2014 Workcamps in Iceland LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

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1 2014 Workcamps in Iceland LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

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3 3 Workcamp List 2014 CAMPS IN THE CAPITAL OF ICELAND REYKJAVIK WF131 Reykjavik Arts festival 20/05 02/06 ART/STUDY 6 vols Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Work: Reykjavík Arts Festival has been held in Reykjavík, Iceland since It is one of Europe s oldest and most recognized multi-disciplinary arts festivals and it has hosted a large number of international and local artists in all fields music, theatre, visual arts and dance. For more information visit: Participants in the workcamp will visually capture the festival and present it through online photo blogs and social media. Participants may in addition be requested to perform minor additional tasks related to the organization of the festival such as distribution of printed material, assisting audience, assisting security, etc. During a short orientation period, participants will be introduced to the festival and the many arts and cultural venues in Reykjavik it collaborates with, as well as the tasks they will be responsible for during the workcamp. The group will create the photo blogs and social media channels to be used during and immediately after the festival. During the festival the group will have access to selected performances which they will document by photographing the event itself and its audience, as well as capturing the general atmosphere created in the city during the festival. These photographs, once approved by Reykjavik Arts Festival s staff, will be published on the workcamp s photo blog, and distributed via the festival s social media channels. Leisure: On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, 3

4 4 but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home! Requirements: Volunteers with good photography and computer skills are very much welcome to this workcamp. Previous knowledge of blogging and social media is also welcome. Volunteers are expected to bring their own cameras and preferably also laptops for editing and publishing the captured material. Language: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 200 for this workcamp. WF103 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 12/05 25/05 ART/ STUDY 8 vol WF22 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 01/07 11/07 ART/ STUDY 8 vol WF35 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 29/07 08/08 ART / STUDY 8 vol WF47 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 26/08 05/09 ART / STUDY 8 vol Project and location: In Reykjavik you can easily feel the pure energy at the heart of Iceland s capital city - whether it springs from the underground boiling thermal energy or radiates from the green scenery surrounding the city. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. Reykjavik offers both the features of a modern and innovative society and the marvellous traits of a unique natural landscape. The population of the Reykjavik Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula offering a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean from nearly every part of the city. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier towers over the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. Work: Every year WF Iceland is hosting hundreds of international volunteers participating in projects all round the island. WF Iceland publishes a magazine called UNA where people can read about the life of the organization. In the beginning of the project volunteers will receive an introduction about the tasks - afterwards we will visit other WF workcamps located in around the capital area. The group will take photos and make videos and interviews with volunteers, local hosts and people living in the area. The outcome will be published in the UNA WF magazine. At the end of the project we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it. Leisure: On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but beds and sheets are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The accommodation provided by 4

5 5 Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in journalism and/or photographing are very much welcome to this camp. Terminal: International Airport Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF) Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200 for this workcamp. WF31 Visual art in Reykjavik 15/07 25/07 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF46 Visual art in Reykjavik 12/08 22/08 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF48 Visual art in Reykjavik 10/09 20/09 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF23 Visual art in Reykjavik 13/11 23/11 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF199 Visual art in Reykjavik 24/11 04/12 ART/STUDY 8 vol Project Location: In Reykjavik you can easily feel the pure energy at the heart of Iceland s capital city - whether it springs from the underground boiling thermal energy or radiates from the green scenery surrounding the city. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. Reykjavik offers both the features of a modern and innovative society and the marvellous traits of a unique natural landscape. The population of the Reykjavik Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula offering a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean from nearly every part of the city. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier towers over the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. Work: The purpose of this camp is to involve young international volunteers in a group experience where they can improve their communication and visual arts skills by capturing some memories in an unforgettable way using photographs and videos. Volunteers will put into action ideas about photography from capture to finished image. In this camp, volunteers learn together from each other how to better express their vision and how to digitally edit images to highlight the same qualities that drew them to the scene to begin with. Volunteers will work on different themes, such as landscape, fishermen s life, light and colour, local lifestyle etc. In the evenings the volunteers will gather together to share photos and the camp will culminate in a photo exhibition. This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge on photography with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning. So don t worry if you re not an experienced photographer, because the workcamp doesn t require advanced knowledge and it isn t a competition. Please note that volunteers need to bring their own cameras to the workcamp. The volunteers should also keep in mind that the leaders are not professional photographers. Leisure: On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. 5

