Winter and spring program Workcamps in Iceland

2015 - Winter and spring program Workcamps in Iceland

2 Number Camp Dates Type Vol WF129 Hveragerði Health and Environment 12/01 26/01 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF104 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 19/01 30/01 ART / RENO 8 vol WF100 East of Iceland Art and environment 20/01 01/02 ART/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF17 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 21/01 31/01 STUDY/ART 8 vol WF107 Hveragerði Health and Environment 26/01 09/02 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF105 East of Iceland Art and environment 01/02 13/02 ART/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF202 Renovation and Aurora hunting in the East of Iceland 01/02 13/02 ART/STUDY 12 vol WF106 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 03/02 13/02 ART / RENO 8 vol WF109 Hveragerði Health and Environment 09/02 23/02 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF173 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 11/02 21/02 STUDY/ART 8 vol WF108 East of Iceland Art and environment 13/02 25/02 ART//ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF166 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 17/02 27/02 ART / RENO 8 vol WF111 Hveragerði Health and Environment 23/02 09/03 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF102 East of Iceland Art and environment 25/02 08/03 ART/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF172 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 03/03 13/03 ART / RENO 8 vol WF143 East of Iceland Photographing and journalism 08/03 20/03 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF203 Renovation and Aurora hunting in the East of Iceland 08/03 20/03 ART/STUDY 12 vol WF112 Hveragerði Health and Environment 09/03 23/03 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF114 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 17/03 27/03 ART / RENO 8 vol WF103 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 18/03 28/03 STUDY/ART 8 vol WF118 East of Iceland Art and environment 20/03 01/04 ART//ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF116 Hveragerði Health and Environment 23/03 06/04 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF125 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 31/03 10/04 ART / RENO 8 vol WF113 Eskifjörður a village in winter 01/04 13/04 ENVI/ ART/STUDY 15 vol WF117 Hveragerði Health and Environment 06/04 20/04 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF147 East of Iceland Photographing and journalism 13/04 25/04 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF139 East of Iceland - close to nature 13/04 25/04 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF300 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 14/04 24/04 ART / RENO 8 vol WF119 Hveragerði Health and Environment 20/04 04/05 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF138 East of Iceland Photographing and journalism 25/04 07/05 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF140 East of Iceland - close to nature 25/04 07/05 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF301 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 28/04 08/05 ART / RENO 8 vol WF121 Hveragerði Health and Environment 04/05 18/05 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF124 East of Iceland - close to nature 07/05 20/05 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF302 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 12/05 22/05 ART / RENO 8 vol WF120 Hveragerði Health and Environment 18/05 01/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF128 East of Iceland - close to nature 20/05 02/06 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF303 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 26/05 05/06 ART / RENO 8 vol WF78 Hveragerði Health and Environment 01/06 15/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF02 East of Iceland - close to nature 02/06 14/06 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF304 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 09/06 19/06 ART / RENO 8 vol WF19 East of Iceland - close to nature 14/06 26/06 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF01 Hveragerði Health and Environment 15/06 29/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol 2

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4 CAMPS IN THE CAPITAL OF ICELAND REYKJAVIK 4

5 WF104 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 19/01 30/01 ART / RENO 8 vol WF106 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 03/02 13/02 ART / RENO 8 vol WF166 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 17/02 27/02 ART / RENO 8 vol WF172 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 03/03 13/03 ART / RENO 8 vol WF114 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 17/03 27/03 ART / RENO 8 vol WF125 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm 31/03 10/04 ART / RENO 8 vol Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger centre elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Work: The renovation camp in Reykjavik has two major activities. WF Iceland is currently renovating houses downtown Reykjavik where our volunteers are living and working. The organization is also renovating an old farmhouse in the outskirt of Reykjavik 15 km away from the capital centre. The volunteers will help us with the renovation in Reykjavik and the farm, the work depends on the skills of each volunteer. Volunteers will also participate in workshops related to visual art. Leisure: On weekends, the volunteers can enjoy Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in our house in Sveinsstadir which is located in the outskirt of Reykjavik. This place is like a farm in the city so you can enjoy pure nature and at the same time the city life of the capital. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but beds/mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. 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 ffavorites recipes from home! Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Sveinsstadir for 45 euro which includes the Golden circle south Iceland Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp. 5

