Work

During this camp, participants can share their passion for (and learn more about) global and local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management and sustainability, and you also love taking photos, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits, such as outdoor cleanup tasks, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on weather conditions, as on the availability of our partners.You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice while 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.The SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city, its attractions and the stunning nature, which you can experience in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances (up to 1,5 hours) during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.

Partner

SEEDS will organise a night photography and aurora hunting workshop in the city or in the vicinity of Reykjavik. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions, so we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. As participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people, everyone is expected to behave considerately. Please bring your own towel. Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. 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.

Location

Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city that lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavik 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.Some excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle, Hot River hike and/or South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions.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 some of the activities take place outdoors.

Accomodation

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. As participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people, everyone is expected to behave considerately. Please bring your own towel. Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. 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.

Requirements

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.

Meeting point

The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on December 5 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.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 400 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day) and the night photography workshop.

Descrizione

The theme of the project is entrepreneurship skills training, with a focus on empowering women and community leaders. The objectives include training women on entrepreneurship, financial management, and leadership, as well as building their self-confidence and life skills. The project also aims to support local artisans by developing markets for their handmade artifacts both locally and internationally.

Work

Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. Their activities will include weaving, arts and crafts, and training on self-awareness, confidence building, entrepreneurship skills, and financial management. They will also visit homes to better understand the community and discuss emerging development challenges. Volunteers will engage in various activities related to cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, and community development. Volunteers will participate in activities such as weaving and arts, and provide training in entrepreneurship, financial management, self-awareness, and leadership. They will also contribute to media campaigns focused on women’s empowerment and leadership. Additionally, volunteers will engage in home visits to understand community challenges and support local initiatives.

Partner

The project is run by Nyamira Missionaries, an organization established in 2002, which consists of 137 members. The organization focuses on cultural performance, artisan crafts, and community development in Nyamira County. It aims to empower local women and youth, engage in voluntary services, and improve living standards through various social projects.

Location

Nyamira County is located in the South Nyanza Region of Kenya. The region offers a variety of cultural and natural attractions. Volunteers can participate in local cultural activities and gain exposure to community development challenges. Additionally, educational tours to other regions, such as Maasai Mara, are available at separate fees.

Accomodation

Accommodation for volunteers will be provided in basic conditions within the host community. Volunteers will have access to self-contained rooms with necessary facilities. KVDA will provide foodstuffs, and volunteers will take turns cooking their meals. Water is available from springs, and it is recommended that drinking water be boiled or medicated. There is access to electricity, allowing volunteers to use electric appliances.

Requirements

The confirmation deadline for participation is 06/11/2025, and volunteers must confirm via email at least one month before the start of the project. Volunteers should also obtain their own travel insurance and bring any necessary personal medications.

Meeting point

The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Volunteers should provide their flight details for airport pick-up services.

Descrizione

VIN’s Environmental and Conservation Programs raise community awareness of critical environmental issues and develop effective solutions. VIN runs various ecological projects that aim to conserve, promote, and protect the environment and culture while preventing, mitigating, and controlling water, land, and air pollution to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of current and future generations. We utilize permaculture for sustainable farming and have been teaching and implementing it since 2018. We believe that permaculture plays a vital role in restoring the entire ecosystem! Agriculture provides subsistence and employment for 80% of Nepal's population, accounting for approximately 39% of the total GDP. The sector's development is crucial for empowering those who rely on it and for the national economy. Since Nepal is in the Himalayan region, climate change has significantly impacted the country. Water sources are drying up, new types of moths and insects have emerged, and the timing of crop cultivation has shifted. Unexpected climate changes, unpredictable rainfall, droughts, and more are the consequences of global warming that Nepalese farmers are facing.

Work

As a volunteer, you will collaborate with the farmer’s VIN, which specializes in permaculture. The work is typically hands-on, and you’ll design the farm according to permaculture principles, including cultivating crops, weeding, irrigating, gathering materials, digging, and creating beds. Support farmers in making organic fertilizers like compost. Observe, interact, learn and implement.

