International Volunteer Workcamps - season 2008
Iceland
	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	  WF 19	ENVI	13.07.2008	27.07.2008	18+
	description
	  WF 19     Reyðarfjörður     13/07 – 27/07     ENVI / MANU    12 vols

	
	Project and location: Reyðarfjörður fjord is long, wide and curving, and is the largest of the eastern fjords. At the 
	end of it rests the village known variously as Reyðarfjörður or Búðareyri. On one side there are magnificent rocky 
	peaks, on the other gentle green hills, something which should bring hours of enjoyment to both the experienced 
	hiker and novice walker. In the past, Reyðarfjörður was the commercial centre for farmers in nearby 
	Fljótsdalshérað district. There is a large duck pond in the village called Andapollurinn, into which Salmon is released 
	on a regular basis. The Icelandic World War II museum in Reyðarfjörður offers an opportunity to travel back to the
	 days of the occupation, while a somewhat different attraction is the burial site of the ancient seer, Völva, who on 
	her deathbed vowed to protect Reyðarfjörður as long as her bones remained in their resting-place on Hólmaháls. 
	Also worth seeing are the summer market and the geological collection.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp.
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, good places for hikes. Excursions or boattrips will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in the local school. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring 
	his/her own warm sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS -  WF 9 - 11	ENVI	01.07.2008	15.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS WF 9 - 11 Siglufjörður 01/07 – 15/07 International folksong festival
	ENVI / FEST 12 vols
	Siglufjördur is the northernmost town in Iceland, located at the foot of towering mountains on the shore
	of a small fjord bearing the same name. Fishing and the processing of marine products provide the
	principal source of employment for the town's 1,600 residents, as the settlement has developed around
	one of the country's best natural harbours. The historic architecture, the colourful rooftops of the upper
	town, the harbour and inspiring backdrop are all postcard material on a fine day. There is plenty of variety
	in the life of the town, which includes many sorts of social and cultural activities. Both the church and
	music school are centres for musical activities, and sports are very popular. Furthermore, the splendour of
	the mountains and natural beauty are practically an invitation to everyone.
	W: Planting trees, cleaning the coastline, making hiking paths. Give a helping hand with the preparation
	and the running of the International folksong Festival, held between July 4th and 8th.
	A: In a house owned by the local community on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a
	sleeping bag.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Siglufjörður
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the
	workcamp site for a fair prize.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS – WF - 9.01	CULT	27.05.2008	23.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS – WF - 9.01 Viking festival 27/05 – 23/06 CULT / FEST 8 vols
	
	Hafnarfjörður is a town with the populations of 23.500 people. It is located 10 km away from the capital,
	Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður takes its name (meaning Harbour-fjord) from the area's excellent natural
	harbour. The town is first named in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of
	voyages to Hafnarfjörður date from the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the
	nation's largest fishing centres and the site of Iceland's first fish wholesalers' auction market.
	Hafnarfjördur is famous for having one of Iceland’s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other
	mystical beings, which are usually called ‘Hidden Folk.’ Centuries-old folklore has it that whole clans of
	such beings reside in the rocks that make up part of the town’s centre. We do not doubt this at all.
	Though elves are visible only to those with second sight, a great many Icelanders believe in their
	existence. Indeed, there is much evidence to support this belief, as stories abound of instances where new
	roads or housing developments were under construction and strange happenings took place. Hidden Folk
	enjoy a certain regard, and nowhere more so than in Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour
	that takes you to their home sites, stopping at places like Hellisgerdi Park and the base of the cliff
	Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden Folk. Along the way, the guide
	relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and describes how the town grew and developed in
	harmony with the Hidden Folk.
	The Vikings settled Iceland around 874 AD. During the annual Viking Festival modern-day Icelanders
	and Vikings from abroad celebrate their heritage with appropriate style. The Vikings' wild and
	adventurous spirit lives on today, in the people of this unique country. The event is a lot of fun; there are
	displays of ancient arts and crafts, and large gruff men in full Viking attire demonstrate their ancient battle
	skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them.
	Work: The volunteers will help with the preparation of the festival, the festival itself and after it has
	finished. During the festival all volunteers will receive Viking costumes to wear and perform different
	tasks. Different types of tasks will be performed as control at the venues, assistance to visitors, and help
	the other Viking volunteers in the kitchen or serving the meals.
	The festival will start on June 13th and last until June 17th. Apart from our WF Vikings there will be
	around 120 more Viking volunteers coming from all around the world! A big collection of artists will be
	at the Festival: warriors, bowmen, wrestlers, woodcarvers, stonemasons, blacksmiths, storytellers and
	enchantresses, musicians and magicians. The working hours are not completely fixed and they will be
	flexible according to the busy and relaxed hours of the festival.
	Leisure time: Excursions and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will
	have a free access to the local swimming pool.
	A: Volunteers will stay in a local community center with the other Vikings, sleeping on mattresses on the
	floor. After the festival the volunteers will be hosted in a house near to the area.
	Don’t forget to bring a warm sleeping bag
	F: The volunteers will have all the meals provided and cooked by our hosts in the Viking community.
	LA: English is the language in the camp, but high level is not required.
	LO: Hafnarfjörður in the south of Iceland
	Study: The Saga of the Vikings
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS – WF - 9.05	CULT	09.06.2008	23.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS – WF – 9.05 Viking festival 09/06 – 23/06 CULT FEST 8 vols
	
	Hafnarfjörður is a town with the populations of 23.500 people. It is located 10 km away from the capital,
	Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður takes its name (meaning Harbour-fjord) from the area's excellent natural
	harbour. The town is first named in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of
	voyages to Hafnarfjörður date from the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the
	nation's largest fishing centres and the site of Iceland's first fish wholesalers' auction market.
	Hafnarfjördur is famous for having one of Iceland’s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other
	mystical beings, which are usually called ‘Hidden Folk.’ Centuries-old folklore has it that whole clans of
	such beings reside in the rocks that make up part of the town’s centre. We do not doubt this at all.
	Though elves are visible only to those with second sight, a great many Icelanders believe in their
	existence. Indeed, there is much evidence to support this belief, as stories abound of instances where new
	roads or housing developments were under construction and strange happenings took place. Hidden Folk
	enjoy a certain regard, and nowhere more so than in Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour
	that takes you to their home sites, stopping at places like Hellisgerdi Park and the base of the cliff
	Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden Folk. Along the way, the guide
	relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and describes how the town grew and developed in
	harmony with the Hidden Folk.
	The Vikings settled Iceland around 874 AD. During the annual Viking Festival modern-day Icelanders
	and Vikings from abroad celebrate their heritage with appropriate style. The Vikings' wild and
	adventurous spirit lives on today, in the people of this unique country. The event is a lot of fun; there are
	displays of ancient arts and crafts, and large gruff men in full Viking attire demonstrate their ancient battle
	skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them.
	Work: The volunteers will help with the preparation of the festival, the festival itself and after it has
	finished. During the festival all volunteers will receive Viking costumes to wear and perform different
	tasks. Different types of tasks will be performed as control at the venues, assistance to visitors, and help
	the other Viking volunteers in the kitchen or serving the meals.
	The festival will start on June 13th and last until June 17th. Apart from our WF Vikings there will be
	around 120 more Viking volunteers coming from all around the world! A big collection of artists will be
	at the Festival: warriors, bowmen, wrestlers, woodcarvers, stonemasons, blacksmiths, storytellers and
	enchantresses, musicians and magicians. The working hours are not completely fixed and they will be
	flexible according to the busy and relaxed hours of the festival.
	Leisure time: Excursions and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will
	have a free access to the local swimming pool.
	A: Volunteers will stay in a local community center with the other Vikings, sleeping on mattresses on the
	floor. After the festival the volunteers will be hosted in a house near to the area.
	Don’t forget to bring a warm sleeping bag
	F: The volunteers will have all the meals provided and cooked by our hosts in the Viking community.
	LA: English is the language in the camp, but high level is not required.
	LO: Hafnarfjörður in the south of Iceland
	Study: The Saga of the Vikings
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS – WF 6 - 01	ENVI	01.06.2008	15.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS – WF 6 - 01 Neskaupstaður 01/06 – 15/06 ENVI 8 vols
	
