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Island Island: SEEDS 019. Photography & Midnight Sun in Reykjavík (SEEDS 019.)

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07/06/2023   -   15/06/2023

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2
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Deutschland USA + more

Gebühr

EUR 650 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 500 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Alter
16 - 20
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
12
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

This is the sixteenth year (since 2008) that SEEDS organises a series of International Photo marathons, while we started organising camps open for teenagers in the year 2010.
Throughout the year, participants from all over the world come to Iceland for an immersive photography-related learning camp. SEEDS coordinators help the participants to develop their unique photographic skills through workshops and feedback sessions on technical settings, compositional considerations, as well as to create conceptual frameworks highlighting the participants’ individual style.
Participants will have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS' social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.
While learning about photography, the participants have the opportunity to explore Icelandic culture by taking part in it, capturing it and also by displaying their work during the camp. One of our objectives is to empower young people to use photography to draw attention to environmental and cultural subjects and issues.
Participants should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and working within a flexible time schedule. Participants will be photographing in their free time outside of workshop hours with images to be discussed at group feedback sessions.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms/dorms of up to 6 people. Please bring your own sleeping bag and towel.
Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Participants should bring food, music, games or films and such from their own culture to share at the international evening.

Lage und Freizeit

Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) in the afternoon of June 7 at the SEEDS office. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp location. Those arriving earlier the same day are welcome from 10:00 am to the office to drop their bags/luggage and wait for the meeting time.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 500 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement of the participant/s. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions (1 full day trip each). We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, a glacier, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more.

Anforderungen

Participation fee EUR 500 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement of the participant/s. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions (1 full day trip each). We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, a glacier, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more. This camp is open to participants aged 16 to 20. During their stay SEEDS organises a programme that combines learning, sharing, getting to know Iceland and its culture, and having fun while exploring the city and some of the most stunning natural attractions in the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions.
Note that this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a regular workcamp; it has a smaller work part and puts more emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact. We may be able to organise some outdoor voluntary work, but it depends on our partners and the weather conditions.
English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. Additional excursions (eg. Hot River Hike, Snæfellsnes or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares in case there is additional free time after the workshops and sessions of the camp.
Weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.

Island Island: SEEDS 018. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting (SEEDS 018)

Dauer

07/06/2023   -   15/06/2023

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EUR 500 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Details zum Projekt

Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
12
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station Reykjavík (BSÍ)

Arbeit

This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor cleanup tasks.
These cleanup tasks may be arranged in partnership with the abovementioned organisations or organised solely by SEEDS. We aim to also involve the local community, so some of our events may be open to the public. We hope participants will learn how to plan and do their own trash hunting projects back at home. This project is based on similar activities around the world, where outstanding results have been achieved with volunteers. One of the two options below is also included in this camp as a hands-on volunteering activity day:
A day trip combining a visit to the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant, a trash hunt in the area; and the Hot River Hike, a hike up a valley filled with hot springs where one can bathe.
A day trip to the Reykjanes peninsula, combined with a coastal cleanup in the area.
All the activities are dependent on conditions such as weather and availability of our partners.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walk medium distances during the cleanups, as during other activities and sightseeing. As a part of the project happens outdoors, volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the changeable weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms/dorms of up to 6 people. Please bring your own sleeping bag and towel.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners. SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources on a project to clean up the Icelandic coastline; the Blue Army, an organisation dedicated to the cause of coast cleaning; Whales of Iceland, an exhibition of life size models of whales and porpoises aiming at educating about their lives and human impact on their existence; SORPA, the organisation in charge of waste collection & management in the Reykjavík area and other local stakeholders.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on June 7th at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transport from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), other activities available; and one trip combined with the trash collection activity (Hot River or Reykjanes).

Anforderungen

Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore and/or Snæfellsnes) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp workshops/sessions. English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.

Island Island: SEEDS 016. Awareness, Engagement & Action! (1/9) (SEEDS 016.)

