Environmentally aware & Orienteering Run
Environmentally aware & Orienteering Run
WORK/PROJECT: How aware are we of our environment? What are our priorities in life? Do we value our possessions or our relationships? Why? How has the humanity reached a state of no return? Why didn't we prevent it? Is it possible to do something now? These and many more questions will be the focus of the project training sessions.
The daily schedule may include trainings/sessions on sustainable development, carbon emissions calculation, organic farming, global warming (climate change), the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), the (hidden) costs of transport, renewable energy sources (focus on Iceland's hydroelectric and geothermal energy).
Different visits with, such as to the recycle centres of Reykjavik (SORPA) or a geothermal power plant will be organized. Part of the project will also consist of restoring our volunteer centre in the outskirts of Reykjavik and turning it into a base camp for our environmental activities.
Volunteers also will have the opportunity to work two days with the city of Reykjavík in the cemeteries. Volunteers will help with raking leaves, beautifying graves that are not well kept, work on the recycling system among other tasks.
Additional work will be assisting in an International Orienteering competition that is to be held in green areas in and around Reykjavík between June 28th and 30th. Volunteers will help prepare for the run each day, guide the runners and put up the main tent as well as taking it down at the end of each day. We will also distribute event information packets to participants and help selling food. We will assist preparing for the final dinner and enjoy the dinner with all the participants. Volunteers can also participate in the orienteering run at least one day if they are interested.
ACCOMMODATION: For one part of the project SEEDS volunteers will stay in a house in the outskirts of Reykjavík, where the sparkling city confronts nature. The facilities are basic and volunteers might for instance have to show patience when showering since the water pressure in the area is low at certain hours of the day and there are more houses using the same water supply; at certain points of the day the water flow may stop but start again after a while.
In the other part of the project we will stay in an equipped house, in a beautiful setting inside the Botanical Gardens of Reykjavík, which are located about 4 Kilometres from the centre of the city.
Volunteers will stay in shared rooms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional food from your country for the international evening.
LOCATION: The population of Iceland’s capital Reykjavik is over 200,000 including the metropolitan area, so two thirds of Iceland’s inhabitants live here. It is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources. Visitors to Reykjavík 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, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife.
In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavík, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit.
LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.
TERMINAL: Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 200 (Euros). Volunteers should have a motivation to learning and sharing on environmental and global issues.
Tours and excursions (Golden Circle, South Shore) can be arranged for SEEDS volunteers at discount fares.
Age: 18+