	Neskaupstaður is a medium sized town by Icelandic standards, has the largest population (1.420 inh.) of
	any of the towns in the East Fjords, is almost completely self-sufficient and has grown and prospered
	since the early 1900's, thanks to the fishing industry. Its remoteness has led to a necessary self-sufficiency,
	including the town having its own bakery, dairy, supermarkets, banks, post office, school, sports hall,
	swimming pool, church, hospital, harbour, airstrip, hotel, jazz club, rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to
	have all the services you would expect in a larger town except an optician! To the east of the town, facing
	the ocean, there is a nature reserve and recreational area. The lower section of it, called Hagi, is the
	location of the renowned Páskahellir (Easter Cave), which is essentially a rock vault over the shore. Holes
	left by thick, 10-12-million-year-old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, as is typical in Iceland,
	there are various folk tales associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður is only reachable after driving through
	a one-way tunnel.
	“Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns
	of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The
	towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind
	the houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global
	scale. The fjords are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great
	variety of hiking paths. You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on
	the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp.
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will
	also clean the coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on
	the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work
	might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice
	most of the time, hopefully.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip
	will be organized by the hosting partner.
	A: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm
	sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the camp will be English.
	LO: Neskaupstaður in Fjarðabyggð.
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the
	workcamp site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is nearby the project
_________________________________________________________________________
	Alliance	Iceland	IS – WF 6 - 03	ENVI	05.06.2008	19.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS – WF 6 - 03 Hveragerði 05/06 – 19/06 ENVI 8 vols
	Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This
	friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, providing heat of hundreds of
	greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year, you can even find
	bananas growing in thise houses. The name Hveragerði means ‘hot springs garden’. Geothermal energy is
	Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and it would be difficult to find such a natural wonder in the middle of a
	populated area anywhere else in the world. Very interesting is Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind
	the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents.
	W: Fixing walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village. Planting
	trees.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Guided hikes with locals.
	A: In the local theatre on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Hveragerði.
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 60,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 04	ENVI	05.06.2008	19.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS  - WF 6 - 04 Vík í Mýrdal 05/06 – 19/06 ENVI 10 vols
	Vík in Mýrdalur is Iceland's most southerly village, bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the west and
	the river Blautakvísl to the east. It’s northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic
	Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves. The district lives mainly
	by agriculture. Although this community of 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vík is the only
	seaside settlement in Iceland left without a harbour due to natural circumstances. The natural beauty of
	the area is spectacular. Just east of the village's outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding
	grounds. South of Vík is a beautiful beach, which an international Magazine named one of the world's ten
	best island beaches in 1991. A short hike within the close vicinity of Vík is sure to satisfy all serious nature
	lovers and bird watchers. Vík and its surroundings is one of the main bird life areas in Iceland.
	W: construct walking and hiking paths, clean the coastline, take down old fences in the surroundings of
	the town.
	The study theme of the camp is “The hidden people, alfs and trolls”
	A: in a house owned by the local community on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a
	sleeping bag.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, good places for hiking. Excursions will be
	organized by the hosting partner.
	- 4 -
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: the language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Vík í Mýrdal.
	T: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 60,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 06	ENVI	13.06.2008	27.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS-  WF 6 - 06 Eskifjörður 13/06 – 27/06 ENVI 10 vols
	Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbour with direct sailing to Europe,
	which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the
	slopes of the mountain which rises above the town.Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming.
	Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One
	of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East
	Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of
	the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the
	Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area,
	which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A
	swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery
	and crafts shop.
	“Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns
	of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The
	towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind
	the houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global
	scale. The fjords are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great
	variety of hiking paths. You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the
	tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp.
	W: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also
	clean the coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the
	weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be
	physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of
	the time, hopefully.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be
	organized by the hosting partner.
	A: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to
	bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports
	centre.
	- 5 -
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the camp will be English.
	LO: Eskifjörður in Fjarðabyggð.
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the
	workcamp site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is nearby the project
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS – WF 6 - 09	ENVI	25.06.2008	09.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS – WF 6 - 09 Neskaupstaður 25/06 – 09/07 ENVI 12 vols
	Neskaupstaður is a medium sized town by Icelandic standards, has the largest population (1.420 inh.) of
	any of the towns in the East Fjords, is almost completely self-sufficient and has grown and prospered
	since the early 1900's, thanks to the fishing industry. Its remoteness has led to a necessary self-sufficiency,
	including the town having its own bakery, dairy, supermarkets, banks, post office, school, sports hall,
	swimming pool, church, hospital, harbour, airstrip, hotel, jazz club, rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to
	have all the services you would expect in a larger town except an optician! To the east of the town, facing
	the ocean, there is a nature reserve and recreational area. The lower section of it, called Hagi, is the
	location of the renowned Páskahellir (Easter Cave), which is essentially a rock vault over the shore. Holes
	left by thick, 10-12-million-year-old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, as is typical in Iceland,
	there are various folk tales associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður is only reachable after driving through
	a one-way tunnel.
	“Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns
	of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The
	towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind
	the houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global
	scale. The fjords are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great
	variety of hiking paths. You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on
	the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp.
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will
	also clean the coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on
	the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work
	might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice
	most of the time, hopefully.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip
	will be organized by the hosting partner.
	A: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm
	sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the camp will be English.
	LO: Neskaupstaður in Fjarðabyggð.
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the
	workcamp site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is nearby the project
_________________________________________________________________________
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 13	ENVI	04.07.2008	18.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS - WF 6 - 13 Hveragerði 04/07 – 18/07 ENVI 10 vols
	Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This
	friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, providing heat of hundreds of
	greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. The name Hveragerði
	means ‘hot springs garden’. Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and it would be difficult to find
	such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Very interesting is
	Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs,
	geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents.
	W: Fixing walking paths, working in the forestry.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be
	organized by the hosting partner.
	A: In the local theatre. Sleeping on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: the language of the work camp is English
	LO: Hveragerði
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 14	ENVI	06.07.2008	19.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS - WF 6 - 14 Mosfellsbær 06/07 – 19/07 ENVI 12 vols
	Mosfellsbær (population: 7.200) lies just 17km north of Reykjavík. Often called "the green town", this
	town enjoys thermal activity and quite a few greenhouses have been built here. Since 1933 it has supplied
	the capital area with natural hot water for house heating, swimming pools, etc. The mountainous area
	around the town is ideal for walks and hikes, skiing and fishing for trout and char in the small lakes. The
	Nobel Prize laureate for literature in 1955, Halldór Laxness (1902-1998), was the honorary citizen of the
	town. He lived there all his life and based some of his novels on his experiences and impressions of his
	surroundings. Mosfellsbær is also known as the hometown of avant-garde-rockband “Sigur Rós”. They
	still have their studio in Mosfellsbær. The natural landscape of Mosfellsbær is rugged, and 80% of the
	district lies more than 100 metres above sea level. Hills such as Mosfell, Grímannsfell, Helgafell and
	Úlfarsfell, all 200-300 metres high, dominate the landscape. Under much of Mosfellsbær lies a layer of
	basaltic lava, which can be seen here and there in hills and rocky outcrops.
	W: Plant trees, rake, seed and fertilize the earth (to enhance grass growth), clean the riverside and create
	walking paths, some work might be done in the horse stables.
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	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the hosting
	partner. Reykjavík is only ten minutes away so a City trip is a good option.
	A: In a community building in Mosfellsbær on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a
	sleeping bag. Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the local partner.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Mosfellsbær
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 15	ENVI	07.07.2008	21.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS - WF 6 - 15 Þórshöfn in Langanes 07/07 – 21/07 ENVI 10 vols
	To truly sense the remote beauty of the north-east, then the charming little fishing village of Þórshöfn on
	the north-east coast is the place to go. The town of Þórshöfn lies on the head of the Langanes peninsula
	and has 388 inhabitants. There's a variety of outdoor activity on offer from hiking to salmon and trout
	fishing and horse trekking in some of Iceland's most spectacular scenery. The Langanes Peninsula is also
	one of the best areas in which to enjoy Iceland's rich and varied birdlife. Þórshöfn is within driving
	distance of some Iceland's most prized natural pearls, such as Myvatn, with its geothermal activity, and
	the waterfall Dettifoss, one of Europe's most powerful and spectacular waterfalls. This village has a good,
	natural harbour and the inhabitants base their livelihood on fishing, fish processing and commerce.
	W: We will be working on cleaning up the shores and beaches in the area. Additional work will be
	undertaken as reforestation tasks, planting trees and taking care of those already planted.
	Leisure time: Free access to the gym and the local swimming pool with sauna, guided hikes with locals.
	Excursions will be organized by the hosting partner.
	A: We will be staying in the local school, sleeping on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to
	bring a sleeping bag.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Þórshöfn in Langanes
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the
	workcamp site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport and Akureyri airport are more near to the project.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 18	ENVI	11.07.2008	25.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS - WF 6 - 18 Sólheimar - The home of the sun 11/07 – 25/07 ENVI 10 vols
	
	Sólheimar Eco-village, founded in 1930, is the first community of its kind in the world where so-called
	able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has
	focused on cultivating the individual and the environmental and is the first community in Scandinavia to
	practice organic cultivation. Today, Sólheimar is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, renowned
	for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social and
	sporting activities, the village is only one hour drive from Reykjavik.
	The volunteers have free access to the swimming pool and gym. Volunteers are also encouraged to take
	part in social happenings in Sólheimar like in sports, music, the theatre group, etc. Sólheimar Arts
	Summer festival will last until the beginning of August. The program is varied with all sorts of arts
	exhibitions, an outdoor market, and theatre and cabaret performances at 4 o’clock every Saturday and
	every Sunday in the theatre and café Græna Kannan. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the singing
	groups and cabarets.
	W: In Ölur forestry centre, the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland: plant trees, construct paths +
	in Sunna organic cultivation centre: plant vegetables, dig the weeds and other kind of gardening work.
	Other tasks will be decided according to the need of the community.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool and to the fitness centre. Excursions will be
	organized by the hosting partner.
	A: In the sport centre on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag.
	F: Our host in Solheimar is offering a prepared lunch every working day but all other food will be
	provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the
	cooking/cleaning for other meals. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please
	remember to bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Sólheimar í Grímsnesi
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 19	ENVI	13.07.2008	27.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS - WF 6 - 19 Reyðarfjörður 13/07 – 27/07 ENVI 12 vols
	
	Reyðarfjörður fjord is long, wide and curving, and is the largest of the eastern fjords. At the end of it rests
	the village known variously as Reyðarfjörður or Búðareyri. On one side there are magnificent rocky peaks,
	on the other gentle green hills, something which should bring hours of enjoyment to both the
	experienced hiker and novice walker. In the past, Reyðarfjörður was the commercial centre for farmers in
	nearby Fljótsdalshérað district. There is a large duck pond in the village called Andapollurinn, into which
	Salmon is released on a regular basis. The Icelandic World War II museum in Reyðarfjörður offers an
	opportunity to travel back to the days of the occupation, while a somewhat different attraction is the
	burial site of the ancient seer, Völva, who on her deathbed vowed to protect Reyðarfjörður as long as her
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	bones remained in their resting-place on Hólmaháls. Also worth seeing are the summer market and the
	geological collection.
	“Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns
	of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The
	towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind
	the houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global
	scale. The fjords are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great
	variety of hiking paths. You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the
	tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp.
	W: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also
	clean the coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the
	weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be
	physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of
	the time, hopefully.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, good places for hikes. Excursions or boattrips will
	be organized by the hosting partner.
	A: We will be staying in the local school. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring
	his/her own warm sleeping bag.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the camp will be English.
	LO: Reyðarfjörður in Fjarðabyggð.
	T: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair
	prize.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 20	ENVI	14.07.2008	28.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS-  WF 6 - 20 Fjallabyggð 14/07 – 28/07 ENVI 12 vols
	Siglufjördur is the northernmost town in Iceland, located at the foot of towering mountains on the shore
	of a small fjord bearing the same name. Fishing and the processing of marine products provide the
	principal source of employment for the town's 1,600 residents, as the settlement has developed around
	one of the country's best natural harbours. The historic architecture, the colourful rooftops of the upper
	town, the harbour and inspiring backdrop are all postcard material on a fine day. There is plenty of variety
	in the life of the town, which includes many sorts of social and cultural activities. Both the church and
	music school are centres for musical activities, and sports are very popular. Furthermore, the splendour of
	the mountains and natural beauty are practically an invitation to all outdoorsmen.
	W: Planting trees, cleaning the coastline, making and marking hiking paths.
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	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool.
	A: in a house owned by the local community on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a
	sleeping bag.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: the language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Fjallabyggð
	Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF T: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from
	Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 31	ENVI	07.08.2008	21.08.2008	18+
	description
	IS - WF 6 - 31 Sólheimar The home of the sun 07/08 – 21/08 ENVI 10 vols
	
