Discover Iceland through eco-volunteering!
Beach clean-ups and climate workshops in Iceland
One Earth, one home: let’s fight against global warming
Broaden your horizons by connecting with volunteers from all over the world
Several workshops will be offered each week, including some on global warming
Marvel at the Northern Lights in Iceland
Beach clean-ups and climate workshops in Iceland
One Earth, one home: let’s fight climate change. This volunteer project in north-west Iceland will give you the chance to reflect on climate change whilst taking part in practical activities such as beach clean-ups. See all projects in Iceland here
One Earth, one home: let’s fight against global warming
Our partner offers volunteering opportunities at various locations across Iceland, focusing on biodiversity conservation, peace-building and the promotion of volunteering. The main aim of these projects is to raise awareness among local and international young people about sustainable development in their daily lives. Volunteers from all over the world therefore have the opportunity to get involved in various sustainable development projects taking place in both the north and south of Iceland
At the Brù Centre
Our partner runs the Brù centre along the Hrutafjordur fjord. This centre specialises in the environment and sustainable development. It welcomes eco-volunteers under the theme ‘One Earth, One Home: Let’s Fight Global Warming’. You will be involved in various activities, such as beach clean-ups, and will take part in workshops on global warming.
Beach clean-ups and climate workshops
The Brù Centre, situated along the Hrutafjordur fjord in north-western Iceland, offers a range of activities that depend largely on the season and weather conditions.
Here are some examples of the tasks you will be asked to carry out:
- Beach clean-up
- Tree planting
- Harvesting lupins
- Renovation
- Recycling.
Several workshops will be held each week, focusing in particular on global warming and ways to prevent it. These workshops aim to raise environmental awareness among project participants.
This camp is perfect for people who enjoy working outdoors! But it’s also ideal for anyone who wants to have a great time as part of an international team, and for those who are concerned about the challenges posed by global warming.
- Every mission begins with a two-day pre-camp in Reykjavik
- Working hours average 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Dates
2 weeks, from April to October
- 18 May 2026 to 3 June 2026
- 1 June 2026 to 17 June 2026
- 15 June 2026 to 1 July 2026
- 29 June 2026 to 15 July 2026
- 13 July 2026 to 29 July 2026
- 27 July 2026 to 12 August 2026
- 10 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
- 24 August 2026 to 9 September 2026
- 7 September 2026 to 23 September 2026
- 21 September 2025 to 7 October 2025
Prices
- €600 for two weeks
- €1,200 a month
Included in the price
- Pick-up at the BSI bus station in Reykjavik at 5.00 pm
- 2-day pre-camp in Reykjavik
- Tour of the Golden Circle
- Return to BSI coach station (7.00 pm). The time may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Return journey from Reykjavik to the centre of Brú (3 hours)
- Accommodation
- On-site camp leaders
- Meals
- Environmental workshops
Not included in the price
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Any other expenditure not mentioned above
- Discover Iceland and its stunning landscapes, with its black-sand beaches, waterfalls and glaciers!
- Get involved in sustainable development projects that have a positive impact on biodiversity
- Broaden your horizons by connecting with volunteers from all over the world, and take the opportunity to discover diverse cultures and traditions, which will further enrich your experience.
- Improve your English!
- At least 2 weeks
- Ages 18 and over
- Couples are welcome, but we cannot guarantee a private room.
- English B1 (beginner-intermediate)
Accommodation
Volunteers will be accommodated in the Worldwide Friends house. The house covers approximately 1,000 m² and comprises 12 double bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, communal areas, workshop rooms and galleries. Capacity: 26
. Volunteers must bring their own sleeping bags, but beds and bed linen are provided. Free wireless internet access is available.
Food
Meals are included for the duration of your stay. Everyone is expected to do their bit in the kitchen and with cleaning. A balanced diet is provided.
The venue
The centre is called BRÚ. It is situated on the shores of Hrutafjordur, on Route 1. The nearest towns are Borgarnes and Hvammstangi (a 30-minute drive away). There you will find a supermarket, a health centre, a swimming pool, a cliff-top campsite and Iceland’s largest sewing and knitting factory.
Arrival
Arrival at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), south of Reykjavik. The meeting point is at the BSI coach station at 5.00 pm in Reykjavik.
Close to the centre, you can enjoy unspoilt natural surroundings featuring waterfalls, rivers and canyons. Our partner can organise weekend excursions at reasonable prices to explore Iceland and its treasures: the Snæfellsnes Peninsula; the natural hot springs at Krauma…
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About the organisation
Our partner is an Icelandic non-profit organisation founded in 2001, dedicated to environmental protection, the promotion of peace and volunteering. Its team works on biodiversity conservation as well as the circular economy and education, based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the UN. Our partner organises short- and long-term volunteering placements in Iceland. Through volunteering, the organisation protects nature and promotes peace by bringing together volunteers of different nationalities to work together.
