Workcamps in Iceland

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Workcamp List 2013 

CODE NAME DATES TYPE OF WORK AGE 

WF104 Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales 22/01 – 03/02 RENO/ART 18+ 8 

WF123 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik 22/01 – 03/02 CULT / KIDS 18+ 8 

WF129 Hveragerði Health and environment 28/01 - 11/02 ENVI/MANU 18+ 7 


WF88 Eco messangers in Reykjavik 05/02 – 17/02 CULT / ART 18+ 8 


WF17 Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales 19/02 - 03/03 RENO/ART 18+ 8 

WF108 Multi kulti camp in Reykjavik 19/02 - 03/03 CULT / KIDS 18+ 8 



WF120 Eco messangers in Reykjavik 05/03 – 17/03 CULT / ART 18+ 8 


WF172 Journalism and photographing in Reykjavik 19/03 - 31/03 ART/STUDY 18+ 8 

WF142 Raufarhöfn - a village in winter 22/03 - 03/04 ART/STUDY 18+ 15 


WF113 Eskifjörður - a village in winter 28/03 - 11/04 ENVI / MANU 18+ 15 

WF143 Raufarhöfn - multi kulti camp 01/04 - 12/04 CULT / KIDS 18+ 15 

WF114 The meaning of volunteering 02/04 - 14/04 ART/STUDY 18+ 8 


WF118 East of Iceland - art and renovation 10/04 - 23/04 ENVI / MANU 18+ 15 

WF173 Journalism and photographing in Reykjavik 16/04 - 28/04 ART/STUDY 18+ 8 


WF147 East of Iceland - close to nature 22/04 - 04/05 ENVI / MANU 18+ 15 

WF125 Journalism and photographing in Reykjavik 30/04 – 12/05 ART/STUDY 18+ 8 

WF100 Stöðvarfjörður paradise for nature lovers 03/05 - 17/05 ENVI / MANU 18+ 8 


WF119 Hveragerði Health and environment 06/05 -20/05 ENVI/MANU 18+ 7 

WF130 Reykjavik Arts festival 14/05 – 26/05 ART/STUDY 18+ 6 


WF60 On the Move - clean up the coastline in the east of Iceland 16/05 - 30/05 ENVI / MANU 18+ 8 

WF135 Hveragerði the village of the hot springs 20/05 - 03/06 ENVI 18+ 10 


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CODE SUMMER PROGRAM DATES TYPE OF WORK AGE VOLS total 

WF61 Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 21/05 - 02/06 ENVI/MANU 18+ 8 

WF131 Reykjavik Arts festival 25/05 – 06/06 ART/STUDY 18+ 6 


WF01 Hveragerði Health and environment 03/06 - 17/06 ENVI 18+ 7 

WF132 Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle 04/06 - 18/06 CULT / ART 18+ 15 

WF134 Þórshöfn - Pure nature 04/06 - 18/06 CULT / ART 18+ 8 

WF03 Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales 05/06 - 17/06 ENVI/RENO 18+ 10 

WF136 Gardening and flower exhibition in Hveragerði 10/06 - 24/06 ENVI 18+ 12 


WF14 Raufarhöfn - near to the arctic circle 16/06 - 29/06 ART /STUDY/ENVI 18+ 15 


WF146 Visual art in Reykjavik 18/06 - 30/06 CULT / ART 18+ 8 

WF04 Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 19/06 - 01/07 ENVI/MANU 18+ 8 





WF140 Nature in the south of Iceland 01/07 - 08/07 ENVI 18+ 5 

WF46 African days in Reykjavik 02/07 - 14/07 CULT/ART 18+ 8 


WF39 Eistnaflug Heavy Rock festival 05/07 - 19/07 FEST / ENVI 18 - 30 10 



WF141 Þórshöfn - Pure nature 08/07 - 22/07 ENVI/MANU 18+ 8 

WF144 Teenage camp in the East of Iceland 12/07 - 25/07 ART /STUDY/ENVI 14-15 15 

WF78 Hveragerði Health and environment 15/07 - 29/07 ENVI 18 - 35 7 

WF48 Latin American days in Reyjavik 16/07 - 28/07 CULT/FEST 18+ 8 



WF62 Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull 18/07 - 31/07 ENVI / MANU 18+ 10 




WF49 Gay pride in Reykjavík 30/07 - 11/08 ENVI / CULT 18+ 8 


WF90 Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull 30/07 - 11/08 ENVI / MANU 18+ 10 



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WF102 Flower festival in Hveragerði 06/08 - 19/08 ENVI 18+ 12 

WF105 Vogar in Reykjanes peninsula 06/08 - 18/08 ENVI/FEST 18+ 10 

WF40 East of Iceland - close to nature 10/08 - 24/08 ENVI / MANU 18 - 35 15 



WF50 Cultural night in Reykjavik 13/08 - 25/08 ART/FEST/MANU 18+ 8 






WF55 Asian Days in Reykjavik 27/08 - 08/09 ART/FEST/MANU 18+ 8 





WF154 Eco messangers in Reykjavik 10/09 - 22/09 CULT/ART 18+ 8 




WF84 On the Move - clean up the coastline in the North of Iceland 23/09 - 06/10 ART /STUDY/ENVI 18+ 8 


WF58 RIFF - Reykjavik international film festival 24/09 – 08/10 ART/FEST 18 - 35 30 

WINTER PROGRAM 



WF97 Hveragerði Health and environment 08/10 – 22/10 ENVI/MANU 18+ 7 

WF158 Visual art in Reykjavik 11/10 - 24/10 CULT/ART 18+ 8 

WF110 Art and renavation in Reykjavik and in the fjord of whales 11/10 - 24/10 RENO/ART 18+ 8 



WF59 Iceland airwaves - rock festival 27/10 - 07/11 ENVI / FEST 18 - 35 30 

WF99 Hveragerði Health and environment 05/11 – 19/11 ENVI/MANU 18+ 7 

WF23 Visual art in Reykjavik 10/11 - 23/11 CULT/ART 18+ 8 


WF199 Visual art in Reykjavik 29/11 – 11/12 CULT/ART 18+ 8 

WF101 Christmas and New Year camp in Reykjavik 19/12 – 01/01 CULT/ART/SOCIAL 18+ 20 

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CAMPS IN THE CAPITAL OF ICELAND 

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WF104 Art and Renovation in Reykjavik and the fjords of whales 22/01 – 03/02 ART / RENO 8 vol 





Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, 

with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. 

Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a 

modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 

people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, 

Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. 

Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, 

and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora 

borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to 

the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on the 

western horizon like a crystal. 

Work: The Art and Renovation camp in Reykjavik has two major activities. 

WF Iceland is currently renovating houses downtown Reykjavik where our volunteers are living and working. The organization 

is also renovating an old farm 30 km away from the capital city. Since the creation of Worldwide Friends, the organization has 

been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to renovate and work in old Icelandic farm. The idea of renovating old 

spaces in the country side of Iceland and especially in areas where there isn’t much population is one of the best ideas our 

organization could develop. In one hand we have the opportunity of give life to an empty and old space, on the other hand we 

are bringing life back to the area with the spirit and the ideas of International volunteers which will be very much welcomed 

by the local community. 

The volunteers will help us with the renovation in Reykjavik and the farm, the work depends on the skills of each volunteer. 

Volunteers will also participate in workshops related to visual art and/or music. 

Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermal-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik. 

Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and 

outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. 

On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is worldrenowned 

for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. 

WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural 

wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and 

geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. 

Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping and 

cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, 

but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free 

access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland for 

volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, 

supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theatres, shops, museums, and bus stations. 

Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and 

cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes 

from home! 

Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this workcamp. 

