2016 Winter and Spring Program

2016 Winter and Spring Program

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2016–Winter and spring program

Workcamps in Iceland

CODE / NAME / DATES / TYPE OF WORK / VOLS total
WF129 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 11/01 – 25/01 / ENVI / MANU / 8
WF104 / Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm / 11/01 - 21/01 / ART / RENO / 8
WF17 / Journalism and photography – Reykjavik / 14/01 – 26/01 / STUDY/ART / 8
WF100 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 20/01 – 31/01 / ART/ENVI/STUDY / 12
WF107 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 25/01 - 08/02 / ENVI / MANU / 8
WF106 / Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm / 25/01 - 04/02 / ART / RENO / 8
WF105 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 30/01 – 11/02 / ART/ENVI/STUDY / 12
WF109 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 08/02 - 22/02 / ENVI / MANU / 8
WF173 / Journalism and photography – Reykjavik / 08/02 – 21/02 / STUDY/ART / 8
WF166 / Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm / 08/02 - 18/02 / ART / RENO / 8
WF108 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 10/02 – 21/02 / ART//ENVI/STUDY / 12
WF102 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 20/02 – 02/03 / ART/ENVI/STUDY / 12
WF111 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 22/02 - 07/03 / ENVI / MANU / 8
WF172 / Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm / 22/02 – 03/03 / ART / RENO / 8
WF118 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 01/03 – 12/03 / ART//ENVI/STUDY / 12
WF112 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 07/03 – 21/03 / ENVI / MANU / 8
WF114 / Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm / 07/03 – 17/03 / ART / RENO / 8
Wf202 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 11/03 – 22/03 / ENVI/ ART/STUDY / 12
WF143 / East of Iceland – Photographing and journalism / 11/03 – 22/03 / ART/STUDY / 6
WF116 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 21/03 - 04/04 / ENVI / MANU / 8
WF203 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 21/03 - 01/04 / ART/STUDY / 12
WF125 / Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm / 21/03 – 31/03 / ART / RENO / 8
WF113 / Aurora hunting and renovation in the East of Iceland / 31/03 - 11/04 / ART/STUDY / 12
WF117 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 04/04 – 18/04 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF300 / Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm / 04/04 – 14/04 / ART / RENO / 8
WF139 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 10/04 – 21/04 / ENVI / MANU / 12
WF119 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 18/04 – 02/05 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF301 / Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm / 18/04 – 28/04 / ART / RENO / 8
WF147 / East of Iceland – Photographing and journalism / 20/04 - 01/05 / ART/STUDY / 6
WF140 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 20/04 – 01/05 / ENVI / MANU / 12
WF124 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 30/04 – 11/05 / ENVI / MANU / 12
WF121 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 02/05 – 16/05 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF302 / Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm / 03/05 – 13/05 / ART / RENO / 8
WF128 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 10/05 – 21/05 / ENVI / MANU / 12
WF120 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 16/05 – 30/05 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF303 / Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm / 17/05 – 27/05 / ART / RENO / 8
WF02 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 20/05 – 31/05 / ENVI / MANU / 12
WF78 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 30/05 - 13/06 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF19 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 30/05 – 11/06 / ENVI / MANU / 12
WF138 / East of Iceland – Photographing and journalism / 30/05 – 11/06 / ART/STUDY / 6
WF304 / Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm / 30/05 – 09/06 / ART / RENO / 8
WF115 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 10/06 - 21/06 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF01 / Hveragerði – Health and Environment / 13/06 – 27/06 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF305 / Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm / 14/06 - 24/06 / ART / RENO / 10
WF21 / East of Iceland - close to nature / 20/06 - 01/07 / ENVI / MANU / 16
WF30 / Hveragerði Health and environment / 27/06 - 11/07 / ENVI / 16
WF306 / Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm / 28/06 - 08/07 / ENVI/RENO / 10
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CAMPS IN THE CAPITAL OF ICELAND

REYKJAVIK

WF104 Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm11/01 – 21/01ART / RENO8 vol

WF106Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm25/01 – 04/02ART / RENO8 vol

WF166Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm08/02 – 18/02ART / RENO8 vol

WF172Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm22/02 – 03/03ART / RENO8 vol

WF114Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm07/03 – 17/03ART / RENO8 vol

WF125Winter Renovation in Reykjavik and WF farm21/03 – 31/03ART / RENO8 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 centre 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 infavourableconditions 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 camp has two major activities.