Partner

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Location

Siddhicharan Municipality Ward 2 is located in Nisankhe, Okhaldhunga district, approximately 250 km from Kathmandu. A local jeep can reach it in 8-10 hours. This region showcases the beauty of Nepal’s hilly and mountainous terrain, surrounded by woods and fertile fields. For more information about the area and its development initiatives, visit www.ntchc.org.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag

Requirements

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Meeting point

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Descrizione

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Work

Volunteers will be involved in: Academic Development: Assisting children with their holiday homework, organizing competitions to motivate academic growth, and helping them prepare for the next school year. Games: Facilitating indoor and outdoor games that promote learning, teamwork, and physical activity. Volunteers are encouraged to introduce local and foreign games—bringing new games to share is highly welcomed. Nature Activities: Engaging in birdwatching, tree planting, making tree feeders, and learning about local plants, birds, animals, insects, and worms. Children’s Christmas Bonanza: Organizing sports, games, competitions, and awarding prizes to children for participation and achievements.

Partner

The “Child Space - Children’s Christmas Camp” is an annual initiative designed to provide a safe and constructive environment for children during their end-of-year school holidays. The program ensures that school breaks remain engaging by offering fun and educational activities. Organized in cooperation with the local community, the two-week camp brings together children and volunteers from around the world. Through sports, games, nature exploration, and classroom learning, children can develop their skills, make up for educational gaps, and enjoy meaningful experiences with their peers.

Location

The camp is located in Marangu, a picturesque village at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The name "Marangu" means "a place with many water streams." It is one of Tanzania’s most popular destinations, offering insights into modern Tanzanian life and the traditions of the Chagga people, who historically protected themselves from Maasai raids using underground tunnels. The local economy is based on farming—mainly bananas, vegetables, and coffee—as well as tourism. Marangu is about 40 km east of Moshi town, the capital of the Kilimanjaro region, and is accessible by both public and private transport. Social amenities such as markets, shops, banks, and hospitals are available. Leisure activity options include: Wildlife safaris at Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks Mount Kilimanjaro climbing (various packages based on time and budget) Eco and cultural tourism experiences

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay in a residential house within the community, sharing rooms with other team members. They will also participate in meal preparation, dishwashing, and kitchen cleaning. Vegetarian meals will be available.

Requirements

Ideal candidates should: Enjoy working with children and teenagers Have an interest in child development Be patient, committed, and open-minded Be willing to adapt to new environments and challenges Be creative and flexible Have no criminal record related to offenses against children

Meeting point

The nearest International Airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Work

During this camp, participants can share their passion for (and learn more about) global and local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management and sustainability, and you also love taking photos, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits, such as outdoor cleanup tasks, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on weather conditions, as on the availability of our partners.You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice while 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.

Partner

The SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city, its attractions and the stunning nature, which you can experience in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances (up to 1,5 hours) during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.SEEDS will organise a night photography and aurora hunting workshop in the city or in the vicinity of Reykjavik. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions, so we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.

Location

Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city that lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavik 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.Some excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle, Hot River hike and/or South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions.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 some of the activities take place outdoors.

Accomodation

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. As participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people, everyone is expected to behave considerately. Please bring your own towel. Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. 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.

Requirements

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.

Meeting point

The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on December 14 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.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 400 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day) and the night photography workshop.

Descrizione

Theme: Education, leisure activities and celebrations for children The objective of this work camp is also to lead children to discover others with their cultures and modes of life, to allow them to celebrate the end of the year and offer them ways of relaxing and expressing themselves other than those they usually have. This work camp also allows the liberation of their parents from their daily obligation to look after their children for the number of hours that these activities will last. It also involves the organization of sessions of support for school studies to enable students below average or average to catch up. This in order to make the holidays for end of year celebration useful.

Work

Take care of the children in several domains by way of the organization of programs of games; of artisanal activities and sketches;  Support for school studies ( come up to the appropriate level );  Organization of a day of plays and presentations with the children for the end of year celebrations.

Partner

FAGAD objective is to ensure participants work together in harmony without distinction of origin (Race, rank in society and religion) on our work camps. By way of this program each and every one brings their contribution to a defined site: in the course of their activities they will learn to know each other, accept each other and exchange with each another. In brief, the gift of themselves, their character and their qualities. Life in the different work camps is organized by the volunteers themselves: at the head an animator who must provide the animation and leadership for the group to enable it to achieve the targets fixed for it. He ensures the cohesion of the group and takes care to see all functions correctly done in respect of the activities. But he is not a magician waving his magic wand to ensure success. Success is the responsibility of each and every member of the group. Each volunteer must contribute effectively using his personal capacities and this is a vital element to achieve the targets fixed.

