Health and Environment Supporter

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2 - 14 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Hoogste Kwaliteit Vrijwilligersproject. Dit project biedt de hoogste kwaliteit die normen stelt - ver boven het gemiddelde.

Highlights

  • Indulge in the ultimate relaxation as you take a dip in the rejuvenating natural thermal river of Hveragerði, a blissful experience for your senses
  • Gain fascinating insights into Iceland's innovative agricultural practices, witnessing the cultivation of food through the use of greenhouses and sustainable thermal energy
  • Embark on an awe-inspiring journey along the Icelandic south coast, where you'll encounter majestic waterfalls, the distinctive black beach, and the breathtaking Sólheimajökull Glacier

Highlights

  • Indulge in the ultimate relaxation as you take a dip in the rejuvenating natural thermal river of Hveragerði, a blissful experience for your senses
  • Gain fascinating insights into Iceland's innovative agricultural practices, witnessing the cultivation of food through the use of greenhouses and sustainable thermal energy
  • Embark on an awe-inspiring journey along the Icelandic south coast, where you'll encounter majestic waterfalls, the distinctive black beach, and the breathtaking Sólheimajökull Glacier
  • Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of nature as you venture on exhilarating hiking adventures, surrounded by Iceland's stunning landscapes
  • Expand your horizons by connecting with volunteers from across the globe, embracing the opportunity to learn about diverse cultures and traditions, enriching your experience even further


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Cultivate your skills in our geothermal Greenhouse in southern Iceland. Prepare organic medicines and learn about organic agriculture. 🌱

    Project location
    Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field.

    This provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers, and vegetables are produced throughout the ...

    Over het programma

    Project location
    Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field.

    This 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 lifeline and chances are you 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 steam vents. 

    Our host is a non-profit organization called the NLFI 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 patient's own health. Since its foundation in 1955, the clinic has earned a solid reputation, both in Iceland and internationally, for the personal and effective care of patients. It is one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland. In the last few 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. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The agriculture that is practiced in the center is organic/bio. The activities vary depending on the season of the greenhouses and time of year.

    The main activities, but not limited to are; Agriculture: cultivating soil; planting; raising, and harvesting crops. Horticulture: growing fruits, vegetables, and plants. Working involves working with herbs. Renovation around the property. During winter the work might include snowplowing.

    If you have any specific allergies please check before booking.

    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. Working hours are usually from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and volunteers will have a coffee break in the morning and a one-hour lunch break.

    Participants

    We host international volunteers, most of them around 18 to 25 years old.

    Camp leaders

    There are always one or more leaders for each camp, depending on the size of the group. Leaders represent the link between the hosting community and the group of volunteers. They coordinate the work, organize leisurely activities, plan excursions, organize the shopping, house chores, and cooking sessions. Apart from these additional responsibilities, they are equal to other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are from other countries, as we are very open-minded in hosting international leaders from other organizations

     

    We strongly recommend arriving in Iceland at least one day before the first day of your workcamp and depart no earlier than one day after the last day of your workcamp.

    What to pack?

    • Hiking boots 

    • Work gloves

    • Water bottle

    • Work clothes (for outside & inside the Greenhouse)

    • Warm sleeping bag (we only provide bed sheets)

    • Towel

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

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

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

    • Raincoat

    • Pillow

    • Medication

    • Food, photos, or anything interesting related to your country for Intercultural Nights

    • Cash (ISK or Euros) for camp fees and excursions as we do not accept credit card payments on the spot.

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



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    • 7:30 Breakfast
    • 8:00 - 10:30 Working in the greenhouse
    • 10:30 - 11:00 Break
    • 11:00 - 12:00 Working in the greenhouse
    • 12: 00 Lunch
    • 13:00 - 15:00 Working in the greenhouse
    • 15:00-19:00 Free time
    • 19:00 Dinner
    • 20:00 Planned activity (Ex. Movie night, Game night, Aurora hunting)

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    • 7:30 Breakfast
    • 8:00 - 10:30 Working in the greenhouse
    • 10:30 - 11:00 Break
    • 11:00 - 12:00 Working in the greenhouse
    • 12: 00 Lunch
    • 13:00 - 15:00 Working in the greenhouse
    • 15:00-19:00 Free time
    • 19:00 Dinner
    • 20:00 Planned activity (Ex. Movie night, Game night, Aurora hunting)

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Excursions

    WF Iceland will organize reasonably-priced weekend or one-day 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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Excursions

    WF Iceland will organize reasonably-priced weekend or one-day 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; 

    • Golden Circle (Included in the camp fee)
    • South Coast (80 EUR)
    The area around the house is also great for hiking, Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including the hot river in Reykjadalur. Plan ahead, share your travel plans, stay on the trail, properly dispose of waste, leave areas as you found them, and do not approach or feed wildlife. You should not go for high or steep mountains without a professional guide. 