	Sólheimar Eco-village, founded in 1930, is the first community of its kind in the world where so-called
	able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has
	focused on cultivating the individual and the environmental and is the first community in Scandinavia to
	practice organic cultivation. Today, Sólheimar is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, renowned
	for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social and
	sporting activities, the village is only one hour drive from Reykjavik.
	The volunteers have free access to the swimming pool and gym. Volunteers are also encouraged to take
	part in social happenings in Sólheimar like in sports, music, the theatre group, etc. Sólheimar Arts
	Summer festival will last until the beginning of August. The program is varied with all sorts of arts
	exhibitions, an outdoor market, and theatre and cabaret performances at 4 o’clock every Saturday and
	every Sunday in the theatre and café Græna Kannan. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the singing
	groups and cabarets.
	W: In Ölur forestry centre, the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland: plant trees, construct paths +
	in Sunna organic cultivation centre: plant vegetables, dig the weeds and other kind of gardening work.
	Other tasks will be decided according to the need of the community.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool and to the fitness centre. Excursions will be
	organized by the hosting partner.
	A: In the sport centre on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag.
	F: Our host in Solheimar is offering a prepared lunch every working day but all other food will be
	provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the
	cooking/cleaning for other meals. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please
	remember to bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the work camp is English.
	LO: Sólheimar í Grímsnesi
	T: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS - WF 6 - 32	ENVI	08.08.2008	22.08.2008	18+
	description
	IS - WF 6 - 32 Reyðarfjörður 08/08 – 22/08 ENVI 12 vols
	
	Reyðarfjörður fjord is long, wide and curving, and is the largest of the eastern fjords. At the end of it rests
	the village known variously as Reyðarfjörður or Búðareyri. On one side there are magnificent rocky peaks,
	on the other gentle green hills, something which should bring hours of enjoyment to both the
	experienced hiker and novice walker. In the past, Reyðarfjörður was the commercial centre for farmers in
	nearby Fljótsdalshérað district. There is a large duck pond in the village called Andapollurinn, into which
	Salmon is released on a regular basis. The Icelandic World War II museum in Reyðarfjörður offers an
	opportunity to travel back to the days of the occupation, while a somewhat different attraction is the
	burial site of the ancient seer, Völva, who on her deathbed vowed to protect Reyðarfjörður as long as her
	- 9 -
	bones remained in their resting-place on Hólmaháls. Also worth seeing are the summer market and the
	geological collection.
	“Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns
	of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The
	towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind
	the houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global
	scale. The fjords are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great
	variety of hiking paths. You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the
	tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp.
	W: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also
	clean the coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the
	weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be
	physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of
	the time, hopefully.
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, good places for hikes. Excursions or boattrips will
	be organized by the hosting partner.
	A: We will be staying in the local school. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring
	his/her own warm sleeping bag.
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair
	share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to
	bring along recipes from your own countries
	LA: The language of the camp will be English.
	LO: Reyðarfjörður in Fjarðabyggð.
	T: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair
	prize.
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS–SEE 6.1	ENVI	24.05.2008	07.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS–SEE 6.1.  Bíldudalur & Langibotn
	24/05 - 07/06
	ENVI/CONS
	16 vols.
	
	WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be working on few different projects, mainly building and maintaining hiking trails 
	and pathways in the area of Langibotn. Additional tasks may include putting up signs and descriptive information 
	charts for the trails, clearing old oil tanks from the abandoned farm lands in Geirþjófsfjörður and depending on the 
	advance of the jobs, volunteers may start removing a stranded boat and take down its engine to be sent to a 
	museum.
	ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a local house; sleeping on mattresses on the floor; therefore 
	bringing a warm sleeping bag is highly recommended. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen will be 
	available, volunteers will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. 
	LOCATION: Bíldudalur is a small fishing town, at Arnarfjörður and one of the communities of Vesturbyggð, where 
	the main trades are/were fishing and fish processing. However, during the last years and due to the introduction of 
	the quota system in the Icelandic fishing sector, the town lost its share in the fishing amounts to be caught and 
	this has strongly hit the economy and living situation in the area, which will be one of the issues addressed during 
	the workcamp. In the past years the emphasis on alternative industries has been more visible similar to other 
	fishing villages in Iceland. Bíldudalur is a small sea-side village in the southern part of the Icelandic Western 
	fjords, famed for its beautiful landscape and good weather. The summers are often very warm and sunny with 
	gentle breezes, conditions which are hospitable for fishing, swimming, hiking and a variety of other activities.
	Langibotn in Geirþjófsfjörður is one of the places where the story of Gísli Súrsson took place, which is one of the 
	most famous Icelandic sagas. Although the saga is only preserved whole in later manuscripts, it was most likely 
	written down in the early 13th century with action occurring between 940-980 A.D. Gisli Sursson's Saga is a classic 
	outlaw saga that is centered on the internal struggles of Gisli, the saga's protagonist, a 10th century settler who 
	ends up outlawed - that is, being declared a person who could be legally killed by anyone finding him - after he 
	avenges the death of his blood brother. Differing from the typical Icelandic Saga, it uses the common theme of 
	vengeance to divide loyalties within with family instead of strengthening familial bonds.
	From Langibotn, you can walk up to the cliff Einhamar, where Gísli was killed. The vicinity offers a variety of 
	interesting places to explore and hiking and mountain climbing are popular. The sheer beauty of the region attracts 
	people and tourism has started to play an increasing role recently. The distance from Reykjavik is 475 km (7 hours
	 drive) by the Whale Bay tunnel but only 300 km via Stykkisholmur and by the ferry to Brjanslaekur. It is perhaps 
	one of Iceland's most remote areas. 
	Bíldudalur and Langibotn are located in the Icelandic Western Fjords, which are too often missed by visitors due to 
	its distance (real and perceived) from Route 1, the circle road, and from other population centers. The West Fjords 
	are a mass of fjords, mountains and isolated villages on spits of lands surrounded by water and mountains. The 
	area includes its own glacier, the magnificent, remote Hornstrandir and Europe's westernmost point of land at 
	Látrabjarg, there, millions of birds nest in the cliffs making it a must for bird watchers. 
	LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, high proficiency is not required.
	STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global 
	education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts. S/he will arrange and organise few activities 
	that intend to raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple but easy-to-implement actions
	 which will affect the way we use our resources and we deal with the environment and the world we live in.
	TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Closest domestic airport and bus terminal 
	Ísafjörður (IFJ). 
	EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- . Excursions in the area as boat trips and hikes will be arranged for 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS-SEE 6.2	ENVI	30.05.2008	13.06.2008	18+
	description
	IS-SEE 6.2. Þórshöfn & Langanes Peninsula
	30/05 - 13/06
	ENVI
	8 vols.
	
	WORK/PROJECT: The county administration of the Langanes district (Langanesbyggð) will be our host and we will 
	be working on environmental related matters. Volunteers will be mainly working on reforestation tasks; planting 
	trees will be the main job while others may include follow up on survival and growth of trees planted in the past. 
	Additional task, depending on advance of the reforestation project, will be cleaning up the coastline in the area, as 
	one of the biggest pollution issues in the area is the litter brought to the shore due to sea currents that even bring 
	timber as far as from Siberia. 
	ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in the local sports centre, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. 
	Therefore a warm sleeping bag is highly suggested. Within the facilities of the centre we will have a kitchen to 
	cater ourselves. Food will be provided and meals will be then prepared/cooked by volunteers. We luckily have 
	access to the nearby local swimming pool and sport centre with top-quality facilities. 
	LOCATION: Þórshöfn* is a compact, busy little town at the base of the Langanes Peninsula in the North-East of 
	Iceland, located at the Þistilfjörður. The entire district (including farms and the village of Bakkafjörður) has 479 
	Inhabitants (01.12.2007) and they base their livelihood on fishing, fish processing and commerce serving the 
	surrounding rural farming area. It is probably the best place in Iceland to experience what it is like to live in an 
	isolated village almost 60 miles, 100 km from the next village. Around 400 people live in the village itself and the 
	distance from the capital is 629 km by the Whale Bay tunnel.
	The Langanes peninsula is the last word in Icelandic remoteness and it narrows like a spear point toward northeast 
	and its fowling cliffs have been and still are a means of sustenance for those, who live there. Nowadays, the area 
	is very sparsely populated. Most farms have been abandoned during the last few decades. Some of the remaining 
	farmers tend the breeding colonies of the eiders and collect their down, clean it and sell at high prices.
	Nature lovers often spend days on end at the densely populated bird cliffs watching gannets, puffins, guillemots, 
	brunnich's guillemots, black guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars etc.  One of the best places for the 
	observation of the gannets is Cliff Storikarl off the bird cliff Skoruvikurbjarg.  Other bird species colonise different
	 parts of the peninsula, such as the arctic terns near the farm Ytra-Lon. 
	LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, but high proficiency is not a requirement.
	STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global 
	education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts through organised activities as workshops, 
	presentations, simulations, discussions, games on topics related to environment, nature protection and 
	sustainability as use of resources, globalisation, millennium development goals, global warming, fair trade, 
	recycling, consumption, etc. We intend to raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple 
	but easy-to-implement actions which will affect the way we deal with the environment and the world we live in.
	TERMINAL: Closest International Airports: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF and Akureyri; nearest domestic airport is 
	Þórshöfn (THO), while the closest bus stop is in town.
	SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 100,-. Free entrance to the local modern swimming pool, 
	sports centre facilities. Excursions will be arranged by the local contacts.
	* The name Þórshöfn is the harbor of Þór. Þór is the thunder god. His wife’s name is Sif. Þór is the son of Odin the
	 most powerful god. Odin’s horse Sleipnir put one of its eight feet down in Ásbyrgi, hence the horseshoe shape. It 
	is a must to visit the ponds in Ásbyrgi on your way to Dettifoss.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS-SEE 6.3	ENVI	09.07.2008	23.07.2008	18+
	description
	IS-SEE 6.3. Reykjavík & Bláfjöll mountain range
	09/07 - 23/07
	ENVI
	12 vols.
	