6 6 wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: International Airport Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF) Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this work camp. WF58 RIFF Reykjavík International film festival 23/09 05/10 ART/FEST 25 vol Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with everchanging weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Work: We will help the organizers of the Reykjavík International Film Festival with different tasks before and during the festival. Our group of international volunteers will work closely with the team of Icelandic volunteers which are in most cases students of the Universities in Reykjavik. We will put up posters and hand out leaflets and brochures around the city before the festival starts; some of the volunteers might be asked to pick up international guests at the airport. During the festival we will sell entrance tickets and festival passes, setup the venues before and after the movies and control the entrance if needed. There might be other tasks to be done and we will have to be flexible and willing to give a helping hand whenever necessary. The festival is one of the most important cultural events in Reykjavik and the work of the volunteers is a crucial contribution to the event. It is interesting for the volunteers to be part of this international project and have the opportunity to experience its amazing atmosphere. Leisure: On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. 6

7 7 wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in two of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Additional information: There is an extra participation fee of 250 Euros for this workcamp. WF59 Iceland airwaves rock festival 01/11 10/11 FEST/ENVI 25 vols Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with everchanging weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Iceland Airwaves is an annual music event that started out in 1999 as a talent show for foreign record executives. Since then, Airwaves has grown and blossomed and is now an integral part of the cultural life in Reykjavík. The fruits of the festival's labour have been ripening and today many Icelandic artists such as Quarashi, Minus, Sigur Ros, Apparat Organ Quartet, Trabant, Leaves and others have made their way to the International music scene. Airwaves festival attracts approximately 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 to carry out many tasks, such as preparing the venues before and after the concerts, helping with festival security etc. Before and after the festival we will help Reykjavik environmental department maintaining the green areas in Reykjavik. Leisure: On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. 7

8 8 WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home! Language: The language of the work camp is English. Terminal/Region: International airport Keflavik (KEF), Reykjavík. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 250 for this workcamp. WF 101 Reykjavík - Christmas and New Year Camp in Reykjavik 21/12 01/01 CULT/ART/SOCIAL 20 vols Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. In this time of the year when conditions are favourable you can see the Northern lights (Aurora borealis) glowing curtain of greenish yellow lights, dancing in the distance to a spectacular, multicoloured fusion stretching across the sky. Work: We will live together and create a cosy atmosphere in the area where our office, cultural centre and accommodation are located by putting up lights and Christmas decorations. The main idea of this camp is to celebrate Christmas together and to promote peace and friendship among the group trough intercultural learning and exchange. We will learn Christmas songs from all over the world from each other and weather permitting will sing in the streets of Reykjavik and other public places in town as a sign of peace and multiculturalism. For New Year s Eve we will organize a little party for the volunteers and we will enjoy Reykjavik s spectacular fireworks in front of the cathedral. We will also arrange a visit to the Imagine Peace Tower which was designed by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon. The tower is made-up of 15 large searchlights surrounded by a number of prisms that act like mirrors, reflecting the light vertically into the sky, usually reaching an altitude of at least 4000 meters. Over half a million written wishes that people from all over the world have sent to Yoko Ono as part of her Wish Trees project are buried underneath the tower. Leisure: On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. 8

9 9 WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home! Language: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 250 for this workcamp. CAMP IN THE WESTERN FJORDS OF ICELAND WF20 North by North West renovation camp 22/06 05/07 MANU/RENO 8 vol Project 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. During the time of the workcamp you will enjoy sunlight all around the hour and the longest day of the year. Work: The volunteers will help with the renovation of an old fish factory which has not been used for more than 50 years. We will work with local people to fix the walls and to take care of the environment as well. Leisure: This place is perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. The locals will show us around the area. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one a family house offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but beds and bed linens are provided. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home! Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Ingólfsfjordur for the price of 120 EURO which includes a trip around the iwestern fjords (Total km) to and from the camp site. 9

