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Detailed List of Worldwide Friends' Workcamps in Iceland 2010

Workcamp WF105 WF105 Hveragerði – the village of the hot springs status 01.02 - 15.02
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF106 WF106 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavík status 03.02 - 16.02
We will visit kindergartens in Reykjavik and introdude different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. We will also participate in different types of activites in the centre of Reykjavik but this time is usually full of live in the city.
Workcamp WF107 WF107 Hveragerði – the village of the hot springs status 15.02 - 01.03
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF17 WF17 Art and renovation in Reykjavík status 17.02 - 02.03
WE will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house downtown Reykjavik which will become a centre for the activities related to culture, art and environmental issues inside the organization. This place will have a very intercultural design and it will be used by our volunteers and also by local people willing to participate in our workshops. During the camp we will paint, move things and work on the renovation of the houses, we will also do a little bit of renovation in the house where our volunteers are staying. The other task in this camp is based on art workshops. The volunteers will have percussion workshops and are also free to do other form of art if they want to. Our social and art manager Antonio Perez is going to be in charge of this part of the project.
Workcamp WF108 WF108 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavík status 17.02 - 02.03
We will visit kindergartens in Reykjavik and introdude different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. We will also participate in different types of activites in the centre of Reykjavik but this time is usually full of live in the city.
Workcamp WF109 WF109 Hveragerði – health and environment status 01.03 - 15.03
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF60 WF60 Art and renovation in Reykjavik status 02.03 - 14.03
WE will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house downtown Reykjavik which will become a centre for the activities related to culture, art and environmental issues inside the organization. This place will have a very intercultural design and it will be used by our volunteers and also by local people willing to participate in our workshops. During the camp we will paint, move things and work on the renovation of the houses, we will also do a little bit of renovation in the house where our volunteers are staying. The other task in this camp is based on art workshops. The volunteers will have percussion workshops and are also free to do other form of art if they want to. Our social and art manager Antonio Perez is going to be in charge of this part of the project.
Workcamp WF110 WF110 Green army in Reykjavik status 02.03 - 14.03
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be mostly working outdoors giving a hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF120 WF120 Art and renovation in Reykjavik status 15.03 - 29.03
WE will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house downtown Reykjavik which will become a centre for the activities related to culture, art and environmental issues inside the organization. This place will have a very intercultural design and it will be used by our volunteers and also by local people willing to participate in our workshops. During the camp we will paint, move things and work on the renovation of the houses, we will also do a little bit of renovation in the house where our volunteers are staying. The other task in this camp is based on art workshops. The volunteers will have percussion workshops and are also free to do other form of art if they want to. Our social and art manager Antonio Perez is going to be in charge of this part of the project.
Workcamp WF08 WF08 Green army in Reykjavik status 15.03 - 29.03
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be mostly working outdoors giving a hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF111 WF111 Hveragerði – health and environment status 15.03 - 29.03
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF140 WF140 Reykjavik Photo Marathon status 15.03 - 29.03
We will help with the preparation of the Photo Marathon, hand out brochures and posters and help with the promotion of the activities. We will than help the participants during the Marathon and afterwards prepare the photo exhibition. Wf Iceland will also offer the volunteers a short course in photographing where they will have their opportunity to improve the skills to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you‘ll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer.
Workcamp WF112 WF112 Hveragerði – health and environment status 29.03 - 12.04
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF114 WF114 Easter camp in Reykjavik status 30.03 - 11.04
We will create a great atmosphere in the area where our office and accommodation is in the centre of Reykjavik with a lot of lights inside the three houses and also in the gardens. One of our tasks is to prepare coffee and cakes for homeless people.
Workcamp WF113 WF113 Aldrei fór ég suður Rock festival Isafjordur status 30.03 - 10.04
will help the organizers of the festival with different tasks, for example preparing the venues before the concerts and put them in shape afterwards, helping with the control outside of the places.
Workcamp WF13 WF13 Sólheimar – Eco village status 01.04 - 15.04
We will mostly work in the Ölur Forestry Centre (the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland) and in the Sunna Organic Cultivation Centre. During our stay, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. The work in Ölur, and in the village as well, will mostly consist in building paths and planting trees in Southern Iceland Farm Forest. In Sunna we will be planting vegetables, eradicating weeds and other gardening work.
