer. We will also do some environmental work in the area during the camp for example cleaning the coastline and working in the green areas. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik and excursion will be provided by our hosts. Study theme: Landscape photographing. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in a nice community building. Mattresses will be 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this work camp.

21 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion WF ART 8 vol WF ART 8 vol WF ART 8 vol WF ART 8 vol WF ART 8 vol WF ART 8 vol WF ART 8 vol WF ART 8 vol During this project we will collect volcanic stones from specific places in Iceland where nature has shaped and made really beautiful magic stones, afterwards we will convert them into runes in our workshop in Reykjavik. There are different places around Iceland where we can collect the stones. We will explain to the volunteers the history of those places and the importance of the healing energy from the stones. We will visit the following places: Snæfellsnes, where you can find the glacier Snæfellsjökull which is famous for the power and energy that many spiritually-minded people sense. It is said to be one of the seven greatest energy centres of the earth. Reynisfjara, the black beach of Vik which is without a doubt the most beautiful beach in Iceland. The peninsula of Reykjanes which has a lot of hot springs and new volcanic lava. By visiting those places we will give the opportunity to the participants to travel in Iceland and to discover and learn a lot about the magic of different parts of the island. Work: The aim of the project is to give the opportunity to the participants to learn about the myths and legends of Runes and the old Viking religion. We will create Runes out of Icelandic volcanic magic stones and produce runes and handicrafts enough for the participant to take one set home and to leave one in WF cultural and handicrafts centre in Reykjavik.

22 The workshop will be divided in 2 parts: Workshop 1º: 1. Travel to collect the stones around Iceland 2. define the different draws that we will tattooed in the stones 3. Tattoo the stones and transform them into Runes 4. Paint on red acrylic the tattoo of the runes 5. Cut the skin and make the bag for the runes 6. Print and create the legend for each bag Workshop 2º: 1. Travel to collect the stones around Iceland 2. Define and the different draws and the different designs for the neckles and bracelets 3. Tattoo the stones with the different designs 4. Paint on red acrylic the tattoo of the Runes 5. Finalize the different neckles and bracelets During the workshop one of our Icelandic volunteers Kjartan will show us how to use the runes and explain us about the myths and legends around the Runes and the old Viking religion. During the camp we will also visit and get guidance from one of the best artists in this field here in Iceland. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik Study theme: The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion Accommodation & Food: We will stay in a nice fully equipped house in the centre of Reykjavik. Beds will be provided but volunteers should bring their sleeping bags. 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this work camp. This camp is a great way to learn about the energy of Iceland and the legend of the Vikings. Please notice that all the tools, equipments and materials are provided by WF Iceland.

23 Viking festival in Hafnarfjörður WF FEST / MANU/ CULT 15 vol Project and location: Hafnarfjörður is a town with a population of people. It is located 10 km away from Iceland's capital, Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður (harbor fjord) is named after its natural harbor. The town is first mentioned in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of voyages to Hafnarfjörður date back to the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the nation s largest fishing centres and the site of Iceland s first fish wholesale auction market. The town is famous for having one of Iceland s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and the so-called Hidden Folk. Centuriesold folklore has it that whole clans of such beings reside in the rocks that make up part of the town s centre. We do not doubt this at all. Though elves are visible only to those with second sight, many Icelanders believe in their existence. Indeed, there are many stories to support this belief and reports of cases where the construction of new roads or housing developments were hindered by strange happenings abound. Hidden Folk are highly respected all over Iceland, especially in Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour that takes to their home sites, including Hellisgerði Park and the base of the cliff Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden Folk. Along the way, the guide relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and narrates how the town developed in harmony with the Hidden Folk. For more information take a look at: The Vikings settled in Iceland around the year 874 A.D. and Icelanders are very proud of the brave people who dared starting a new life here, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The work camp will take place I a small Viking village in Hafnarfjörður. This tiny village is built around the Viking restaurant owned by local people. The festival is a project supported by the city council of Hafnarfjörður but the owners of the restaurant are also the founders and organizers of the festival.

24 During the annual Viking Festival which will trake place from the 11 th until the 20 th of June, Icelanders and Vikings from abroad celebrate their heritage. The Vikings wild and adventurous spirit lives on, in the people of this unique country. The event is fun and interesting: ancient arts and crafts are on display, while large gruff men in full Viking attire exhibit their ancient battle skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them. Additional information can be found online at: Work: The volunteers will help with the preparation before the festival and afterwards help the organizers to run the festival. You will receive Viking costumes to wear and different tasks to perform. Tasks will vary and include controlling the venues, giving assistance to visitors, helping the other Viking volunteers and staff in the kitchen or serving the meals. Working hours are flexible and in this project it is important to be very flexible as well. Sometimes the festival is very chaotic but the old Vikings were also known for lack of organization so that is a part of the programme. Apart from our WF Vikings, there will be around 120 more Viking volunteers coming from all around the world! A big collection of artists and artisans take part to the festival: warriors, bowmen, wrestlers, woodcarvers, stonemasons, blacksmiths, storytellers and enchantresses, musicians and magicians. The working hours are not completely fixed and they will be established according to the different phases of the festival. Leisure time: Excursion and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have free access to the local swimming pool. Accommodation & Food: Volunteers will stay in a local sport centre with the other Vikings, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Don t forget to bring a warm sleeping bag. All the meals will be cooked by our hosts in the Viking community. Language: English is the language of the camp: High-level proficiency is not required. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. Distance from the airport is 35 km. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík.

