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Protection of Iceland’s North Coast
Our partner offers volunteering placements at various locations across Iceland, focusing on biodiversity conservation, peace-building and the promotion of volunteering. Siglufjörður is a town of around 1,300 inhabitants, situated in northern Iceland. It is the northernmost town on the mainland and is a five-hour drive from Reykjavik. It is a region of spectacular beauty! Our partner is running a project with the Icelandic Forestry Association and local organisations. Most of your work will involve forestry. However, part of the project involves collecting marine litter originating from North America and carried here by the Gulf Stream.
Forest conservation and beach clean-ups, workshops
This volunteer programme offers a wide variety of activities, particularly in the areas of forestry and forest conservation. You will help with forest management, particularly through tree planting. You will also take part in beach clean-ups. Indeed, a great deal of waste from North America is carried by the Gulf Stream and washes up on Iceland’s north coast.
Workshops on global warming
Your activities will depend on the weather. This camp is perfect for people who love working outdoors! You’ll take part in workshops on topics such as global warming and ways to prevent it. The aim is to develop environmental awareness together. This volunteering project is a great way to discover Iceland with other international volunteers and enjoy an unforgettable experience!
The work can be physically demanding. Working hours average 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Dates
Minimum 2 weeks, from April to November
. Departures every other Monday
- 20 April 2026 to 6 May 2026
- 4 May 2026 to 20 May 2026
- 18 May 2026 to 3 June 2026
- 1 June 2026 to 17 June 2026
- 15 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 – Fully booked
- 30 June 2026 to 15 July 2026
- 13 July 2026 to 29 July 2026 – Fully booked
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 2026 to 7 October 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
Price
- €600 for two weeks
Included in the price
- Pick-up at Reykjavík BSI bus station at 5.00 pm
- 2-day pre-camp in Reykjavík
- Tour of the Golden Circle
- Return journey from Reykjavik to Siglufjörður. (5 hours)
- Return to BSI coach station (8.00 pm) The time may vary depending on weather conditions
- Accommodation (dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities)
- Meals
- Environmental workshops
Not included in the price
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Ages 18 and over
- At least two weeks
- 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
- Find out about environmental protection in the Arctic
- Work in an international environment
- Improve your English
Accommodation
Volunteers are accommodated in the Worldwide Friends house. The house is approximately 300 m² and comprises two large dormitories, each sleeping eight people, two double bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms and communal areas. Volunteers must bring their own sleeping bags, but beds and bed linen are provided. Free Wi-Fi.
Food
Food is provided, but we take turns preparing meals and doing the washing-up.
Arrival
Arrival at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), south of Reykjavík. From the airport, head to Reykjavík BSI bus station at 5.00 pm. The meeting point at the station is at 5.00 pm.
There are plenty of opportunities to relax in Siglufjörður: popular tourist attractions, hiking, museums, swimming pools… Our partner can organise weekend excursions at reasonable prices to explore Iceland and its treasures: waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam vents and even icebergs!
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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.