WF123 Multi-Kulti Camp in Reykjavik 22/01- 03/02 CULT / KIDS 8 vol 

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WF108 Multi-Kulti Camp in Reykjavík 19/02 – 03/03 CULT / KIDS 8 vol 

Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, 

with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. 

Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a 




Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of 

year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the 

aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi 

Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on 

the western horizon like a crystal. 

Work: Worldwide Friends volunteers prepare games, songs, and materials to present to kindergarten students to introduce 

the kids to different cultures. Volunteers are asked to bring cultural materials from home that can be used in these 

presentations. The members of the workcamp may also participate in other related activities in central Reykjavik. 

Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik. 













supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, museums, and bus stations. 



from home. 

Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. 


Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 180,– for this workcamp. 

WF172 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik 19/03 – 31/03 ART/ STUDY 8 vol 

WF173 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik 16/04 – 28/04 ART/ STUDY 8 vol 

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WF125 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik 30/04 – 12/05 ART / STUDY 8 vol 

Project and location: 

In Reykjavik you can easily feel the pure energy at the heart of Iceland‘s capital city - whether it springs from the underground 

boiling thermal energy or radiates from the green scenery surrounding the city. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, 

space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. Reykjavik offers both the features of a modern and 

innovative society and the marvellous traits of a unique natural landscape. 

The population of the Reykjavik Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula offering a panoramic view of the 

mountains and the Atlantic Ocean from nearly every part of the city. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight 

and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again. 

The world’s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue 

waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier towers over the western horizon, while 

mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. 

Work: Every year WF Iceland is hosting hundreds of international volunteers participating in projects all round the island. WF 

Iceland publishes a magazine called UNA where people can read about the life of the organization. 

In the beginning of the project volunteers will receive an introduction about the tasks - afterwards we will visit other WF 

workcamps located in Reykjavik. This is a great opportunity to step into different projects and even participate in their work a 

little bit. The group will take photos and make videos and interviews with volunteers, local hosts and people living in the area. 

The outcome will be published in the UNA WF magazine. 

At the end of the project we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it. 
















cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite 

recipes from home! 

Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in journalism and/or photographing are very much welcome 

to this camp. 

Terminal: International Airport Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF) 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180€ for this workcamp. 

WF88 Eco messenger in Reykjavik CULT/ART 05/02 - 17/02 8 Vol 

WF120 Eco messenger in Reykjavik CULT/ART 05/03 – 17/03 8 Vol 

WF154 Eco messenger in Reykjavik CULT/ART 10/09 – 22/09 8 Vol 

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Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth 

below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its 

residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the 

advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of 

only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the 

only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger 

center elsewhere in the world. 

Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time 

of year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of 

the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters 

of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull 

glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. 

Work: This workcamp all is about awareness. The volunteers will be the leaders of environmental education sessions in 

high schools in Reykjavik. The main goal is to create awareness among children and teenagers and promote protecting 

the environment in daily life. 

The work will be divided between preparation of materials such as posters, brochure, info mobile centre with photos 

and explanations, power points, and videos. During the second week the volunteers will visit high schools to perform 

the session. 

During the camp the volunteers will enjoy a percussion workshop in order to give a small performance in the high 

school and catch the attention of the students. 


Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor 

and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. 

On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is 

world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. 

WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and 

natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, 

volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or 

even icebergs. 

Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping 

and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag 

and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and 

volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by 

Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, 

including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, 

museums, and bus stations. 

Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking 

and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their 

favorite recipes from home! 



Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of EUR 180,– for this workcamp. 

WF114 The meaning of volunteering ART / STUDY 02/04 – 14/04 8 Vol 

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Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth 



advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of 

only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the 

only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger 

center elsewhere in the world. 

Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time 

of year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of 

the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters 

of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull 

glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. 

Work: This workcamp all is about awareness. The volunteers will introduce voluntarism in high schools in Reykjavik. The 

main idea is to orientate children and teenagers about the importance of voluntary work and all the opportunities that 

they have in the voluntary field. 

The work will be divided between preparation of materials such as posters, brochure, info mobile centre with photos 

and explanation, power points, and videos. During the second week the volunteers will visit high schools to perform the 

session. 

During the camp the volunteers will enjoy a percussion workshop in order to give a small performance in the high 

school and catch the attention of the students. 


Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor 

and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. 

On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is 

world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. 



volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or 

even icebergs. 

Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in one of several shared houses offering basic sleeping 

and cooking facilities in the heart of historical downtown Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag 

and towels, but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and 

volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by 

Worldwide Friends Iceland for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, 

including: banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, public swimming pools, restaurants, cafes, libraries, theaters, shops, 

museums, and bus stations. 

Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking 

and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their 

favorite recipes from home! 




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WF146 Visual art in Reykjavik 18/06 – 30/06 CULT/ART 8 vol 




Project Location: In Reykjavik you can easily feel the pure energy at the heart of Iceland‘s capital city - whether it springs 

from the underground boiling thermal energy or radiates from the green scenery surrounding the city. Think of the qualities 

of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. Reykjavik offers both the features of a 

modern and innovative society and the marvellous traits of a unique natural landscape. 

The population of the Reykjavik Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula offering a panoramic view of the 

mountains and the Atlantic Ocean from nearly every part of the city. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight 

and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again. 

The world’s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue 

waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier towers over the western horizon, while 

mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. 

Work: The purpose of this camp is to involve young international volunteers in a group experience where they can improve 

their communication and visual arts skills by capturing some memories in an unforgettable way using photographs and videos. 

Volunteers will put into action ideas about photography from capture to finished image. In this camp, volunteers learn 

together from each other how to better express their vision and how to digitally edit images to highlight the same qualities 

that drew them to the scene to begin with. Volunteers will work on different themes, such as landscape, fishermen’s life, light 

and colour, local lifestyle etc. In the evenings the volunteers will gather together to share photos and the camp will culminate 

in a photo exhibition. 

This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible 

experience where participants share their knowledge on photography with each other while they are exploring creativity, 

environmental issues and intercultural learning. So don’t worry if you’re not an experienced photographer, because the 

workcamp doesn’t require advanced knowledge and it isn’t a competition. 

Please note that volunteers need to bring their own cameras to the workcamp. The volunteers should also keep in mind that 

the leaders are not professional photographers. 




















Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this work camp. 

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WF46 African days in Reykjavik 02/07 – 14/07 ART / CULT/FEST 8 vol 

WF48 Latin American days in Reykjavik 16/07 – 28/07 ART / CULT/FEST 8 vol 

WF55 Asian days in Reykjavik 27/08 – 08/09 ART / CULT/FEST 8 vol 


Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with everchanging 

weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the 

qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, 

forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the 

Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has 

a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. 




the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the 


Work: 

One of the most important aims of WF Iceland is intercultural understanding. Iceland is getting more and more intercultural 

and nowadays you can find people from all over the world in Reykjavik. We would like to involve foreign nationals living in 

Iceland to give them an extra chance to promote the culture of their origin in the local society. 

We will help with the preparation and running of cultural activities together with African, Latin American and Asian people 

living in Iceland. We will also have some workshops and debates related to art and culture. 

· African days in Reykjavík: 

During the workcamp the volunteers and the work will be focused on Africa by having workshops of West African percussion 

instruments and dances in cooperation with http://www.kramhusid.is/. As well we will involve Africans living in Reykjavik in 

order to provide the participants the opportunity to learn about African cuisine, get to know them and make video forums 

with movies that reflect the situation in the continent today in order to create debates concerning different issues. At the end 

of the work camp we will organize a little Áfrican festivalín downtown Reykjavik where we will show the outcome of the 

workshops, a performance of dances and percussion as well food, photos, and reflections about the situation in Africa today 

and how young people should act in order to improve the current situation. 