Dauer

16/06/2023   -   24/06/2023

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Gebühr

EUR 500 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Details zum Projekt

Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
BSI Bus Station

Arbeit

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Remember to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviðra, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Awareness, Engagement & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and encourage the volunteers to take action! One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline.
SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in cleaning up actions around the country.
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on June 16 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur.
The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way or EUR 50 both ways. Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on June 16 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Anforderungen

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Island Island: SEEDS 024. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting (SEEDS 024)

Dauer

25/06/2023   -   03/07/2023

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2
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Tschechien Spanien Deutschland + more

Gebühr

EUR 500 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
Einzelheiten
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Details zum Projekt

Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
12
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station Reykjavík (BSÍ)

Arbeit

This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor cleanup tasks. These cleanup tasks may be arranged in partnership with the abovementioned organisations or organised solely by SEEDS. We aim to also involve the local community, so some of our events may be open to the public. We hope participants will learn how to plan and do their own trash hunting projects back at home. This project is based on similar activities around the world, where outstanding results have been achieved with volunteers. One of the two options below is also included in this camp as a hands-on volunteering activity day: A day trip combining a visit to the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant, a trash hunt in the area; and the Hot River Hike, a hike up a valley filled with hot springs where one can bathe. A day trip to the Reykjanes peninsula, combined with a coastal cleanup in the area. All the activities are dependent on conditions such as weather and availability of our partners. This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walk medium distances during the cleanups, as during other activities and sightseeing. As a part of the project happens outdoors, volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the changeable weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms/dorms of up to 6 people. Please bring your own sleeping bag and towel. Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners. SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources on a project to clean up the Icelandic coastline; the Blue Army, an organisation dedicated to the cause of coast cleaning; Whales of Iceland, an exhibition of life size models of whales and porpoises aiming at educating about their lives and human impact on their existence; SORPA, the organisation in charge of waste collection & management in the Reykjavík area and other local stakeholders.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on June 25 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transport from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), other activities available; and one trip combined with the trash collection activity (Hot River or Reykjanes).

Anforderungen

Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore and/or Snæfellsnes) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp workshops/sessions. English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.

Island Island: SEEDS 023. Awareness, Engagement & Action! (2/9) (SEEDS 023)

Dauer

25/06/2023   -   03/07/2023

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Study
3
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Plätze

Gebühr

EUR 500 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
Einzelheiten
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Details zum Projekt

Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Remember to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviðra, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Awareness, Engagement & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and encourage the volunteers to take action! One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline.
SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in cleaning up actions around the country.
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on June 25 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur.
The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way or EUR 50 both ways. Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on June 25 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Anforderungen

Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Island Island: SEEDS 027. Caves and Canyons in the East of Iceland (SEEDS 027.)

Dauer

03/07/2023   -   16/07/2023

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Bauen
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Plätze

Gebühr

EUR 500 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Details zum Projekt

Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF).

Arbeit

In this project SEEDS volunteers will be mostly doing construction, working with stones, repairing or marking off hiking trails and walking paths in one of the best hiking areas in Iceland. Some of the trails and paths are located in an isolated area of mountains and fjords. The working area of Hjarðarhagi, Magnahellir and Laugavellir is within driving distance from Egilsstaðir which is the largest city/town in the East of the country.

Well maintained paths enable people to visit these amazing areas without damaging them and this important work also helps to improve safety for visitors. Additional tasks may be cleaning or beautifying the area, like hand-picking garbage or collecting trash blown by the wind or brought by some visitors.

The working day normally runs from 09:00 to 17:00 with breaks for lunch and coffee. No previous experience is necessary but the work is demanding and might require a good physical condition; it can at times be repetitive but always rewarding. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall be ready to adapt and be flexible with the working and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the tasks or activities planned. The working plan will depend on the needs of our local host, the advance of the diverse projects in the area and of course on the weather conditions.

Volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors on physical jobs and under changeable weather. Bring warm winter clothes, under-layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag, hat, scarves and gloves.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS volunteers will be hosted in a local farm house in the municipality, away from the town. Volunteers will sleep on mattresses in shared rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower and a washing machine. Volunteers will share the duties of preparing food, cooking meals and cleaning. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions.

Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening, some items or ingredients may be expensive here and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country. Remember to bring swim gear to bathe in the natural hot spring.

Lage und Freizeit

The project is in the municipality of Fljótsdalshérað, East of Iceland in a beautiful area surrounded by magnificent mountains, picturesque fjords and the sea. There are innumerable walking trails through the magnificent landscape of this area, whether over mountain passes, through valleys, or along the seashore.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

SEEDS volunteers will work again in the municipality of Fljótsdalshérað in various environmental projects around the region.