25 Football, fun and FIFA world Cup 2010 WF SPORT / KIDS 16 vol WF SPORT / KIDS 16 vol 2010 FIFA World CUP SOUTH AFRICA The World cup in South Africa will take place from the 11 th of June until the 11 th of July. All over the world people are watching the games, supporting their favorite team and celebrating. Football has become a very important pillar and carries a big responsibility for the society as a whole. Due to its values, popularity and appeal, football can be seen as the ideal instrument for achieving social and human development targets. Football has a positive effect on those who play it, both in terms of health and life skills (the values of team sport). But beyond that the game serves as an effective tool in community programs for social development, Peace Building, Health Promotion, or Anti-Discrimination & Social Integration. Here in Iceland we will also celebrate the World Cup and with this project we want to highlight the positive sides of the game and the link to a better lifestyle and peace. Work: We will visit some of the sports clubs in Reykjavik where we will teach groups of young kids about the importance of participating in sports and how football is a tool that can bring people together. We will also play football with them and have a lot of fun. Another task is to organize a short football tournament where we will invite local people to join and also volunteers from other work camps in Reykjavík and the surrounding area. In the evenings we will than gather together in the WF Iceland cultural centre, create a good atmosphere and watch the World Cup life on a big screen.

26 Accommodation & Food: We will stay in a fully equipped house in 101 Reykjavik city centre. 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 the workcamp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 150 Euros. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavík and excursion will be organized for a fair prize. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík

27 African - Latin - Asian days in Reykjavik WF46 African days in Reykjavik ART / CULT 20 vol WF48 Latin days in Reykjavik ART / CULT 20 vol WF55 Asian days in Reykjavik ART / CULT 20 vol Project and location: One of the most important aims of WF Iceland is cultural understanding. Iceland is getting more and more intercultural and nowadays you can find people from all corners of the World in Reykjavik. We want to involve those people in our work and give them the change to contribute to the society with cultural activities and voluntary work. Therefore we have decided to organize in cooperation with other organizations, individuals, Universities, restaurants, theaters, musicians, non-formal groups, dancers, the cultural department of Reykjavik and many others a program rich of culture and full of fun. FESTIVAL DATES: African days in Reykjavík from 23 rd to the 27 th of June: During the work camp the volunteers and the work will be focused on AFRICA by having workshops of West African percussion and dances in cooperation with As well we will involve Africans living in Reykjavik in order to facilitate to the participants the opportunity to eat and cook African food, get to know them and make video forums with movies that reflect very well 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 African festival in our area in Reykjavik where we will show the outcomes 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 must act in order to improve the current situation.

28 FESTIVAL DATES: Latin days in Reykjavik from 21 st to the 25 th of July. During the work camp the volunteers and the work will be focused on Latin America by having workshops of Latin music and dances. As well we will involve Latin people living in Reykjavik in order to facilitate to the participants the opportunity to eat and cook Latin food, get to know them and make video forums with movies that reflect very well 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 Latin festival in our area in 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 Latin America today and how young people must act in order to improve the current situation. FESTIVAL DATES: Asian days from 15 th to the 19 th of September. During the work camp 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 facilitate to the participants the opportunity to eat and cook Asian food, get to know them and make video forums with movies that reflect very well 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 Asian festival in our area in 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. Work: We will help with the preparation and than run the cultural activities with the local people. We will also have several workshops related to art and culture. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in a fully equipped house in 101 Reykjavik city centre. 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 the workcamp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 150 Euros. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavík and excursion will be organized. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík

29 Icelandic Language in Reykjavik WF ENVI / LANGUAGE / MANU 12 vol Work: Our work, during this camp, will consist mostly in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city s look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be mostly working outdoors giving a hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík. We will most probably split the day in order to have time for our Icelandic language course. Study: Learn the Viking language!! We will offer a language course with a professional teacher during the workcamp. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal pools in Reykjavik and excursions will be provided by our hosts. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. 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 workcamp is English and of course Icelandic. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 150 Euros. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.

30 Culture and Environment in Reykjavik WF ENVI / CULT 15 vol Project and location: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland s capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The Gay Pride festival in Reykjavík will take place in the last days of the workcamp from 06/08 until the 09/08. During those days Reykjavík is full of life, a huge, merry and colorful Gay Parade goes through the centre of town and a grand outdoor concert attended by over seventy thousand people - lesbians and gay men, bisexuals and transgender people, friends, relatives, fellow citizens and numerous foreign visitors - showing solidarity with the gay cause. More information on Work: Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and help the local authorities to make it a better place to stay. This includes varied types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be working outside and help amongst others the environmental department to take care of all the parks and green spots in the heart of Reykjavík. 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 the workcamp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 150 Euros.

31 Culture and Nature in Reykjavík WF ENVI / MANU/ART 12 vol Work: Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and help the local authorities to make it a better place to stay. This includes varied types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also have workshops dedicated to different kinds of art, On 22 August, we will take part to the Reykjavik s Cultural Night, performing in the streets and enjoying Iceland s biggest cultural. In addition to that, we will clean the coastline in the city area. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be 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 the workcamp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp. We will have free access to the swimming pool and excursions will be provided by our hosts. Terminal: international Airport: Keflavík (KEF) Reykjavík.

32 RIFF Reykjavík International film festival WF58 RIFF ART/FEST 30 vol 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 from 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 will 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 entrances if needed. There are many other chores to be done and we will have to be flexible and willing to give a helping hand whenever that is 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 a part of this international project and have the opportunity to experience its amazing atmosphere. It is very important that the volunteers are interested in the topic of the festival. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal pools in Reykjavik and WF Iceland will offer the volunteers great excursions for a cheap prize. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp.

33 Iceland airwaves music festival in Reykjavik WF59 11/10 25/10 25 vols 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 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: Work: We will help the organizers of the festival carry out many tasks, such as preparing the venues before and after the concerts, helping with the controls outside of the festival area and assisting guests at the venues entrance: for example, we ll serve them hot drinks while they stand in line in the cold Icelandic night, a gesture that will be greatly appreciated. Those of you with driving license will most likely be asked to pick up some of the international guests at the airport. Before and after the festival we will help Reykjavik environmental department maintaining the green areas in Reykjavik. Leisure time: We will have free access to all the geothermal pools in Reykjavik and excursions will be provided by our hosts. Excursions will also be organized.