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

    Vereiste documenten

    CV and ID

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Volunteers must be in good health and capable of doing physical work.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 15:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Worldwide Friends

    The fee includes: 
    • Trip from the meeting point to the accommodation 
    • The Golden Circle Excursion
    • Accommodation
    • All the meals
    • Meaningful volunteering 
    • Return trip from the accommodation to the meeting point on the last day

    WF Cancellation fees & charges

    As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we will apply cancellation charges as shown below from the time when written notification of the cancellation is received:

    • With a notice of more than 30th days, the cancellation will be free of charge.
    • With a notice between 30th – 14th days, 50% of the total fee will be charged.
    • With a notice of less than 14th days, 100% of the total fee will be charged.
    • Any expenses that may occur due to early departure will be covered by the participant and not WF, no refund shall be given.


    Code of Conduct

    In order to have adequate conduct during the program, the following points are established that must be complied with without exception.

    • WF is committed to ensuring an environment that is free of discrimination and to fostering a climate in which all participants can have an exceptional experience.
    • Clothing. Appropriate footwear and suitable outdoor clothing must be worn. We reserve the right to refuse participation to participants who are dressed inappropriately or with inappropriate footwear since this will put the participant’s well-being and safety at risk.
    • Non-prescription Drugs. We reserve the right to terminate the program to participants we believe are under the influence of drugs, in such circumstances, no refund shall be given.
    • WF reserves the right to refuse participation and to cancel the stay to any participant whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offense, upset, or put other participants in danger. Any expenses that may occur due to early departure will be covered by the participant and not WF.

    Accomodatie

    Worldwide Friends volunteers will be staying in a fully equipped bungalow consisting of several double bedrooms and a living room. Fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and toilets. 

    Volunteers must bring their own sleeping bag and pillow, but beds and sheets are provided. 


    Wireless internet access is provided free of charge.

    Eten & Drank

    Food is included for the duration of the work camp; however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. 

    • We provide a well-balanced and healthy variety of food products that includes a wide variety of whole grains, seasonal fruits & vegetables, pantry staples, dairy products, and vegetarian/vegan options. We try to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet by cutting down our meat intake and we usually encourage volunteers to try more sustainable dishes. 
    • *Breakfast is in individual activity 
    • *Lunch at Hveragerdi  is served at the cafeteria (35 min, plus 25 min free time)

    • *Dinner is prepared by the group


    Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes or ingredients from home!



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    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Keflavik International Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar IJsland. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor IJsland biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in IJsland dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor IJsland. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    About the first and last day of the program: (The first day of the camp is Arrival Day and the last day of the camp is Departure Day):

    Arrival 

    Participants will be picked up at the City Hall of Reykjavik in Tjarnargata 11 101 Reykjavik at 09.00 am at the first day of the camp. 

    Departure

    Drop off will be on the evening of the last day of the program at BSI Bus Station. You will arrive no sooner than 18:00. The time may vary due to adverse weather conditions and other related conditions. 

    Note: the night of the last day of the camp is NOT included. Keep in mind that you need to arrange for your stay in Iceland before and after the work camp. We strongly recommend arriving in Iceland at least one day before the first day of the camp and departing no earlier than one day after the last day of the program.



    2025 Start Dates
    From Monday to Monday, every 2 weeks; 

    6-Jan

    20-Jan

    3-Feb

    17-Feb

    3-Mar

    17-Mar

    31-Mar

    14-Apr

    28-Apr

    12-May

    26-May

    9-Jun

    23-Jun

    7-Jul

    21-Jul

    4-Aug

    18-Aug

    1-Sep

    15-Sep

    29-Sep

    13-Oct

    27-Oct

    10-Nov

    24-Nov

    8-Dec

    22-Dec



    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 750€
    4 weken 1.500€
    6 weken 2.250€
    8 weken 3.000€
    10 weken 3.750€
    14 weken (max. verblijf) 5.250€
    Gemiddelde kosten 375€/week

    Programmakosten

    375€ per week 2 - 14 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


    Duurtijd

    2 - 14 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Worldwide Friends gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Worldwide Friends

    Zeer goed 4.3 rating (65 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2001

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Victoria

    Gesproken talen: Engels, Spaans

    Over de organisatie

    We are an environmental organization that focuses on 2 weeks workcamps or medium to long volunteering programs. Our main topics are climate change and sustainability.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    - Who are we?