	WORK/PROJECT: During 2007, SEEDS Iceland started working with few other NGOs in the South-west of Iceland 
	in charge of the revegetation in this area of the country. The aim of the project is to halt the erosion of vegetation 
	and soils and to strengthen the ecosystem of the area by enhancing its natural vegetation. The process of using 
	organic waste materials as fertilizing means, we achieve a double dividend. Close to 70% of the total population of 
	Iceland lives in this area of the country and the area has suffered of overgrazing and volcanic activity; some 
	areas are stripped entirely of top soil. 
	Formerly harsh eroded and rocky, Heiðmörk is now an attractive and popular outdoor haven for the people of the 
	Greater Reykjavík area, all that because of optimistic and ambitious reclamation efforts in the 20th century. 
	Different kinds of organic waste materials are being generated in great quantities annually in the area. Over 
	130,000 tonnes of organics are being generated every year in the area, including over 70,000 tonnes of different 
	kinds of manure. Quantities of organic household and commercial waste are also substantial. Causing local 
	pollution problems, these materials have so far lacked a channel where they can be utilized for reclamation 
	purposes. However, better fertilizing agents can hardly be found!
	The project strives to combine professionalism with idealism. The reclamation results and efforts can already be 
	seen at a number of sites in the area, despite the project’s youth. 
	Volunteers will basically perform three different types of work: a) Fertilising the slopes in Bláfjöll by yard-waste 
	cover. This is the most important work. b) Monitoring the survival and growth rate of tree plantations of former 
	years. c) Cleaning up litter in the vicinity of caves in the Bláfjöll area. d) Other jobs may come into account, but 
	are uncertain at the moment of producing this description. Volunteers will be working hand-on-hand with Icelandic 
	youngsters from the working school, Vinnuskóli.
	ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged part of the time directly in the area of Bláfjöll in a house and the rest
	 of the time in a local school in Reykjavík. 
	LOCATION: For information on Reykjavík please see the description of our project IS-SEEDS 9.4. RIFF – 
	Reykjavík* International Film Festival. The Bláfjöll volcanic mountain range is located about 30 minutes drive from
	 Reykjavík and the river Elliðaá have its source there, streaming down to the lake HElliðavatnH in the eastern 
	suburban border of the city, on the way it passes through the nature reserve area of Heiðmörk. The highest 
	mountain reaches 600m and therefore since 1968 the region became a very popular skiing area among Icelanders 
	and the favourite for skiers in the Capital area. 
	LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, but high proficiency is not a requirement.
	STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global 
	education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts. S/he will arrange and organise few activities 
	as workshops, presentations, simulations, discussions, games on topics related to environment, nature protection 
	and sustainability as use of resources, globalisation, millennium development goals, global warming, fair trade, 
	recycling, consumption, etc. We intend to raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple 
	but easy-to-implement actions which will affect the way we use our resources and we deal with the environment 
	and the world we live in.
	TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Closest bus terminal in Reykjavík.
	EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 150,- . Excursions and free time activities in the area will be arranged for the 
	volunteers. 
	* The name Reykjavík means “smoky bay”: Given by the first settlers that arrived to the area due to the high 
	geothermal activity and the constant rise of steam out of the hot springs around.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS-SEE 9.1	FEST	27.07.2008	10.08.2008	18+
	description
	IS - SEE 9.1. Selárdalur - Arnarfjörður. Listasafn Samúels Jónssonar 
	27/07 - 10/08
	FEST/ENVI
	8 vols.
	
	WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be working on a particular project at the artworks of Samúel Jónsson, an 
	Icelandic artist, who lived at Selárdalur. During the summer of 2008 volunteers will work taking down Samúel´s 
	living house in order to build there a new one with a similar front that can serve as a home for artists. 
	This will be the second year in a row that SEEDS volunteers support the works there, which had been rapidly 
	decaying after Samúel’s dead, until the year 1998, when a society for its restoration was founded. The society is 
	also a non-for profit organisation and has had collaboration with the German sculptor Gerhard König and some 
	others to work on the restauration during the past years.
	ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted at a local house; sleeping on mattresses on the floor; therefore 
	bringing a warm sleeping bag is highly recommended. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen will be 
	available, volunteers will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. 
	LOCATION: Selárdalur is the outermost of the Ketildalir valleys on the west side of Arnarfjörður, located in the 
	Icelandic Western Fjords, which are too often missed by visitors due to its distance (real and perceived) from 
	Route 1, the circle road, and from other population centers. The West Fjords are a mass of fjords, mountains and 
	isolated villages on spits of lands surrounded by water and mountains. The area includes its own glacier, the 
	magnificent, remote Hornstrandir and Europe's westernmost point at Látrabjarg, where millions of birds nest, a 
	must for bird watchers.
	Samúel Jónsson was a farmer who lived in the isolated valley of Selárdalur, he was born in 1885 and died in 1969. 
	Samúel always dreamed of being an artist and started carving and drawing as a young boy. But he had to work 
	very hard to earn his living. Things changed when he got his old age pension around the age of 65. Until then he 
	didn’t have much opportunity to practice his artistic skills. In his old age Samúel began building palaces and 
	sculptures for the money he got as old age pension. He began adding to his living-house. Then he built a museum 
	for all his things, sculptures as well as paintings with carved frames which he made during the winter. Samúel built 
	a grotesque but charming resemblance to the lion’s fountain in the Alhambra-palace in Granada, Spain, and many 
	sculptures showing seals and other animals as well as figures from Icelandic history like Leif the lucky who found 
	America.
	When the church in the valley was one hundred years Samúel wanted to give it an altarpiece he had painted; the 
	church-committee decided to reject Samúel’s altarpiece because they thought the old altarpiece was good enough. 
	Then Samúel started building a church on his own around his altarpiece, a church that still stands as a monument 
	commemorating this old man´s ingeniousity and marvellous willpower to make his own dreams come true by means
	 of simple concrete.
	Selárdalur is the home of another remarkable person, Gisli Gislason. He lived alone on a farm named Uppsalir 
	almost without any communication with other people. He was famous for living in total harmony with nature, not 
	having to use any money or modern facilities such as electricity, machines or vehicles. Now there are plans to 
	make a museum out of his former home.
	The distance from Reykjavik is 500 km (7-8 hours drive) by the Whale Bay tunnel but only 325 km via 
	Stykkisholmur and by the ferry to Brjanslaekur. It is perhaps one of Iceland's most remote areas. 
	LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, but high proficiency is not a requirement.
	STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global 
	education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts. TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: 
	Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Closest domestic airport and bus terminal Ísafjörður (IFJ). 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS-SEE 9.2	FEST	12.08.2008	26.08.2008	18+
	description
	IS - SEE 9.2. Reykjavík: Menningarnótt & Maraþon 
	Culture Night and Marathon in Reykjavík.
	12/08 - 26/08
	FEST/ENVI
	14 vols.
	
	WORK/PROJECT: The City of Reykjavík* will be our host again for the third year in-a-row during these cultural 
	and sports events, which are the largest ones in the country. We will be working in two main fields: Festivals and 
	environment/green areas. During the period of time the workcamp takes place there will be 2 big festivals in the 
	city, volunteers will be collaborating and helping around the different tasks before, during and after the festivals. 
	This means that volunteers will work during the weekend they take place and will have two days off during the 
	regular working/business days (Monday to Friday). The 2 big festivals will be held on August 23, Menningarnótt 
	(The Culture Night) and Maraþon (The Reykjavik Marathon). The working load will be heavier in the last days prior to
	 the weekend and during the weekend itself. Appart of the tasks related to the festivals we will be working with the 
	Public areas department of the city, in charge of environmental affairs and green areas. 
	Volunteers will work before, during and after the festivals, helping in the many different activities related to their 
	preparation and execution as re-arranging all again, once they are over. 
	ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in a building located in the centre of Reykjavík, sharing a large room
	 and sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Volunteers are expected to cook their own meals, ingredients will be 
	provided and the common tasks will be shared fairly.
	LOCATION: Reykjavík*, the Icelandic capital, has been called Europe’s hottest capital. Slick advertising 
	campaigns have championed the city’s famed nightlife. But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. 
	Reykjavík held the prestigious title European City of Culture in the year 2000; a welcome recognition of the 
	energetic and colourful cultural life of the capital. 
	The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America, is framed by the 
	majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxaflói Bay. The population of the city is about 115,000 (40% of 
	Iceland’s population) in the metropolitan area and 180,000 (60% of Iceland’s inhabitants) including its suburbs. It is 
	growing steadily and 45% is younger than 30 years old; 83,1% of men and women aged 16-74 are active on the 
	labour market. Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy 
	sources, geothermal power and glacial rivers. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene. 
	Visitors to Reykjavik experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the 
	boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and 
	fun-filled nightlife.  Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the 
	Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight and watch the sun dip 
	slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again.
	LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.
	STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global 
	education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts through organised activities. We intend to 
	raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple but easy-to-implement actions which will 
	affect the way we deal with the environment and the world we live in.
	TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Closest bus terminal in Reykjavík.
	EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 150,- . Excursions and free time activities in the area will be arranged for the 
	volunteers. And of course the chance to live the northernmost capital city in the world and one of the smallest! 
	Free access to local swimming pools and tourist cards will be provided.
	