The volunteers will help:
- rebuilding an old rock wall and garden, collecting large stones and adding to the wall;
- cleaning caves at Magnahellir and maintaining paths at the beautiful canyon of Dimmugljúfur;
- clean the area around Laugavellir which is an impressive geothermal area with a natural pool;
- coastal cleanups in the area of Stapavík;
- clean up and collect trash on the banks of the Jökulsá river;
- planting trees if the seedlings will be available at the time.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Departure will be at 7:00 am of July 3 from the SEEDS office. Return to Reykjavík in the late evening of July 16.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid for on arrival. The participation fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which will cost EUR 80 (Euros) one way or EUR 160 (Euros) both ways.

This camp is in a remote place of extreme beauty. Outdoor activities, for instance hikes or the opportunity to bathe (and work) in the natural hot springs at Laugarvalladalur will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers.

SEEDS organises a “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík & back. Apart from being cheaper and more convenient, it allows participants to meet and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting sites. The SEEDS minibus will travel one way along the Northern part of the country and the other way along the South coast of Iceland. In this way we will travel the whole ring road and stop at magnificent natural sights, including waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic craters, hot springs, iceberg lagoons, black sand beaches, etc.

Anforderungen

Volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors on physical jobs and under changeable weather. Bring warm winter clothes, under-layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag, hat, scarves and gloves.

Island Island: SEEDS 030. Awareness, Engagement & Action! (3/9) (SEEDS 030)

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our
accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some
walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks
in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers
should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking
during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule,
as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been
transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a
washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS
provides will be vegetarian. Remember to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or
movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be
expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviðra, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavík. The house
serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed
animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where
the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and
quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream
and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which
is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small
industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Awareness, Engagement & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in
cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and
encourage the volunteers to take action! One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a
nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline.
SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic
Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other
partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in
cleaning up actions around the country.
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities
such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment
protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 4 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance
via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area
in Reykjadalur.
The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way
or EUR 50 both ways. Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 4 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares
if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing
warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Anforderungen

Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares
if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing
warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Island Island: SEEDS 031. Between Glaciers & Lava (1/2) (SEEDS 031.)

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18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
BSI Bus Station

Arbeit

SEEDS volunteers will help with various tasks, such as maintenance work in the artwork garden; some of the
group may help with painting the artist’s workshop and some work in and around the chapel. Depending on the
projects’ needs we may also help in maintaining a walking path from the sculpture garden towards a small
canyon where some outdoor artwork can be found and help with setting up and moving the artwork, taking
down old fences, hand-picking trash and generally beautifying the surroundings.
The working day normally runs from 9:00 am to 17:00 (5:00 pm), with breaks for lunch and coffee. No previous
experience is necessary but the work is demanding and requires a good physical condition; it can at times be
repetitive but always rewarding. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall be ready to adapt and be flexible with
the working and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the
tasks or activities planned. The working plan will depend on the needs of our local host, the progress of the
diverse projects in the area and of course on the weather conditions.
Volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors on physical jobs and in changeable weather. Bring warm
winter clothes, under layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag, hat, scarves and gloves.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS volunteers will stay in a local house; sleeping in shared rooms on mattresses in a
sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food ingredients and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Remember to bring some
traditional/typical food, drinks, music and recipes from your country for the intercultural evening.

Lage und Freizeit

The project takes place in the western part of Iceland, in a unique natural environment with
breathtaking landscape, between glaciers and lava fields. The place is like an oasis in the desert, as the weather
there is often better than in the surroundings. Among the natural wonders nearby are the Hraunfossar
waterfalls, where water pours out of a lava field over a length of 1 km.
Additionally, the Hallmundarhraun lava field is among the deepest and best known in Iceland. Langjökull (Long
Glacier), the second largest glacier in Iceland, expands over 950 km2 and its highest point is 1355 m above sea
level. In addition to natural wonders this area is also famous for being one of the first settled locations in Iceland
and featured in some of the oldest Icelandic sagas.
TERMINAL: Closest international airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: BSÍ Reykjavík.
SEEDS offers the minibus option, a shared transportation from the SEEDS office, in Reykjavík, to the camp and
back. Apart from being cheaper and convenient, it allows participants to meet and have a relaxed trip, while
stopping on the way for interesting sites.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