34 Accommodation & Food: We will stay in a house owned by the local community. Please, bring your sleeping bag. 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 work camp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 150 for this workcamp. Terminal/Region: International airport Keflavik (KEF), Reykjavík.

35 Art and environmental education in Reykjavik WF WF ENVI/EDU 12 vols ENVI/EDU 12 vols Work: Every year the volunteers of Veraldarvinir are visiting schools in Reykjavik to teach the children about the importance of taking care of the nature and to be environmentally friendly. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games and materials for those visits, we will than go to several schools during the workcamp and involve the kids in our programme. We will also clean the coastline with the kids and afterwards help them to make sculptures out of the garbage. Leisure time: Free access to all the modern geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik, excursion to the Golden circle will be organized by WF Iceland. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in full equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location can not be better. 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: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. Extra: There is an extra participation fee EUR 150

36 Christmas and New Year camp WF 101 Reykjavík ART/SOCIAL 20 vols Work: We are going to create a great atmosphere in the area where our office, cultural centre and accommodation is in the centre of Reykjavik with a lot of lights inside the houses and also in the gardens. One of our tasks is to prepare hot chocolate in the cooperation with the Red Cross in Iceland. This is a part of the fundraising campaign for homeless and poor people that the Red Cross organizes every year before the Christmas time, we will also help them to give the chocolate to the people in the streets. We will also visit some of the homes for elderly people and entertain them a little bit. We will have percussion workshop with our social and artistical manager Antonio Perez and perfom in the streets and also in some community places. We will also participate in different types of activites in the centre of Reykjavik but this time is full of live in the city. Leisure time: Free access to all the modern geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik.#Northern lights# excursion to areas in the country side will be organized by WF Iceland. In NewYears eve we will organize a big party downtown Reykjavik and enjoy the fireworks with the people of the city. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in fully equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location cannot be better.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: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. Extra: There is an extra participation fee EUR 180

37 Workcamps in the south of Iceland

38 Hveragerði Health and Environment WF103 18/01 01/02 ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF105 01/02 15/02 ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF107 15/02 01/03 ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol Project and 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. A very interesting site is Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. Our host is the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic which is a part of the Nature Health Association of Iceland located in Hveragerdi. The Clinic is a place of choice for all those who are in need of rehabilitation, regaining their strength or simply in need to rest. It 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 sanatorium in Iceland and, one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland. Every year approximately 2,000 patients and other guests enjoy the diverse rehabilitation programs.

39 The Clinic does its best to meet the needs of all guests by enhancing their physical as well as mental well being. The basic philosophy is to build up clients health and improve their quality of life and well being. The approach builds selfconfidence and individual awareness of the fact that only he or she is responsible for his/her own health. Mud baths, herbal baths, therapeutic massage and lymphatic drainage massage are some of the special therapies used in combination with other treatments. The association has a horticultural and environmental department with forestry and greenhouses. The volunteers will mainly work in that field. Work: The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. The amount and type of work will depends largely on weather conditions, therefore we have to be flexible. You should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursion will be arranged for the volunteers. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in a very nice fully equipped flat. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. All meals will be provided and cooked by our hosts. The food in the project will mainly be vegetarian food, but two times a week we will have delicious Icelandic fish. The food in this place is very well known here in Iceland for the high standard of quality. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros for this work camp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. WF Iceland will organize a minibus to the project site for a fair prize.

40 Hveragerði- flower power WF ENVI / ART 10 vol Project and location: In this time of the year there is almost no night in Iceland, be ready for the daylight all around the clock. During the last weekend of June there will be a flower and agricultural exhibition in Hveragerdi held by the local community in cooperation with the Agricultural University in Iceland, flower farmers, association of architects and other. There you can find all kind of information about the Icelandic fauna. Work: We will help the locals to prepare the exhibition and to clean and beautify the town a little bit. We will also prepare some activities and shows for the kids that will attend the exhibition. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions, such as hikes with local guides, will be arranged. The 17 th of June is the National day of Iceland. The volunteers will join the locals for the celebration. We will also organize a hike during the longest day / shortest night of the year. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in the local theatre, on mattresses on the floor. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. The food will be supplied 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. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík.

41 Sólheimar Eco village WF ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF CONS / ENVI / MANU 4 vol WF CONS / ENVI / MANU 4 vol Project and location: Sólheimar Eco-Village, founded in 1930, is the first community in the world where the so-called able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has focused on cultivating both the individual and the environment and it is the first community in Scandinavia to practice organic farming. Today, Sólheimar (the home of the sun) is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, renowned for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social and sporting activities. The village is only a one-hour drive from Reykjavik. The volunteers have free access to the swimming pool and the gym. For additional information, visit: Work: WF13 Sólheimar Eco village ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF18 Sólheimar - Eco village ENVI / MANU 6 vol WF31 Sólheimar - Eco village ENVI / MANU 6 vol We will mostly work in the Ölur Forestry Centre (the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland) and in the Sunna Organic Cultivation Centre. During our stay, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. The work in Ölur, and in the village as well, will mostly consist in building paths and planting trees in Southern Iceland Farm Forest. In Sunna we will be planting vegetables, eradicating weeds and other gardening work.

42 WF146 Sólheimar - Eco village CONS / ENVI / MANU 4 vol WF147 Sólheimar - Eco village CONS / ENVI / MANU 4 vol The volunteers will help with all kind of outdoor activities in the Eco village. They will make hiking paths, weeding, planting trees, creating and making a energy garden close to Sesselja House which is a sustainable building and an educational center focusing on environmental issues see Some of the tasks are physically difficult so it is important that the volunteers are willing to work hard when needed. During the stay, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. Solheimar is a small village so all the inhabitants have to contribute and work together for the sake of the community. Leisure time: We will have free access to the swimming pool and the fitness center. Excursions will be provided by our hosts. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in a nice house with double bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The house is fully equipped and has a big living room. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. Our host in Sólheimar offers a cooked lunch every working day. Evening and weekend meals shall be cooked by the volunteers. 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. Requirements for WF146 and WF147: Criminal certification, volunteers have to at least 24 years old. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík.