· Latin American days in Reykjavik 

During the workcamp the volunteers and the work will be focused on Latin America by having workshops of Latin- American 

music and dances. As well we will involve Latin- American people living in Reykjavik in order to provide the participants the 

opportunity to learn about Latin- American cuisine, get to know their culture and make video forums with movies that reflect 

the situation in the continent today in order to create debates concerning different issues. At the end of the work camp we 

will have a little Ĺatin- American festivalín downtown Reykjavik where we will show the outcome of the workshops, a 

performance of dances and music as well food, photos, and reflections about the situation in Latin America today and how 

young people should act in order to improve the current situation. 

· Asian days in Reykjavik. 

During the workcamp the volunteers and the work will be focused on Asia by having workshops of Asian music and dances. As 

well we will involve Asian people living in Reykjavik in order to provide the participants the opportunity to learn about Asian 

cuisine, get to know them and make video forums with movies that reflect the situation in the continent today in order to 

create debates concerning different issues. At the end of the work camp we will organize a little Ásian festivalín downtown 

Reykjavik where we will show the outcomes of the workshops, a performance of dances and music as well food, photos, and 

reflections about the situation in Asia today and how young people must act in order to improve the current situation. 

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Language: The language of the workcamp is English. 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 200 Euros. 

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WF50 Cultural Night in Reykjavík 13/08 – 25/08 FEST / MANU/ART 8 vol 

Project and location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth 



advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just 

over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in 

the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the 

world. 






Reykjavik Culture Night has become an essential part of cultural life in Iceland with thousands of people strolling down the 

streets of the city on this exciting and eventful night. Culture Night offers a chance to enjoy a variety of activities ranging from 

traditional shows and exhibitions to more unusual happenings. A number of cultural institutions such as galleries, ateliers, 

shops, cafes, churches, restaurants and bars in downtown of Reykjavik stay open until late. The immensely popular Reykjavik 

Marathon takes place on the same day and we really encourage our volunteers to participate in that. 

Work: Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and helping the local authorities to make it a 

better place to stay. This includes various types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tasks and painting old houses. 

We will also have workshops dedicated to different kinds of art. On 24 th of August, we will take part in Reykjavik ś Cultural 

Night, performing in the streets and enjoying Iceland’s biggest cultural event. 

Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermal-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik. 


outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. On weekends, the central location of the 

accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, 

and concerts. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful 

areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, 

waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, 

or even icebergs. 









from home! 


Terminal: international Airport: Keflavik (KEF) Reykjavík. 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200 Euros for this workcamp. 

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WF49 Gay Pride in Reykjavik 30/07 – 11/08 FEST / CULT 8 vol 













The Gay Pride festival in Reykjavík will take place in the last days of the workcamp from 06/08 until 11/08. During those days 

Reykjavík is full of life, a huge, merry and colourful Gay Parade goes through the centre of town and a grand outdoor concert 

attended by over seventy thousand people – lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and straight, friends, relatives, fellow 

citizens and numerous foreign visitors - showing solidarity with the gay cause. More information on http://www.gaypride.is/ 

Work: Our work during this camp will mostly be beautifying the city center and helping the local authorities to make it a 

better place to stay. This includes various types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tasks and painting old houses. 

We will be working outside and help other environmental departments to take care of all the parks and green spots in the 

heart of Reykjavík. 








geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. 











Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavik (KEF), Reykjavík 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 200 Euros. 

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Work: 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 of the Universities in Reykjavik. 

We will put up posters and hand out leaflets and brochures around the city before the festival starts; some of the volunteers 

might be asked to pick up international guests at the airport. During the festival we will sell entrance tickets and festival 

passes, setup the venues before and after the movies and control the entrance if needed. There might be other tasks to be 

done and we will have to be flexible and willing to give a helping hand whenever necessary. 

The festival is one of the most important cultural events in Reykjavik and the work of the volunteers is a crucial contribution 

to the event. It is interesting for the volunteers to be part of this international project and have the opportunity to experience 

its amazing atmosphere. 








geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. 











Additional information: There is an extra participation fee of 200 Euros for this workcamp. 

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WF59 Iceland airwaves – rock festival 27/10 – 07/11 FEST/ENVI 30 vols 



weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of 

the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a 




Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of 

year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the 

aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of 

Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier 

glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. 

Iceland Airwaves is an annual music event that started out in 1999 as a talent show for foreign record executives. Since then, 

Airwaves has grown and blossomed and is now an integral part of the cultural life in Reykjavík. The fruits of the festival's 

labour have been ripening and today many Icelandic artists such as Quarashi, Minus, Sigur Ros, Apparat Organ Quartet, 

Trabant, Leaves and others have made their way to the International music scene. 

Airwaves festival attracts approximately 2.000 people annually from abroad (more than half from the music industry). 

Visitors come to sample the fresh sounds, or in search of new talents, others seeking inspiration or simply on a quest for 

adventure on the Arctic Circle. Further information on: www.icelandairwaves.com. 

Work: We will help the organizers of the festival to carry out many tasks, such as preparing the venues before and after the 

concerts, helping with festival security etc. Before and after the festival we will help Reykjavik environmental department 

maintaining the green areas in Reykjavik. 



outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. On weekends, the central location of the 

accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik‘s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, 

and concerts. 



volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even 

icebergs. 



but mattresses and bed linens are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have 

free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. The accommodation provided by Worldwide Friends Iceland 

for volunteers in Reykjavik is located within short walking distance of many urban amenities, including: banks, pharmacies, 



cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite 


Language: The language of the work camp is English. 

Terminal/Region: International airport Keflavik (KEF), Reykjavík. 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 200€ for this workcamp. 

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WF 101 Reykjavík - Christmas and New Year Camp in Reykjavik 19/12 – 01/01 CULT/ART/SOCIAL 

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In this time of the year when conditions are favourable you can see the Northern lights (Aurora borealis) glowing curtain of 

greenish yellow lights, dancing in the distance to a spectacular, multicoloured fusion stretching across the sky. 

Work: We will live together and create a cosy atmosphere in the area where our office, cultural centre and accommodation 

are located by putting up lights and Christmas decorations. The main idea of this camp is to celebrate Christmas together 

and to promote peace and friendship among the group trough intercultural learning and exchange. We will learn Christmas 

songs from all over the world from each other and weather permitting will sing in the streets of Reykjavik and other public 

places in town as a sign of peace and multiculturalism. For New Year’s Eve we will organize a little party for the volunteers 

and we will enjoy Reykjavik ś spectacular fireworks in front of the cathedral. We will also arrange a visit to the ‘Imagine 

Peace Tower’ which was designed by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon. The tower is made-up of 15 large searchlights 

surrounded by a number of prisms that act like mirrors, reflecting the light vertically into the sky, usually reaching an altitude 

of at least 4000 meters. Over half a million written wishes that people from all over the world have sent to Yoko Ono as part 

of her ‘Wish Trees’ project are buried underneath the tower. 








volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even 

icebergs. 










Language: Basic English is required. 

Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 200 for this workcamp. 

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WF130 Reykjavik Arts festival 14/05 – 26/05 ART/STUDY 6 vols 

WF 131 Reykjavik Arts festival 25/05 – 06/06 ART/STUDY 6 vols 







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Work: Reykjavík Arts Festival has been held in Reykjavík, Iceland since 1970. It is one of Europe’s oldest and most recognized 

multi-disciplinary arts festivals and it has hosted a large number of international and local artists in all fields music, theatre, 

visual arts and dance. For more information visit: www.artfest.is. 

Participants in the workcamp will visually capture the festival and present it through online photo blogs and social media. 

Participants may in addition be requested to perform minor additional tasks related to the organization of the festival such 

as distribution of printed material, assisting audience, assisting security, etc. 

