volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
Code:SEEDS 018.
Where:HORNAFJERE(UR
Number of volunteers:12
Language:English
Extra-Fee:250 EUR
Age:18-28
SEEDS volunteers will be mostly working on the hiking trails and walking paths in this beautiful mountanious area. The main tasks of the volunteers will be making and marking the walking trails on the different routes in the area. The work is physical and tools may include the sledge (sledgehammer) and crowbar. 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 surroundings, like hand-picking garbage or collecting trash blown by the wind or brought by some visitors. Some of the trails are located in an isolated area and the group may spend the day at the work site, therefore it will be needed to prepare packed lunches in the morning as we would return in the late afternoon back to the accommodation. The group may be split during the day to work in different locations. The working day normally runs from 09:00 to 17:00 with breaks for lunch and coffee; however, please be prepared for some flexibility due to the nature of Iceland s changeable weather. No previous experience is necessary but the work is demanding and requires a good physical condition; it can at times be repetitive. 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.Volunteers need to be prepared for working and walking in a raw landscape and sometimes cold weather. Be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and bring warm clothes as the tasks take place outside and it can get cold. Bring warm under-layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag and gloves.
SEEDS volunteers will work in the area of LEU? 1/2nsEU? 1/2rEU? 1/2fi or the LEU? 1/2n district, located in the East of Iceland, we will work in the municipality of HornafjEU? 1/2rEU? 1/2ur, in cooperation with some locals and the Environmental Agency.
In the LEU? 1/2n District, the easternmost area of the VatnajEU? 1/2kull region, lies the Stafafell mountains, also called LEU? 1/2nsEU? 1/2rEU? 1/2fi.EU? 1/2U? 1/2They dominate the skyline east of the VatnajEU? 1/2kull glacier and comprise one of IcelandEU? 1/2U? 1/2s most extensive protected areas.EU? 1/2U? 1/2 Besides the deep, rugged canyons, the landscape displays a wide range of colours owing to the presence of rhyolite and other colourful rocks. The numerous trails make this area perfect for hiking.
This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in a very beautiful mountain hut which has been very popular among visitors travelling into the interior or the highlands. It may be possible to stay in tents some nights. Volunteers will sleep on mattresses in shared rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. There are cooking facilities, kitchen, bathrooms and showers in the hut. 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. 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.
Participation fee EUR 250 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. The participation fee does not include the transportation from ReykjavEU? 1/2k to the camp and back, which will cost EUR 75 (Euros) one way or EUR 150 (Euros) both ways.This work camp takes place in a very remote place, located in a natural area of extreme beauty. Outdoor free-time activities, for instance hikes or walks in the surroundings, will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers.It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as most of the activities take place outdoors.
SEEDS offers the minibus option, a shared transport from ReykjavEU? 1/2k to the camp and back. Apart from being cheaper and convenient, it allows participants to meet and have a relaxed trip. The meeting point will be at SEEDSEU? 1/2U? 1/2 office at 7:00 am in the morning of May 21. Return to ReykjavEU? 1/2k in the evening of June 1. The minibus to this camp will cost EUR 75 each way, about 25 cheaper than public transport. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.
Participation fee EUR 250 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. The participation fee does not include the transportation from ReykjavEk to the camp and back, which will cost EUR 75 (Euros) one way or EUR 150 (Euros) both ways. This work camp takes place in a very remote place, located in a natural area of extreme beauty. Outdoor free-time activities, for instance hikes or walks in the surroundings, will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers. It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as most of the activities take place outdoors.
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