Volunteer Opportunity Details:

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.

The purpose of this project is very diverse. During these workcamps, volunteers will be able to cooperate in different tasks. Depending on the season or the month, the themes will be different. The project base is the volunteer center in the village. During the first months of the summer, the workcamps will be more focused on cultural activities for the people and the youth of the village. Activities such as cultural coffees, international evenings, workshops which volunteers can develop, renovation work such us painting and cleaning the center and visual arts projects such as sharing knowledge on photography, video filming and editing.
During the last 2 months of summer, the volunteers will work more on environmental tasks such as cleaning the coastline. During this time, the local youth goes back to school and it's more difficult to gather people for cultural evenings. Another reason to avoid environmental work during the first 2 months is due to the migrant birds known as kria in Iceland. About this time they are nesting and it is not good to disturb the areas. At the end of August, they fly back again and it's perfect time for coastline cleaning. Also during this time, volunteers will have the chance to share photo skills, as well as video, edit and produce visual arts materials.

This project 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 with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning.

Project dates:
June 4 - June 18, 2013
June 16 - June 29, 2013
June 27 - July 10, 2013
July 8 - July 22, 2013
July 20 - August 3, 2013
August 1 - August 13, 2013
August 11 - August 22, 2013
August 20 - September 3, 2013
September 1 - September 14, 2013
September 12 - September 25, 2013
September 23 - October 6, 2013

More info and enrollment: http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm

18 and over years of age - motivated to work for a charity project within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.
No specific skills or experience required.
After successful participation CADIP issues a certificate for the completed volunteer hours.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CADIP International Volunteer Projects

Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture Cultural Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Community Development We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts / Culture Public Relations / Outreach Child Care Recreational Activities / Sports Dancing / Drama

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Contact Person: Program Co-ordinator, Program Co-ordinator, (646) 582-9000, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Reykjavik Iceland, TX 00000 (See a map)