    Worldwide Friends (WF) was founded in 2001 as a non-governmental, nonprofit organization. Our aim is to promote nature and peace-oriented activities among people interested in spending time in Iceland as volunteers. 
    The staff of WF consists of 5 members: 
    • Our director and founder - Toti Ivarsson.
    • 4 project managers: Valentina, Steini, Bjarki, and Sebastian.
    Alongside the staff members, we have long-term volunteers that are crucial for our programs.
    - What we do:
    The main activities offered by WF Iceland are workcamps, exchange programs, and educational seminars. Our activities are suitable for anyone interested in discovering an exotic and safe destination. WF also sends Icelanders abroad who wish to have similar volunteering experiences elsewhere in the world. Our programs are a mixture of volunteering, excursions, cultural exchanges,  environmental work, and environmental education.
    - Where we work:
    Worldwide Friends is located in one of the safest countries in the world, the land of Ice and Fire, Iceland. We work all over the country but mostly in the east and west of Iceland where we have our two main centers. We try to have a balance between outdoor work and indoor work but most of the time it depends on the weather.
    - Our mission/vision:
    • Promoting peace and friendship
    • Promoting intercultural education and awareness
    • Preserving Icelandic nature and raising awareness about environmental issues
    • Promoting voluntary work and a culture of volunteering
    - Our goal:
    To be able one day to live in a sustainable society that respects and protects the environment.
    - Who are we looking for?
    The biggest requirement that we have is that our volunteers must be interested in the environment. If you like to work outdoors, explore exotic locations, discover unspoiled nature, have a cultural exchange with volunteers from different countries, and improve your environmental knowledge then we are looking for you!
    - Why choose us?
    When you choose us, you are making the decision to volunteer with one of the biggest and more experienced organizations in Iceland. We have hosted thousands of volunteers in all these years, which grants us the opportunity to offer you the best experience possible. 

    65 beoordelingen · rating4.3

    Léo Dura rating5

    2024 at Health and Environment Supporter

    1 mois en Islande, au camp HVERGERDI Ce mois en Islande à été une source inépuisable d'échange et de partage entre les différents bénévoles ! ♥️ Le Camp été super, j'y avais pas chambre et ma nourriture, que demande le peuple ! 😂 Le Camp ce situe dans un centre médical ce qui ...
    Elena Blokker Diaz rating4.6

    2024 at Health and Environment Supporter

    I spent the first two weeks of August in Hveragerði and I wish I stayed longer! The work was hard however sharing the hard moments with other like-minded volunteers made it fun! I made great great friends from all across the world and won’t ever forget the road trips, game nights, and the golden ...
    Mercedes Telleria rating4.6

    2024 at Health and Environment Supporter

    Spent two weeks in Hveragerði and it was such a fun and loving experience. I met a lot of incredible people who I hope to see again soon. The task given were very nice, they're gret if you love the outdoors and nature in general :) would recomend 100% ...
    Lesli Donahue rating4.4

    2024 at Health and Environment Supporter

    I was at Hveragedi for 2 weeks. The work was interesting--loved the greenhouses. Our accommodations were comfortable for the most part, however, there was an issue with hot water for a bit -- not to worry as these are being upgraded soon. Having access to the pools at the clinic was one of the ...
    Davide Meneghello rating4.4

    2024 at Health and Environment Supporter

    I have spent one month volunteering for WF and I cannot be more grateful and happy about this special experience! By the time I asked to stay only one month in Iceland, I was responsible for logistic and car driving, whereas volunteers staying for longer periods are usually camp leaders. In ...
    Kajus Maksimaitis rating4

    2024 at Health and Environment Supporter

    My camp was like this. You pay to work in the greenhouse, but get free meals and pool time. So idk. Not too bad. Good community. At least in my work camp. Oh ...

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