During a short orientation period, participants will be introduced to the festival and the many arts and cultural venues in 

Reykjavik it collaborates with, as well as the tasks they will be responsible for during the workcamp. The group will create the 

photo blogs and social media channels to be used during and immediately after the festival. During the festival the group will 

have access to selected performances which they will document by photographing the event itself and its audience, as well 

as capturing the general atmosphere created in the city during the festival. These photographs, once approved by Reykjavik 

Arts Festival’s staff, will be published on the workcamp’s photo blog, and distributed via the festival ś social media channels. 








volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even 

icebergs. 










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Requirements: Volunteers with good photography and computer skills are very much welcome to this workcamp. Previous 

knowledge of blogging and social media is also welcome. Volunteers are expected to bring their own cameras and preferably 

also laptops for editing and publishing the captured material. 

Language: Basic English is required. 

Terminal/Region: Reykjavík - Keflavík. 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 200 for this workcamp. 

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CAMPS IN THE SOUTH OF ICELAND 

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WF129 Hveragerði – Health and Environment 28/01 – 11/02 ENVI / MANU 7 vol 






















Project Location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly 

little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, 

flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hveragerði 

means ‘hot springs garden.’ Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and you probably won’t find such a natural wonder 

in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Nearby you will find an even more geothermally active site: 

Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. This whole valley is full of hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and 

steaming vents. 

Our host is the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic, which is a part of the Natural Health Association of Iceland. Every year 

approximately 2,000 patients and other guests enjoy their diverse rehabilitation programs, which are focused on an approach 

that builds self-confidence and personal responsibility for the patients’ own health. The Clinic has earned a solid reputation, 

both in Iceland and internationally, since its foundation in 1955 for personal and effective care of patients. It is the oldest and 

one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland. 

Work: The Natural Health Association has a horticultural and environmental department, including forestry, gardening, and 

greenhouses, which is where Worldwide Friends volunteers work most of the time. The nature of the work depends largely on 

weather conditions, which can change quickly. Volunteers should bring clothes appropriate for outdoor work, but also clothes 

for working inside the warm greenhouses. 

Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools. Traditionally, 

natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor 

swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, including a 

river heated by hot springs. 




Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a fully equipped bungalow consisting of several double 

rooms. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available 

during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their own laptops if they would like to connect to it. 

All meals are provided and cooked by our hosts, the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic. The menu for the project is primarily 

vegetarian, but two times a week it includes locally-caught fish. The food at the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic is known 

throughout Iceland for its high quality. 

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Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus 

trip from Reykjavik to Hveragerdi for a fair price. 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 150,- Euros for this workcamp. 

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WF135 Hveragerði The village of the hot springs 20/05-03/06 ENVI 10 vol 








Work: The volunteers will be working with the environmental department of the village. Most of the work will consist of 

cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also do some pure environmental tasks for example 

working in the forestry, plant trees, built hiking paths and etc. 

Our work 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. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges. 








Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a local school. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping 

bag, but mattresses are provided. Free wireless internet is available during evening hours, but volunteers need to bring their 

own laptops if they would like to connect to it. 

Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the 

cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own 

countries. 





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WF136 Gardening and flower exhibition in Hveragerði 10/06 – 24/06 ENVI 12 vol 








The Gardening and Flower festival in Hveragerði will take place from the 22 nd to the 24 th of June. This year the theme of the 

festival will be “Circus” so volunteers interested in that topic are very much welcome. You can find more information in the 

website http://www.blomibae.is 

Work: Helping with the preparion and during the exhibition. Beautifying the area around the village Fixing paths, 

paiting, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village. Planting trees. 













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WF102 Flower Festival in Hveragerði 

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The Flower festival in Hveragerði is a mixture of art and culture with a taste of the flower power from the area. 

Work: Helping with the preparion and during the festival. Working in the forestry, making hiking paths. Beautifying the 

area around the village Fixing walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village. 

Planting trees. 













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WF03 Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales 05/06 – 17/06 ENVI / RENO 10 vol 

WF06 Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales 19/06 – 01/07 ENVI / RENO 10 vol 




WF10 Farm life - nature and renovation in fjord of the whales 14/08 – 26/08 ENVI / RENO 10 vol 


WF12 Farm life – nature and renovation in fjord of the whales 11/09 –23/09 ENVI / RENO 10 vol 

Project and location: Hvalfjörður (Icelandic: Whale-fjord) is situated in the west of Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. 

The fjord is approximately 30 km long and 5 km wide. 

The name Hvalfjörður is derived from the large number of whales which could be found and caught there. Until the 1980s, 

one of the biggest whaling stations in Iceland was located in this fjord. In the past the fjord also contained a large number of 

herring fisheries.A hiking trail to the highest waterfall in Iceland, Glymur, has its origin at the innermost end of the fjord. 

Work: Since the creation of Worldwide friends, the organization has been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to 

renovate and work at an old Icelandic farm. The idea of renovating old spaces in the country side of Iceland and especially in 

areas where there isn’t much population is one of the best ideas our organization could develop. In one hand we have the 

opportunity of giving life to an empty and old space, in the other hand we are bringing life back to the area with the spirit and 

the ideas of International volunteers which will be very much welcomed by the local community. 

The first part of this Project will consist on renovating and putting the farm in good shape. There are two building that we 

have to renovate. The first one is the main house where volunteers will live in the near future. The second house is the 

storage and workshops where volunteers will keep the paint and other materials. 

The work on this project is a mix of renovation work and gardening. 

We will also take care of the property, plant trees, cleaning the area, even cleaning the coast line around the fjord 

There are a lot farms in the area so the volunteers will have the chance to visit other farms around and therefore to learn 

about Icelandic farming methods. 

Leisure time: We will explore the whole whale fjord and the surrounding area, including a hike to the highest waterfall in 

Iceland. 




Accommodation & Food: 

We will be staying in the farm. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. Food will be provided for the duration of the 

workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different 

dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. 


Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. 

Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 180 Euros for this workcamp. 

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WF61 Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 21/05 – 02/06 ENVI / MANU 8 vol 

WF04 Katla Geo park and Vík in Mýrdal 19/06 – 01/07 ENVI / MANU 8 vol 

Project Location: Katla Geopark http://www.katlageopark.is/ is Iceland ś first geopark and it opens up a natural 

wonderland to the visitor. A top priority of the park is to protect the natural environment, promote local sustainable 

development, introduce local culture and place a strong emphasis on nature tourism. 

Katla Geopark got its name from one of its most known volcanoes, Katla which is under the glacier Mýrdalsjökull. The 

geopark is 9542 km2 or around 9,3 % of the total area of Iceland with population around 2700. 

Katla Geopark is in every sense the land of ice and fire, with its towering glaciers and active volcanoes. These forces 

have been shaping the land for thousands of years and the nearest examples of that are the powerful eruptions in 

Eyjafjallajökull 2010 and Grímsvötn 2011. But there is also more amazing landscapes in the area, mountains, lakes, 

black sandy beaches, green pastures and meadows, powerful glacial rivers, beautiful waterfalls and vast lava fields. 

Katla Geopark is accessible all year round, and each season has its own magical charm in this spectacular natural 

paradise. 

Vík in Mýrdalur is Iceland's most southerly village, bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and the river 

Blautakvísl to the east. It’s northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic Mt. Katla, while its 

southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves. The district lives mainly by agriculture. Although this 

community of 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vík is the only seaside settlement in Iceland left without a 

harbour due to natural circumstances. The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Just east of the village's outskirts 

lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds. South of Vík is a beautiful beach, which is one of the world's 

ten best island beaches . A short hike within the close vicinity of Vík is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and bird 

watchers. Vík and its surroundings is one of the main bird life areas in Iceland. 

