Photo Marathon in Reykjavík & Outskirts

WORK/PROJECT: This is the sixth year that SEEDS organizes series of International Photo marathons! Last years' were very successful and we want to continue organizing this project! One of our objectives is to deliver messages and draw the attention to the local population through pictures and photos made during the camp. The main idea and task of the project is involvement and participation of the volunteers in the SEEDS Photo Marathon.

SEEDS coordinators will prepare different topics on which the participants will base their entries; these topics will be mostly related to SEEDS work: Intercultural understanding, peace & Environment

Participants need to take their own digital cameras and its main work will be done taking photographs on the issues given; the best pictures will be selected for a final exhibit. Volunteers shall be prepared for walking and working flexible time schedule.

Volunteers will work two days with the city of Reykjavík in the cemeteries. Volunteers will help with raking leaves, beautifying the gardens, work on the recycling system among other tasks.

ACCOMMODATION:  SEEDS volunteers will stay part of the time 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.

The other part of the project the volunteers will stay in a well equipped house, in a beautiful setting inside the Botanical Gardens of the city of Reykjavík, about 4 Kilometres from the centre of the city.

Volunteers will be sleeping in shared rooms/dorms 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 activities. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening, when others can try and taste some specialities from your home countries.

LOCATION: The project takes partly place in the countryside out of Reykjavík, in the hills of Mountain of Wolfs (Úlfarsfell); far enough from the city to enjoy the quality of the country life, pure air, nature and tranquillity, but close enough to be able to visit the city during the project once or twice.

Úlfarsfell is a district of Reykjavík, part of the eastern suburbs. The Úlfarsárdalur area has a current population of 350 people. The construction process stopped when Iceland went into recession in the 2008 and not much has happened there since. The land around is quite fertile and a river runs through the area from nearby Hafravatn lake. With the water, the mountains, available outdoor activities and the fertile land we are trying also to construct a place to improve the area for both its inhabitants and volunteer visitors.

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.

Reykjavik is often called “the nightlife capital of the north”, but there is more: It also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture; it is an incubator of new ideas and styles. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded with beautiful nature.

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 180 (Euros).

Please note that the fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic crowns.

Tours and excursions (Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon or South Shore) can be arranged for SEEDS volunteers at discount fares.

AGE: 18+