Location

Kpélé-Adéta is a town of some 15 000 inhabitants. It is the principal settlement of the Kpélé Préfecture and the headquarters of FAGAD are based there. It is situated on the cross roads Kpalimé – Atakpamé, Notsé – Danyi. There is a post office, and police commissariat and a medical – social center. The nearest hospital is the American Baptiste hospital, 4 kms from Adeta Touristic sites to visit ; the Dzanipé Falls with their beautiful waterfalls, the Kpimé Falls, the Plateau of Dyani ( visit to the Monastery of Dzogbegan and its circular chapel constructed of wood ), Mount Kloto ( whence it is possible to glimpse Lake Volta in Ghana on a clear day ), the village of Kuma Konda together with the château Vial, Mount Agou ( the summit is the highest point in Togo; 986 m ),  Possibility of discovering as well the north of Togo ( the large towns like Atakpamé, Sokodé, and Kara, the rock cutting of Alédjo ( the road passes through a cutting in an enormous rock ), the region of Tamberma, the Niamtougou Falls…) and the Nangbéto Dam with the lake where hippopotamuses live.  Artistic activities ; learn the techniques of batik, sculpture;  Cultural activities: percussion ( Djembé drums ) and dancing around the fire;  A day with a family: a day steeped in the daily life of an African family organized around the following themes: animism, putting the village chief on his throne, traditional marriage, a day in the fields.

Accomodation

Meals are provided by the volunteers themselves, and everyone is involved in the different tasks on behalf of the community ( cooking, washing – up, maintenance of the sleeping quarters, as well as other tasks ). Depending on the size of the group teams of the group three or four members will comprise a team. Volunteers stay in rooms with other members of the group on the site where the work is to be done.

Requirements

It is advisable obtain visas from the Togo consulate in respect of the country from which the volunteer is coming. NB: To obtain a visa, you need our official letter of invitation. For this document, please send us your passport number, date of arrival and date of return. You must be strongly reminded that you are coming to an African country with an African culture. This is rooted in a long history of Togo.  All the foreign volunteers mus reminded that they must be vaccinated against yellow fever and take all necessaryt be measures in respect of health prior to their departure; the same goes for insurances. If will you do not have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to show on arrival at the airport you will be vaccinated on the spot.

Meeting point

Instructions for the trip are certainly distributed and sent out prior to departure. However, we do ensure that there is someone present to meet the volunteers at arrival at the International Airport General Gnassingbé Eyadema, Lomé. Each and every volunteer inscribed on one of our work camps must inform us, well in advance of their arrival, of arrival details for the benefit of the FAGAD personnel responsible for the welcome at the airport.

Work

Volunteers are the key person to make the students, teachers and Local community speak using English in daily life. They learn English in the class but only in reading and writing (grammarly) but very lacking in speaking with Each other due to the culture barrier. When there are international volunteers, the environment in the school and community force to use English and they also couple exchange with volunteers. Workplaces There will be 2 schools which are Ban Krogluek School and Ban Maab Grad School. The local host may schedule Monday-Wednesday work in one school and Thursday and Friday work in another school. You will meet different classes each day. So the activities you prepare can be used similarly in both school and each class.

Partner

Intercultural and Language (ICL) – Nakhon Ratchasima, learning and sharing the intercultural and language still are the main purpose. Volunteers will share and exchange culture, language, and knowledge with the local community and students in the school. English as the global language and intercultural learning are important for local Thai people to understand and be for global citizens. English is also the gateway to open mind and knowledge. The project was created by VSA Thailand and has been successful for eight years. Former volunteers came to give the opportunity for children in schools and the local community. Many local people improved their English skills through exchanging with international volunteers, or at least they try to speak the English language more and dare to face and work with the foreigner even though they cannot speak English. Moreover, volunteers’ activities impacted the local community. They used to stay lively and trusty with the foreigner. Local people have a chance to learn, accept, and adopt the ways of life with the different cultures. Ban Krogluek School is a primary school, there are about 10 teachers and 100 students from kindergarten (2-6 years old), pratomsuksa 1-6 (7-12 years old). VSA has sent volunteers to this School since 2015. Ban Maab Grad School is a primary school, there are about 9 teachers, 1 janitor and 60 students from kindergarten (2-6 years old), pratomsuksa 1-6 (7-12 years old). VSA has sent volunteers to this School since 2022. *Nakhon Ratchasima province or ‘Korat’ the ancient name that Thai people always c

