Description

Worldwide Friends Iceland (WF Iceland) is a very active organization in the voluntary field in Iceland. We are pioneers when it comes to creating new projects in different fields and the Icelandic society has been gaining a lot from the work of our volunteers.

* The power of the runes and the old Viking religion
* Multi cultural camp in Reykjavik or in the eastern fjords
* Environmental projects all around the island
* Visual arts in the Western fjords or in the east of the island
* Latin days in Reykjavik or African days in Reykjavik
* Study camps with different topics
- Water, nature and sustainable energy
- The old culture of the Vikings
* Viking camps
* Preparation and running festivals all around the island
* Food and fun organic kitchen
* Education projects in cooperation with different schools
* Art and renovation

Those are only example of different projects offered by our organization. Please check out our website for more information.

Intern Types

• Forestry
• Journalism
• Sustainable Development

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

100 - 1,000

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 6 - 25

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Worldwide Friends Iceland's Mission Statement

Veraldarvinir - Worldwide Friends (WF Iceland) was founded in 2001 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization promoting peace, friendship and international understanding. We host short-term voluntary work camps, mid and long-term voluntary projects (3-12 months), seminars (suitable for both young people and adults), youth exchanges, educational programmes and campaigns in Iceland. We also send abroad Icelandic volunteers who wish to have similar experiences. Veraldarvinir/WF aims at: " Promoting inter-cultural learning, exchange and awareness " Preserving Icelandic nature and raising awareness about environmental issues " Promoting voluntary work and a culture of volunteering

Year Founded

2001