43 Eldfell the volcano in Vestmanneyjar WF ENVI 10 vol WF ENVI 12 vol Project and location: The Westman Islands consist in a group of fifteen beautiful islands which are situated at a short distance off the south coast of Iceland. They are so named because the Nordic settlers in the country called the Irish after which the islands are named after "westmen" (=the men from the west). All the islands have been created in submarine volcanic eruptions during comparatively recent geological time. The colorful town, the beautiful bird-cliffs, the new lava and volcano and the landscape in general give the islands a scenic interest as varied in character as any in the country. Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island in the group and is Iceland s longest off shore island with an area of 13,4 sq. km. Fishing and fish processing and subsidiary trades are the main source of income. Heimaey is sheltered to the north by low mountains and the imposing bird-life Heimaklettur, which protects the narrow cove at the end of which the harbour lies. Eldfell is a composite volcanic cone just over 200 metres high. It was formed in a huge volcanic eruption - the name means Mountain of Fire in Icelandic. This volcanic eruption is considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland in recent history. The eruption begun on January 23rd 1973 on the island of Heimaey, after the evacuation of the inhabitants, and during the 5 months while the eruption lasted, there was much uncertainty as to whether or not the island could ever be repopulated. The eruption, the destruction of a large part of the town, and the changed landscape of this tiny island made world news and when it was over, tourists and scientists alike from all over the world visited the island to witness the fury and the results of nature's forces.

44 Now more than 30 years have passed and the memories and signs of that spectacular natural fury are somewhat fading, but the lava and ash of the eruption silently covers almost 400 homes and buildings, a third of the town in Work: The volunteers will help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime. This is a hard physical work but also a very important environmental task, Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation & Food: In a community place, mattresses will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own warm sleeping bags. 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 the workcamp is English. Terminal: International Airport in Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). WF Iceland will organize a shared bus and boat trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site. Extra: Extra participation fee EUR 120,-

45 Environmental work in the Westman islands WF ENVI/FEST WF ENVI/FEST 12 vol 12 vol Project and location: The Westman Islands consist in a group of fifteen beautiful islands which are situated at a short distance off the south coast of Iceland. All the islands have been created in submarine volcanic eruptions during comparatively recent geological time. The colorful town, the beautiful bird-cliffs, the new lava and volcano and the landscape in general give the islands a scenic interest as varied in character as any in the country. Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island in the group and is Iceland s longest off shore island with an area of 13,4 sq. km. Fishing and fish processing and subsidiary trades are the main source of income. Heimaey is sheltered to the north by low mountains and the imposing bird-life Heimaklettur, which protects the narrow cove at the end of which the harbour lies. visit for more information. Eldfell is a composite volcanic cone just over 200 metres high. It was formed in a huge volcanic eruption - the name means Mountain of Fire in Icelandic. This volcanic eruption is considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland in recent history. The eruption begun on January 23rd 1973 on the island of Heimaey, after the evacuation of the inhabitants, and during the 5 months while the eruption lasted, there was much uncertainty as to whether or not the island could ever be repopulated. The eruption, the destruction of a large part of the town, and the changed landscape of this tiny island made world news and when it was over, tourists and scientists alike from all over the world visited the island to witness the fury and the results of nature's forces. Now more than 30 years have passed and the memories and signs of that spectacular natural fury are somewhat fading, but the lava and ash of the eruption silently covers almost 400 homes and buildings, a third of the town in 1973.

46 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 even plant some trees, make hiking paths and help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit 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: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation & Food: In a community place, mattresses will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own warm sleeping bags. 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 the workcamp is English. Terminal: International Airport in Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). WF Iceland will organize a shared bus and boat trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site. Extra: Extra participation fee EUR 120,-

47 Worlds of fire in the Westman islands WF ENVI/FEST 12 vol Work: We will help with the preparation of the festival and give a helping hand to the locals during the weekend festival. We will also help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime. This is a hard physical work but also a very important environmental task, Other environmental tasks can be carried out during the camp. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation & Food: In a community place, mattresses will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own warm sleeping bags. 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 the workcamp is English. Terminal: International Airport in Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). WF Iceland will organize a shared bus and boat trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site. Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-

48 Vestmanneyjar festival WF ENVI / CULT / FEST 20 Project and location: This is the fifth time that we host this project and it has been one of the highlights each year. The Westman Islands consist in a group of fifteen islands which are situated at a short distance off the south coast of Iceland. They are so named because the Nordic settlers in the country called the Irish after which the islands are named after "westmen" (=the men from the west). All the islands have been created in submarine volcanic eruptions during comparatively recent geological time. The colourful town, the beautiful bird-cliffs, the new lava and volcano and the landscape in general give the islands a scenic interest as varied in character as any in the country. Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island in the group and is Iceland s longest off shore island with an area of 13,4 sq. km. Fishing and fish processing and subsidiary trades are the main source of income. Heimaey is sheltered to the north by low mountains and the imposing bird-life Heimaklettur, which protects the narrow cove at the end of which the harbour lies. The festival: On the first weekend of August, Icelanders celebrate the 1874 grant of Icelandic sovereignty with a huge festival in the town on Heimaey. The population moves into a tent city in the Herjolfsdalur, a short distance west of town, for an extended weekend of bonfires, dance, and song. This festival is the most popular one in Iceland. Work: The volunteers will help with the preparation of the festival, helping to run it and of course taking part in it and afterwards help to clean the area. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner.

49 Accommodation & Food: In the community and Sport center of Heimaey. Participants are asked to bring their own warm sleeping bags. 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 the workcamp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 for this workcamp. Terminal: International Airport in Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). WF Iceland will organize a bus and boattrip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site. The price of the minibus (including the ferry) is 25 Euros for one direction for one person.