The organization is renovating an old farmhousein the outskirt of Reykjavik 15 km away from the capital centre. Since the creationof Worldwide Friends, the organization has been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to renovate and work in farm.The volunteers will help us with the renovation and to take care of the work in the farm. We have chickens, a greenhouse for growing herbs, and a piece of land where we grow potatoes, carrots, lettuce and other types of vegetables.

Volunteers will also participate in workshops related to visual art and decoration in the farm and surrounding area.

Leisure: On weekends, the volunteers can enjoy 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 our house in Sveinsstadir which is located in the outskirt of Reykjavik. This place is like a farm in the city so you can enjoy pure nature and at the same time the city life of the capital. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but beds/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.

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 favorites recipes from home!

Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Sveinsstadirfor 55 euro which includes the Golden circle south Icelandand a return from the farm to Reykjavik after the camp.

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

WF300Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm04/04 – 14/04 ART/RENO/ENVI 8 vol

WF301Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm18/04 – 28/04ART/RENO/ENVI 8 vol

WF302Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm03/05 – 13/05ART/RENO/ENVI 8 vol

WF303Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm17/05 – 27/05ART/RENO/ENVI 8 vol

WF304Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm31/05 – 10/06ART/RENO/ENVI 8 vol

WF305Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm14/06 – 24/06ART/RENO/ENVI10vol

WF306Sustainable living in Reykjavik and the WF farm28/06 – 08/07ART/RENO/ENVI10vol

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 centre 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 infavourableconditions 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 organization is renovating a farmhousein the outskirt of Reykjavik 15 km away from the capital centre. Since the creationof Worldwide Friends, the organization has been looking for the opportunity to set up a project to renovate and work in farm. The volunteers will help us with the renovation and to take care of the work in the farm. We have chickens, a greenhouse for growing herbs, and a piece of land where we grow potatoes, carrots, lettuce and other types of vegetables.

The volunteers will help with all the tasks related to the farm, the work is changing according to the seasons.

Leisure: On weekends, the volunteers can enjoy 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 our house in Sveinsstadir which is located in the outskirt of Reykjavik. This place is like a farm in the city so you can enjoy pure nature and at the same time the city life of the capital. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but beds/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.

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 favorites recipes from home!

Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Sveinsstadirfor 45 euro which includes the Golden circle south Iceland and a return from the farm to Reykjavik after the camp.

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

WF17 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik14/01 – 26/01 STUDY/ART8vol

WF173 Journalism and photography – Reykjavik08/02 – 21/02 STUDY/ART8vol

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 infavorableconditions 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: Every year WF Iceland is hosting hundreds of international volunteers participating in projects all around 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 choosea topic for the newsletter. This is a great opportunity to step into different projects and to get to know Reykjavik in a better way. 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.

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

Leisure: 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 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 220€ for this workcamp.

CAMPS IN THE SOUTH OF ICELAND

WF129Hveragerði – Health and Environment11/01 – 25/01ENVI / MANU 8vol

WF107Hveragerði – Health and Environment25/01 – 08/02ENVI / MANU 8vol

WF109Hveragerði – Health and Environment08/02 – 22/02ENVI / MANU 8vol

WF111Hveragerði – Health and Environment22/02 – 07/03 ENVI / MANU 8vol

WF112Hveragerði – Health and Environment07/03 – 21/03 ENVI / MANU 8vol

WF116Hveragerði – Health and Environment 21/03 – 04/04 ENVI / MANU 8vol

WF117Hveragerði – Health and Environment04/04 – 18/04ENVI / MANU16vol

WF119Hveragerði – Health and Environment18/04 – 02/05 ENVI / MANU16vol

WF121Hveragerði – Health and Environment02/05 – 16/05 ENVI / MANU16vol

WF120Hveragerði – Health and Environment16/05 – 30/05 ENVI / MANU16vol

WF78Hveragerði – Health and Environment30/05 – 13/06 ENVI / MANU16vol

WF01Hveragerði – Health and Environment13/06 – 27/06 ENVI / MANU16vol

WF30Hveragerði – Health and Environment27/06 – 11/07 ENVI / MANU16vol

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 one of the two most important rehabilitation clinics in Iceland.

In the last years this ongoing camp has been the most popular camp in our organization.

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 volunteers will help with growing the tomatoes, cucumbers and making tea made of Icelandic herbs. They will have the opportunity to work in the kitchen and other areas in the association if needed. 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. The working hours are usually from 09 am to 15 pm and volunteers will have one hour lunch break.

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.

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 a fully equipped bungalow consisting of several doublebedrooms and a living room. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag, but beds 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.