6 WF300 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 14/04 24/04 ART / RENO 8 vol WF301 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 28/04 08/05 ART / RENO 8 vol WF302 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 12/05 22/05 ART / RENO 8 vol WF303 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 26/05 05/06 ART / RENO 8 vol WF304 Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm 09/06 19/06 ART / RENO 8 vol Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Work: The sustainable living camp has two major activities. The organization is renovating an old farmhouse in the outskirt of Reykjavik 15 km away from the capital centre. Since the creation of Worldwide Friends, the organization has been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to renovate and work in farm. The volunteers will help us with the renovation and to take care of the work in the farm. We have chickens, a green house for growing herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers and a big peace of land where we grow potatoes, carrots, lettuce and other types of vegetables. Volunteers will also participate in workshops related to visual art and decoration in the farm and surrounding area. Leisure: On weekends, the volunteers can enjoy Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in our house in Sveinsstadir which is located in the outskirt of Reykjavik. This place is like a farm in the city so you can enjoy pure nature and at the same time the city life of the capital. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but beds/mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. 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 favorites recipes from home! Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Sveinsstadir for 45 euro which includes the Golden circle south Iceland Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp. 6

7 WF17 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 21/01 31/01 STUDY/ART 8 vol WF173 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 11/02 21/02 STUDY/ART 8 vol WF103 Journalism and photography Reykjavik 18/03 28/03 STUDY/ART 8 vol Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Work: 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 choose a topic for the newsletter. This is a great opportunity to step into different projects and to get to know Reykjavik in a better way. 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 online. 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, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! 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. 7

8 CAMPS IN THE SOUTH OF ICELAND 8

9 WF129 Hveragerði Health and Environment 12/01 26/01 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF107 Hveragerði Health and Environment 26/01 09/02 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF109 Hveragerði Health and Environment 09/02 23/02 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF111 Hveragerði Health and Environment 23/02 09/03 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF112 Hveragerði Health and Environment 09/03 23/03 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF116 Hveragerði Health and Environment 23/03 06/04 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF117 Hveragerði Health and Environment 06/04 20/04 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF119 Hveragerði Health and Environment 20/04 04/05 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF121 Hveragerði Health and Environment 04/05 18/05 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF120 Hveragerði Health and Environment 18/05 01/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF78 Hveragerði Health and Environment 01/06 15/06 ENVI / MANU 7 vol WF01 Hveragerði Health and Environment 15/06 29/06 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 one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland. In the last years this ongoing camp has been the most popular camp in our organization. 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. The working hours are usually from 09 am to 15 pm and volunteers will have one hour lunch break. Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a river heated by hot springs. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a fully equipped bungalow consisting of several single bedrooms and a living room. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but beds 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. The standard of food and accommodation does not get better than in this camp. 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 Golden circle south Iceland Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200,- Euros for this workcamp. 9

10 CAMPS IN THE EAST OF ICELAND 10

11 WF100 East of Iceland Art and environment 20/01 01/02 ART/MANU/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF105 East of Iceland Art and environment 01/02 13/02 ART/MANU/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF108 East of Iceland Art and environment 13/02 25/02 ART/MANU/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF102 East of Iceland Art and environment 25/02 08/03 ART/MANU/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol WF118 East of Iceland Art and environment 20/03 01/04 ART/MANU/ENVI/STUDY 12 vol Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Work: This workcamp is about awareness. The volunteers will be the leaders of environmental education sessions in kindergartens and children schools in Fjardabyggd. The main goal is to create awareness among children and teenagers and promote protecting the environment in daily life. The work will be divided between preparation of materials such as posters, brochure, info mobile centre with photos and explanations, power points, and videos. During the second week the volunteers will visit schools and kindergartens to perform the session. We will use different kind of art to make the awareness more interesting for the kids. The leaders of the camp have a suitable education and/or training for the educational sessions. A part of this workcamp will concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos or whatever you think is important and nice for the worldwide evenings. This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning. Leisure: WF Iceland will 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 waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. The area in the East is also good for hiking so please bring your hiking shoes. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a nice indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! There will be internet connection available. Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away from the project s site. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp. 11

12 WF143 East of Iceland Photographing and journalism 08/03 20/03 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF147 East of Iceland Photographing and journalism 13/04 25/04 ART/STUDY 8 vol WF138 East of Iceland Photographing and journalism 25/04 07/05 ART/STUDY 8 vol Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Work: 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 choose a topic for the newsletter. This is a great opportunity to step into different projects and to get to know Iceland in a better way. 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 online. During this time of the year the weather in Eskifjörður can be very unfriendly and cold. We strongly recommend you to bring really warm and waterproof clothes. You should also be aware of the fact that the weather can get so extreme that it will not allow us to go out of the accommodation for some days. Don't forget to bring your cameras and tripods because we will also go for some Auroras hunting. A part of this workcamp will concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos or whatever you think is important and nice for the worldwide evenings. This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning. Leisure: WF Iceland will 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 waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. The area in the East is also good for hiking so please bring your hiking shoes. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a nice indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! There will be internet connection available. To keep in mind, don t forget your cameras and tripods. A Laptop could be very useful as well. Really warm clothes since we are going to a very isolated place which is very cold in winter. Please bring also traditional food from your country, photos and other things Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Requirements: Visual Arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away from the project s site. 12