Work: The volunteers will help with different tasks in the Geo Park and also in the village of Vík. They will mark and fix hiking 

paths, put up signs, paint weeding and other environmental tasks. 

Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played 

an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and 

saunas or steam rooms. 

Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an community building offering basic facilities. Mattresses 

are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. 



from home! 

There will be limited internet connection available for checking emails and etc. 



trip from Reykjavik to Vík for a fair price. 


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WF140 Nature in the south of Iceland 01/07 – 08/07 ENVI 5 vol 

Project Location: This camp will take place in a small community called Grímsnes- and Grafningshreppur which is 

located in the middle of the south area of Iceland. In the area you can find some of the historical places in Iceland – for 

example Þingvellirwhich is by far Iceland’s most famous historic site. The Alþingi, or general assembly, first met there 

in AD930, and continued to do so for nearly nine centuries, until 1798. Various important events in the Icelandic Sagas 

took place at Þingvellir, and in 1930 it was declared a National Park. In 2004 Þingvellir was added to the UNESCO World 

Heritage List. 

Nowhere on earth is the junction between the European and American tectonic plates in the Earth’s crust as clear as in 

the southwest, and at Þingvellir: the plates diverge here by as much as 2 cm per year. But the gap is constantly being 

filled, as volcanoes have been erupting regularly throughout Iceland’s history. 

Not far away is the old episcopal seat of Skálholt, which was the centre of the church and Christianity in Iceland from 

the mid-11th century until the end of the 18th. 

But the region has other attractions: places of outstanding natural beauty include magnificent waterfalls, of which 

Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is the best known. In many geothermal areas villages have grown up, where exotic fruits and 

vegetables are grown in greenhouses heated by hot springs. 

The best known hot spring is Geysir, from which derives the English word “geyser” for spouting hot springs: the big 

Geysir is surrounded by many more springs of all shapes and sizes. 

A little further east are two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes. Mt. Hekla has erupted about 20 times in Icelandic 

history, and Mt. Katla, under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, is almost as active. Many years have now passed since Mt. Katla 

last erupted, and according to geoscientists it is overdue for another burst of activity. 

Work: The volunteers will be working with the environmental department of the community. Most of the work will consist of 

planting trees and taking care of the environment in the surrounding area. 




Leisure: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in the area. 


outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Hveragerði is known for having great areas for hiking, 

including a river heated by hot springs. 









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CAMPS IN THE NORTH OF ICELAND 

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WF142 Raufarhöfn – a village in winter at the end of the world 22/03 – 03/04 ART/STUDY 15 vol 

Project Location: The village of Raufarhöfn is the community that lies farthest north in Iceland. It is located in the eastern part 

of Melrakkasletta close to the Arctic Circle. The population of Raufarhöfn is about 200 and most of the people there earn their 

living from fishing and fish processing. The harbor is very beautiful and partly shaped by nature itself. A wide and untouched 

open area surrounds the village with a lot of birds and varied vegetation. The coastline with its inlets and creeks is filled with 

driftwood and reaches out into the Arctic Sea. Away and on the surface of the sea various sea-birds will be spotted and an 

occasional seal. On the beach waders strut and inland on the grassy moorlands there are dozens of lakes filled with trout. In 

the vicinity many species of ducks, waders and species that favor heaths and moorlands may be observed. 

Work: During this workcamp participants will take part in the production of a video documentary which will be focused on 

how Icelandic people live and survive in isolated rural areas. It will be a mix of landscape shots and interviews of local people 

in order to find out how they feel about living there and what they think about international volunteers coming to the village. 

Another part of the project will be focused on the Auroras Borealis. During this time of the year it is very easy to see and 

experience this amazing spectacular phenomenon. Volunteers will be involved in a Time-Lapse project in order to catch the 

lights and have a common visual arts project. 

During this time of the year the weather in Raufarhofn can be very unfriendly and cold. We strongly recommend you to bring 

really warm and waterproof clothes. You should also be aware of the fact that the weather can get so extreme that it will not 

allow us to go out of the accommodation. Don't forget to bring your cameras and tripods since big parts of the project are 

focused on Auroras hunting. The tripod is an essential tool to keep the camera working in a long exposure. You will not be 

able to enjoy and work in this part of the project without tripod! So do not forget it!!! 

The third part of this workcamp will concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will 

cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could 

be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos 

or whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings. 


experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental 

issues and intercultural learning. 




Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds 




from home! 

There will be almost no internet connection available and if so it will be in a very simple base. So please make yourself 

concious of isolation for 2 weeks. 

To keep in mind, don’t forget your cameras and tripods. A Laptop could be very useful as well. Really warm clothes since we 

are going to a very isolated place which is very cold in winter. Please bring also traditional food from your country, photos and 

other things 


Requirements: Visual Arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process. 


trip from Reykjavik to Raufarhofn for a fair price. We will also offer for a fair price a two days trips from Raufarhofn to 

Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, 

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icebergs. 

During the trip to Raufarhöfn we will drive northwards and on the way back southwards. That means we will have the chance 

to do a trip around Iceland. Each way will cost you 90 euros. During the way back we will stop for one night in the east of 

Iceland because the trip from the south back to the capital is too long to make it in one day. 

Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 200,- Euro for this workcamp. 

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WF143 Raufarhöfn – multi kulti camp 01/04 – 12/04 CULT/KIDS 15 vol 

Project Location: Raufarhöfn, Thórshöfn and Kópasker are there communities located in the most northeastern part of 

Iceland. The geographic location of these villages makes life in winter very difficult and isolated from the rest of the Island. 

There are 600 people living between the 3 communities in a square of 200 km. WF Iceland has been running workcamps in 

Raufarhöfn with the main goal of bringing life to the villages through international volunteering. 

Work: Worldwide Friends volunteers prepare games, songs and materials to present this in a kindergarten or school in order 

to introduce the kids to different cultures. Volunteers are asked to bring cultural materials like information,pictures etc. from 

their home countries that can be used in these presentations. The workcamp is divided in two parts: 

During the first week the volunteers get to know each other by group dynamics. As well volunteers will brainstorm about the 

different ideas and games proposed for the camp. They will prepare the games and all necessary materials needed for the 

presentations. We will also use recycling materials. During the second week volunteers will visit then kindergartens or schools 

in three communities in the northeast of Iceland . The visits will be approximately three or four per project. A session at the 

kindergartens takes approximately one hour 

The workcamp will also concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will cook for 

the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could be a 

presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend bringing food, photos or 

whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings. 

Leisure: The village of Raufarhöfn is the community that lies farthest north in Iceland. It is located in the eastern part of 

Melrakkasletta close to the Arctic Circle. The population of Raufarhöfn is about 200 and most of the people there earn their 

living from fishing and fish processing. The harbour is very beautiful and partly shaped by nature itself. A wide and untouched 

open area surrounds the village with a lot of birds and varied vegetation. The winter here can be very unfriendly and cold. Be 

aware of the fact that the weather can be so bad that it’s not possible to leave the house for a walk. 

Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played an 

important social role in Icelandic culture. 





from home! 

Please bring also food, photos and other things from your country for the creation of the cultural evenings. 






icebergs. 

During the trip to Raufarhöfn we will drive northwards and on the way back southwards. That means we will have the chance 

to do a trip around Iceland. Each way will cost you 90 euros. During the way back we will stop for one night in the east of 

Iceland because the trip from the south back to the capital is too long to make it in one day. 


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WF132 Raufarhöfn – near to the arctic circle 04/06 – 18/06 ART/CULT 15 vol 











Project Location: The village of Raufarhöfn is the community that lies farthest north in Iceland. It is located in the eastern part 

of Melrakkasletta close to the Arctic Circle. The population of Raufarhöfn is about 200 and most of the people there earn their 

living from fishing and fish processing. The harbor is very beautiful and partly shaped by nature itself. A wide and untouched 

open area surrounds the village with a lot of birds and varied vegetation. In summer one will observe wild migratory birds 

within the village being a part of the village life with the villagers most often waking up in the morning to the songs of birds. 