	* The name Reykjavík means “smoky bay”: Given by the first settlers that arrived to the area due to the high 
	geothermal activity and the constant rise of steam out of the hot springs around.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS–SEE 9.3	RENO	19.08.2008	02.09.2008	18+
	description
	IS – SEE 9.3. Suðureyri í Tálknafirði - Like in the old days!!
	19/08 - 02/09 
	RENO / CONS
	12 vols.
	
	WORK/PROJECT: SEEDS volunteers will once again join a project in the community of Tálknafjörður and its 
	surrounding area. Volunteers will specifically be working at the old whaling station in Suðureyri. Volunteers’ work will 
	mainly be focused on renovation and reconstruction works in the old buildings and former facilities of the whaling 
	station, and continue the work started last year by another group of SEEDS volunteers.
	After being abandoned for more than half a century, some of the buildings have collapsed and the ruins are spread
	 all around in the area. The main aim in the longer-term of the project is to rebuild the facilities and have an art 
	gallery and historic exhibit about the whaling station, whaling in Iceland, its history and the different developments 
	throughout the last 2 centuries on the topic as its impact in the local socio-economical circumstances.
	The group will be divided in different teams and tasks will be rotated. One of the sub-groups will be in charge of 
	catching the fish, collecting berries and gathering the ingredients as Icelanders used to cater themselves some 
	decades ago when the country and this region in particular were very isolated and transport of “foreign” goods and 
	products was almost non-existent. Fishing gear, boat, as needed equipment and training will be provided by our 
	local hosts. In case of unsuccessful journeys to “catch our food”, we will have at our disposal a boat to sail to the 
	nearest convenience store, on the other side of the fjord in the town of Tálknafjörður.
	ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: Volunteers will be hosted in a local house at Suðureyri, will sleep on bunk beds in 
	shared rooms and are asked to bring their own sleeping bags. Electricity will be available for short periods of time a
	 day (with a diesel generator), but a fully equipped kitchen running on gas is at disposal. Geothermal hot pots are 
	easy to be reached by boat on the opposite side of the fjord, as the swimming pool, convenience store and 
	additional facilities in the town of Tálknafjörður. 
	LOCATION: Suðureyri is located in the district of Tálknafjarðarhreppur in the Icelandic Western Fjords. 
	Tálknafjörður is the main and only “considerable-sized” town in the district with around 300 inhabitants. Suðureyri, 
	on the opposite –western- side of the fjord was the location of an old whaling station built at the end of the 19th 
	century by Norwegian whale hunters, which was on and off operation for around 50 years until the year 1939 and is
	 now deserted. During its busiest times around 110 people lived and worked at the station. Today the great 
	buildings are grand monuments of times past. Nearby is the valley of Suðureyri, Suðureyrardalur, the biggest 
	valley on the south-west side of Tálknafjörður.
	The town of Tálknafjörður, sometimes referred to as Sveinseyri, lies near the head of the Tálknafjörður, the fjord, 
	and the main sources of income are fishing and farming. It differs from the other so-called Western Fjörds in the 
	fact that there is geothermal activity and the water is used for heating and in the swimming pool. Tálknafjörður is 
	located around 400 Km from the Icelandic capital Reykjavík and around 160 Km from Ísafjörður, the biggest town 
	in the Western Fjords. 
	LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.
	STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global 
	education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts; organising few activities on topics related to 
	environment, nature protection and sustainability. 
	TERMINAL: Closest International Airports: Keflavík – Reykjavík (KEF), and closest bus stop is in the town of 
	Tálknafjörður.
	EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Excursions in the area will be arranged for volunteers by our local 
	host. Please expect plenty of Icelandic cod and haddock in the menu and loads of fun sailing and catching your 
	own food!!
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	IS-SEE 9.4	FEST	23.09.2008	06.10.2008	18+
	description
	IS-SEE 9.4. RIFF – Reykjavík* International Film Festival
	23/09 - 06/10
	FEST/ARTS
	15 Vols.
	
	WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be part of the team organising the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF). 
	Volunteers will team up with the local Icelandic volunteers from the Film studies of the University of Iceland. They 
	will share all types of tasks related to the festival and the group will be split according to the needs and to give 
	everyone the chance to try out different assignments. 
	The input of volunteers will make a big difference in making the festival an impressive cultural event. Before 
	starting the festival handing out leaflets, posters and brochures, receiving guests to the screenings, helping the 
	International teams presenting their new releases, selling entrance tickets and festival passes, controlling at the 
	entrances in the venues, helping during the screenings, guiding and assisting participants and spectators, setting 
	up the venues before and after the movies and a wide variety of many different duties to be performed during the
	 festival. Volunteers are an integral part of creating a special festival atmosphere in Reykjavík. 
	The tasks are very exciting for volunteers interested in films, since we try to give them insight into the working 
	process for a film festival whilst also offering a chance to experience a fun job in a creative atmosphere.
	ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in a youth accommodation building. There will be bunk beds, 
	mattresses and all facilities needed. Food will be provided, so cooking and common tasks will be shared fairly 
	among the participants. A warm sleeping bag is highly recommended.
	LOCATION: Reykjavík*, the Icelandic capital, has been called Europe’s hottest capital. Slick advertising 
	campaigns have championed the city’s famed nightlife. But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. 
	Reykjavík held the prestigious title European City of Culture in the year 2000; a welcome recognition of the 
	energetic and colourful cultural life of the capital. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between 
	Europe and North America, is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxaflói Bay. The population 
	of the city is about 115,000 (40% of Iceland’s population) in the metropolitan area and 180,000 (60% of Iceland’s 
	inhabitants) including its suburbs. It is growing steadily and 45% is younger than 30 years old; 83,1% of men and 
	women aged 16-74 are active on the labour market. Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city in harmony with beautiful
	 nature, using renewable energy sources, geothermal power and glacial rivers. It is an International city with a lively
	 Cosmopolitan cultural scene. 
	Reykjavík International Film Festival, launched in 2004, holds in many respects a unique position among film 
	festivals organized around the world. How often are festival-attendees given the chance to catch the cream of 
	recent festival films, see dozens of amazing flicks from the world’s youngest and most talented directors, meet 
	foreign film pioneers, see the shimmering Northern lights and attend informative seminars and symposiums? 
	The programme includes a mixture of movies from more than 30 countries and more; a special category dedicated 
	to human rights in cooperation with UNIFEM and UNICEF in Iceland. 
	LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp, but high proficiency is not a requirement.
	STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global 
	education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts through organised activities. We intend to 
	raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple but easy-to-implement actions which will 
	affect the way we deal with the environment and the world we live in.
	TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. 
	SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 150,-. Volunteers will have free passes and access to all 
	the screenings of the festival including receptions, while they are having their free time.
	* The name Reykjavík means “smoky bay”: Given by the first settlers that arrived to the area due to the high 
	geothermal activity and the constant rise of steam out of the hot springs around.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF  32	ENVI	08.08.2008	22.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF  32     Reyðarfjörður     08/08 – 22/08     ENVI    MANU    12 vols

	Project and location: Reyðarfjörður fjord is long, wide and curving, and is the largest of the eastern fjords. At the 
	end of it rests the village known variously as Reyðarfjörður or Búðareyri. On one side there are magnificent rocky 
	peaks, on the other gentle green hills, something which should bring hours of enjoyment to both the experienced 
	hiker and novice walker. In the past, Reyðarfjörður was the commercial centre for farmers in nearby 
	Fljótsdalshérað district. There is a large duck pond in the village called Andapollurinn, into which Salmon is released 
	on a regular basis. The Icelandic World War II museum in Reyðarfjörður offers an opportunity to travel back to the
	 days of the occupation, while a somewhat different attraction is the burial site of the ancient seer, Völva, who on 
	her deathbed vowed to protect Reyðarfjörður as long as her bones remained in their resting-place on Hólmaháls. 
	Also worth seeing are the summer market and the geological collection.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp.
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, good places for hikes. Excursions or boattrips will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in the local school. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring 
	his/her own warm sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF  39	ARTS	25.08.2008	08.09.2008	18+
	description
	WF  39    Lights of the nights festival  Reykjanes   25/08 – 08/09   ART / ENVI    12 vols
	
	Project and location:This workcamp will take place in Reykjanesbær which is a major center of fishing and fish 
	processing, although in recent years tourism has played an increasingly important role in the local economy. 
	Reykjanes has something for everyone. Steeped in a rich vein of history, folklore and tradition, the region is also 
	home to some of the world's greatest geological wonders, including the Reykjanes Ridge, meeting place of the 
	Eurasian and American continental plates. Teeming with a wealth of bird and marine life whose habitats lie amid 
	some of Iceland most spectacular coastal scenery, Reykjanes is the natural choice for all lovers of the outdoors.
	
	In this town the authorities are very open for new ideas, for example here you can find the former NATO base 
	which is now becoming a University village and a centre of art and film making.
	The festival will take place from the 4th to the 7th of September.  This is a cultural festival with a lot of 
	happenings. 
	Take a look at the programme from last year. http://www.ljosanott.is/english/Program/Program_2007/  
	Here you can also see photos from the last camp that we had there: http://www.wf.is/artediem/
	 
	The authorities are now planning to build “a home for Trolls” near to the port of the town, close to the center.  Like 
	elves, trolls are also part of the ancient heritage of the Scandinavian mythology. Although they are human-like in 
	form, they are still inhumanly strong, huge and ugly. They are very often thought to be fearsome and cruel 
	creatures. But, like elves, trolls often treat people as they are treated and they return favors for favors, exerting 
	vengeance if harmed. Trolls live in mountains, caves and cliffs, especially bird cliffs. Like humans, they live 
	together socially. They fish, cultivate land and keep animals. They are also very good at handicrafts and hold 
	feasts.
	