50 Workcamps in the Western Fjords

51 Rock festival in the Western fjords WF FEST / MANU 8 vol Project and location: Isafjörður is the principal town of the Western fjords peninsula, in the North-West corner of Iceland. The town has around 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. The town of Isafjörður stands on a narrow spit in the fjord Skutulsfjörður, which meets the waters of the larger fjord Isafjardardjup. The town is surrounded by mountains that offer endless opportunities to enjoy nature and wilderness during all seasons of the year. Despite its small population, the town has a rather urban, or one could say international, atmosphere. It is known throughout the country for its rich cultural life, with music and visual arts having long tradition and firm roots in the town s history. Being the capital of the Western fjords peninsula, Isafjordur is the centre for services and administration in the area. For the last two days of the workcamp the volunteers will stay in Reykjavík, enjoying the life in the capital of Iceland. Aldrei fór ég suður is a Rock festival which will be held for the 7th time this year during the Easter holidays. There you can find some of the best known bands in Iceland and also young musicians which are starting their carrier. Can you imagine a festival in a little town located on the westest part of Iceland. A festival were local workers sing, dj and entertain as they were the main attraction and the biggest names in Icelandic music there to support them. The entrance is free of charge and everybody are giving their work in the name of good old fun.

52 Work: We will help the organizers of the festival with different tasks, for example preparing the venues before the concerts and put them in shape afterwards, helping with the control outside of the places. Leisure time: Excursion and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have a free access to the local swimming pool. Is there something else going on in Ísafjörður during this weekend? Oh yes! The Ísafjörður Ski Week has been held during Easter for over 70 years. During the week there are all kinds of outdoor events in the day and parties during the night. Accommodation: In a community center. 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 reasonable prize. During the drive we will stop at beautiful places and do some sightseeing on the way. Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-

53 Núpur in Dýrafjörður WF RENO / MANU 8 vol Project and location: The Westfjords 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. The project will take place in Nupur which used to be a boarding school in the past but now it is a hotel and a University. The cozy school buildings are surrounded by beautiful mountains with a view over the Alps of Westfjords and the blue seas of Dyrafjordur. The area around Nupur is ideal to get to know the Icelandic nature. You can take a walk to Skrudur, the oldest botanic gardens in Iceland or hike in the mountains. The area has a great variety of birds and footpaths for those who are interested in Icelandic wild life. Work: We will be helping with the maintenance of the oldest building in Núpur, cleaning the coastline and beautifying the area around the center. Accommodation and food: We will be staying in the dormitories in Núpur in a good accommodation, everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. 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: Excursions and a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner and guided hikes as well. Our volunteers will have a free access to the swimming pool in Þingeyri. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 for this workcamp. Terminal: International Airport Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF) The national airport in Ísafjörður is close to the project. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair price with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.

54 Reykjanes in the Western fjords WF ENVI / ART 10 vol WF ENVI / ART 10 vol Project and location: The project will take place in Reykjanes which used to be a boarding school in the past but now it is a hotel owned by the Community and it. The cozy school buildings are surrounded by beautiful mountains with a view over the sea. The swimming pool is 50 m long with geothermal water coming directly from the ground and runs constantly. No chloride or anything is put in it. Staying in the pool around midnight during spring time is one of a kind. Work: The main task is to renovate a old swimming pool very near to the seaside, in this area there is a lot of geothermal water.we will also do some environmental work in the area during the camp for example cleaning the coastline and fixing hiking paths. Leisure time: We will have free access to the swimming pool and guided hikes will be provided by our hosts. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in one of the buildings in hotel Reykjanes. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags. 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this work camp.

55 Visual arts and environment in the Western fjords WF ENVI / ART 15 vol Work: The purpose of this camp is to improve the skills of the participants to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you'll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer. We will also make some videos during those two weeks. In this camp you'll learn how to better express your vision and how to digitally optimize your images in such a way that anyone who views it will be attracted to the same qualities that drew you into the scene. We will work with different themes from day to day and in every evening we will watch the photos together to evaluate the work. In the end of the camp we will put up an exhibition in a public place. The camp will be leaded by an experienced photographer. You should bring your cameras with you to the camp. We will also do some environmental work in the area during the camp for example cleaning the coastline and working in the green areas. Leisure time: We will have free access to the swimming pool and guided hikes will be provided by our hosts. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in one of the buildings in hotel Núpur. Mattresses will be 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this work camp.

56 Arnarfjörður A Place of extreme beauty WF ENVI 12 vol Project and location: Arnarfjordur is the largest fjord of the Western fjords. There you can find Dynjandi which is the biggest waterfall in the area and without a doubt one of the most impressive ones in the whole of Iceland. The waterfall consists of 7 waterfalls, Dynjandi means thunderous. The total height of the waterfalls is about 100 m. Arnarfjörður is one of the most rural areas in Iceland and the beauty of the pure nature is unique. It is well situated for exploring the southern part of the West fjords and the contrasting and interesting sights the area has to offer. It is close to the huge cliff Látrabjarg, which is more than 14 km long (the largest in the North Atlantic) which goes up to 448 m high and is located in the western-most post of Iceland (and Europe!!). One million birds, puffins, guillemots, seagulls and alcas live in the cliff. The West Fjords are an ideal place for hikers and nature lovers, in summer and winter alike. Hrafnseyri ( ) is a distinguished place in the history of Iceland. It is the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson ( ), the principal champion of Iceland's struggle for independence in the 19th century. It also houses The Museum of Jón Sigurðsson. A place of struggle for independence, and the concept of a nation and nationalism in the past, and also in the present time of globalization. The beautiful scenery of Arnarfjörður, with its spectacular mountains and deep blue sea, where you may come across a seal, a whale or the colony of Common Eider and the Arctic tern.. Work: The work will be a mix of; cleaning around the museum, cutting grass, making walking- paths and helping out with service etc on 17 June the birthday of Jon Sigurdsson and the national holiday of Iceland independence. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit flexible.

57 Leisure time: We will enjoy the wild nature and hike a lot. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation and food: We will stay in a community house in the area. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. 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 Bildudalur. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair price. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of EUR for this workcamp.