The coastline with its inlets and creeks is filled with driftwood and reaches out into the Arctic Sea. Away and on the surface of 

the sea various sea-birds will be spotted and an occasional seal. On the beach waders strut and inland on the grassy 

moorlands there are dozens of lakes filled with trout. In the vicinity many species of ducks, waders and species that favor 

heaths and moorlands may be observed. 

Work: the purpose of this camp is very diverse. During these camp volunteers will be able to cooperate in different tasks. 

Depending to the season or month where volunteers will participate in the camp the themes will be different. WF owns a 

center in the village. During the first month of the summer the camp will be more focused on cultural activities for the people 

and the youth of the village. Activities such as cultural coffees , international evenings, workshop which volunteers can 

develop, renovation work such us painting and cleaning the House and visual arts project such a sharing photography 

knowledge’s, video filming and editing. 

During the last 2 months of the summer volunteers will work more on environmental tasks such as cleaning the coast line. 

During this time the local Youth goes back to school and is more difficult to gather people for cultural evening. Another reason 

to avoid environmental work during the first 2 months is due to the migrant birds known as CRIA in Iceland. About this time 

they are nesting and is not good to disturb the areas. At the end of August the fly back again and is perfect time for coastline 

cleaning. Also during this time volunteers will have the chance to share photo skills and video and edit and produce visual arts 

materials to be use afterwards on our website. 


experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues 

and intercultural learning. 








from home! 






icebergs. 

Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of 180,- Euro for this work camp. 

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WF134 þorshöfn – Pure nature 04/06 – 18/06 ENVI/MANU 8 vol 

WF141 þorshöfn – Pure nature 08/07 – 22/07 ENVI/MANU 8 vol 


To truly sense the remote beauty of the north-east, the charming little fishing village of Þórshöfn on the north-eastern coast is 

the right place to go. The town of Þórshöfn with its 388 inhabitants lies at the very tip of the Langanes peninsula. There are 

plenty of outdoor activities to choose from: hiking, salmon and trout fishing, as well as horse trekking in Iceland‘s most 

astonishing landscape. The Langanes Peninsula is also one of the best areas to spot Iceland‘s rich and varied birdlife. Þórshöfn 

is within driving distance of some of Iceland‘s most prized natural pearls, such as Myvatn, renowned for its geothermal 

activity, and Dettifoss, one of Europe‘s highest and most spectacular waterfalls. This village has a beautiful natural harbour 

and the inhabitants’ livelihood depends mostly on fishing, fish processing and commerce. 

In the month of June the sun never fully sets in the north. 

For additional information, visit: http://www.langanesbyggd.is/category.php?catID=17. 

Work: 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 other environmental tasks such as planting trees, building hiking paths, taking old fences down, etc. The 

work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we need to be 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. 

Leisure time: We will have free access to the gym and the local swimming pool and sauna. Excursions such as hiking tours 

with local guides will be organized by the hosting partner. 

Accommodation & Food: 

We will stay at the local school, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 

Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cleaning and 

cooking. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own 

countries 


Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. 

There is a direct flight from Reykjavik to Þórshöfn but the airfare is quite high. 

WF Iceland will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp’s site for a fair price including sightseeing stops in 

some of the most beautiful places in Iceland. 


Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from 

Reykjavik to Þórshofn for a fair price. We will also offer for a fair price a two days trips from Raufarhofn to Reykjavik through 

the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and 


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WF84 On the Move – clean up the coastline in the North of Iceland 23/09 – 06/10 ART /STUDY/ENVI 8 vol 


Do you want to travel in the North of Iceland and at the same time participate in a very important project? 

The biggest and best known project of our organization is the “Clean Up the Coastline” (CUC) project. We have for the last 

six years been cleaning the coastline of Iceland and we will continue that work for the next four years, a part of this is to 

locate all items on the coastline which are too big to move by hands. Our volunteers are going to travel around the east of 

the island, they will locate the items with GPS positioning system, measure them and estimate the weight and make photos 

as well. The information will be put into an electronic map on our website. 

For the first three days the group will stay in Raufarhöfn to get information about the tasks, than they will travel around in 

the east for 7 days by car or hiking along the coastline and in the end of the project they will stay in Raufarhöfn for four 

more days to put the information online. 

Work: we will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline. 

We will clean certain areas (position recorded by GPS on our “CUC map“) in different parts of Iceland and collect all the 

trash on the beach and classify it in a standard form. We will make photos of the coastline, 

This project provides us the standard methodology needed to produce some serious data. At the end, we will create a 

scientific data useful to know more about the pollution in the oceans and on the coastline. Take a look at 

http://cleanupthecoastline.wordpress.com/ for more information. 

The marine area around Iceland is regarded as one of the cleanest of the world. Nevertheless, marine litter such as 

persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals or hydrocarbons is constantly contaminating Iceland‘s shore. A large-scale 

surface of the Icelandic coastline is concerned by this pollution and some beaches are even fully covered by trash, mainly 

caused by poorly managed landfills close by. 

Accommodation and food: 

The group will be stay in the accommodation of our workcamps in Raufarhöfn. When we are travelling we might stay in 

tents which will be provided by WF Iceland or in community places. 

The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the 

cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your 

own countries. 

Leisure time: We will do some hikes in different areas in the North. In some places we will have a free entrance to the 

swimming pools. This camp is also On the move so you will travel a lot during the camp and see beautiful places. 

Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 200€ for this workcamp. 

Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in scientific work and/or photographing are very much 

welcome to this camp. It is also important that the volunteers are in good shape because we will do a lot of hiking and 

outdoor activities in this camp. 

Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Þórshöfn airport which is 40 

km away from the project’s site. 


Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a 

fair price a two days trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes 

unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hotsprings, 

rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around 

the island. 

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CAMPS IN THE EAST OF ICELAND 

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WF113 Eskifjörður – a village in winter 28/03 – 11/04 ENVI / MANU 15 vol 

Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged 

peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly 

never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. 

“Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, 

Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just 

behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular 

fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during 

your stay in the east. 

Work: During this workcamp participants will take part in the production of a video documentary which will be focused on 

how Icelandic people live and survive in isolated rural areas. It will be a mix of landscape shots and interviews of local people 

in order to find out how they feel about living there and what they think about international volunteers coming to the village. 

Another part of the project will be focused on the Auroras Borealis. During this time of the year it is very easy to see and 

experience this amazing spectacular phenomenon. Volunteers will be involved in a Time-Lapse project in order to catch the 

lights and have a common visual arts project. 

During this time of the year the weather in Eskifjörður can be very unfriendly and cold. We strongly recommend you to bring 

really warm and waterproof clothes. You should also be aware of the fact that the weather can get so extreme that it will not 

allow us to go out of the accommodation. Don't forget to bring your cameras and tripods since big parts of the project are 

focused on Auroras hunting. The tripod is an essential tool to keep the camera working in a long exposure. You will not be 

able to enjoy and work in this part of the project without tripod! So do not forget it!!! 

The third part of this workcamp will concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will 

cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could 

be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend you to bring food, photos 

or whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings. 


experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental 

issues and intercultural learning. 




Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an nice indoor community facility offering basic facilities. 

Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. 



from home! 

There will be internet connection available but very simple most of the time. So please make yourself concious of isolation for 

2 weeks. 

To keep in mind, don’t forget your cameras and tripods. A Laptop could be very useful as well. Really warm clothes since we 

are going to a very isolated place which is very cold in winter. Please bring also traditional food from your country, photos and 

other things 


Requirements: Visual Arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process. 

Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 




fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique 

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Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, 

rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways than you will go all around the 

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WF118 East of Iceland – Art and Renovation 10/04 – 23/04 ENVI / MANU 15 vol 









Work: The Art and Renovation camp in Eskifjörður has two major activities. 

WF Iceland is currently renovating an old community building in Eskifjörður where our volunteers are living and working in the 

east. The idea of renovating old spaces in the country side of Iceland and especially in areas where there isn’t much 

population is one of the best ideas our organization could develop. In one hand we have the opportunity of give life to an 

empty and old building which used to be the children school of the village almost 100 years ago, on the other hand we are 

bringing life back to the area with the spirit and the ideas of International volunteers which will be very much welcomed by 

the local community. 

The volunteers will help us with the renovation in Eskifjörður, the work depends on the skills of each volunteer. 

Volunteers will also participate in workshops related to visual art and/or music. 




Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in a nice indoor community facility offering basic facilities. 

Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. 



from home! 

There will be internet connection available but very simple most of the time. So please make yourself conscious of isolation 

for 2 weeks. 









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WF147 East of Iceland - close to nature 22/04 – 04/05 ENVI / MANU 15 vol 




WF02 East of Iceland - close to nature 11/06– 24/06 ENVI / MANU 15 vol 










WF137 East of Iceland - close to nature 10/10– 23/10 ENVI / MANU 15 vol 

Project and location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and 

jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and 

seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. 






Work: Most of the work will consist of cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also do some 

other environmental tasks for example clean the coastline, plant trees or build hiking paths. 




Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pool in Eskifjörður. 




wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and 

geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges or steam-vents.. 


In a community centre called Knellan which is located in Eskifjordur. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to 

bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have access to showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. 

The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the 


countries. 

Language: The language of the camp is English. 



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WF39 Eistnaflug – Heavy Rock festival 

05/07 – 19/07 FEST /ENVI 10 vol 


Neskaupstaður is a medium size town by Icelandic standards. With its 1.420 inhabitants, it has the largest population in the 

East Fjords. The town has been growing and prospering since the early 1900 ś and is almost completely self sufficient thanks 

to the fishing industry. Sitting in the middle of nowhere, away from other villages and communities, the town is equipped 

with all the necessary facilities and stores: a bakery, a local dairy, supermarkets, banks, a post office, a school, a sports hall, a 

swimming pool, a church, a hospital, a harbor, a airstrip, a hotel, a jazz club, a rescue centre, etc. As a matter of fact, it has all 

the services and professionals you would expect in a larger town, with the exception of an optician! On the east side of town 

the wildlife reserve and a large recreational area facing the ocean. In the lower section of the reserve, called Hagi, lies the 

famous Páskahellir (Easter Cave), a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10 to 12-million-year-old tree trunks can be 

seen inside the vault and, in true Icelandic spirit, various folk tales are associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður can be 

reached only driving through a one-way tunnel over the highest year round pass in Iceland. 

Eistnaflug is a Heavy Rock Festival which this year will present its 5 th edition. More than 40 bands will perform for an expected 

audience of about one thousand visitors. It will take place July 9-12. For additional information, visit: www.eistnaflug.is. 

Work: We will help the organizers of the festival to carry out different tasks. For example, we will take care of the venues 

before and after the concerts, control the access to the festival 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 in cooperation with the 

local community before and after the festival. 







Volunteers will also have free access to the concerts during the festival. 


We will be staying in a house owned by the local community in Neskaupstaður / Eskifjordur offering basic facilities. 

Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will take showers at the local 

swimming pool and sports centre near by the house. It is possible that we will also stay in tents for one or two nights during 

the festival just to get the right spirit. 

The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair part of the 


countries. 

Language: The language of this camp is English. 








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WF100 Stöðvarfjörður paradise for nature lovers 03/05 – 17/05 ENVI / MANU 8 vol 


Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which 

contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending 

roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. 






The camp will take place in Oseyri Stöðvarfjörður. The settlement in stöðvarfjörður started about 100 years ago along the 

fjord of the same name. The fjord is short and open to easterly weather. Rare rocks and minerals have been found in the 

vicinity, and Petra Sveinsdóttir has specimens on display. Stöðvarfjörður has a thriving artistic life, and one of the most 

excellent centres for graphic arts in the country 

Work: We will plant trees, build hiking paths, make bridges over small rivers, move trees from one place to another, mark 

hiking paths and create small lakes in the area. Our work 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. This is a perfect camp for creative people who like outdoor work and 

physical 

challenges 

Leisure time: Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in the area. 







In a very nice fully equipped hut which is located in Óseyri. Beds will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own 

warm sleeping bag. A limited Bandwidth of Internet is provided. 

The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair part of the 


countries. 

Language: The language of this camp is English. 




Reykjavik to Stöðvarfjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. After the camp we will also offer 

for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of Iceland. This trip includes unique 



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WF60 On the move - clean up the coastline in the east of Iceland 16/05 – 30/05 ENVI / MANU 8 vol 

Project and location: Do you want to travel in the east of Iceland and at the same time participate in a very important 

project? 

The biggest and best known project of our organization is the “Clean Up the Coastline” (CUC) project. We have for the last 

six years been cleaning the coastline of Iceland and we will continue that work for the next four years, a part of this is to 

locate all items on the coastline which are too big to move by hands. Our volunteers are going to travel around the east of 

the island, they will locate the items with GPS positioning system, measure them and estimate the weight and make photos 

as well. The information will be put into an electronic map on our website. 

For the first three days the group will stay in Eskifjörður to get information about the tasks, than they will travel around in 

the east for 7 days by car or hiking along the coastline and in the end of the project they will stay in Eskifjörður for four 

more days to put the information online. 

Work: we will do a survey for a monitoring of marine litter in several places on the coastline. 

We will clean certain areas (position recorded by GPS on our “CUC map“) in different parts of Iceland and collect all the 

trash on the beach and classify it in a standard form. We will make photos of the coastline, 

This project provides us the standard methodology needed to produce some serious data. At the end, we will create a 

scientific data useful to know more about the pollution in the oceans and on the coastline. Take a look at 

http://cleanupthecoastline.wordpress.com/ for more information. 

The marine area around Iceland is regarded as one of the cleanest of the world. Nevertheless, marine litter such as 

persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals or hydrocarbons is constantly contaminating Iceland‘s shore. A large-scale 

surface of the Icelandic coastline is concerned by this pollution and some beaches are even fully covered by trash, mainly 

caused by poorly managed landfills close by. 

Accommodation and food: The group will be stay in the accommodation of our workcamps in Eskifjörður. When we are 

travelling we might stay in tents which will be provided by WF Iceland or in community places. 

The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the 

cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your 

own countries. 

Leisure time: We will do some hikes in different areas in Iceland. In some places we will have a free entrance to the 

swimming pools. This camp is also On the move so you will travel a lot during the camp and see beautiful places. 

Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 200€ for this workcamp. 

Requirements: Volunteers with good computer skills, interested in scientific work and/or photographing are very much 

welcome to this camp. It is also important that the volunteers are in good shape because we will do a lot of hiking and 

outdoor activities in this camp. 


km away from the project’s site. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF 

Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price going through the North to the East of the island. 

After the camp we will also offer for a fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and south of 

Iceland. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, 

geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. If you join our minibus both ways 

than you will go all around the island. 

