Island Nature Conservation & Sustainability

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Be a part of a team dedicated to learning and researching about global warming.
  • Great opportunity to improve education and raise awareness about environmental problems.
  • Participate in various workshops and group discussions on green energy, sustainable living, waste treatment and ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Highlights

  • Be a part of a team dedicated to learning and researching about global warming.
  • Great opportunity to improve education and raise awareness about environmental problems.
  • Participate in various workshops and group discussions on green energy, sustainable living, waste treatment and ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
  • Be part of a project and be the change that you want to see.
  • Explore some of the most popular and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help protect the nature and raise awareness of sustainability among the locals and visitors in beautiful Iceland. Together with other international volunteers!

    Located near the crossroads to the West, South and North of Iceland, the project offers an opportunity for you to share your knowledge with other volunteers while exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning. The main goal of the project is to “improve education and raise ...

    About the program

    Located near the crossroads to the West, South and North of Iceland, the project offers an opportunity for you to share your knowledge with other volunteers while exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning. The main goal of the project is to “improve education and raise awareness” about environment problems. You will be involved in various activities and tasks which includes beach cleanup, planting trees, workshops on climate change, research, renovation and lots more. There are also opportunities to go on excursions to visit the popular areas and natural wonders that Iceland has.

    For a minimum of four weeks during February to November, you are sure to have a great time whether you are planting trees, cleaning the beach or even doing artwork. The memories you will create while working towards a great cause will surely be worth it. Be the change you wish to see!


    Typical day

    Volunteers play a vital role in achieving the project’s goal. As a volunteer you will be required to work a 5-6 hour shift with the possibility of your hours being extended depending on the duties/tasks that need to be done that day.  

    Volunteers will participate in:

    •    Beach cleanups
    •    Environm

    Typical day

    Volunteers play a vital role in achieving the project’s goal. As a volunteer you will be required to work a 5-6 hour shift with the possibility of your hours being extended depending on the duties/tasks that need to be done that day.  

    Volunteers will participate in:

    •    Beach cleanups
    •    Environmental workshops
    •    Renovation work: painting, cleaning, fixing things around the center
    •    Do Art work
    •    Planting trees
    •    Excursions
    •    Community service


    Free-time activities

    The volunteer project is in Iceland where there are lots of unsoiled nature, beaches, glaciers in the highlands, canyons, waterfalls and craters. 

     

    Free-time activities

    The volunteer project is in Iceland where there are lots of unsoiled nature, beaches, glaciers in the highlands, canyons, waterfalls and craters. 

     


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level)

    Required Documents

    CV, Letter of motivation, Application form, Policies and Liability waiver (provided during application process)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Being able to communicate well in English.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 08:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Fronteering Travel

    Placement

    • Sustainable project - Iceland

    Airport Pickup

    • You will fly to Keflavik International Airport. You will be picked up by someone from the project.

    Accommodation

    • Shared sustainable house with shared washroom facilities. It has double rooms, triple rooms, and quadruple rooms, two kitchens, several bathrooms, and common areas, rooms for workshops, and galleries.

    Excursions

    • Included excursion to the south side of Iceland

    Meals

    • Included. However, you are encouraged to help clean and cook.

    Mail-holding service

    • You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered

    Ongoing service

    • If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.

    Tours

    • Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in Iceland after you have finished your volunteer project.

    24/7 Emergency contact

    • If there are any problems during your stay in Iceland, you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

    Airport Pickup at Keflavik International Airport

    You will fly to Keflavik International Airport. You will be picked up by someone from the project. 

    Accommodation

    Shared sustainable house with facilities. It has double rooms, triple rooms, and quadruple rooms, two kitchens, several bathrooms, and common areas, rooms for workshops, and galleries. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and towel, but beds and bed sheets will be provided. Be prepared to help with the daily chores: laundry, cleaning rooms, cooking and doing dishes, taking the trash out. 

    Food & Beverages

    Meals are included. However, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. You can also bring along your favorite recipes and ingredients from home. The project can also accommodate different diets like vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik. We assist you to find cheap flights to Iceland. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Iceland provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Iceland you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Iceland. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Arrival dates are flexible. You will fly to Keflavik International Airport. You will be picked up by someone from the project. 
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 1,791€
    4 weeks 2,589€
    6 weeks 3,387€
    8 weeks 4,185€
    10 weeks 4,883€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 5,980€
    Average fees 696€/week

    Program fees

    696€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Fronteering Travel during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Fronteering Travel

    Perfect 4.6 rating (87 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2010

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Patrick

    Spoken languages: Dutch, English, German

    About the project

    Fronteering arranges volunteering programs related to wildlife and indigenous people in less visited places of this world as well as more unique destinations.

    Meet your organization

    Fronteering arranges volunteering programs in some of the last frontiers of this world as well as more unique locations that other organizations ignore. From Field research programs in the Far north of Canada and Husky ranches in the Canadian Arctic to Amerindian community programs and wildlife conservation in the Amazon Rainforest and everything in between.