58 The villages in the Western fjords WF WF WF WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol ENVI / MANU 12 vol ENVI / MANU 12 vol ENVI / MANU 12 vol Project and location: 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 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: We will do different kind of environmental work in the villages. Possible tasks are planting trees, take down old fences, cleaning the coastline and even make hiking paths. We will also help the locals to paint and renovate old houses. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit 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: Excursion or a boat trip and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have a free access to the local swimming pools. Accommodation and food: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. 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 80. During the drive we will stop at beautiful places and do some sightseeing on the way. Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 150,-

59 Strandir Paradise for hikers WF ENVI 8 vols Project and location: The area of Strandir is a paradise for nature enthusiasts as for those who simply want to enjoy the pleasure of experiencing a place of complete silence. There you will find seabirds on rugged cliffs, arctic foxes in their lairs, and little fishing villages huddled against sheer mountains where for centuries people have battled with the forces of nature to harvest the ocean s riches. This is the most remote area of Iceland and one of the most exiting! It is known for the inhabitants' knowledge of magic and witchcraft. The project will take place in Bjarnarfjordur which is a beautyful fjord 35 km from the village Drangsnes The area is rich with heritage and here you will find a recreation of a typical Icelandic dwelling c.a. 17th century. This was at the peak of the period where people believed in witchcraft and society was rich with traditions relating to this. The museum in Bjarnarfjörður, called "the Sorcerer's abode" immerses you in those times and helps you imagine what it would be like to live in a typical Icelandic dwelling at the peak of the sorcery period. The village Drangsnes is a small hamlet at the head of the steingrimsfjordur bay. Drangsnes has a population of barely 100 people. the settlement of Drangsnes started populating after 1920 s. a tall rocky outcrop on the shore is called the old woman, or the hag, which is said to be one of the ogresses who turned to stone when the sun came up while the trolls were trying to separate the western fiords from the mainland by a large ditch. the people of Drangsnes live almost entirely on traditional fishing and farming and are increasingly aware of their heritage and will proudly tell tales of their ancestors' dealings with ghosts and other supernatural beings like trolls, dwarves and elves. Hornstrandir nature reserve on the region s northern edge is both breathtakingly raw and astonishingly rich in vegetation, on the rim of the inhabitable world. relics from life in other once-thriving outposts can be seen in places such as the now abandoned herring centre of djupavik.

60 Work: We will help to rebuilt two natural hotsprings and maintain hiking paths and do other environmental work in Bjarnarfjörður. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit 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: Free access to the local warm and nice outdoor swimming pool, excursions and/or boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. The locals are very much looking forward to host the group and they will offer different free time activities to us. Accommodation & Food: In a hostel called Laugarhóll, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 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: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize. We will stop in nice places to enjoy the beautiful nature. Extra: There is an extra participation fee EUR 120

61 Workcamps in the North of Iceland

62 Hvammstangi WF ENVI 12 vol Project and location: Hvammstangi8 is the most densely populated area in the west Húnaþing County. It is a service centre for the surrounding neighbourhood and also a school site and an administrative centre (Bank, Post Office, Health Institute). It has a population of 580 people. Hvammstangi has a good harbour and shrimps are the main fishing industry along with small fishing vessels. The cultural life in Hvammstangi 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, beautiful scenery, great views of the mountains at Strandir and last but not least a seal habitat within easy walking distance. Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. The work can be, for example: planting trees, cutting grass, weeding, painting, sweeping, fixing walking paths We might also clean the coastline and help removing old fences. Sometimes we might also join the local youngsters (about 40 aged 15 to 25) working for the community during their holidays in different nature conservation- and environmental-oriented activities as planting trees and construction of hiking paths. 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. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 120 for this workcamp to be paid upon arrival. The closest airport is the International Airport in Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). There are public buses going to Hvammstangi. In addition WF offers a minubus ride for the volunteers from Reykjavik to the camp site for the price of 25.

63 Akureyri The capital of the North WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol Project and Location: Akureyri is situated in north-east Iceland, in one of the longest fjords in the country and is surrounded by mountains reaching m. The Arctic Circle in only 60 km north of Akureyri but still the climate is mild, with summer temperatures up to 25 C and winter temperatures in average around 0 C. Akureyri is the second largest urban area after the capital area of Reykjavík, with a population of about Akureyri is the centre of trade and services in northern Iceland. It is also a town of culture and education, building on a firm foundation. Akureyri is a popular tourist destination for short or long visits. The town offers a wide range of activities and interesting places e.g. notable museums, the world s most northerly botanic garden, one of Iceland s most popular swimming facilities, the best skiing area in the country, good hiking trails and free city bus. The town is also a good base for many of Iceland s most beautiful natural wonders as waterfalls, volcanic areas and canyons as well as exciting activities as river rafting, hiking, fishing, whale watching and horse riding. Work: Our work during this camp will mainly be to build and maintain hiking paths and clean up the coastline. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit flexible. We will be working for 6 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week with free weekends. 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.

64 Accommodation & food: In the local school on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a warm sleeping bag. 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: Free access to the local swimming pool, museums and the local bus. Excursions will be organized by the hosting partner. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Terminal: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize. It is also possible to take a flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri. Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-

65 Dalvík WF ENVI 12 vol Project and location: The community of Dalvíkurbyggð was formed in 1998 by the merger of three districts of the outer Eyjafjörður: the town of Dalvík and the rural districts of Svarfaðardalur and Árskógur. The population of Dalvík is nearly The local economy is mostly based upon the fisheries and fish processing, in addition to various industrial and food enterprises, services, commerce and trade. Dalvík harbour is a large fishing and commercial port; the ferry Sæfari, wich sails from Dalvík, serves the island of Grímsey, Iceland's northenmost community, wich lies on the Arctic Circle. The mountains of Tröllaskagi ( Trolls Headland between Eyjafjörður and Skagafjörður) are renowned as one of Iceland s most spectacular areas for outdoor activity. Hikers can find suitable walking routes at any time of year, while mountaineers can scale peaks of all shapes and sizes. T he swimming pool in Dalvík is one of the best ones in Iceland and after a hard day of working the locals usually relax there for a while. Work: Our work during this camp will mainly be to build and maintain hiking paths and clean up the coastline. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit flexible. We will be working for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week with free weekends. 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.

