Let's get Sustainable - Project on the move

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6 - 16 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

  • Embark on an adventure that will take you to explore the land or Fire & Ice
  • Share your culture and traditions with other international volunteers while improving your English.
  • This project will help you to be an environmentally conscious traveller

Highlights

  • Embark on an adventure that will take you to explore the land or Fire & Ice
  • Share your culture and traditions with other international volunteers while improving your English.
  • This project will help you to be an environmentally conscious traveller
  • Experience the Northern Lights during winter and the white nights during summer.
  • Join excursions that will take you to Black Beaches, Geysers, & Waterfalls!


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Groepen

    Over het programma

    Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. Embark yourself on an adventure that will take you to discover all of Iceland and its natural wonders.

    During the six weeks, you will travel to Discover  Iceland! Starting at Krýsuvík. Afterward, you will head to BRÚ. Finally, visit the charming town of Siglufjörður

    BRÚ

    • Work

    The main activity is Beach Cleaning. Beyond the sheer tonnage of trash removed, and probably more importantly, we feel that ...

    Over het programma

    During the six weeks, you will travel to Discover  Iceland! Starting at Krýsuvík. Afterward, you will head to BRÚ. Finally, visit the charming town of Siglufjörður

    BRÚ

    • Work

    The main activity is Beach Cleaning. Beyond the sheer tonnage of trash removed, and probably more importantly, we feel that cleanups are the gateway for volunteers and people from all walks of life to become aware of the issue and feel empowered to take action in their way. Some days, when the weather conditions are not suitable, we will focus on renovation work; painting or fixing things around and inside the house. 

    • Location

    Keep in mind that is a 1-hour drive to the closest city (Borganes). Based just off the main road, we are not set in a town, therefore the only way to get around is by car. Brú's stunning surrounding countryside offers the perfect tonic to relax and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

    Around the house, you can find a lot of pure and unspoiled nature, waterfalls, rivers, canyons, and craters. The purpose of the center is to protect nature in the area and to raise awareness of sustainability among the locals and the visitors who are coming to the area.

    • Accommodation

    Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends in Brú. The house is approximately 500 m² and has 12 double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, common areas, workshop rooms, and galleries. House capacity 24


    Siglufjörður

    • Work

    Our main activity is Forestry working with the Icelandic Forestry Association. Working closely with the local associations our tasks will depend on the needs of the local community and the season. 

    • Location

    Siglufjörður is along with the community of Ólafsfjörður a part of The Municipality of Fjallabyggð, which came into being when the two communities were merged in 2006. 

    The closeness to nature is always within reach, whether you wish to go on a hike, play golf, try ocean swimming or go skiing. The birdlife is varied, with some 2,000 birds of 16 to 18 species usually found in the fjord, particularly in summer.

    • Accommodation

    Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends. The house is approximately 300 m² and has 2 big dormitory rooms for 8 people each, 2 double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and common areas. House capacity 15.


    Krýsuvík

    • Work

    The project aims to develop Local, Organic, and Sustainable Agriculture. The main work of this camp will be to take care of the land, in various ways. Working closely with the local associations our tasks will depend on the season. 

    • Location

    Close by is the lake Kleifarvatn. It is the largest lake of the Reykjanes Peninsula (8 km²) and one of Iceland’s deepest lakes (97 m). There is no river feeding its water, all of it comes and goes from underground.

    The landscapes surrounding are astonishing. Walking around the park is a very special experience. There are boiling springs, mud bubbles, and hissing steam is forced out of the earth from geothermal vents. 

    Kleifarvatn is popular for hiking, fishing, or watching birds. Surrounding it is a trail to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful and ever-changing colors of the landscape.

    • Accommodation

    Participants will be staying at the Worldwide Friends house. The house is approximately 600 m² and has 10 rooms for 3 to 4 people each. A fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and common areas. House capacity 30.


    Workshops

    Workshops will take place in the late afternoon. Our main focus during the project will be on Global Warming and how to prevent it. Throughout a series of different workshops, the goal is to improve the environmental education and consciousness of the projects’ participants. Take part in this promising project and spring into action against climate change!


    Participants Age

    We host international volunteers, and most of our participants are between 18 to 25, however, we don't have a maximum age limit.

    Camp leaders

    There is 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, and 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






    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    A typical working day has the following schedule:

    • 8:00 Breakfast
    • 9:00-12:00 Work
    • 12:00 Lunch
    • 13:00 to 15:00 Work
    • 15:00 to 18:00 Free time
    • 18:00 Workshop
    • 19:00 Dinner
    • 20:00 Movie Night                             


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    A typical working day has the following schedule:

    • 8:00 Breakfast
    • 9:00-12:00 Work
    • 12:00 Lunch
    • 13:00 to 15:00 Work
    • 15:00 to 18:00 Free time
    • 18:00 Workshop
    • 19:00 Dinner
    • 20:00 Movie Night                             



    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The areas around the houses are great for hiking. 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.