Workcamp WF146 WF146 Sólheimar Eco village status 01.04 - 13.05
The volunteers will help with all kind of outdoor activities in the Eco village. They will make hiking paths, weeding, planting trees, creating and making a energy garden close to Sesselja House which is a sustainable building and an educational center focusing on environmental issues – see www.sesseljuhus.is. Some of the tasks are physically difficult so it is important that the volunteers are willing to work hard when needed.
Workcamp WF116 WF116 Hveragerði – health and environment status 12.04 - 26.04
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF115 WF115 Water, nature and sustainable energy status 13.04 - 26.04
We will work five days a week with the weekends free. From 09.00 to 12.00 we will do some environmental outdoor work - the tasks are not set yet but possible tasks are planting trees, fixing hiking paths, weeding and etc. After lunch we will work on the study theme of the WorkCamp: “Water, nature and sustainable energy”. We will have workshops and discussions and we will also visit geothermal- and hydropower plants, geothermal hot springs areas, Geysir, several waterfalls, spring water bottling company, Industrial companies and other companies which are using water and electricity as main resources.
Workcamp WF22 WF22 Green army in Reykjavik status 19.04 - 02.05
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be mostly working outdoors giving a hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF126 WF126 Eskifjörður status 25.04 - 08.05
We will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house in Eskifjörður which will become a centre for volunteers in the east of Iceland. During the camp we will paint, move things and start the renovation of the house. We will also do some environmental work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths.
Workcamp WF117 WF117 Hveragerði – health and environment status 26.04 - 10.05
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF18 WF18 Sólheimar - Eco village status 29.04 - 13.05
We will mostly work in the Ölur Forestry Centre (the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland) and in the Sunna Organic Cultivation Centre. During our stay, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. The work in Ölur, and in the village as well, will mostly consist in building paths and planting trees in Southern Iceland Farm Forest. In Sunna we will be planting vegetables, eradicating weeds and other gardening work.
Workcamp WF75 WF75 Visual arts and environment in Reykjavik status 01.05 - 14.05
The purpose of this camp is to improve the skills of the participants to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you‘ll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer.
Workcamp WF66 WF66 Art and renovation in Reykjavik status 01.05 - 14.05
WE will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house downtown Reykjavik which will become a centre for the activities related to culture, art and environmental issues inside the organization. This place will have a very intercultural design and it will be used by our volunteers and also by local people willing to participate in our workshops. During the camp we will paint, move things and work on the renovation of the houses, we will also do a little bit of renovation in the house where our volunteers are staying. The other task in this camp is based on art workshops. The volunteers will have percussion workshops and are also free to do other form of art if they want to. Our social and art manager Antonio Perez is going to be in charge of this part of the project.
Workcamp WF118 WF118 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavík status 03.05 - 16.05
We will visit kindergartens in Reykjavik and introdude different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. We will also participate in different types of activites in the centre of Reykjavik but this time is usually full of live in the city.
Workcamp WF133 WF133 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 3.05 - 16.05
Workcamp WF119 WF119 Hveragerði – health and environment status 10.05 - 24.05
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF147 WF147 Sólheimar Eco village status 13.05 - 24.6
The volunteers will help with all kind of outdoor activities in the Eco village. They will make hiking paths, weeding, planting trees, creating and making a energy garden close to Sesselja House which is a sustainable building and an educational center focusing on environmental issues – see www.sesseljuhus.is. Some of the tasks are physically difficult so it is important that the volunteers are willing to work hard when needed.
Workcamp WF130 WF130 Eldfell - the volcano in Vestmannaeyjar status 14.05 - 27.05
The volunteers will help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime. This is a hard physical work but also a very important environmental task,
Workcamp WF38 WF38 Núpur in Dýrafjörður status 15.05 - 29.05
We will be helping with the maintenance of the oldest building in Núpur, cleaning the coastline and beautifying the area around the center.
Workcamp WF42 WF42 Strandir - Paradise for hikers status 15.05 - 29.05
We will help to rebuilt two natural hotsprings and maintain hiking paths and do other environmental work in Bjarnarfjörður. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF122 WF122 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavík status 17.05 - 30.05
We will visit kindergartens in Reykjavik and introdude different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. We will also participate in different types of activites in the centre of Reykjavik but this time is usually full of live in the city.
