Volunteer > Workcamps in 2009 > Iceland
| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-24 | Vatnajökull National Park & Kirkjubæjarklaustur | 19.06.2009 - 03.07.2009 | ENVI / CONS | 8 |
SEEDS volunteers in this project will have the unique opportunity to work at the largest National Park in Europe, the Vatnajökull National Park and in the community of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.Half of the time will be spent in the National park and the other half of the time working in the vicinity of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, in the South of Iceland.SEEDS Iceland will support a research project on invasive species conducted by a team of scientist from the University of Iceland and the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland (Landgræðsla ríkisins). The work with the community at Kirkjubæjarklaustur supports the creation of alternatives ways of income through tourism in the area. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-04 | Island of Viðey festival - Viðeyjarhátið | 24.06.2009 - 08.07.2009 | ENVI / FEST | 10 |
The island is of volcanic origins and was formed about 2 million years ago; several spots on the island depict beautiful basaltic columns, while it is well vegetated and boggy in places. The island is located not far out of the capital’s coast and sea currents bring considerable amounts of trash to its shores. Most of the project will be dedicated to coastline cleaning. Volunteers will also play a crucial role for the preparation of the Viðeyjarhátið, the island’s festival to commemorate the summer solstice. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-26 | Nature reserve of Þórsmörk * - The forest of Þór (3) | 30.06.2009 - 15.07.2009 | ENVI - CONS | 5 |
Þórsmörk is situated in the south of Iceland, about 160 km from Reykjavík, between 3 glaciers in a place of surreal beauty. The only access to this wondrous place is by a powerful or altered jeep/truck to cross the treacherous rivers. The Þórsmörk natural reserve is one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, surrounded by natural boundaries like mountains, ice caps and Glacier Rivers & lagoons. SEEDS’ volunteer groups will support the administration of the reserve running the visitors’ area, the mountain huts, the housing facilities and the surrounding areas in the vicinity. Volunteers will support the rangers is all different types of activities. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-32 | Reykjavík - English & Environment | 05.07.2009 - 18.07.2009 | LANG / ENVI | 6 |
This particular project will combine a learning/study content of English language and of work in the capital of Iceland. The lessons will be given in a language school located in the centre of the city; closely located to the accommodation place and within walking distance to all major attractions of Reykjavík. Reykjavík, the Icelandic capital, has been called Europe’s hottest capital. Slick advertising campaigns have championed the city’s famed nightlife. But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík has even held the prestigious title European City of Culture. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-05 | Þórshöfn & Langanes Peninsula - Happy days festivities! | 06.07.2009 - 20.07.2009 | ENVI | 10 |
Þórshöfn is a compact, busy little town at the base of the Langanes Peninsula in the North-East of Iceland. Volunteers will be mainly working on reforestation tasks; planting trees will be the main job while others may include follow up on survival and growth of trees planted in the past. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-21 | The old mine of Helgustaðir | 09.07.2009 - 22.07.2009 | ENVI/CONS | 8 |
Just outside the town of Eskifjörður in the eastern fjords is Helgustaðarnáma (the mine of Helugstaðir) which was once one of the largest mines for Icelandic spar in the world. Volunteers will be working on fixing a walking pathway that leads to the old mine and putting up information signs around the pathway as well as in the mine. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-27 | Nature reserve of Þórsmörk * - The forest of Þór (4) | 15.07.2009 - 29.07.2009 | ENVI - CONS | 5 |
Þórsmörk is situated in the south of Iceland, about 160 km from Reykjavík, between 3 glaciers in a place of surreal beauty. The only access to this wondrous place is by a powerful or altered jeep/truck to cross the treacherous rivers. The Þórsmörk natural reserve is one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, surrounded by natural boundaries like mountains, ice caps and Glacier Rivers & lagoons. SEEDS’ volunteer groups will support the administration of the reserve running the visitors’ area, the mountain huts, the housing facilities and the surrounding areas in the vicinity. Volunteers will support the rangers is all different types of activities. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-33 | The Blue Mountains of Iceland - Bláfjöll mountain range | 15.07.2009 - 29.07.2009 | ENVI | 12 |
The Bláfjöll volcanic mountain range is located about 30 minutes drive from Reykjavík and the river Elliðaá have its source there, streaming down to the lake Helliðavatn in the eastern suburban border of the city, on the way it passes through the nature reserve area of Heiðmörk. The aim of the project is to halt the erosion of vegetation and soils and to strengthen the ecosystem of the area by enhancing its natural vegetation. Through the process of using organic waste materials as fertilizing means, we achieve a double dividend. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-35 | Reykjavík - English & Environment (2) | 19.07.2009 - 01.08.2009 | LANG / ENVI | 6 |
This particular project will combine a learning/study content of English language and of work in the capital of Iceland. The lessons will be given in a language school located in the centre of the city; closely located to the accommodation place and within walking distance to all major attractions of Reykjavík. Reykjavík, the Icelandic capital, has been called Europe’s hottest capital. Slick advertising campaigns have championed the city’s famed nightlife. But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík has even held the prestigious title European City of Culture. |
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| Code | Location | Dates | Type* | Vols. |
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| SEEDS-28 | Nature reserve of Þórsmörk * - The forest of Þór (5) | 29.07.2009 - 12.08.2009 | ENVI - CONS | 5 |
Þórsmörk is situated in the south of Iceland, about 160 km from Reykjavík, between 3 glaciers in a place of surreal beauty. The only access to this wondrous place is by a powerful or altered jeep/truck to cross the treacherous rivers. The Þórsmörk natural reserve is one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, surrounded by natural boundaries like mountains, ice caps and Glacier Rivers & lagoons. SEEDS’ volunteer groups will support the administration of the reserve running the visitors’ area, the mountain huts, the housing facilities and the surrounding areas in the vicinity. Volunteers will support the rangers is all different types of activities. |
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