	Work: There are two kinds of tasks that we will have during those two weeks.
	1.	There is an very well known art group here in Iceland called Nordan Bál  that have been doing all kind of art and
	 performances in Iceland. This group will do the construction of the Cave (home) of the Trolls and also make the 
	furniture and other things that they need for their daily life. Everything will be oversized so it will fit the big 
	creatures. We will help the art group to build the home and we will also do some environmental work in the area 
	around the place. Please notice that we will work with heavy things so the work can be physically hard.
	2.	We will help with the preparation of the festival and also with some practical things during the festival.  
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the locals.
	
	Accommocation: in a house owned by the local community, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: the language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík – Keflavík Int. Airport is only 10 minutes away from the town. 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 01	CULT	27.05.2008	23.06.2008	18+
	description
	WF 01   Viking festival      Hafnarfjörður 27/05 – 23/06     CULT / FEST 8 vols
	
	Project and location  Hafnarfjörður is a town with the populations of 23.500 people. It is located 10 km away from 
	the capital, Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður takes its name (meaning Harbour-fjord) from the area's excellent natural 
	harbour. The town is first named in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of voyages to 
	Hafnarfjörður date from the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the nation's largest fishing 
	centres and the site of Iceland's first fish wholesalers' auction market. 
	Hafnarfjördur is famous for having one of Iceland’s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other mystical 
	beings, which are usually called ‘Hidden Folk.’  Centuries-old folklore has it that whole clans of such beings reside 
	in the rocks that make up part of the town’s centre.  We do not doubt this at all. Though elves are visible only to 
	those with second sight, a great many Icelanders believe in their existence. Indeed, there is much evidence to 
	support this belief, as stories abound of instances where new roads or housing developments were under 
	construction and strange happenings took place. Hidden Folk enjoy a certain regard, and nowhere more so than in 
	Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour that takes you to their home sites, stopping at places like 
	Hellisgerdi Park and the base of the cliff Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden 
	Folk.  Along the way, the guide relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and describes how the town 
	grew and developed in harmony with the Hidden Folk.  More info http://www.hafnarfjordur.is/english/ 
	The Vikings settled Iceland around 874 AD and the Icelanders are very proud of those brave people who had the 
	courage to start a life here in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. In Hafnarfjörður there is a small Viking village were 
	the workcamp will take place. During the annual Viking Festival modern-day Icelanders and Vikings from abroad 
	celebrate their heritage with appropriate style. The Vikings' wild and adventurous spirit lives on today, in the people 
	of this unique country. The event is a lot of fun; there are displays of ancient arts and crafts, and large gruff men 
	in full Viking attire demonstrate their ancient battle skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them. More info 
	http://www.fjorukrain.is/fjorukrain/en/
	
	Work:  The volunteers will help with the preparation of the festival, the festival itself and after it has finished. 
	During the festival all volunteers will receive Viking costumes to wear and perform different tasks. Different types
	 of tasks will be performed as control at the venues, assistance to visitors, and help the other Viking volunteers in 
	the kitchen or serving the meals. 
	The festival will start on June 13th and last until June 17th. Apart from our WF Vikings there will be around 120 
	more Viking volunteers coming from all around the world! A big collection of artists will be at the Festival: warriors, 
	bowmen, wrestlers, woodcarvers, stonemasons, blacksmiths, storytellers and enchantresses, musicians and 
	magicians. The working hours are not completely fixed and they will be flexible according to the busy and relaxed 
	hours of the festival. 
	
	Leisure time:  Excursions and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have a free 
	access to the local swimming pool.
	
	Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in a local community center with the other Vikings, sleeping on mattresses on
	 the floor. After the festival the volunteers will be hosted in a house near to the area. 
	Don’t forget to bring a warm sleeping bag 
	
	Food:  The volunteers will have all the meals provided and cooked by our hosts in the Viking community.
	Language: English is the language in the camp, but high level is not required. 
	
	Terminal:  Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. – distance from the airport 35 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 02	ENVI	01.06.2008	15.06.2008	18+
	description
	WF 02     Neskaupstaður     01/06 – 15/06     ENVI / MANU       8 vols
	 
	Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium sized town by Icelandic standards, has the largest population 
	(1.420 inh.) of any of the towns in the East Fjords, is almost completely self-sufficient and has grown and 
	prospered since the early 1900's, thanks to the fishing industry. Its remoteness has led to a necessary self-
	sufficiency, including the town having its own bakery, dairy, supermarkets, banks, post office, school, sports hall,
	 swimming pool, church, hospital, harbour, airstrip, hotel, jazz club, rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all 
	the services you would expect in a larger town except an optician! To the east of the town, facing the ocean, there 
	is a nature reserve and recreational area. The lower section of it, called Hagi, is the location of the renowned 
	Páskahellir (Easter Cave), which is essentially a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10-12-million-year-
	old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, as is typical in Iceland, there are various folk tales associated 
	with the cave. Neskaupstaður is only reachable after driving through a one-way tunnel.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp. 
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own 
	warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries 
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 03	ENVI	05.06.2008	19.06.2008	18+
	description
	WF 03     The village of the hot springs Hveragerði     05/06 – 19/06     ENVI      8 vols
	
	Project and location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of 
	Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, providing heat of 
	hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year, you can even find
	 bananas growing in thise houses. The name Hveragerði means ‘hot springs garden’. Geothermal energy is 
	Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and it would be difficult to find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area 
	anywhere else in the world. Very interesting is Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. The whole 
	valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. 
	More info http://www.hveragerdi.is/
	
	Work: Fixing walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village. Planting trees.

	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Guided hikes with locals.
	
	Accommodation: In the local theatre on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Distance from the airport 80 km.
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	Alliance	Iceland	WF 04	ENVI	05.06.2008	19.06.2008	18+
	description
	WF 04     Vík í Mýrdal      05/06 – 19/06      ENVI     10 vols
	
	Project and location: Vík in Mýrdalur is Iceland's most southerly village, bordered by the glacial river Jökulsá to the
	 west and the river Blautakvísl to the east. It’s northern border is the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which caps the volcanic 
	Mt. Katla, while its southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves. The district lives mainly by 
	agriculture. Although this community of 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vík is the only seaside settlement 
	in Iceland left without a harbour due to natural circumstances. The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Just 
	east of the village's outskirts lies one of Europe's biggest arctic tern breeding grounds. South of Vík is a beautiful 
	beach, which an international Magazine named one of the world's ten best island beaches in 1991. A short hike 
	within the close vicinity of Vík is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and bird watchers. Vík and its 
	surroundings is one of the main bird life areas in Iceland.
	More info http://www.southiceland.com/
	
	Work: construct walking and hiking paths, clean the coastline, take down old fences in the surroundings of the 
	town.
	
	The study theme of the camp is “The hidden people, alfs and trolls”
	
	Accommodation: in a house owned by the local community on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to 
	bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, good places for hiking. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: the language of the work camp is English.

	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Distance from the airport 200 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 60,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 05	CULT	09.06.2008	23.06.2008	18+
	description
	WF 05   Viking festival     Hafnarfjörður 09/06 – 23/06     CULT    FEST  8 vols 
	Project and location  Hafnarfjörður is a town with the populations of 23.500 people. It is located 10 km away from 
	the capital, Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður takes its name (meaning Harbour-fjord) from the area's excellent natural 
	harbour. The town is first named in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of voyages to 
	Hafnarfjörður date from the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the nation's largest fishing 
	centres and the site of Iceland's first fish wholesalers' auction market. 
	Hafnarfjördur is famous for having one of Iceland’s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other mystical 
	beings, which are usually called ‘Hidden Folk.’  Centuries-old folklore has it that whole clans of such beings reside 
	in the rocks that make up part of the town’s centre.  We do not doubt this at all. Though elves are visible only to 
	those with second sight, a great many Icelanders believe in their existence. Indeed, there is much evidence to 
	support this belief, as stories abound of instances where new roads or housing developments were under 
	construction and strange happenings took place. Hidden Folk enjoy a certain regard, and nowhere more so than in 
	Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour that takes you to their home sites, stopping at places like 
	Hellisgerdi Park and the base of the cliff Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden 
	Folk.  Along the way, the guide relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and describes how the town 
	grew and developed in harmony with the Hidden Folk.  More info http://www.hafnarfjordur.is/english/ 
	The Vikings settled Iceland around 874 AD and the Icelanders are very proud of those brave people who had the 
	courage to start a life here in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. In Hafnarfjörður there is a small Viking village were 
	the workcamp will take place. During the annual Viking Festival modern-day Icelanders and Vikings from abroad 
	celebrate their heritage with appropriate style. The Vikings' wild and adventurous spirit lives on today, in the people 
	of this unique country. The event is a lot of fun; there are displays of ancient arts and crafts, and large gruff men 
	in full Viking attire demonstrate their ancient battle skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them. More info 
	http://www.fjorukrain.is/fjorukrain/en/
	
	Work:  The volunteers will help with the preparation of the festival, the festival itself and after it has finished. 
	During the festival all volunteers will receive Viking costumes to wear and perform different tasks. Different types
	 of tasks will be performed as control at the venues, assistance to visitors, and help the other Viking volunteers in 
	the kitchen or serving the meals. 
	The festival will start on June 13th and last until June 17th. Apart from our WF Vikings there will be around 120 
	more Viking volunteers coming from all around the world! A big collection of artists will be at the Festival: warriors, 
	bowmen, wrestlers, woodcarvers, stonemasons, blacksmiths, storytellers and enchantresses, musicians and 
	magicians. The working hours are not completely fixed and they will be flexible according to the busy and relaxed 
	hours of the festival. 
	
	Leisure time:  Excursions and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have a free 
	access to the local swimming pool.
	
	Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in a local community center with the other Vikings, sleeping on mattresses on
	 the floor. After the festival the volunteers will be hosted in a house near to the area. 
	Don’t forget to bring a warm sleeping bag 
	
	Food:  The volunteers will have all the meals provided and cooked by our hosts in the Viking community.
	Language: English is the language in the camp, but high level is not required. 
	
