Green Army in Reykjavik

Location: Iceland: Reykjavik

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects

353-1350 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 0C2 Canada

Description

In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature.

The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again.

The world's northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast.

The volunteers in the project will be mostly involved in beautifying the city center and helping the local authorities to make it a better place to stay. This includes varied types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be working outside and will help also the environmental department to take care of all the parks and green spots in the heart of Reykjavik. In addition, we might also clean up the coastline in the city area.

Extra fee of EURO 120 is required for participation in this project and is intended to support the local host.

Highlights

The volunteers will have free access to the local geothermally-heated swimming pools in Reykjavik. 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. 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.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

USD 310

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Fixing Fences
  • Painting
  • Parks
  • Planting
  • Renovation
  • Volunteering
Typical Volunteer
Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.
Age Range
18 and over
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Iceland

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.

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