Working & Fun in the South

WORK/PROJECT: This project gives SEEDS volunteers again the opportunity to live and work within beautiful surroundings hosted in cooperation with the Icelandic Girls and Boys Scouts Association.

The project offers diverse tasks and various experiences for SEEDS volunteers. First of all, volunteers will beautify the surroundings by cleaning up the area. Volunteers will carry out some planting and gardening activities as well and possibly make and maintain walking paths.

Depending on the advance of the project, volunteers might do other possible tasks, like checking up and repairing old fences and light maintenance work in the huts, such as panting.

The work can be physically demanding and volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors and to be flexible to work in all the diverse tasks connected with the project.

ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in a local hut, in a sleeping bag accommodation sharing rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag.

The area has a well equipped kitchen. Volunteers will be provided with food supplies and take care of the cooking themselves, as being in charge of the cleaning and housekeeping activities.

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

LOCATION: The Ulfljótsvatn Scout Center  is 65 Km to east from the capital, Reykjavík. The land is originally a farmland and a property of The City of Reykjavik. The scouts in Iceland rent a piece of the land and have been doing that for over 60 years. Úlfljótsvatn has been for decades the centre for outdoor activities, leader training and summer camp for scouts and guides in Iceland.

The nature is beautiful and outdoor activities are many with nature trail, adventure trail and water safari. Thousands of trees have been planted near the centre in the last 15 years. There is a climbing and abseiling tower in the area. Fishing is good in the lake and there are canoes, kayaks, rowing boats at the centre. Today’s most popular boats are 4 persons pedal boats. At the centre there is a 10m high outdoor climbing wall. It is used both for practice and fun in abseiling and climbing.

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).

SEEDS organises a “minibus option”, a special shared transport from Reykjavík to the camp which includes the Golden circle excursion. This excursion will be organised on the first day of the camp and it is included in the fee of the project. Departure time will be at 9:00 in the morning.

Apart from being cheaper than regular public services or tour operators, it also allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting sites.

EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 250 (Euros). This fee is paid to SEEDS on arrival in Euros or Icelandic krónas and it includes the transportation from Reykjavík to Eyrarbakki and back (on the first and last day of the camp). In the first day we will include the Golden Circle excursion.

The camp is located in a place of beautiful surroundings with countless walking and hiking opportunities. Volunteers can also use the kayaks in the lake. Excursions (Blue Lagoon or South Shore) can be organised at discount fares for SEEDS volunteers.

The work can be physically demanding and volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors and to be flexible to work in all the diverse tasks connected with the project.

Volunteers should be prepared for cold or rainy weather since the work takes place outdoors.

Age: 18+