10 10 Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euro for this workcamp. CAMPS IN THE SOUTH OF ICELAND WF04 Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 24/05 03/06 ENVI / MANU 8 vol WF14 Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 20/06 03/07 ENVI / MANU 8 vol Project Location: Katla Geopark is Iceland s first geopark and it opens up a natural wonderland to the visitor. A top priority of the park is to protect the natural environment, promote local sustainable development, introduce local culture and place a strong emphasis on nature tourism. Katla Geopark got its name from one of its most known volcanoes, Katla which is under the glacier Mýrdalsjökull. The geopark is 9542 km2 or around 9,3 % of the total area of Iceland with population around Katla Geopark is in every sense the land of ice and fire, with its towering glaciers and active volcanoes. These forces have been shaping the land for thousands of years and the nearest examples of that are the powerful eruptions in Eyjafjallajökull 2010 and Grímsvötn But there is also more amazing landscapes in the area, mountains, lakes, black sandy beaches, green pastures and meadows, powerful glacial rivers, beautiful waterfalls and vast lava fields. Katla Geopark is accessible all year round, and each season has its own magical charm in this spectacular natural paradise. Vík in Mýrdalur is Iceland's most southerly village, bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river Blautakvísl to the east. It s northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves. The district lives mainly by agriculture. Although this community of 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vík is the only seaside settlement in Iceland left without a harbour due to natural circumstances. The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Just east of the village's outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds. South of Vík is a beautiful beach, which is one of the world's ten best island beaches. A short hike within the close vicinity of Vík is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and bird watchers. Vík and its surroundings is one of the main bird life areas in Iceland. Work: The volunteers will help with different tasks in the Geo Park and also in the village of Vík. They will mark and fix hiking paths, put up signs, paint weeding and other environmental tasks. Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a nice and fully emuipped community building offering basic facilities. Mattresses are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. Wi-Fi internet is available. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home! 10

11 11 Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Vík for a fair price. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euros for this workcamp. WF121 Hveragerði Health and Environment 19/05 02/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF78 Hveragerði Health and Environment 02/06 16/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF01 Hveragerði Health and Environment 16/06 30/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hveragerði s lifeblood, and you probably won t find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site: Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. Our host is the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic, which is a part of the Natural Health Association of Iceland. Every year approximately 2,000 patients and other guests enjoy their diverse rehabilitation programs, which are focused on an approach that builds self-confidence and personal responsibility for the patients own health. The Clinic has earned a solid reputation, both in Iceland and internationally, since its foundation in 1955 for personal and effective care of patients. It is the oldest and one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland. Work: The Natural Health Association has a horticultural and environmental department, including forestry, gardening, and greenhouses, which is where Worldwide Friends volunteers work most of the time. The nature of the work depends largely on weather conditions, which can change quickly. Volunteers should bring clothes appropriate for outdoor work, but also clothes for working inside the warm greenhouses. Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a river heated by hot springs. wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a fully equipped bungalow consisting of several double rooms. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their own laptops if they would like to connect to it. All meals are provided and cooked by our hosts, the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic. The menu for the project is primarily vegetarian, but two times a week it includes locally-caught fish. The food at the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic is known throughout Iceland for its high quality. Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for 45 EURO which includes the amazing Golden circle excursion. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euros for this workcamp. 11