	Terminal:  Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. – distance from the airport 35 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 06	ENVI	13.06.2008	27.06.2008	18+
	description
	WF 06    The longest day of the year  Eskifjörður  13/06 – 27/06  ENVI /MANU    10 vols
	
	Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbour with direct sailing to
	 Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the 
	slopes of the mountain which rises above the town.Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. 
	Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One of the 
	several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður 
	town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the 
	Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s 
	best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve 
	and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in 
	Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp.
	In this time of the year there is almost no night in Iceland, be ready for the daylight all around the clock.
	 
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is 
	asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.

	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 07	ARTS	22.06.2008	06.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 07    Skessuhellir – the cave of the trolls     22/06 – 06/07   ART / CONS   8 vols
	
	Project and location:This workcamp will take place in Reykjanesbær which is a major center of fishing and fish 
	processing, although in recent years tourism has played an increasingly important role in the local economy. 
	Reykjanes has something for everyone. Steeped in a rich vein of history, folklore and tradition, the region is also 
	home to some of the world's greatest geological wonders, including the Reykjanes Ridge, meeting place of the 
	Eurasian and American continental plates. Teeming with a wealth of bird and marine life whose habitats lie amid 
	some of Icelands most spectacular coastal scenery, Reykjanes is the natural choice for all lovers of the outdoors.
	
	In this town the authorities are very open for new ideas, for example here you can find the former NATO base 
	which is now becoming a University village and a centre of art and film making.
	More info http://www.reykjanes.is/english/
	The authorities are now planning to build “a home for Trolls” near to the port of the town, close to the center.  Like 
	elves, trolls are also part of the ancient heritage of the Scandinavian mythology. Although they are human-like in 
	form, they are still inhumanly strong, huge and ugly. They are very often thought to be fearsome and cruel 
	creatures. But, like elves, trolls often treat people as they are treated and they return favors for favors, exerting 
	vengeance if harmed. Trolls live in mountains, caves and cliffs, especially bird cliffs. Like humans, they live 
	together socially. They fish, cultivate land and keep animals. They are also very good at handicrafts and hold 
	feasts. 
	Work: There is an very well known art group here in Iceland called Nordan Bál  that have been doing all kind of art 
	and performances in Iceland. This group will do the construction of the Cave (home) of the Trolls and also make 
	the furniture and other things that they need for their daily life. Everything will be oversized so it will fit the big 
	creatures. We will help the art group to build the home and we will also do some environmental work in the area 
	around the place. Please notice that we will work with heavy things so the work can be physically hard
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the locals.
	
	Accommodation: in a house owned by the local community, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: the language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík – Keflavík Int. Airport is only 10 minutes away from the town. 
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 08	CULT	24.06.2008	08.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 08 Viking life     Hafnarfjörður 24/06 – 08/07     CULT / ART     8 vols
	 
	Project and location:Hafnarfjörður is a town with the populations of 23.500 people. It is located 10 km away from 
	the capital, Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður takes its name (meaning Harbour-fjord) from the area's excellent natural 
	harbour. The town is first named in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of voyages to 
	Hafnarfjörður date from the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the nation's largest fishing 
	centres and the site of Iceland's first fish wholesalers' auction market. 
	
	Hafnarfjördur is famous for having one of Iceland’s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other mystical 
	beings, which are usually called ‘Hidden Folk.’  Centuries-old folklore has it that whole clans of such beings reside 
	in the rocks that make up part of the town’s centre.  We do not doubt this at all. Though elves are visible only to 
	those with second sight, a great many Icelanders believe in their existence. Indeed, there is much evidence to 
	support this belief, as stories abound of instances where new roads or housing developments were under 
	construction and strange happenings took place. Hidden Folk enjoy a certain regard, and nowhere more so than in 
	Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour that takes you to their home sites, stopping at places like 
	Hellisgerdi Park and the base of the cliff Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden 
	Folk.  Along the way, the guide relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and describes how the town 
	grew and developed in harmony with the Hidden Folk. More info http://www.hafnarfjordur.is/english/
	The Vikings settled Iceland around 874 AD and the Icelanders are very proud of those brave people who had the 
	courage to start a life here in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. In Hafnarfjörður there is a small Viking village were 
	the workcamp will take place.  Icelanders and Vikings from abroad celebrate their heritage with appropriate style. 
	The Vikings' wild and adventurous spirit lives on today, in the people of this unique country. In the village there is a
	 lot of fun; there are displays of ancient arts and crafts, and large gruff men in full Viking attire demonstrate their 
	ancient battle skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them. More info http://www.fjorukrain.is/fjorukrain/en/
	
	Work: The volunteers will work in the Viking village most of the time but they will also help the local community 
	with some environmental tasks. While working in the Viking village the volunteers will receive Viking costumes to 
	wear and perform different tasks. They will give assistance to visitors, and help the other Viking volunteers in the 
	kitchen, serving meals or cleaning the area. They will also have the opportunity to make paintings, sculptures or 
	other peaces of art and sell them in the shopping street in the village. This camp is really perfect for people with 
	art skills.
	Leisure time:  Excursions and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have a free 
	access to the local swimming pool.
	Accommodation: In a house near to the center of Hafnarfjörður, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Don’t forget 
	to bring a warm sleeping bag 
	
	Food:  The volunteers will have all the meals provided and cooked by our hosts in the Viking community.
	
	Language: English is the language in the camp, but high level is not required. 
	Study: The Saga of the Vikings
	
	Terminal:  Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.  Distance from the airport 35 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 09	ENVI	25.06.2008	09.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 09     Neskaupstaður     25/06 – 09/07     ENVI / MANU     12 vols
	
	Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium sized town by Icelandic standards, has the largest population 
	(1.420 inh.) of any of the towns in the East Fjords, is almost completely self-sufficient and has grown and 
	prospered since the early 1900's, thanks to the fishing industry. Its remoteness has led to a necessary self-
	sufficiency, including the town having its own bakery, dairy, supermarkets, banks, post office, school, sports hall,
	 swimming pool, church, hospital, harbour, airstrip, hotel, jazz club, rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all 
	the services you would expect in a larger town except an optician! To the east of the town, facing the ocean, there 
	is a nature reserve and recreational area. The lower section of it, called Hagi, is the location of the renowned 
	Páskahellir (Easter Cave), which is essentially a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10-12-million-year-
	old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, as is typical in Iceland, there are various folk tales associated 
	with the cave. Neskaupstaður is only reachable after driving through a one-way tunnel.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp. 
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own 
	warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries 
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 10	ENVI	30.06.2008	14.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 10     Fáskrúðsfjörður / Stöðvarfjörður     30/06 – 14/07    ENVI     12 vols
	
	Project and location:Fáskrúðsfjörður was the main port for French fishermen in the 1900s in East Iceland both prior
	 to and well after the turn of the century. At Fáskrúðsfjörður there was a French consul, a French hospital and a 
	French chapel. The street names are still in Icelandic and in French. The mountain slopes in Fáskrúðsfjörður are 
	partially grown with bushes, including wild aspens on the north coast. Sandfell mountain very near to 
	Fáskrúdsfjörður is a cone-shaped, rhyolite mountain on the south side of the fjord, rising to a height of 743 meters.
	 When molten rhyolite lifts older layers of lava, so-called laccolith is formed. Sandfell, about 600 m thick, is a 
	famous example of this and is in fact one of the best visible examples of the Tertiary period in the northern 
	hemisphere. A hike to the top of Sandfell is extremely enjoyable and takes 2-3 hours. Skrúður is a grassy but 
	rockbound island east of Fáskrúðsfjörður. It has an abundance of bird life, including puffins, kittiwakes, various 
	black birds from the Alcidae family, gannets, storm petrels and Leach’s petrels. Skrúðshellir cave at Skrúður is the
	 largest "puffin cave" in the world.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp.
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in the local school. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring 
	his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 11	ENVI	01.07.2008	15.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 11     Siglufjörður     01/07 – 15/07  Int. folksong festival  ENVI / CULT  12 vols
	
	Project and location:Siglufjördur is the northernmost town in Iceland, located at the foot of towering mountains on 
	the shore of a small fjord bearing the same name. Fishing and the processing of marine products provide the 
	principal source of employment for the town's 1,600 residents, as the settlement has developed around one of the 
	country's best natural harbours. The historic architecture, the colourful rooftops of the upper town, the harbour and 
	inspiring backdrop are all postcard material on a fine day. There is plenty of variety in the life of the town, which 
	includes many sorts of social and cultural activities. Both the church and music school are centres for musical 
	activities, and sports are very popular. Furthermore, the splendour of the mountains and natural beauty are 
	practically an invitation to everyone. More info www.siglo.is 
	
	Work: Planting trees, cleaning the coastline, making hiking paths. Give a helping hand with the preparation and the 
	running of the International folksong Festival, held between July 4th and 8th.
	
	Accommodation: In a house owned by the local community on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to 
	bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 12	ARTS	08.07.2008	22.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 12    Skessuhellir – the cave of the trolls     08/07 – 22/07   ART / CONS   8 vols
	 
	Project and location:This workcamp will take place in Reykjanesbær which is a major center of fishing and fish 
	processing, although in recent years tourism has played an increasingly important role in the local economy. 
	Reykjanes has something for everyone. Steeped in a rich vein of history, folklore and tradition, the region is also 
	home to some of the world's greatest geological wonders, including the Reykjanes Ridge, meeting place of the 
	Eurasian and American continental plates. Teeming with a wealth of bird and marine life whose habitats lie amid 
	some of Icelands most spectacular coastal scenery, Reykjanes is the natural choice for all lovers of the outdoors.
	