Workcamp WF125 WF125 Art and renovation in Reykjavik status 17.05 - 30.05
We will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house downtown Reykjavik which will become a centre for culture, art and environmental issues in the city. This place will have a very intercultural design and it will be used by our volunteers and also by local people willing to participate in our workshops. During the camp we will paint, move things and start the renovation of the houses. The other task in this camp is based on art workshops. The volunteers will have percussion workshops and are also free to do other form of art if they want to. Our social and art manager Antonio Perez is going to be in charge of this part of the project.
Workcamp WF134 WF134 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 17.05 - 30.05
Workcamp WF172 WF172 Food and fun – organic kitchen status 17.05 - 30.05
We will make the Organic garden, do the preparation for planting, clean the area, gather materials and decide about the design and plot arrangements, than we will select the plants and put them in the soil. The garden has to be taken care of every single day for two or three hours. We will also make a compast and organize the recycling system in the volunteers houses in Hverfisgata.
Workcamp WF123 WF123 Hiking trails in Borgarfjörður Eystri status 20,05 - 02,06
There are many hiking trails in the area – we will make a new trail along the seaside. We will also help the locals with all kind of small projects in the local community and clean the coastline.
Workcamp WF61 WF61 Hiking trails in Borgarfjörður Eystri status 20.05 - 02.06
There are many hiking trails in the area – we will make a new trail along the seaside. We will also help the locals with all kind of small projects in the local community and clean the coastline.
Workcamp WF121 WF121 Hveragerði – health and environment status 24.05 - 07.06
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work.
Workcamp WF131 WF131 Eldfell - the volcano in Vestmannaeyjar status 27.05 - 10.06
The volunteers will help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime. This is a hard physical work but also a very important environmental task,
Workcamp WF124 WF124 Visual arts and environment in the Western fjords status 28.05 - 11.06
The purpose of this camp is to improve the skills of the participants to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you‘ll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer. We will also make some videos during those two weeks.
Workcamp WF64 WF64 Reykjanes in the Western fjords status 28.05 - 11.06
The main task is to renovate a old swimming pool very near to the seaside, in this area there is a lot of geothermal water
Workcamp WF23 WF23 Green army in Reykjavik status 31.05 - 13.06
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be mostly working outdoors giving a hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF129 WF129 Art and renovation in Reykjavik status 31.05 - 13.06
WE will have two different tasks in this camp. WF Iceland is renovating a house downtown Reykjavik which will become a centre for the activities related to culture, art and environmental issues inside the organization. This place will have a very intercultural design and it will be used by our volunteers and also by local people willing to participate in our workshops. During the camp we will paint, move things and work on the renovation of the houses, we will also do a little bit of renovation in the house where our volunteers are staying. The other task in this camp is based on art workshops. The volunteers will have percussion workshops and are also free to do other form of art if they want to. Our social and art manager Antonio Perez is going to be in charge of this part of the project.
Workcamp WF135 WF135 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 31.05 - 13.06
Workcamp WF02 WF02 Neskaupstaður status 01.06 - 15.06
During this camp we will mainly help cleaning and beautifying the town and its surroundings. We will also continue collecting waste on the shores, planting trees, weeding and building hiking paths. Other tasks might also involve doing some repair work at a nearby community centre which will host the volunteer groups arriving later in the summer.
Workcamp WF03 WF03 Journalism and photographing – SOUTH Iceland status 04.06 - 18.06
The leader of the camp is a professional journalist and the participants will have a great opportunity to learn how to make interviews and take photographs. In the beginning of the project we will have an introduction about the tasks, than we will go to the area where the camps are located and stay there for one week. The last part of the project will take place in the capital city Reykjavik, there we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it.
Workcamp WF05 WF05 Viking festival in Hafnarfjörður status 06.06 - 26.06
The volunteers will help with the preparation before the festival and afterwards help the organizers to run the festival. You will receive Viking costumes to wear and different tasks to perform. Tasks will vary and include controlling the venues, giving assistance to visitors, helping the other Viking volunteers and staff in the kitchen or serving the meals. Working hours are flexible and in this project it is important to be very flexible as well. Sometimes the festival is very chaotic but the old Vikings were also known for lack of organization so that is a part of the programme.
Workcamp WF01 WF01 Hveragerði – health and environment status 07.06 - 21.06
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF15 WF15 Þórshöfn in Langanes status 08.06 - 19.06
We will mainly plant trees and clean the area’s shores and beaches.