66 Accommodation & food: In the local school on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a warm sleeping bag. 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: Free access to the local swimming pool and museums and the local bus. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Terminal: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize. Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-

67 Workcamps in the East of Iceland

68 Eskifjörður WF CONS / ENVI 8 vol Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbor with direct sailing to Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. It is built on a small sand spit and up the slopes of the mountain which rises above the town. Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since One of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop. Work: We will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house in Eskifjörður which will become a centre for volunteers in the east of Iceland. During the camp we will paint, move things and start the renovation of the house. We will also do some environmental work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit 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: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner.

69 Accommodation & food: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp 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 is English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. The national airport in Egilsstaðir is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair price (including lots of sightseeing on the way). Extra: There is an extra participation fee of EUR for this workcamp.

70 Hiking trails in Borgarfjörður Eystri WF ENVI 6 vol WF ENVI 6 vol Project and location: The northernmost Fjord in the Eastfjords is called Borgarfjörður Eystri, where also the small fishing village with the same name is situated on. It is located in a dramatic spot, in between rhyolite peaks and the Dyrfjöll Mountains (1136 m). The area is very famous for stories of elves. Locals even believe that the queen of Icelandic Elves lived in the town. Álfaborg (Elf Rock), a small nature reserve is a tourist highlight of the area until now. Close to the town, you can also find the Islet Hafnarhólmi, a puffin colony with 10,000 pairs. Iceland s best known artist Jóhannes S Kjarval grew up close to Borgarfjörður Eystri and took much of his inspiration from the area. Work: There are many hiking trails in the area we will make a new trail along the seaside. We will also help the locals with all kind of small projects in the local community and clean the coastline. Leisure time: This is a paradise for hikers and hiking trips will be arranged by the local partner. Accommodation and food: In a fully equipped family house owned by the local community, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 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: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Int. airport is Keflavik airport. Next national airport is Egilsstadir. WF Iceland will organize a bus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair prize. The volunteers will have the change to go around Iceland if they take the minibus both ways. We will of course stop on the way to visit interesting places. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros for this workcamp.

71 Neskaupstaður WF ENVI / MANU 10 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 13 vol Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium size town by Icelandic standards. With its 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. Nestled in the middle of nowhere, the town has all the necessary facilities and stores: a bakery, local dairy products, supermarkets, banks, a post office, a school, sports hall, a swimming pool, a church, a hospital, the harbor, a airstrip, a hotel, a jazz club, a rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all the services you would expect in a larger town, all but an optician! On the east side of town a wildlife reserve and recreational area face 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 may be seen inside the vault and, in the best Icelandic tradition, various folk tales are associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður can be reached only by driving through a one-way tunnel. Fjarðabyggð is an association of different communities in Icelandös Eastfjords. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. They are all small 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 on earth: 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. Our tasks will depend on the general situation in Fjarðabyggð, the working site of this camp. Work: During this camp we will mainly help cleaning and beautifying the town and its surroundings. We will also continue collecting waste on the shores, planting trees, weeding and building hiking paths. Other tasks might also involve doing some repair work at a nearby community centre which will host the volunteer groups arriving later in the summer. The work will 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 rough and unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.

72 Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, lots of great hiking trails. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by our hosting partner. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in a house own by the local community in Neskaupstaður. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre nearby. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp 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. Extra Info: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros for this workcamp. International Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavik. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the location of the project. WF Iceland will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp s site at a fair price.

73 Þórshöfn in Langanes WF ENVI 10 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. For additional information, visit: Work: We will mainly plant trees and clean the area s shores and beaches. 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. Our host offers a delicious cooked meal every working day. 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. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros for this workcamp. 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 at a fair price with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.

74 The longest day of the year Eskifjörður WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbor with direct sailing to Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. It is built on a small sand spit and up the slopes of the mountain which rises above the town. Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since One of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop. In this time of the year there is almost no night in Iceland, be ready for the daylight all around the clock. 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 even plant some trees, make hiking paths and take old fences down. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit 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 local swimming pool. Excursions such as guided hikes with locals or a fishing boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner.

75 Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp 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. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 120 for this workcamp. Language: The language of the camp is English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will organize a minibus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair prize with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.

76 Eistnaflug in Neskaupsstaður Heavy Rock festival WF FEST 12 vol Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium size town by Icelandic standards. With its 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. Eistnaflug is a Heavy Rock Festival which this year will present its 5 th edition. More than 40 bands will perform for an expected public of about one thousand visitors. It will take place July For additional information, visit: Work: We will help the organizers of the festival carry out different tasks. For example, we will take care of the venues before and after the concerts, control the area and prepare the camping site. We will assist the local organization in keeping the area clean during the festival. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking tours. Excursions such as a boat trip will be organized by our hosting partner.

77 Accommodation and food: We will be staying in a house owned by the local community in Neskaupstaður. 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. 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. Extra Info: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: International Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project s site. WF Iceland will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site at a fair price with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.

78 Eskifjörður WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbor with direct sailing to Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the slopes of the mountain which rises above the town. Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since One of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop. Work: Our work during this camp will depends on the availability of work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that s why we have to be a bit 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: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner.

79 Accommodation and food: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp 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 is English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. The national airport in Egilsstaðir is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair price (including lots of sightseeing on the way). Extra: There is an extra participation fee of EUR for this workcamp.