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WF62 Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull 18/07– 31/07 ENVI / MANU 10 vol 

WF90 Hornafjörður near to the giant glacier Vatnajökull 30/07– 11/08 ENVI / MANU 10 vol 

Project and location: Hornafjörður is a blooming community in the realm of the greatest glacier in Europe – Vatnajökull. It is a 

geographically large municipality covering 260 km of the south – eastern coastline. The population is just over 2.000 

inhabitants. The southern part of the Vatnajökull National Park is located in the community and the scenery from the town of 

Höfn and the countryside is breathtaking 

Work: Most of the work will consist of cleaning and beautifying the town and other parts of the communities surrounding 

area. We will also do pure environmental tasks for example clean the coastline, plant trees or build hiking paths. 



the time. This is a perfect camp for people who like outdoor work and physical challenges. It is possible that we will spend 

some days working near to the Glacier lagoon called Jökulsárlón, during that time we will stay in tents provided by our 

organization. 








In a community centre which is located in Höfn. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm 

sleeping bag. We will have access to showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. 

The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the 


countries. 

Language: The language of the camp is English. 

Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Höfn. 


Reykjavik to Hornafjörður for a fair price going through the Southcoast of the island. After the camp we will also offer for a 

fair price a trip from the workcamp place to Reykjavik through the east and North of Iceland. This trip includes unique 



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Teenage camps in the East of ICELAND 

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WF144 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 12/07-25/07 ART /STUDY/ENVI/CULT 15 vol 

WF 153 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 24/07-06/08 ART /STUDY/ENVI/CULT 15 vol 











Work: Our teenager’s camp aim is to provide fun and educative time for the young participants. During the 12 days 

program participants will have the chance to get to know Icelandic nature, history and people. The Team leaders of 

these camps will be trained on how lead kids of this age and oriented them into how to be a part of the daily 

community life in a camp. The young volunteers will follow a program which is a mixture of environmental voluntary 

work and games. We will also go for hikes to discover the fantastic landscapes in the East of Iceland. The volunteers 

will also help with renovation and environmental work in the area . Since the location of the camps is located in the 

east of Iceland our young volunteer will have the opportunity to enjoy a round tour around Iceland with the extra fee 

for bus ride of 150 euro for both ways. 

Leisure: We will visit several places in the area and enjoy the nature while travelling. 

We will have free entrance to the great swimming pool in the Eskifjörður. 

Accommodation and Food: We will stay in our house in the east which is on old school renovated by our volunteers. Beds 

will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. Internet connection is provided. 



from home! 


Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. We will pick you up at the 

airport if needed for a fair price. 


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Practical information about Veraldarvinir – Worldwide Friends Iceland 

Veraldarvinir - Worldwide Friends (WF Iceland) was founded in 2001 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization promoting peace, 

friendship and international understanding. 

We host short-term voluntary work camps, mid and long-term voluntary projects (3-12 months), seminars (suitable for both young 

people and adults), youth exchanges, educational programmes and campaigns in Iceland. We also send abroad Icelandic volunteers 

who wish to have similar experiences. 

We also host and send volunteers through the Youth in action programme - our EI numbers are 2009–ISL–6 and 2011 – ISL - 4 

Veraldarvinir/WF Iceland aims at: 

· Promoting inter-cultural learning, exchange and awareness 

· Preserving Icelandic nature and raising awareness about environmental issues 

· Promoting voluntary work and a culture of volunteering 

Our headquarters are located at the following address: 

WF Iceland / Veraldarvinir 

Hverfisgata 88 

101 Reykjavík 

Iceland 

Website: 

www.wf.is 

Telephone/ Fax + 354 552 5214 

Placement officers 

Nikola 

Piret 

E – mail Addresses 

workcamps@wf.is 



bookings@wf.is 

workcamp placements 

bookings@wf.is reservations of accommodation before/after the workcamp in Reykjavik, reservations of minibus service 

from Reykjavik to/from workcamp locations outside of Reykjavik 

wf@wf.is 

evs@wf.is 

Any other request 

Request for evs and other European programs. 

Phone numbers and personal e-mail addresses 

Julia Mueller Responsible for European programs + 354 693 9480 evs@wf.is 

Antonio Perez responsible for art and cultural projects + 354 771 3601 antonio@wf.is 

Tóti Ivarsson Director of WF Iceland / Veraldarvinir + 354 868 2324 toti@wf.is 

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General information about our International Workcamps: 

Age limit: In general, volunteers should be at least 18 years old. There are no maximum age limits in the majority of our workcamps. 

Work: Workcamps typically last 12 to 14 days. Working hours are usually about 25-35 hours a week (five to seven hours a day, five days a week). Any 

exceptions will be noted in the project descriptions. 

Accommodation: In Reykjavik, WF Iceland provides several shared flats and houses located in the heart of the capital for accommodations. 

Elsewhere in Iceland, volunteers stay at local community centres, schools, Youth Centres or other houses owned by the communities. The 

accommodations offer basic sleeping and cooking facilities, and include a shared kitchen and bathroom. In some cases volunteers have to take a 

shower at the local swimming pool. 

Food: Food will be provided, however volunteers are expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. 

Camp Language: English is the language spoken in our camps. Volunteers are required to have at least a basic knowledge of the English language. 

Should the language requirements be higher, this will be specified in the workcamp description. 

Camp Leaders: There are always one or more leaders for each camp, depending on the size of the group. Leaders represent the link between the 

hosting community and the group of volunteers. They coordinate the work, organize free time activities, and plan excursions, shopping, and cooking 

sessions. Apart from these additional responsibilities, they are equal to the other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are from other countries, 

and we are very open minded in hosting international leaders from other organizations. 

Extra Participation Fee: This year we are charging an extra participation fee for all of our camps. Volunteers are expected to pay the workcamp fee 

in cash (EUR, USD or Icelandic Krona) upon their arrival to the camp. 

WF Iceland charges a participation fee for the following reasons: 

a. Lack of support from the government and other sources 

b. In some of our workcamps WF itself has to supply food which is quite expensive in Iceland compared to other European countries 

c. In most of our workcamps located in Reykjavik, WF itself has to cover both food and accommodation costs 

d. Most of our partner organizations in other countries cover their administration costs through the fees they charge to the volunteers they send 

abroad. We do not send enough volunteers abroad in order to cover our administrative expenses so we need to charge a participation fee from the 

volunteers we receive 

Insurance: Veraldarvinir provides a third part liability during the duration of the camp. WF Iceland does not provide volunteers with a medical 

insurance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that the volunteers purchase insurance for their stay here in Iceland. European volunteers should 

bring their European Health Cards (former E111). 

Some practical matters 

We highly recommend that volunteers bring a sleeping bag, basic work clothes, hiking boots, and swimming suits, as well as warm and waterproof 

clothes. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring information about their country such as photos, music, songbooks, games, or musical instruments. 

Volunteers with special needs: Our camps are open to everyone. If you have volunteers with special needs, please contact us. We will do our very 

best to find a way to host them. 

Information Sheets 

We will send out detailed information sheets with practical information and camp details the same day we accept the volunteers. All our 

information sheets are also available online. 

Our website: www.wf.is 

We encourage all our partners and volunteers to check out our website for more information about our projects. There you will find more detailed 

information, videos and photos from our workcamps. 

Arrival and departure 

The first day of the camp is arrival day and the last day of the camp is a departure day. If the camp is in the North, East or West of Iceland the 

volunteers should arrive the day before the camp starts and departure the day after it ends. If the camp is in Reykjavik it is enough to arrive the first 

day of the camp and depart the day that the camp ends. 

Getting to the campsite: 

Iceland‘s public transportation is expensive and not very efficient. We will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to most of our workcamp locations 

outside of Reykjavik. The participants can choose the minibus option to reach the workcamp location or traveling independently using public 

transport (e.g. buses, flights). The minibus fee will be published in the information sheet. However, beware that traveling with our minibus is usually 

the most convenient option. 

Every participant who wishes to take the minibus needs to inform us by email (bookings@wf.is) several days 

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