Workcamp WF45 WF45 Football, fun and FIFA world Cup 2010 status 10.06 - 24.06
We will visit some of the sports clubs in Reykjavik where we will teach groups of young kids about the importance of participating in sports and how football is a tool that can bring people together. We will also play football with them and have a lot of fun. Another task is to organize a short football tournament where we will invite local people to join and also volunteers from other work camps in Reykjavík and the surrounding area.
Workcamp WF132 WF132 Environmental work in the Westman islands status 10.06 - 24.06
Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also continue to clean up the coastline and even plant some trees, make hiking paths and help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime.
Workcamp WF74 WF74 Reykjanes in the Western fjords status 10.06 - 24.06
The main task is to renovate a old swimming pool very near to the seaside, in this area there is a lot of geothermal water
Workcamp WF27 WF27 Arnarfjörður – A Place of extreme beauty status 10.06 - 24.06
The work will be a mix of; cleaning around the museum, cutting grass, making walking- paths and helping out with service etc on 17 June the birthday of Jon Sigurdsson and the national holiday of Iceland independence.
Workcamp WF81 WF81 Green army in Reykjavik status 14.06 - 27.06
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF136 WF136 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 14.06 - 27.06
Workcamp WF46 WF46 African days in Reykjavik status 14.06 - 27.06
We will help with the preparation and run the cultural activities with the local people. We will also have several workshops related to art and culture.
Workcamp WF06 WF06 The longest day of the year – Eskifjörður status 14.06 - 28.06
Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also continue to clean up the coastline and even plant some trees, make hiking paths and take old fences down. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF07 WF07 Hveragerði - flower power status 16.06 - 02.07
We will help the locals to prepare the exhibition and to clean and beautify the town a little bit.
Workcamp WF42 WF42 Strandir – Paradise for hikers status 16.06 - 30.06
We will help to rebuilt two natural hotsprings and maintain hiking paths and do other environmental work in Bjarnarfjörður. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF09 WF09 Neskaupstaður status 18.06 - 02.07
During this camp we will mainly help cleaning and beautifying the town and its surroundings. We will also continue collecting waste on the shores, planting trees, weeding and building hiking paths. Other tasks might also involve doing some repair work at a nearby community centre which will host the volunteer groups arriving later in the summer.
Workcamp WF30 WF30 Hveragerði – health and environment status 21.06 - 05.07
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF72 WF72 Worlds of fire in the Westman islands status 24.06 - 08.07
We will help with the preparation of the festival and give a helping hand to the locals during the weekend festival. We will also help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime. This is a hard physical work but also a very important environmental task,
Workcamp WF139 WF139 Football, fun and FIFA world Cup 2010 status 25.06 - 12.07
We will visit some of the sports clubs in Reykjavik where we will teach groups of young kids about the importance of participating in sports and how football is a tool that can bring people together. We will also play football with them and have a lot of fun. Another task is to organize a short football tournament where we will invite local people to join and also volunteers from other work camps in Reykjavík and the surrounding area.
Workcamp WF10 WF10 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature status 27.06 - 11.07
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and build hiking paths. Our chores will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF82 WF82 Green army in Reykjavik status 28.06 - 11.07
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF137 WF137 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 28.06 - 11.07
Workcamp WF47 WF47 Icelandic Language in Reykjavik status 28.06 - 11.07
Our work, during this camp, will consist mostly in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be mostly working outdoors giving a hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík. We will most probably split the day in order to have time for our Icelandic language course.
Workcamp WF39 WF39 Eistnaflug in Neskaupsstaður – Heavy Rock festival status 01.07 - 15.07
We will help the organizers of the festival carry out different tasks. For example, we will take care of the venues before and after the concerts, control the area and prepare the camping site. We will assist the local organization in keeping the area clean during the festival. We will also do some environmental work before and after the festival.
Workcamp WF16 WF16 Eskifjörður status 01.07 - 15.07
Our work during this camp will depends on the availability of work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF11 WF11 Journalism and photographing – EAST Iceland status 01.07 - 15.07
The leader of the camp is a professional journalist and the participants will have a great opportunity to learn how to make interviews and take photographs. In the beginning of the project we will have an introduction about the tasks, than we will go to the area where the camps are located and stay there for one week. The last part of the project will take place in the capital city Reykjavik, there we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it.
Workcamp WF77 WF77 Hveragerði – health and environment status 05.07 - 19.07
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF43 WF43 The villages in the Western fjords status 06.07 - 20.07
We will do different kind of environmental work in the villages. Possible tasks are planting trees, take down old fences, cleaning the coastline and even make hiking paths.
Workcamp WF68 WF68 Iceland – on the move!! status 06.07 - 18.07
we will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline.
Workcamp WF20 WF20 Lunga in Seyðisfjörður - Art festival for young people status 07.07 - 21.07
We will help the local people with the preparation of the festival and with many activities during the hectic time of the festival, in some stage of the project we will work on shifts. The volunteers will have the opportunity to participate to and help with the workshops. During the festival we will setup the venues before and after the concerts, and control the entrances if needed. There are many other chores awaiting us and we should be flexible and willing to give a hand whenever necessary.
Workcamp WF76 WF76 Environmental work in the Westman islands status 08.07 - 22.07
Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also continue to clean up the coastline and even plant some trees, make hiking paths and help the locals to preserve the Volcano Eldfell and fight the erosion. We will put some soil to the mountain and built fences so the wind will not blow it away in the wintertime.
Workcamp WF19 WF19 The community of the eastern fjords status 10.07 - 24.07
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and make hiking paths. Our work will depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF83 WF83 Green army in Reykjavik status 12.07 - 25.07
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF48 WF48 Latin days in Reykjavik status 12.07 - 25.07
We will help with the preparation and run the cultural activities with the local people. We will also have several workshops related to art and culture.
Workcamp WF12 WF12 Hvammstangi status 14.07 - 28.07
Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. The work can be, for example: planting trees, cutting grass, weeding, painting, sweeping, fixing walking paths… We might also clean the coastline and help removing old fences. Sometimes we might also join the local youngsters (about 40 aged 15 to 25) working for the community during their holidays in different nature conservation- and environmental-oriented activities as planting trees and construction of hiking paths.
Workcamp WF21 WF21 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature status 14.07 - 28.07
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and build hiking paths. Our chores will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF86 WF86 Visual arts and environment in the eastern fjords status 14.07 - 28.07
The purpose of this camp is to improve the skills of the participants to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you‘ll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer. We will also make some videos during those two weeks.
Workcamp WF78 WF78 Hveragerði – health and environment status 19.07 - 02.08
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF73 WF73 The villages in the Western fjords status 19.07 - 04.08
We will do different kind of environmental work in the villages. Possible tasks are planting trees, take down old fences, cleaning the coastline and even make hiking paths.
Workcamp WF24 WF24 Vestmanneyjar festival status 22.07 - 05.08
The volunteers will help with the preparation of the festival, helping to run it and of course taking part in it and afterwards help to clean the area.
Workcamp WF25 WF25 Neskaupstaður status 23.07 - 06.08
During this camp we will mainly help cleaning and beautifying the town and its surroundings. We will also continue collecting waste on the shores, planting trees, weeding and building hiking paths. Other tasks might also involve doing some repair work at a nearby community centre which will host the volunteer groups arriving later in the summer.
Workcamp WF84 WF84 Green army in Reykjavik status 26.07 - 08.08
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF49 WF49 Culture and Environment in Reykjavik status 26.07 - 08.08
Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and help the local authorities to make it a better place to stay. This includes varied types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be working outside and help amongst others the environmental department to take care of all the parks and green spots in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF28 WF28 Eskifjörður status 27.07 - 10.08
Our work during this camp will depends on the availability of work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF79 WF79 Hveragerði – health and environment status 02.08 - 16.08
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF14 WF14 Journalism and photographing – NORD/WEST Iceland status 02.08 - 16.08
The leader of the camp is a professional journalist and the participants will have a great opportunity to learn how to make interviews and take photographs. In the beginning of the project we will have an introduction about the tasks, than we will go to the area where the camps are located and stay there for one week. The last part of the project will take place in the capital city Reykjavik, there we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it.
Workcamp WF29 WF29 The villages in the Western fjords status 03.08 - 17.08
We will do different kind of environmental work in the villages. Possible tasks are planting trees, take down old fences, cleaning the coastline and even make hiking paths.