    Most of our programs Focus on either wildlife rehabilitation and release, wildlife conservation & research or involve local indigenous communities.

    Fronteering currently offers programs in Canada, Guyana, USA, Australia, Brazil, Borneo, South Africa, Madagascar and Panama.

    True good causes: FRONTEERINGS volunteer abroad projects are either existing local projects or projects that are build from the group up by FRONTEERING. What these projects have in common is that you will be supporting a true good cause! You will have the opportunity to help where the need is the greatest. Our projects focus on helping the local communities, wildlife, indigenous people and the environment in cooperation with the local/indigenous communities. We focus on true volunteer projects where your effort really makes a difference. That’s why through Fronteering you will rehabilitate injured & orphaned wildlife with the goal to release the animal. That is the reason why will not send you to some far southern country to cuddle with tame lions & tigers with any real purpose. If you want to volunteer abroad with a real purpose, contact us!

    Safety: At FRONTEERING we do our outmost best to provide the safety measures needed for our Volunteer Abroad projects and Adventure Travel Trips. However due to the fact that many of our projects and trips involve wild animals and/or are in remote locations there is a small element of risk involved. Not all of our projects and trips are for the faint at heart however we do cater to those of all walks of life. If you are not too sure about the suitability of a Volunteer Abroad project or an Adventure Travel trip then feel free to ask as we are always ready to answer any questions or discuss any doubts that come to mind. For more information please check our Safety & In-country Support section before you volunteer abroad.

    A real adventure: We do not want our volunteers to end up trying to safe or clean up some small patch of rainforest which in some places they might call a wilderness. Instead you will volunteer in the immense jungle of the Amazon rainforest or venture in to the vast Canadian wilderness! Our volunteer abroad projects are situated in the remote areas of the world and we focus on countries and regions with the lowest population densities. We at FRONTEERING focus on what works; from sleeping in the jungle underneath the stars with nothing more than your own private hammock to back-to-basic cabins in the northern tundra with a cozy smothering fireplace and no electricity! When you volunteer abroad with FRONTEERING you can be sure it will be adventure.

    Off the beaten path: With FRONTEERING volunteer abroad projects you will venture to places less visited. We focus on places that are fairly undiscovered where the nature, wildlife and indigenous cultures are still common. You will have the great opportunity to see these amazing places while they are still unspoiled and pure. It is these places where there is the most to lose but even more to gain through successful conservation work and sustainable tourism. 

    Community involvement: Foremost when volunteering abroad the well being of the community should come first. For all of our trips we use local guides, local transportation and local communities so that through sustainable tourism we can help to protect the environment, wildlife and sustain the way of life of indigenous cultures & communities. More and more and governments choose the long term benefit of sustainable tourism over the short term gain of mining and logging. A good example is Gabon which in 2002 after recommendations from environmental researchers set up 13 new national parks. The government of Guyana is currently considering protecting its entire rainforest region which still covers 80% of the country. Hopefully through our combined effort this dream will one day become true.

    Mission
    FRONTEERING specializes in organizing volunteer abroad projects to preserve the environment, wildlife and indigenous people throughout the world while giving the volunteers a real and raw experience in some of the most beautiful and often remote places in the world to make a true difference.

    Vision
    FRONTEERING strives to provide real off the beaten path volunteer abroad experiences worldwide that satisfy the need for volunteer projects that truly makes a difference for the environment, wildlife and indigenous people.


    87 reviews · rating4.6

    I had a great time volunteering in Iceland through Fronteering! The people of the program were very kind and helpful. I was worried about the weather at first but it was actually great! The accommodations were nice but you have to be okay with group living of course. Iceland is just such a beautiful ...
    I had a dream to stay longer in Iceland and this year I was finally able to safe up enough and join the program. I made some friends for life and got to really experience what it is to live there while helping the environment. I was going in summer but now I want to go back now in winter! The ...
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    1. Beautiful surroundings and amazing island to explore 2. Great staff assistance from both the host and fronteering 3. We had so much fun with our group of volunteers from all over. 4. Good accommodation. 5. Great experience overal that I can highly ...
    SIMON KABANGU KABANGU MUTAMBAY rating4.6

    2023 at Island Nature Conservation & Sustainability

    I spend a fantastic time in Iceland in Bru. The home's atmosphere was excellent and the camp leaders were fantastic. s for the main activities, beach clean-up and waste sorting, the camp leaders ensure that everyone participates equally, which is perfect. We're very well supervised, but also very ...
    Chris H rating5

    2024 at Critter Caretaker

    I volunteered at the critter care taker program in Canada in May just 1 month after I turned 18. I was quite nervous and my parents also and so I decided to book through Fronteering instead of trying to arrange it myself. This made it very easy and I felt a lot better. I did travel to Vancouver a ...

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