12 12 WF30 Hveragerði Health and Environment 30/06 14/07 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF77 Hveragerði Health and Environment 14/07 28/07 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF79 Hveragerði Health and Environment 28/07 11/08 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF94 Hveragerði Health and Environment 11/08 25/08 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF95 Hveragerði Health and Environment 25/08 08/09 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF96 Hveragerði Health and Environment 08/09 22/09 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF127 Hveragerði Health and Environment 22/09 06/10 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF97 Hveragerði Health and Environment 06/10 20/10 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF98 Hveragerði Health and Environment 20/10 03/11 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF99 Hveragerði Health and Environment 03/11 17/11 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF177 Hveragerði Health and Environment 17/11 01/12 ENVI / MANU 7 vol Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hveragerði s lifeblood, and you probably won t find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site: Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. Our host is the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic, which is a part of the Natural Health Association of Iceland. Every year approximately 2,000 patients and other guests enjoy their diverse rehabilitation programs, which are focused on an approach that builds self-confidence and personal responsibility for the patients own health. The Clinic has earned a solid reputation, both in Iceland and internationally, since its foundation in 1955 for personal and effective care of patients. It is the oldest and one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland. Work: The Natural Health Association has a horticultural and environmental department, including forestry, gardening, and greenhouses, which is where Worldwide Friends volunteers work most of the time. The nature of the work depends largely on weather conditions, which can change quickly. Volunteers should bring clothes appropriate for outdoor work, but also clothes for working inside the warm greenhouses. Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a river heated by hot springs. wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a fully equipped bungalow consisting of several double rooms. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their own laptops if they would like to connect to it. All meals are provided and cooked by our hosts, the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic. The menu for the project is primarily vegetarian, but two times a week it includes locally-caught fish. The food at the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic is known throughout Iceland for its high quality. Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for 45 EURO which includes the amazing Golden circle excursion. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200,- Euros for this workcamp. 12

13 13 WF03 South Iceland - The village of the hot springs 09/06-21/06 ENVI/MANU 8 vol WF15 South Iceland - The village of the hot springs 23/06-04/07 ENVI/MANU 8 vol WF75 South Iceland - The village of the hot springs 07/07-18/07 ENVI/MANU 8 vol WF34 South Iceland - The village of the hot springs 21/07-01/08 ENVI/MANU 8 vol Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hveragerði s lifeblood, and you probably won t find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site: Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. Work: The volunteers will be working with the environmental department of the village. Most of the work will consist of cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area, painting playgrounds and maintaining green areas. We will also do some pure environmental tasks for example working in the forestry, plant trees, built hiking paths and etc. Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges. Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermal-heated swimming pools. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a river heated by hot springs. The volunteers will have the opportunity to bath in the hot river near to the village, to discover the hot springs in town and in the neighbourhood and of course to go for hike in the amazing area near to the village. wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available but volunteers need to bring their own laptops if they would like to connect to it. Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for 45 EURO which includes the amazing Golden circle excursion. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euros for this workcamp. 13

14 14 WF36 Flower Festival in Hveragerði 04/08 17/08 ENVI/MANU/FEST 8 Vol Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hveragerði s lifeblood, and you probably won t find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site: Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. The Flower festival in Hveragerði is a mixture of art and culture with a taste of the flower power from the area. Work: Helping with the preparion and during the festival. Working in the forestry, making hiking paths. Beautifying the area around the village Fixing walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village. Planting trees. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to enjoy the festival. Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a river heated by hot springs. wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their own laptops if they would like to connect to it. Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for 45 EURO which includes the amazing Golden circle excursion. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200,- Euros for this workcamp. WF07 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 07/07 18/07 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF08 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 21/07 01/08 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF09 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 04/08 15/08 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF10 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 18/08 29/08 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF11 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 01/09 12/09 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF12 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 15/09 26/09 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF50 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 29/09 10/10 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF51 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 13/10 24/10 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF63 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 27/10 07/11 ENVI / RENO 8 vol 14