Workcamp WF32 WF32 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature status 05.08 - 19.08
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and build hiking paths. Our chores will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF85 WF85 Green army in Reykjavik status 09.08 - 23.08
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF50 WF50 Culture and Nature in Reykjavík status 09.08 - 23.08
Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and help the local authorities to make it a better place to stay. This includes varied types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also have workshops dedicated to different kinds of art, On 21st of August, we will take part to the Reykjavik´s Cultural Night, performing in the streets and enjoying Iceland’s biggest cultural.
Workcamp WF150 WF150 Int. Reykjavik Photo Marathon status 09.08 - 23.08
We will help with the preparation of the Photo Marathon, hand out brochures and posters and help with the promotion of the activities. We will than help the participants during the Marathon and afterwards prepare the photo exhibition. WF Iceland will also offer the volunteers a short course in photographing where they will have their opportunity to improve the skills to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you‘ll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer.
Workcamp WF36 WF36 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature status 09.08 - 23.08
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and build hiking paths. Our chores will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF80 WF80 Visual arts and environment in the eastern fjords status 09.08 - 23.08
The purpose of this camp is to improve the skills of the participants to capture their memories in an unforgettable way. We will learn how to think about landscape photography from capture to finished image, your ability to create dramatic compositions become more effortless and you‘ll learn about what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer. We will also make some videos during those two weeks.
Workcamp WF41 WF41 Akureyri The capital of the North status 10.08 - 23.08
Our work during this camp will mainly be to build and maintain hiking paths and clean up the coastline. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible.
Workcamp WF94 WF94 Hveragerði – health and environment status 16.08 - 30.08
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF31 WF31 Sólheimar - Eco village status 16.08 - 31.08
We will mostly work in the Ölur Forestry Centre (the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland) and in the Sunna Organic Cultivation Centre. During our stay, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. The work in Ölur, and in the village as well, will mostly consist in building paths and planting trees in Southern Iceland Farm Forest. In Sunna we will be planting vegetables, eradicating weeds and other gardening work.
Workcamp WF26 WF26 The villages in the Western fjords status 16.08 - 29.08
We will do different kind of environmental work in the villages. Possible tasks are planting trees, take down old fences, cleaning the coastline and even make hiking paths.
Workcamp WF34 WF34 The community of the eastern fjords status 18.08 - 01.09
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and make hiking paths. Our work will depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF70 WF70 Iceland – on the move!! status 19.08 - 02.09
we will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline.
Workcamp WF40 WF40 Fjarðabyggð - close to nature status 22.08 - 05.09
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and build hiking paths. Our chores will also depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF53 WF53 Dalvík status 23.08 - 03.09
Our work during this camp will mainly be to build and maintain hiking paths and clean up the coastline. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible.
Workcamp WF51 WF51 Green army in Reykjavik status 24.08 - 04.09
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF138 WF138 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 24.08 - 04.09
Workcamp WF95 WF95 Hveragerði – health and environment status 30.08 - 19.09
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF56 WF56 The community of the eastern fjords status 31.08 - 14.09
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and make hiking paths. Our work will depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF52 WF52 Eskifjörður status 04.09 - 18.09
Our work during this camp will depends on the availability of work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF148 WF148 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 06.09 - 19.09
Workcamp WF55 WF55 Asian days in Reykjavik status 06.09 - 29.09
We will help with the preparation and run the cultural activities with the local people. We will also have several workshops related to art and culture.
Workcamp WF87 WF87 Iceland – on the move!! status 10.09 - 23.09
we will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline.
Workcamp WF96 WF96 Hveragerði – health and environment status 13.09 - 27.09
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF127 WF127 Hveragerði – health and environment status 13.09 - 27.09
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF57 WF57 The community of the eastern fjords status 13.09 - 27.09
Most of the work will consist in cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant trees and make hiking paths. Our work will depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time.
Workcamp WF90 WF90 Green army in Reykjavik status 20.09 - 03.10
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF58 WF58 RIFF Reykjavík International film festival status 20.09 - 04.10
We will help the organizers of the Reykjavík International Film Festival with different tasks before and during the festival. Our group of international volunteers will work closely with the team of Icelandic volunteers which are in most cases students from the Universities in Reykjavik.
Workcamp WF141 WF141 Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords status 26.09 - 08.10
We will visit kindergartens and schools in the villages and introduce different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. It is also possible that we will do some environmental work if the weather condition will allow us.