13 Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the island. Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp. WF113 Eskifjörður a village in winter 01/04 13/04 ENVI/ART/STUDY 15 vol Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Work: During this workcamp participants will take part in the production of a video documentary which will be focused on how Icelandic people live in rural areas. It will be a mix of landscape shots and interviews of local people in order to find out how they feel about living there and what they think about international volunteers coming to the village. Another part of the project will be focused on the Auroras Borealis. During this time of the year it is possible to see and experience this amazing spectacular phenomenon. During the camp we will check out regularly during the nights if Aurora is happening and we will prepare our selfs to able ato take photos of this amazing and unique phenomenon. It is very important to have your cameras with you (only cameras that work in long exposure will catch this light) so don t forget your tripod and camera. We will be able to offer you a small workshop for night scenarios photography. The photos of course will be for your personal use and fun but we will also keep the best photos from you to use the materials after wards for brochure, websites and social media. During this time of the year the weather in Eskifjörður can be a little bit cold. We strongly recommend you to bring really warm and waterproof clothes. You should also be aware of the fact that the weather can get so extreme that it will not allow us to go out of the accommodation for some days. Don't forget to bring your cameras and tripods if you have one since big parts of the project are focused on Auroras hunting. The tripod is an essential tool to keep the camera working in a long exposure. We also strongly recommend you to bring your own laptop especially for the video editing part of the short movie. We have one computer that can be use for that but it is never enough when we are talking about a group of 15 people. Your own laptop will therefore give you more space for creativity and for video editing, speeding up the process of finishing the video creation. Keep in mind that video documentary should be filmed and edited during the work camp and do not expect to have a professional teacher with us. All your knowledge and skills will be very welcome for us! This program is about sharing and learning from each other. We will also concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos or whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings. This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning. If the weather conditions are good than we could also do a little bit of environmental work. 13

14 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. WF Iceland will 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 waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. The area in the East is also good for hiking so please bring your hiking shoes. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a nice indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! There will be internet connection available but very simple most of the time. So please make yourself conscious of isolation for 2 weeks. To keep in mind, don t forget your cameras and tripods. A Laptop could be very useful as well. Really warm clothes since we are going to a very isolated place which is very cold in winter. Please bring also traditional food from your country, photos and other things Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Requirements: Visual Arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away from the project s site. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the island. Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp. WF202 Renovation and Aurora hunting in the East of Iceland 01/02 13/02 ART/STUDY 12 vol WF203 Renovation and Aurora hunting in the East of Iceland 08/03 20/03 ART/STUDY 12 vol Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Work: During this work camp volunteers will develop different task related to renovation and maintenance of our accommodation in the East of Iceland. The Work will depend on each volunteer skills and knowledge but it is focus on task such as painting, cleaning, fixing small things and basic knowledge of carpentry and construction. It is time here in Iceland during the winter to prepare our accommodation for the summer. This camp is extremely important for us and for our summer volunteers. In addition to this work winter time means in Iceland AURORA HUNTING. If you like photography, share an amazing time with friends from all over the world and the northern lights this camp will suit you perfectly. During the camp we will check out regularly during the nights if Aurora is happening and we will prepare our 14

15 self to able take photos of this amazing and unique phenomenon. It is very important to have your cameras with you (only cameras that work in long exposure will catch those lights) so don t forget your tripod and camera. We will be able to offer you a small workshop for night scenarios photography. The photos of course will be for your personal use and fun but we will also keep the best photos from you to use afterwards for brochure, websites and social media. We will also concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos or whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings. This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning. If the weather conditions are good than we could also do a little bit of environmental work. 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. WF Iceland will 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 waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. The area in the East is also good for hiking so please bring your hiking shoes. Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a nice house that used to be the school of the community long time ago. WE offer basic facilities. Beds are provided and volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. We will have showers in the local swimming pool. 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! There will be Wi-fi internet connection available. To keep in mind, don t forget your cameras and tripods if you have one. A Laptop could be very useful as well. Really warm clothes since we are going to a very isolated place which is very cold in winter. Please bring also traditional food from your country, photos and other things Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Requirements: No special requirements but visual arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away from the project s site. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the island if the road condition will allow us Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp. 15

