Description

Olur, established in 1991, is the only organic forestry in Iceland producing over 400,000 trees every year. Olur is looking for interns that have some background or great interest in forestry. They need to be willing to learn and take directions but also be independent and have the ability to take this organic forestry to a higher, more sustainable level.

Main projects:

* General maintenance of the tree nursery i.e. weeding, sorting, potting, watering etc.
* Propagation of various species of trees/shrubs/herbs.
* Leading and managing volunteer groups with various planting projects.
* Learning methods of practise for organic forestry/horticulture.

Qualifications

We want every applicant to offer exciting and different experiences into the group thus creating a diverse range of people with various interests from a variety of different backgrounds. We are also looking for applicants that have theoretical knowledge related to their particular work field in Solheimar or people that are seeking practical experience. Therefore, acceptance to our programme is dependent on the variety of qualities we feel a candidate can add to our community and sustainable growth.

* You must be interested in working with people with disabilities.
* You must be responsible and motivated to work.
* You should be ready to learn Icelandic.
* You should have ability to adjust to the prevailing situations at the project site.
* You should be aware of long, cold and dark winter days and nights in Iceland, and also of the bright summer nights when the sun hardly sets down.
* You should be open-minded, flexible, enthusiastic, independent, and responsible and be interested in working with people.

Intern Types

• Environmental Management
• Environmental Sci (Atmosph.)
• Environmental Studies
• Forestry
• Agriculture
• Comm. Sci & Disorders

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Language instruction
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

Interns will spend a portion of the working week participating in various planned educational activities that will enhance their experience of living and working in Sólheimar. These activities will be interspersed throughout the week and include Icelandic language lessons, educational presentations and field trips.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-30

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Solheimar Eco - Village's Mission Statement

Sesselja House is a sustainable building and an educational center focusing on environmental issues. We are located in Solheimar, an ecovillage in South Iceland, where the goal is to give every individual an opportunity in a sustainable society. Sólheimar provides home and workplace to 43 individuals with special needs, and in total, more than 100 people live and work in Sólheimar.

Year Founded

2002

Solheimar Eco - Village is a x based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.