Workcamp WF91 WF91 Green army in Reykjavik status 05.10 - 18.10
Our work during this camp will mostly consist in embellishing the downtown area and helping the local authorities improve the city’s centre look and atmosphere. Tasks will include cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will also give hand to the environmental department in taking care of the parks and green areas in the heart of Reykjavík.
Workcamp WF128 WF128 Water, nature and sustainable energy status 05.10 - 18.10
We will work five days a week with the weekends free. From 09.00 to 12.00 we will do some environmental outdoor work - the tasks are not set yet but possible tasks are planting trees, fixing hiking paths, weeding and etc. After lunch we will work on the study theme of the WorkCamp: “Water, nature and sustainable energy”. We will have workshops and discussions and we will also visit geothermal- and hydropower plants, geothermal hot springs areas, Geysir, several waterfalls, spring water bottling company, Industrial companies and other companies which are using water and electricity as main resources.
Workcamp WF142 WF142 Eskifjörður status 07.10 - 20.10
Our work during this camp will depends on the availability of work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF59 WF59 Iceland airwaves music festival in Reykjavik status 11.10 - 25.10
We will help the organizers of the festival carry out many tasks, such as preparing the venues before and after the concerts, helping with the controls outside of the festival area and assisting guests at the venues’ entrance: for example, we’ll serve them hot drinks while they stand in line in the cold Icelandic night, a gesture that will be greatly appreciated. Those of you with driving license will most likely be asked to pick up some of the international guests at the airport.
Workcamp WF97 WF97 Hveragerði – health and environment status 11.10 - 25.10
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF143 WF143 Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords status 19.10 - 01.11
We will visit kindergartens and schools in the villages and introduce different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. It is also possible that we will do some environmental work if the weather condition will allow us.
Workcamp WF149 WF149 The power of the Runes and the old Viking religion status 25.10 - 08.11
Workcamp WF98 WF98 Hveragerði – health and environment status 25.10 - 08.11
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF92 WF92 Art and environmental education in Reykjavik status 27.10 - 09.11
Every year the volunteers of Veraldarvinir are visiting schools in Reykjavik to teach the children about the importance of taking care of the nature and to be environmentally friendly. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games and materials for those visits, we will than go to several schools during the workcamp and involve the kids in our programme. We will also clean the coastline with the kids and afterwards help them to make sculptures out of the garbage.
Workcamp WF144 WF144 Eskifjörður status 31.10 - 13.11
Our work during this camp will depends on the availability of work. Possible tasks are for example planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully.
Workcamp WF99 WF99 Hveragerði – health and environment status 08.11 - 22.11
The work will mostly be focused on forestry, gardening and greenhouse work. We will also pick some herbs for making tea
Workcamp WF93 WF93 Art and environmental education in Reykjavik status 10.11 - 23.11
Every year the volunteers of Veraldarvinir are visiting schools in Reykjavik to teach the children about the importance of taking care of the nature and to be environmentally friendly. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games and materials for those visits, we will than go to several schools during the workcamp and involve the kids in our programme. We will also clean the coastline with the kids and afterwards help them to make sculptures out of the garbage.
Workcamp WF145 WF145 Multi kulti camp in the eastern fjords status 12.11 - 25.11
We will visit kindergartens and schools in the villages and introduce different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. It is also possible that we will do some environmental work if the weather condition will allow us.
Workcamp WF100 WF100 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavík status 04.12 - 17.12
We will visit kindergartens in Reykjavik and introduce different cultures to the kids. One of the tasks of this workcamp is to prepare games, songs and materials for those visits and we kindly ask the participants to bring materials that we can use for the preparation. We will also participate in different types of activities in the centre of Reykjavik but this time is usually full of live in the city.
Workcamp WF101 WF101 Reykjavík - Christmas and New Year camp status 19.12 - 02.01
We are going to create a great atmosphere in the area where our office, cultural centre and accommodation is in the centre of Reykjavik with a lot of lights inside the houses and also in the gardens. One of our tasks is to prepare hot chocolate in the cooperation with the Red Cross in Iceland. This is a part of the fundraising campaign for homeless and poor people that the Red Cross organizes every year before the Christmas time, we will also help them to give the chocolate to the people in the streets. We will also visit some of the homes for elderly people and entertain them a little bit.