Trails & Hot waterfall in the East

WORK/PROJECT: SEEDS volunteers will be working on a project in a beautiful place in the east of Iceland with the hikers’ association of the area. Our tasks will mainly be focused on improving the environment in and around the area.

SEEDS Volunteers will continue the work on the Stone Wall from last year by gathering stones to put on it. The Stone Wall is a famous landmark in the area. It is almost 4km long. Volunteers will also help empty a cave and do some environment/construction work, like help renovating the association’s cabin and help renovating an old turf house.

Volunteers will also mark walking paths in the area and go over older markings.

ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS volunteers will sleep in beds in house and share rooms. The house is fully equipped with access to a kitchen and a bathroom. 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 an international evening.

LOCATION: Fljótsdalshérað is Iceland’s easternmost populous municipality with a population of about 3.500. The largest towns in the area are Egilstaðir and Fellabær.

Fljótsdalshérað is famous for its natural beauty and pleasant climate, it is particularly characterised by woods, whose appearance in the environment is special for Iceland. The surrounds, waterfalls, lakes and rivers contribute to the many scenic attractions favourable for outdoor recreation.

There are many enjoyable walking routes through forests and open areas, and trips into nearby mountain ranges are popular regardless of the time of year. Not only is the fauna varied, but there are outstanding opportunities for bird-watching, besides the unique chance to view reindeer in Iceland. Lagarfljót lake is inhabited by Iceland's most renowned water monster, Lagarfljótsormur. Berries and mushrooms grow plentifully, while anglers seek out the lakes and rivers, and sportsmen also encounter one of Iceland's most exciting areas for hunting.

The East Fjords is a region of a special landscape, dominated by long, narrow fjords and steep mountains and the wild reindeers of Iceland are found here, the herd counts between three and four thousand animals.

LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.

TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF); closest domestic airport and bus stop are in Egilsstaðir.

SEEDS organises the “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites.

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 should have a motivation for working with outdoors and getting to know ways of living in rural areas in Iceland.

The weather in Iceland is unpredictable. Be prepared for all kinds of weather and be sure of bringing warm clothing.

Volunteers will get the chance to explore the surroundings of the location and enjoy free time activities arranged by the local host. Volunteers will for instance get to visit Iceland’s one and only geothermal hot waterfall.

Age: 18+