SEEDS volunteers will again have the opportunity to contribute to this special art and culture
project in the west of Iceland. Since 2000, our hosts have been creating and developing an art residency camp,
outdoors and indoors art exhibitions and a chapel for all types of religions which are open to the public.
The residency grew around an old abandoned farm which has been in the process of transformation for the last
20 years. The residency supports various art and culture activities, especially for young artists, as well as
scientific research. Since the start of the project there have been thousands of visitors and plans exist to expand
the residency with several more houses that will be built using stone, turf and driftwood from the region.
The art residency is home to the artworks of Páll Guðmundsson, a famous local artist known for his use of stone
as an art medium. Páll’s art comes in forms of stone statues, paintings on stone surfaces and even a musical
instrument made of stone. His inspiration comes from Icelandic nature and traditional culture.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting point at 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 8 from SEEDS office. Return to Reykjavík in the evening of July 20.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). Please note that the fee can either be
transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid for on arrival. The participation fee does not include the
transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which will cost EUR 35 one way or EUR 70 both ways.
This work camp takes place in a remote region, in a natural area of extreme beauty. Our hosts will organise
some free-time activities, for instance hikes or visits to the beautiful surroundings. Other excursions (e.g. Golden
Circle or Snæfellsnes Peninsula) can be organised at discount fares for SEEDS volunteers.

Anforderungen

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
This work camp takes place in a remote region, in a natural area of extreme beauty. Our hosts will organise
some free-time activities, for instance hikes or visits to the beautiful surroundings. Other excursions (e.g. Golden
Circle or Snæfellsnes Peninsula) can be organised at discount fares for SEEDS volunteers.

Island Island: SEEDS 033. July Photography in Reykjavík (SEEDS 033.)

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13/07/2023   -   21/07/2023

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Gebühr

EUR 750 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 600 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
16 - 20
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
12
Immer noch Platz für
1 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

This is the sixteenth year (since 2008) that SEEDS organises a series of International Photo marathons, while we started organising camps open for teenagers in the year 2010.
Throughout the year, participants from all over the world come to Iceland for an immersive photography-related learning camp. SEEDS coordinators help the participants to develop their unique photographic skills through workshops and feedback sessions on technical settings, compositional considerations, as well as to create conceptual frameworks highlighting the participants’ individual style.
Participants will have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS' social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.
While learning about photography, the participants have the opportunity to explore Icelandic culture by taking part in it, capturing it and also by displaying their work during the camp. One of our objectives is to empower young people to use photography to draw attention to environmental and cultural subjects and issues.
Participants should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and working within a flexible time schedule. Participants will be photographing in their free time outside of workshop hours with images to be discussed at group feedback sessions.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms/dorms of up to 6 people. Please bring your own sleeping bag and towel.
Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Participants should bring food, music, games or films and such from their own culture to share at the international evening.

Lage und Freizeit

Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) in the afternoon of July 13 at the SEEDS office. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp location. Those arriving earlier the same day are welcome from 10:00 am to the office to drop their bags/luggage and wait for the meeting time.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 600 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement of the participant/s. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions (1 full day trip each). We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, a glacier, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more.

Anforderungen

Participation fee EUR 600 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement of the participant/s. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions (1 full day trip each). We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, a glacier, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more. This camp is open to participants aged 16 to 20. During their stay SEEDS organises a programme that combines learning, sharing, getting to know Iceland and its culture, and having fun while exploring the city and some of the most stunning natural attractions in the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions.
Note that this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a regular workcamp; it has a smaller work part and puts more emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact. We may be able to organise some outdoor voluntary work, but it depends on our partners and the weather conditions.
English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. Additional excursions (eg. Hot River Hike, Snæfellsnes or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares in case there is additional free time after the workshops and sessions of the camp.
Weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.

Island Island: SEEDS 034. Awareness, Engagement & Action! (4/9) (SEEDS 034)

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13/07/2023   -   21/07/2023

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EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
3
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Remember to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviðra, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Awareness, Engagement & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and encourage the volunteers to take action! One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline.
SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in cleaning up actions around the country.
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 13 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur.
The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way or EUR 50 both ways. Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 13 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Anforderungen

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Island Island: SEEDS 040. Awareness, Engagement & Action! (5/9) (SEEDS 040.)

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22/07/2023   -   30/07/2023

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EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
BSI Bus Station

Arbeit

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Remember to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviðra, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Awareness, Engagement & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and encourage the volunteers to take action! One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline.
SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in cleaning up actions around the country.
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 22 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur.
The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way or EUR 50 both ways. Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 22 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Anforderungen

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Island Island: SEEDS 044. Awareness, Engagement & Action! (6/9) (SEEDS 044)

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31/07/2023   -   08/08/2023

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EUR 500 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our
accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some
walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks
in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers
should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking
during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule,
as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been
transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a
washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS
provides will be vegetarian. Remember to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or
movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be
expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviðra, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavík. The house
serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed
animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where
the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and
quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream
and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which
is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small
industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Awareness, Engagement & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in
cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and
encourage the volunteers to take action! One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a
nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline.
SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic
Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other
partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in
cleaning up actions around the country.
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities
such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment
protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 31 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance
via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area
in Reykjadalur.
The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way
or EUR 50 both ways. Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 31 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares
if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing
warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Anforderungen

Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares
if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing
warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Island Island: SEEDS 036. Selárdalur in the Westfjords - Samúel Jónsson (SEEDS 036)

Dauer

06/08/2023   -   13/08/2023

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
3 Male + 3 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

This year, SEEDS volunteers will be mostly working on different walking paths and trails in the area, in Brautarholt/Samúel Jónsson Museum and Uppsalir/the house of Gísli O. Gíslason, a museum in preparation.
The association for the renovation of Samúel Jónsson's art museum in Selárdalur has been working on the restoration of Samúel's statues and buildings for some years. SEEDS volunteers will be working hand in hand with a well known sculpture artist; who has dedicated several years to this project.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The volunteers will be hosted in a local house, in sleeping bag accommodation with
mattresses on the floor. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Food supplies will be provided and a kitchen will be available, volunteers will share the different duties of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

This camp is located in Selárdalur on the west side of Arnarfjörður, in the Westfjords, which are
among the most breathtakingly beautiful places in Iceland, with its high mountains and dramatic fjords cutting deep into the landscape. The Lonely Planet put the area on its top 10 list of regions in the world to visit in 2011.
Jónsson constructed at his farm in Selárdalur a folk art environment that consists of a sculpture garden and two built structures: a chapel and a museum with his paintings and other small works. The story related with the chapel says that Jónsson had made an altar, he wanted to donate to the local church, an offer that was rejected however. So to provide a place for the artwork, Jónsson constructed his own chapel!
Samúel Jónsson could first fully devote himself to creative activities after his retirement as a farmer and then he began building palaces and sculptures. Samúel built a grotesque but charming resemblance to the lion’s fountain in the Alhambra-palace in Granada, Spain, and sculptures of seals and other animals as figures from Icelandic history like Leif the lucky who found America.
The distance from Reykjavik to Selárdalur is about 500 km (8-9 hours drive) via the Whale Bay tunnel; it is perhaps one of Iceland's most remote areas and a very peaceful and beautiful place to enjoy.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

SEEDS Volunteers will be working for the eighth year helping and supporting the restoration
of the artworks of Samúel Jónsson, an Icelandic folk artist, who lived in Selárdalur. During his years of artistic production he produced unique concrete statues using sand from a local beach. Sadly, Jónsson passed away in 1969, leaving his creations without a caretaker. The land and the statues looked like they were simply going to be abandoned to nature in the out-of-the-way valley. However independent and government organisations have worked together with the support of SEEDS volunteers to preserve the site, which still remains for any visitors who would like to see the world through one Icelandic farmer’s eyes.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Departure from Reykjavík will be at 7:00 am in the morning of August 6 from the SEEDS office. After the camp, we will arrive back to Reykjavík in the late evening of August 13.

SEEDS offers the minibus option, a shared transportation from the SEEDS office, in Reykjavík, to the camp and back. Apart from being cheaper and convenient, it allows participants to meet and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting sites.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). Please note that the fee can either be
transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid for on arrival. The participation fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which will cost EUR 50 one way or EUR 100 both ways.
It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats), good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.
Volunteers need to be prepared for physical work, to experience all kinds of weather and bring warm clothes as the project takes place outside and the weather can be cold. SEEDS and/or our hosting partner will organise free time activities in the area. This will include sightseeing, hiking, swimming in natural hot pots, etc.

