Photography & Environment in Reykjavík

WORK/PROJECT: This particular project will combine 2 of the most popular SEEDS projects: The Photo Marathons and the Environmental Aware series. Last years' were very successful and we want to continue organizing these projects!

SEEDS coordinators will prepare different topics, workshops, visits and activities related to the two main issues of the project, Photography and Environment.

Participants need to take their own digital cameras and part of the 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.

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? Sorry, no more petrol: how do we live now? These and many more questions will be the focus of some the project’s sessions.

The daily schedule may include workshops/sessions on sustainable development, the environment, carbon emissions, organic farming, global warming (climate change), the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), renewable energy sources (focus on Iceland's hydroelectric and geothermal energy).

During this process we will organize visits with environmental interest such as going to the recycle centres of Reykjavik (SORPA) or a geothermal power plant.

Volunteers will work some 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 in a well equipped house, in a beautiful setting inside the Botanical Gardens of the city of Reykjavík, which are located 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.

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.

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.

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

Volunteers should have a motivation to learning and sharing. Tours and excursions (Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon or South Shore) can be arranged for SEEDS volunteers at discount fares.

Age: 18+