    WF Iceland will ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The areas around the houses are great for hiking. 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.

    WF Iceland will organize 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, and even icebergs;

    We will focus on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a volunteer from a different country will be in charge of presenting their country of origin and culture in an informal way. It can be a presentation, a game, or theatrical – the form of introduction is up to you! Therefore, we encourage you to bring along some food, photos, or anything interesting related to your country for a fun and informative evening amongst other volunteers. There will be cultural dinners where volunteers prepare typical dishes from their country and share it with the groups. Bring any traditional ingredients that you want to share. 


    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)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    CV

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 09:00 - 16:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Worldwide Friends

    The fee includes
    • Pre-camp (2 nights in Reykjavík)
    • Golden Circle Excursion
    • Housing
    • Return Transportation to Reykjavík 
    • Domestic transportation related to the project
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • Meaningful volunteering
    • Workshops

    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

    Accommodation BRÚ

    Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends in Brú. The house is approximately 500 m² and has 12 double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, common areas, workshop rooms, and galleries. House capacity 24

    Accommodation Siglufjörður

    Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends. The house is approximately 300 m² and has 2 big dormitory rooms for 8 people each, 2 double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and common areas. House capacity 15.

    Accommodation Krýsuvík

    Participants will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends. The house is approximately 600 m² and has 10 rooms for 3 to 4 people each. A fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and common areas. House capacity 30.


    *Please keep in mind that there will be other volunteers in the same houses at the same time as your group.

    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. We bake our own bread!


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

    *Breakfast is an individual activity

    *Lunch is prepared by the group 

    *Dinner is prepared by the group


    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    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

    Meeting Point: 17:00 BSÍ Bus Terminal

    Pre-camp in Reykjavik 

    • Day 1-Monday: Arrival day -Pick up -Accommodation in Reykjavík*
    • Day 2-Tuesday: Golden Circle Excursion - Accommodation in Reykjavík*
    • Day 3-Wednesday: Departure to Workcamp accommodation
    *Accommodation in Reykjavík: Hostel-style mixed dorm, 20 minutes from City Center by car 


    Departure: Departure from the last camp (Krysuvík) is on Monday. The group will be back in Reykjavik around 18:00hrs. Participants should not book their flights before this. Drop off at BSÍ Bus Terminal

    Note: the night of the last date of the camp is NOT  included. Remember that you must arrange for your stay in Reykjavik before and after the work camp. 

    The 2025 Program starts and ends on Monday:

    • 21.04
    • 19.05
    • 16.06
    • 14.07
    • 11.08
    • 08.09


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

    Programmakosten

    6 weken (min. verblijf) 2.250€
    8 weken 2.900€
    10 weken 3.650€
    12 weken 4.400€
    16 weken (max. verblijf) 5.900€
    Gemiddelde kosten 371€/week

    Programmakosten

    371€ per week 6 - 16 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    6 - 16 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

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    Victoria

    Gesproken talen: Spaans, Engels

    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

    Naéhu BEAUBOIS rating4.8

    2024 at Let's get Sustainable - Project on the move

    I spent 2 months on the camp in Krysuvik, to put it simply I met an incredible amount of people that I thank again, the work there varies greatly depending on the weather and the season. As a volunteer, they rehabilitate the soil for future plantations, repair and build new greenhouses, and renovate ...
    Aniol Closa Garriga rating4.6

    2024 at Let's get Sustainable - Project on the move

    Depending on the location we had different in the northwest you do beach cleaning, from several beaches near the house, later with the trash you separate in several categories for counting, and finally we bring the trash to the recycling center. Other activities are also educational workshops about ...
    Juliette Deutsch-Lemonier rating3.4

    2024 at Let's get Sustainable - Project on the move

    I'm a sustainability master's student so I expected a lot from this camp. I wanted to learn about greenhouse agriculture and forestry. However, I ended up learning very little. All you need to know is that these programs are made for people with none to very little knowledge about sustainability and ...
    We were a group of 10 that spend two weeks together travelling around the island and taking care of the cleaning of the coastline and filming as well. I loved the volunteering and also the chemistry in our ...
    it's really an amazing experience to stay in Iceland, meeting nice people and work with them together, the time that I spend here is the happiest moment in ...
    Anna Sophia Heine rating4.6

    2023 at Let's get Sustainable - Project on the move

    I stayed with worldwide friends for two months and traveled across the island, living in three different camps. Each one was super unique and the tasks were quite different. From Greenhouse work to beach clean up. On the weekends we had lots of opportunities to check out the nature and go on ...

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