80 Lunga in Seyðisfjörður - Art festival for young people WF20 07/07 21/07 20 vols ART/FEST Project and location: The long, calm, deep fjord of Seyðisfjörður twists and turns for 17 kilometres from its mouth to the end of the fjord, where the town by the same name finds shelter under Mt. Strandartindur and Mt. Bjólfur. In the valley above, the river Fjarðará falls from the edge of the heath above in innumerable beautiful waterfalls, down to Lón (the lagoon) at the end of the fjord. A road starts at the fjord and runs along the river until the Hérað district, 26 kilometres away, across the Fjarðarheiði heath. Once a hazardous place to travel, today the heath can be crossed in just half-hour on a pleasant and scenic road. The route (Stafirnir) that goes down into Seyðisfjörður by the Fjarðará river, is one of Iceland's most spectacular roads. For more information, see: Lunga is an art-festival for young people. With unique artistic ambition and thanks to the participation of domestic and foreign artists, it offers an eclectic program which draws much attention to the town. Visual arts, music, circus and outdoor events create a lively event that appeals to the large crowd of locals and foreign visitors. LungA is first and foremost a festival created to involve people and foster their creativity while also promoting knowledge of art and culture. LungA is a terrific venue for art lovers and art teachers and students. For more information, visit: Work: We will help the local people with the preparation of the festival and with many activities during the hectic time of the festival, in some stage of the project we will work on shifts. The volunteers will have the opportunity to participate to and help with the workshops. During the festival we will setup the venues before and after the concerts, and control the entrances if needed. There are many other chores awaiting us and we should be flexible and willing to give a hand whenever necessary. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the hosting partner.

81 Accommodation & food: We will be staying in the local community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. The food will be supplied 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 try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Terminal: international Airport: Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). The closest national airport is located in Egilsstadir. WF Iceland will arrange a bus trip from Reykjavik to the camp s site at a fair prize with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland. Terminal: international Airport: Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). The closest national airport is located in Egilsstadir. WF Iceland will arrange a bus trip from Reykjavik to the camp s site at a fair prize with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this workcamp.

82 Fjarðabyggð - Close to Nature WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF ENVI / MANU 12 vol Project and location: Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastfjords 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. Our tasks will depend on the general situation in Fjarðabyggð, the working site of this camp. Work: Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and build hiking paths. Our chores 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. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great hiking places. An excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation & food: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will 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.

83 Language: The language of the camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros 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. WF Iceland will arrange a bus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp s site at a fair price with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.

84 The community of the eastern fjords WF ENVI / MANU 14 vol WF ENVI / MANU 14 vol WF ENVI / MANU 14 vol WF ENVI / MANU 14 vol Project and location: Fjarðabyggð" is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords 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. Our tasks will depend on the general situation in Fjarðabyggð, the working site of this camp. Work: Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and make hiking paths. Our work will 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. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great hiking places. An excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner.

85 Accommodation & food: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 120 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp s site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will arrange a bus trip from Reykjavik to the work camp s site at a fair price with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.

86 Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords WF ART/KIDS/EDU/ENVI 12vol WF ART/KIDS/EDU/ENVI 12vol WF ART/KIDS/EDU/ENVI 12vol Project and location: Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastfjords 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. Our tasks will depend on the general situation in Fjarðabyggð, the working site of this camp. Work: We will visit kindergartens and schools in the villages and introduce different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. It is also possible that we will do some environmental work if the weather condition will allow us. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great hiking places. An excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner.

87 Accommodation & Food: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will 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. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros 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. WF Iceland will arrange a bus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp s site at a fair price with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland.

88 Visual arts and environment in the eastern fjords WF ENVI / ART 15 vol WF ENVI / ART 15 vol Project and location: Fjarðabyggð" is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords 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. Work: The purpose of this camp is to improve the skills of the participants to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you'll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer. We will also make some videos during those two weeks. In this camp you'll learn how to better express your vision and how to digitally optimize your images in such a way that anyone who views it will be attracted to the same qualities that drew you into the scene. We will work with different themes from day to day and in every evening we will watch the photos together to evaluate the work. In the end of the camp we will put up an exhibition in a public place. The camp will be leaded by an experienced photographer. You should bring your cameras with you to the camp. We will also do some environmental work in the area during the camp for example cleaning the coastline and working in the green areas.

89 Leisure time: We will have free access to the swimming pool and guided hikes will be provided by our hosts. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in a nice community building. Mattresses will be 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 share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the work camp is English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 150 Euros for this work camp.

90 Workcamps on the move

91 Journalism and photographing WF03SOUTH WF11EAST WF14NORD/WEST STUDY 5vol STUDY 5vol STUDY 5vol Project and location: Do you want to travel around Iceland and at the same time participate in a very interesting project? WF Iceland is hosting more than international volunteers in 2010 participating in project all round the island. In February we published our first WF Iceland magazine called UNA, there people can read about the life of the organization. This summer we are going to have three groups of five volunteers visiting different areas in Iceland, going from one project to another, taking photographs, making videos and interviews with volunteers, local hosts and people living in the area. The outcome will be published in the future WF magazines. During the project we will also visit some of the most beautiful places in Iceland. WF03 Journalism and photographing SOUTH Iceland WF11 Journalism and photographing EAST Iceland WF14 Journalism and photographing NORD/WEST Iceland Work: The leader of the camp is a professional journalist and the participants will have a great opportunity to learn how to make interviews and take photographs. In the beginning of the project we will have an introduction about the tasks, than we will go to the area where the camps are located and stay there for one week. The last part of the project will take place in the capital city Reykjavik, there we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it.

92 Accommodation & Food: The group will be stay in the accommodation of our workcamps where possible. 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 180 for this workcamp. 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)

93 Iceland on the move!! WF ENVI / EDU 5 vol WF ENVI / EDU 5 vol WF ENVI / EDU 5 vol Project and location: Do you want to travel around 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 three years been cleaning the coastline of Iceland and we will continue that work for the next five 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 all around 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 Reykjavik to get information about the tasks, than they will travel around the island for 7 days and in the end of the project they will stay in Reykjavik for four more days to put the information online. We will visit several of our workcamps during the trip and do some cleaning activities with the groups. During the trip we will also visit some of the most beautiful places in Iceland while doing the trip around the island. 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.