Awareness and action on coastal protection in Iceland

This project combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should be prepared to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.

This project allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to the protection of the environment by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation such as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support the renovation and maintenance of the house.

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, 1 hour drive south-east from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental educational center where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010.

The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. Volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps of cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors.

Project dates:

• April 25 - May 4, 2024
• May 5 - May 14, 2024
• May 15 - May 24, 2024
• May 25 - June 2, 2024
• June 3 - June 11, 2024
• June 12 - June 20, 2024
• June 21 - June 29, 2024
• June 30 - July 8, 2024
• July 9 - July 17, 2024
• July 18 - July 26, 2024
• July 27 - August 4, 2024
• August 5 - August 13, 2024
• August 14 - August 22, 2024
• August 23 - August 31, 2024
• September 10 - September 18, 2024

More info at: https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland