Sirkús Íslands in Reykjavík (2.5)

WORK/PROJECT: This workcamp takes place in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, and will give you the opportunity to experience circus life in Iceland for two weeks.

The main tasks include putting up the circus tents and taking them down afterwards. Volunteers will make sure the area is neat and tidy during the stay of the circus and assist in the Circus shop. We will help with putting up the stage and chairs for the shows and work together with the back stage team.

Sirkus Íslands was founded in the year 2007. The circus is a big group of people with talents in circus arts with ambitions to show people daring and funny circus acts. The group includes specialists in aerial entertainment, acrobatics, juggling, fire shows, stilt walking and roving entertainers.

ACCOMMODATION:  SEEDS volunteers will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with only one shower and volunteers are expected to show consideration with their companions. 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.

Note that the circus cannot serve the needs of vegan people.

Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your country for the international evening.

LOCATION: The population of 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. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides.

Reykjavik is often called “the nightlife capital of the north”. But there is more to Reykjavík than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded with beautiful nature.

During this time in June you will be able to experience Iceland’s 24 hour midnight sun during the summer solstice. Because of how close Iceland is situated to the arctic circle, the nation gets the full on effect of seasonal changes on a unique scale. During the summer we get long, sunny days and, as expected, winter comes with complete darkness.

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). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.

Volunteers will be working in the morning on the last day of the project.

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

Weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable, so be prepared to experience all kinds of weather.

If you play an instrument or have circus implements that you can bring to Iceland, please do that!

AGE: 20+