Get involved in protecting Iceland's north coast. Discover Iceland and its spectacular landscapes on a volunteer mission! All programs in Iceland here
Protecting Iceland's north coast
Our partner Worldwide Friends offers volunteer missions at various sites in Iceland to protect biodiversity, promote peace and volunteerism. Siglufjörður is a town of around 1,300 inhabitants in northern Iceland. It is the northernmost town on the continent. It is a 5-hour drive from Reykjavik. It's a region of spectacular beauty! Our partner is running a project with the Icelandic Forestry Association and local associations. Most of your work will involve forestry. However, part of the project involves collecting marine waste from North America, brought in by the Gulf Stream.
Forest conservation and beach waste collection, workshops
This volunteer program offers a wide variety of activities, particularly around forestry and forest conservation. You'll take part in forest management, particularly through planting. You'll also take part in beach clean-ups. In fact, a great deal of waste from North America is carried by the Gulf Stream and washes up on Iceland's northern coast.
Workshops on global warming
Your action will depend on the weather conditions. This camp is perfect for people who enjoy working outdoors! You'll attend workshops on global warming and how to prevent it. The aim is to develop environmental awareness together. This volunteering mission is a great way to discover Iceland with other international volunteers, and to live an unforgettable experience!
The work can be physical. Working hours average 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Dates
2 weeks minimum, April to November
Departure Mondays every 15 days
- 04/21/2025 to 05/07/2025
- 05/05/2025 to 05/21/2025
- 05/19/2025 to 06/04/2025
- June 2, 2025 to June 18, 2025
- 16/06/2025 to 2/07/2025
- 06/30/2025 to 07/16/2025
- 07/14/2025 to 07/30/2925
- 08/11/2025 to 08/27/2025
- 08/25/2025 to 09/10/2025
- 8/09/2025 to 24/09/2025
- 22/09/2025 to 8/10/2025
- 6/10/2025 to 22/10/2025
- 10/20/2025 to 11/5/2025
Rate
- 600 € for 2 weeks
Included in price
- Pick-up at Reykjavík BSI bus station at 5:00 p.m.
- 2-day pre-camp in Reykjavík
- Excursion to the Golden Circle
- Round trip from Reykjavik to Siglufjörður (5 hours)
- Return to BSI bus station (20:00) Time may vary according to weather conditions
- Accommodation (dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom)
- Meals
- Environmental workshops
Not included in price
- Thefts
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- From age 18
- 2 weeks minimum
- Couples are welcome, but we cannot guarantee a private room.
- English B1 (beginner-intermediate)
- Clean criminal record (translated into English)
- Discover Iceland's north coast
- Discover environmental protection in the Arctic zone
- Work in an international atmosphere
- Improve your English
Housing
Volunteers are accommodated in the Worldwide Friends house. The house is around 300 m2 and includes 2 large dormitories for 8 people each, 2 double bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, several bathrooms and common areas. Volunteers must bring their own sleeping bags, but beds and sheets are provided. Free WIFI.
Food
Food is included, but meals and dishes are made together, taking turns.
Arrival
Arrival at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), south of Reykjavik. From the airport go to the Reykjavík BSI bus station at 5pm. The meeting point at the station is at 5pm.
There are plenty of opportunities to relax in Siglufjörður: well-known tourist activities, hiking, museums, swimming pools... Our partner can organize reasonably priced weekend excursions to visit Iceland and its treasures: waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam vents or even icebergs!
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About the association
Worldwide Friends is an Icelandic non-profit organization founded in 2001, dedicated to protecting the environment, promoting peace and volunteering. Its team works on the protection of biodiversity, but also on the circular economy and education based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the UN. Worldwide Friends organizes short and long-term volunteer missions in Iceland. Through volunteering, the association protects nature and promotes peace by getting volunteers of different nationalities to work together. All Worldwide Friends missions