Anforderungen

English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.

Island Island: SEEDS 045. Awareness, Engagement & Action! (7/9) (SEEDS 045.)

Dauer

09/08/2023   -   17/08/2023

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EUR 350 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Arbeit

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Remember to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviðra, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Awareness, Engagement & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and encourage the volunteers to take action! One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline.
SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in cleaning up actions around the country.
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on August 9 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur.
The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way or EUR 50 both ways. Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on June 16 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Anforderungen

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Island Island: SEEDS 053. Between Glaciers & Lava (2/2) (SEEDS 053.)

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14/08/2023   -   26/08/2023

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
BSI Bus Station

Arbeit

SEEDS volunteers will help with various tasks, such as maintenance work in the artwork garden; some of the group may help with painting the artist’s workshop and some work in and around the chapel. Depending on the projects’ needs we may also help in maintaining a walking path from the sculpture garden towards a small canyon where some outdoor artwork can be found and help with setting up and moving the artwork, taking
down old fences, hand-picking trash and generally beautifying the surroundings.
The working day normally runs from 9:00 am to 17:00 (5:00 pm), with breaks for lunch and coffee. No previous experience is necessary but the work is demanding and requires a good physical condition; it can at times be repetitive but always rewarding. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall be ready to adapt and be flexible with the working and free-time schedule, as, depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the tasks or activities planned. The working plan will depend on the needs of our local host, the progress of the diverse projects in the area and of course on the weather conditions.
Volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors on physical jobs and in changeable weather. Bring warm winter clothes, under layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag, hat, scarves and gloves.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS volunteers will stay in a local house; sleeping in shared rooms on mattresses in a
sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Volunteers will receive food ingredients and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Remember to bring some
traditional/typical food, drinks, music and recipes from your country for the intercultural evening.

Lage und Freizeit

The project takes place in the western part of Iceland, in a unique natural environment with
breathtaking landscape, between glaciers and lava fields. The place is like an oasis in the desert, as the weather there is often better than in the surroundings. Among the natural wonders nearby are the Hraunfossar waterfalls, where water pours out of a lava field over a length of 1 km.
Additionally, the Hallmundarhraun lava field is among the deepest and best known in Iceland. Langjökull (Long Glacier), the second largest glacier in Iceland, expands over 950 km2 and its highest point is 1355 m above sea level. In addition to natural wonders this area is also famous for being one of the first settled locations in Iceland and featured in some of the oldest Icelandic sagas.

TERMINAL: Closest international airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: BSÍ Reykjavík.
SEEDS offers the minibus option, a shared transportation from the SEEDS office, in Reykjavík, to the camp and back. Apart from being cheaper and convenient, it allows participants to meet and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting sites.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

SEEDS volunteers will again have the opportunity to contribute to this special art and culture
project in the west of Iceland. Since 2000, our hosts have been creating and developing an art residency camp, outdoors and indoors art exhibitions and a chapel for all types of religions which are open to the public.
The residency grew around an old abandoned farm which has been in the process of transformation for the last 20 years. The residency supports various art and culture activities, especially for young artists, as well as scientific research. Since the start of the project there have been thousands of visitors and plans exist to expand the residency with several more houses that will be built using stone, turf and driftwood from the region.
The art residency is home to the artworks of Páll Guðmundsson, a famous local artist known for his use of stone as an art medium. Páll’s art comes in forms of stone statues, paintings on stone surfaces and even a musical instrument made of stone. His inspiration comes from Icelandic nature and traditional culture.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Departure at 14:00 (2:00 pm) on August 14 from SEEDS office. Return to Reykjavík in the evening of August 26.

Weitere Infos

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). Please note that the fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid for on arrival. The participation fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which will cost EUR 35 one way or EUR 70 both ways.
This work camp takes place in a remote region, in a natural area of extreme beauty. Our hosts will organise some free-time activities, for instance hikes or visits to the beautiful surroundings. Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle or Snæfellsnes Peninsula) can be organised at discount fares for SEEDS volunteers.

Anforderungen

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
This work camp takes place in a remote region, in a natural area of extreme beauty. Our hosts will organise
some free-time activities, for instance hikes or visits to the beautiful surroundings. Other excursions (e.g. Golden
Circle or Snæfellsnes Peninsula) can be organised at discount fares for SEEDS volunteers.