16 WF139 East of Iceland - close to nature 13/04 25/04 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF140 East of Iceland - close to nature 25/04 07/05 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF124 East of Iceland - close to nature 07/05 20/05 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF128 East of Iceland - close to nature 20/05 02/06 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF02 East of Iceland - close to nature 02/06 14/06 ENVI / MANU 12 vol WF19 East of Iceland - close to nature 14/06 26/06 ENVI / MANU 12 vol Project and location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Work: Most of the work will consist of cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also do some other environmental tasks for example clean the coastline, plant trees or build hiking paths. Our work will also depend on weather conditions and that s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges. Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermal-heated swimming pool in Eskifjörður. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. WF Iceland will 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 waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. The area in the East is also good for hiking so please bring your hiking shoes. Accommodation and food: The volunteers will stay In the WF house in Eskifjordur. Beds/mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bags and towels. We will have access to showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the camp is English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away from the project s site. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the island if the road condition will allow us Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp. 16

17 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 also host and send volunteers through the Youth in action programme Veraldarvinir/WF Iceland 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 88 101 Reykjavík Iceland Website: www.wf.is Telephone + 354 868 2324 Placement officers Annarita E mail Addresses workcamps@wf.is workcamps@wf.is workcamps@wf.is bookings@wf.is workcamp placements bookings@wf.is reservations of accommodation before/after the workcamp in Reykjavik, reservations of minibus service from Reykjavik to/from workcamp locations outside of Reykjavik wf@wf.is evs@wf.is Any other request Request for evs and other European programs. Phone numbers and personal e-mail addresses Tóti Ivarsson Director of WF Iceland / Veraldarvinir + 354 6666 222 toti@wf.is Antonio Perez Project manager + 354 782 4824 antonio@wf.is Hostel manager + 354 771 7081 bookings@wf.is Placement officer + 354 782 0610 workcamps@wf.is 17

18 General information about our International Workcamps: Age limit: In general, volunteers should be at least 18 years old. There are no maximum age limits in the majority of our workcamps. Work: Workcamps typically last 11 to 14 days. Working hours are usually about 25-35 hours a week (five to seven hours a day, five days a week). Any exceptions will be noted in the project descriptions. Accommodation: In Reykjavik, the volunteers are staying in houses located in the heart of the capital and in a farm located in the outskirt of Reykjavik. In the East they will in the Worldwide Friends houses in Eskifjorður and Stöðvarfjörður. Elsewhere in Iceland, volunteers stay at local community centres, schools, Youth Centres or other houses owned by the communities. The accommodations offer basic sleeping and cooking facilities, and include a shared kitchen and bathroom. In some cases volunteers have to take a shower at the local swimming pool. Food: Food will be provided, however volunteers are expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Camp Language: English is the language spoken in our camps. Volunteers are required to have at least a basic knowledge of the English language. Should the language requirements be higher, this will be specified in the workcamp description. Camp Leaders: There are always one or more leaders for each camp, depending on the size of the group. Leaders represent the link between the hosting community and the group of volunteers. They coordinate the work, organize free time activities, and plan excursions, shopping, and cooking sessions. Apart from these additional responsibilities, they are equal to the other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are from other countries, and we are very open minded in hosting international leaders from other organizations. Extra Participation Fee: This year we are charging an extra participation fee for all of our camps. Volunteers are expected to pay the workcamp fee in cash (EUR, USD, JPY or Icelandic Krona) upon their arrival to the camp. WF Iceland charges a participation fee for the following reasons: a. Lack of support from the government and other sources b. In some of our workcamps WF itself has to supply food which is quite expensive in Iceland compared to other European countries c. In most of our workcamps located in Reykjavik, WF itself has to cover both food and accommodation costs d. Most of our partner organizations in other countries cover their administration costs through the fees they charge to the volunteers they send abroad. We do not send enough volunteers abroad in order to cover our administrative expenses so we need to charge a participation fee from the volunteers we receive Insurance: Veraldarvinir provides a third part liability during the duration of the camp. WF Iceland does not provide volunteers with a medical insurance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that the volunteers purchase insurance for their stay here in Iceland. European volunteers should bring their European Health Cards (former E111). Some practical matters We highly recommend that volunteers bring a sleeping bag, basic work clothes, hiking boots, and swimming suits, as well as warm and waterproof clothes. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring information about their country such as photos, music, songbooks, games, or musical instruments. Volunteers with special needs: Our camps are open to everyone. If you have volunteers with special needs, please contact us. We will do our very best to find a way to host them. Information Sheets We will send out detailed information sheets with practical information and camp details the same day we accept the volunteers. All our information sheets are also available online. Our website: www.wf.is 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. 18