Location

Dan Khun Thot Local temple National Park

Accomodation

Participants will be in the house, open space, share one big room together. You will deparate in cooking team in each dya and prepare Breakfast and Dinner for everyone. Lunch will be provide at the school. Food will be provided 3 meals a day There is internet wifi in the house. 1.3 kms from accommodation to Ban Krok luk School you can go by walk, bike or teacher motorcycle. 27 kms From accommodation to Baan Maab Grad School You will go there by car

Meeting point

Meeting Point at At Dan Khun Thot Bus Station on 17th November 2025; 16:00 How to get to Meeting point +66 9 2262 5577 (WHATSAPP) tum@volunteerspiritor.th http://volunteerspirit.or.th From Airport to Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) by Airport Rail link and MRT Take a bus - From Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) to Dan Khun Thot bus station (Meeting Point) by Bus You can book ticket online here Keep us inform after you have travel details. Local host will pick you up at Meeting Point!

Descrizione

Theme: Artistic work camp (initiation to artistic activities) The objective of this project is to initiate and reinforce the capacities of volunteers wishing to be trained in the field of art. Indeed, they will work together with trainers, artists and other local volunteers in the various activities planned. It is also an opportunity to help these women to have an entrepreneurial spirit by supporting them.

Work

Work to do1: Learn the techniques of BATIK (printing on canvas sheets, T – shirts, and loincloths (pagnes…) ;  Painting (decorative pictures, canvases….);  Engraving calabashes;  Luminous signs ;  Sculpture on wood and ceramic ;  Making traditional necklaces of pearls and of baked clay; Work to do2: • Learn traditional pottery techniques; • Research materials (clay, wood, grass and others); • Pile and make clay usable; • Make pots, jars, plates and others; • Make small gifts with children for sale; • Manufacture of traditional bead and terracotta necklaces. • Other artists working in other areas can be visited as well • Day or stay in the village of potters (this will depend on the number of volunteers)

Partner

FAGAD objective is to ensure participants work together in harmony without distinction of origin (Race, rank in society and religion) on our work camps. By way of this program each and every one brings their contribution to a defined site: in the course of their activities they will learn to know each other, accept each other and exchange with each another. In brief, the gift of themselves, their character and their qualities. Life in the different work camps is organized by the volunteers themselves: at the head an animator who must provide the animation and leadership for the group to enable it to achieve the targets fixed for it. He ensures the cohesion of the group and takes care to see all functions correctly done in respect of the activities. But he is not a magician waving his magic wand to ensure success. Success is the responsibility of each and every member of the group. Each volunteer must contribute effectively using his personal capacities and this is a vital element to achieve the targets fixed.

Location

Kpélé-Adéta is a town of some 15 000 inhabitants. It is the principal settlement of the Kpélé Préfecture and the headquarters of FAGAD are based there. It is situated on the cross roads Kpalimé – Atakpamé, Notsé – Danyi. There is a post office, and police commissariat and a medical – social center. The nearest hospital is the American hospital, 4 kms from Adeta Touristic sites to visit ; the Dzanipé Falls with their beautiful waterfalls, the Kpimé Falls, the Plateau of Dyani ( visit to the Monastery of Dzogbegan and its circular chapel constructed of wood ), Mount Kloto ( whence it is possible to glimpse Lake Volta in Ghana on a clear day ), the village of Kuma Konda together with the château Vial, Mount Agou ( the summit is the highest point in Togo; 986 m ),  Possibility of discovering as well the north of Togo ( the large towns like Atakpamé, Sokodé, and Kara, the rock cutting of Alédjo ( the road passes through a cutting in an enormous rock ), the region of Tamberma, the Niamtougou Falls…) and the Nangbéto Dam with the lake where hippopotamuses live;.  Artistic activities: learn the techniques of batik, sculpture,  Cultural activities: percussion ( Djembé drums ) and dancing around the fire;  A day with a family: a day steeped in the daily life of an African family organized around the following themes: animism, putting the village chief on his throne, traditional marriage, a day in the fields.