15 15 WF64 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 13/11 23/11 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF60 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 24/11 05/12 ENVI / RENO 8 vol WF61 Farm in the fjord of whales nature and renovation 08/12 19/12 ENVI / RENO 8 vol Project and location: Hvalfjörður (Icelandic: Whale-fjord) is situated in the southwest of Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. The fjord is approximately 30 km long and 5 km wide. The farm is only 35 minutes from the city centre of Reykjavik by car. The name Hvalfjörður is derived from the large number of whales which could be found and caught there. Until the 1980s, one of the biggest whaling stations in Iceland was located in this fjord. In the past the fjord also contained a large number of herring fisheries. A hiking trail to the highest waterfall in Iceland, Glymur, has its origin at the innermost end of the fjord. Work: Since the creation of Worldwide Friends, the organization has been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to renovate and work at an old Icelandic farm. The idea of renovating old spaces in the country side of Iceland and especially in areas where there isn t much population is one of the best ideas our organization could develop. In one hand we have the opportunity of give life to an empty and old space, in the other hand we are bringing life back to the area with the spirit and the ideas of International volunteers which will be very much welcomed by the local community. The first part of this Project will consist on renovating and putting the farm in good shape. The second part is to do some basic and simple farming for example to plant vegetables and harvest them, do built a small house for chickens and take care of them. To built a small greenhouse and etc. The work on this project is a mix of renovation work and gardening. We will also take care of the property, plant trees, clean the area, even cleaning the coast line around the fjord There are a lot farms in the area so the volunteers will have the chance to visit other farms around and therefore to learn about Icelandic farming methods and to help the farmers with seasonal work. Leisure time: We will explore the whole whale fjord and the surrounding area, including a hike to the highest waterfall in Iceland. wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in the farm. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. There is a WF-FI connection in the house. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the camp for 45 EURO which includes the amazing Golden circle excursion. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200 Euros for this workcamp. WF06 Fludir - Nature in the south of Iceland 09/06 21/06 ENVI/MANU 8 vol Project Location: This camp will take place in a small community called Flúðir which is located in the middle of the south area of Iceland. In the area you can find some of the historical places in Iceland for example Þingvellir which is by far Iceland s most famous historic site. The Alþingi, or general assembly, first met there in AD930, and continued to do so for nearly nine centuries, until Various important events in the Icelandic Sagas took place at Þingvellir, and in 1930 it was declared a National Park. In 2004 Þingvellir was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Nowhere on earth is the junction between the European and American tectonic plates in the Earth s crust as clear as in the southwest, and at Þingvellir: the plates diverge here by as much as 2 cm per year. But the gap is constantly being 15

16 16 filled, as volcanoes have been erupting regularly throughout Iceland s history. Not far away is the old Episcopal seat of Skálholt, which was the centre of the church and Christianity in Iceland from the mid-11th century until the end of the 18th. But the region has other attractions: places of outstanding natural beauty include magnificent waterfalls, of which Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is the best known. In many geothermal areas villages have grown up, where exotic fruits and vegetables are grown in greenhouses heated by hot springs. The best known hot spring is Geysir, from which derives the English word geyser for spouting hot springs: the big Geysir is surrounded by many more springs of all shapes and sizes. A little further east are two of Iceland s most active volcanoes. Mt. Hekla has erupted about 20 times in Icelandic history, and Mt. Katla, under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, is almost as active. Many years have now passed since Mt. Katla last erupted, and according to geoscientists it is overdue for another burst of activity. Work: The volunteers will be working with the environmental department of the community. Most of the work will consist of planting trees and taking care of the environment in the surrounding area. Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges. Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in the area. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a river heated by hot springs. wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their own laptops if they would like to connect to it. Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the camp for 45 EURO which includes the amazing Golden circle excursion. Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euros for this workcamp. WF140 GOGG - Nature in the south of Iceland 30/06 11/07 ENVI/MANU 8 vol Project Location: This camp will take place in a small community called Grímsnes- and Grafningshreppur which is located in the middle of the south area of Iceland. In the area you can find some of the historical places in Iceland for example Þingvellir which is by far Iceland s most famous historic site. The Alþingi, or general assembly, first met there in AD930, and continued to do so for nearly nine centuries, until Various important events in the Icelandic Sagas took place at Þingvellir, and in 1930 it was declared a National Park. In 2004 Þingvellir was added to the UNESCO World 16