Accomodation

Meals are provided by the volunteers themselves, and everyone is involved in the different tasks on behalf of the community ( cooking, washing – up, maintenance of the sleeping quarters, as well as other tasks ). Depending on the size of the group teams of the group three or four members will comprise a team. Volunteers stay in rooms with other members of the group on the site where the work is to be done.

Requirements

It is advisable obtain visas from the Togo consulate in respect of the country from which the volunteer is coming. NB: To obtain a visa, you need our official letter of invitation. For this document, please send us your passport number, date of arrival and date of return. You must be strongly reminded that you are coming to an African country with an African culture. This is rooted in a long history of Togo.  All the foreign volunteers mus reminded that they must be vaccinated against yellow fever and take all necessaryt be measures in respect of health prior to their departure; the same goes for insurances. If will you do not have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to show on arrival at the airport you will be vaccinated on the spot.

Meeting point

Instructions for the trip are certainly distributed and sent out prior to departure. However, we do ensure that there is someone present to meet the volunteers at arrival at the International Airport General Gnassingbé Eyadema, Lomé. Each and every volunteer inscribed on one of our work camps must inform us, well in advance of their arrival, of arrival details for the benefit of the FAGAD personnel responsible for the welcome at the airport.

Work

During this camp, participants can share their passion for (and learn more about) global and amp; local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management and sustainability, and you also love taking photos, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and amp; travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits, such as outdoor cleanup tasks, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on weather conditions, as on the availability of our partners.You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice while 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.

Partner

The SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city, its attractions and the stunning nature, which you can experience in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances (up to 1,5 hours) during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.SEEDS will organise a night photography and aurora hunting workshop in the city or in the vicinity of ReykjavEk. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions, so we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.

Location

ReykjavEk is a dynamic, modern city that lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The worlds northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. ReykjavEk 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.

Accomodation

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in ReykjavEk. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. As participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people, everyone is expected to behave considerately. Please bring your own towel. Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. 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.

Requirements

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.

Meeting point

The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on December 27 at SEEDS office in ReykjavEk. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 450 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day) and the night photography workshop. Some excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle, Hot River hike and/or South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions.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 shs, as some of the activities take place outdoors.

Work

Bootcamp participants will engage in hands-on community-based volunteering rooted in the rural revitalization efforts of Mui Tsz Lam and Lai Chi Wo. Work activities include: • Coffee Bean Farming & Trail Repair: Support the local coffee field through light farming, weed clearing, and footpath maintenance. • Mini Voluntary Tour ：Foreign participants will co-lead guided tours with locals, offering experiential insights into sustainable village life through voluntary work. • Co-creation with the Community：Participants will collaborate with the local participants to create a mosaic tile art installation, capturing shared memories of the village.

Partner

This project is co-organized by VolTra in collaboration with local partners, aiming to foster sustainable living, community resilience, and cross-sectoral cooperation. Our main partner in this project is a programme dedicated to revitalizing remote village into an enchanting forest village through community-driven rural sustainability, integrating nature-based solutions, cultural heritage, and innovative partnerships to foster resilient, self-sustaining communities.

Location

The Bootcamp takes place in the scenic Hakka villages. Participants will enjoy: - Sunrise Eco Hike Start the new year with a guided hike to experience the natural beauty and biodiversity of the area. - Coffee Tour & Tasting Learn about the village’s coffee revival story, from bean to cup. - Cultural Night & Cross-Cultural Cooking Join a special “Farm to Glass” evening to prepare unique drinks using homegrown herbs and ingredients, and share stories across cultures in a warm, collaborative setting.

Accomodation

Except for the first night and the last night, participants will stay in Mei Tsz Lam Camping Area, offering a close-up experience of rural life and heritage preservation. Tent-based stay with mat included (no sleeping bag provided). For bathing, an indoor option with hot water will be provided during the camp. Participants need to cook and wash dishes themselves. Ingredients will be arranged. Please bring your sleeping bag(or tell us in advance if you do not have one, so that we can prepare it for you).

Meeting point

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