	In this town the authorities are very open for new ideas, for example here you can find the former NATO base 
	which is now becoming a University village and a centre of art and film making.
	More info http://www.reykjanes.is/english/
	The authorities are now planning to build “a home for Trolls” near to the port of the town, close to the center.  Like 
	elves, trolls are also part of the ancient heritage of the Scandinavian mythology. Although they are human-like in 
	form, they are still inhumanly strong, huge and ugly. They are very often thought to be fearsome and cruel 
	creatures. But, like elves, trolls often treat people as they are treated and they return favors for favors, exerting 
	vengeance if harmed. Trolls live in mountains, caves and cliffs, especially bird cliffs. Like humans, they live 
	together socially. They fish, cultivate land and keep animals. They are also very good at handicrafts and hold 
	feasts. 
	Work: There is an very well known art group here in Iceland called Nordan Bál  that have been doing all kind of art 
	and performances in Iceland. This group will do the construction of the Cave (home) of the Trolls and also make 
	the furniture and other things that they need for their daily life. Everything will be oversized so it will fit the big 
	creatures. We will help the art group to build the home and we will also do some environmental work in the area 
	around the place. Please notice that we will work with heavy things so the work can be physically hard
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the locals.
	
	Accommodation: in a house owned by the local community, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: the language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík – Keflavík Int. Airport is only 10 minutes away from the town. 
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 13	ENVI	04.07.2008	18.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 13    Hveragerði  04/07 – 18/07      ENVI      10 vols

	Project and location: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of 
	Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, providing heat of 
	hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. The name 
	Hveragerði means ‘hot springs garden’. Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s lifeblood, and it would be difficult to 
	find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Very interesting is 
	Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud 
	pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. More info www.hveragerdi.is 
	
	Work: Fixing walking paths, working in the forestry.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: In the local theatre. Sleeping on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping
	 bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: the language of the work camp is English
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Distance from the airport 80 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 14	ENVI	06.07.2008	19.07.2008	18+
	description
	 WF 14     Mosfellsbær     06/07 – 19/07     ENVI     12 vols
	
	Project and location: Mosfellsbær (population: 7.200) lies just 17km north of Reykjavík. Often called "the green 
	town", this town enjoys thermal activity and quite a few greenhouses have been built here. Since 1933 it has 
	supplied the capital area with natural hot water for house heating, swimming pools, etc. The mountainous area 
	around the town is ideal for walks and hikes, skiing and fishing for trout and char in the small lakes. The Nobel 
	Prize laureate for literature in 1955, Halldór Laxness (1902-1998), was the honorary citizen of the town. He lived 
	there all his life and based some of his novels on his experiences and impressions of his surroundings. 
	Mosfellsbær is also known as the hometown of avant-garde-rockband “Sigur Rós”. They still have their studio in 
	Mosfellsbær. The natural landscape of Mosfellsbær is rugged, and 80% of the district lies more than 100 metres 
	above sea level. Hills such as Mosfell, Grímannsfell, Helgafell and Úlfarsfell, all 200-300 metres high, dominate 
	the landscape. Under much of Mosfellsbær lies a layer of basaltic lava, which can be seen here and there in hills 
	and rocky outcrops.
	More info http://www.mosfellsbaer.is/default.asp?Sid_Id=1118&tId=1
	
	Work: Plant trees, rake, seed and fertilize the earth (to enhance grass growth), clean the riverside and create 
	walking paths, some work might be done in the horse stables.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the hosting partner. 
	Reykjavík is only ten minutes away so a City trip is a good option.
	
	Accommodation: In a community building in Mosfellsbær on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring
	 a sleeping bag. Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the local partner.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Distance from the airport 50 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 16	ENVI	07.07.2008	21.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 16      Eskifjörður     07/07 – 21/07     ENVI / MANU     10 vols

	Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbour with direct sailing to
	 Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the 
	slopes of the mountain which rises above the town.Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. 
	Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One of the 
	several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður 
	town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the 
	Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s 
	best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve 
	and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in 
	Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp.
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is 
	asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.

	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 17	CULT	09.07.2008	23.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 17 Viking life     Hafnarfjörður 09/07 – 23/07     CULT / ART     8 vols
	 
	Project and location:Hafnarfjörður is a town with the populations of 23.500 people. It is located 10 km away from 
	the capital, Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður takes its name (meaning Harbour-fjord) from the area's excellent natural 
	harbour. The town is first named in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of voyages to 
	Hafnarfjörður date from the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the nation's largest fishing 
	centres and the site of Iceland's first fish wholesalers' auction market. 
	
	Hafnarfjördur is famous for having one of Iceland’s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other mystical 
	beings, which are usually called ‘Hidden Folk.’  Centuries-old folklore has it that whole clans of such beings reside 
	in the rocks that make up part of the town’s centre.  We do not doubt this at all. Though elves are visible only to 
	those with second sight, a great many Icelanders believe in their existence. Indeed, there is much evidence to 
	support this belief, as stories abound of instances where new roads or housing developments were under 
	construction and strange happenings took place. Hidden Folk enjoy a certain regard, and nowhere more so than in 
	Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour that takes you to their home sites, stopping at places like 
	Hellisgerdi Park and the base of the cliff Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden 
	Folk.  Along the way, the guide relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and describes how the town 
	grew and developed in harmony with the Hidden Folk. More info http://www.hafnarfjordur.is/english/
	The Vikings settled Iceland around 874 AD and the Icelanders are very proud of those brave people who had the 
	courage to start a life here in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. In Hafnarfjörður there is a small Viking village were 
	the workcamp will take place.  Icelanders and Vikings from abroad celebrate their heritage with appropriate style. 
	The Vikings' wild and adventurous spirit lives on today, in the people of this unique country. In the village there is a
	 lot of fun; there are displays of ancient arts and crafts, and large gruff men in full Viking attire demonstrate their 
	ancient battle skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them. More info http://www.fjorukrain.is/fjorukrain/en/
	
	Work: The volunteers will work in the Viking village most of the time but they will also help the local community 
	with some environmental tasks. While working in the Viking village the volunteers will receive Viking costumes to 
	wear and perform different tasks. They will give assistance to visitors, and help the other Viking volunteers in the 
	kitchen, serving meals or cleaning the area. They will also have the opportunity to make paintings, sculptures or 
	other peaces of art and sell them in the shopping street in the village. This camp is really perfect for people with 
	art skills.
	Leisure time:  Excursions and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have a free 
	access to the local swimming pool.
	Accommodation: In a house near to the center of Hafnarfjörður, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Don’t forget 
	to bring a warm sleeping bag 
	
	Food:  The volunteers will have all the meals provided and cooked by our hosts in the Viking community.
	
	Language: English is the language in the camp, but high level is not required. 
	Study: The Saga of the Vikings
	
	Terminal:  Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.  Distance from the airport 35 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 18	ENVI	11.07.2008	25.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 18     Sólheimar  - Eco village      11/07 – 25/07      ENVI / AGRI     10 vols
	WF 31     Sólheimar  - Eco village      07/08 – 21/08      ENVI / AGRI     10 vols
	
	Project and location: Sólheimar Eco-village, founded in 1930, is the first community of its kind in the world where 
	so-called able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has
	 focused on cultivating the individual and the environmental and is the first community in Scandinavia to practice 
	organic cultivation. Today, Sólheimar (The home of the sun) is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, 
	renowned for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social 
	and sporting activities, the village is only one hour drive from Reykjavik. 
	The volunteers have free access to the swimming pool and gym. Volunteers are also encouraged to take part in 
	social happenings in Sólheimar like in sports, music, the theatre group, etc. Sólheimar Arts Summer festival will 
	last until the beginning of August. The program is varied with all sorts of arts exhibitions, an outdoor market, and 
	theatre and cabaret performances at 4 o’clock every Saturday and every Sunday in the theatre and café Græna 
	Kannan. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the singing groups and cabarets. More info www.solheimar.is 
	
	Work: In Ölur forestry centre, the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland: plant trees, construct paths + in 
	Sunna organic cultivation centre: plant vegetables, dig the weeds and other kind of gardening work. Other tasks will
	 be decided according to the need of the community.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool and to the fitness centre. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: In the sport centre on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: Our host in Solheimar is offering a prepared lunch every working day but all other food will be provided for 
	the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning for other 
	meals.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your 
	own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF  Distance from the airport 140 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 20	ENVI	14.07.2008	28.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF 20 Fjallabyggð      14/07 – 28/07  ENVI  12 vols
	
	Project and location: Fjallabyggð is the northernmost community in Iceland, located at the foot of towering 
	mountains on the shore of a small fjords. Fishing and the processing of marine products provide the principal 
	source of employment for the town's 1,600 residents, as the settlement has developed around one of the 
	country's best natural harbours. The historic architecture, the colourful rooftops of the upper town, the harbour and 
	inspiring backdrop are all postcard material on a fine day. There is plenty of variety in the life of the town, which 
	includes many sorts of social and cultural activities. Both the church and music school are centres for musical 
	activities, and sports are very popular. Furthermore, the splendour of the mountains and natural beauty are 
	practically an invitation to all outdoorsmen. More info www.siglo.is 
	
	Work: Planting trees, cleaning the coastline, making and marking hiking paths.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool.
	
	Accommodation: in a house owned by the local community on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to 
	bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Langauge: the language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF T: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from 
	Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 21	FEST	19.07.2008	05.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 21     French days in Fáskrúðsfjörður    19/07 – 05/08    FEST/ ENVI     12 vols
	
	Project and location: Fáskrúðsfjörður was the main port for French fishermen in the 1900s in East Iceland both 
	prior to and well after the turn of the century. At Fáskrúðsfjörður there was a French consul, a French hospital and 
	a French chapel. The street names are still in Icelandic and in French. The mountain slopes in Fáskrúðsfjörður are 
	partially grown with bushes, including wild aspens on the north coast. Sandfell mountain very near to 
	Fáskrúdsfjörður is a cone-shaped, rhyolite mountain on the south side of the fjord, rising to a height of 743 meters.
	 When molten rhyolite lifts older layers of lava, so-called laccolith is formed. Sandfell, about 600 m thick, is a 
	famous example of this and is in fact one of the best visible examples of the Tertiary period in the northern 
	hemisphere. A hike to the top of Sandfell is extremely enjoyable and takes 2-3 hours. Skrúður is a grassy but 
	rockbound island east of Fáskrúðsfjörður. It has an abundance of bird life, including puffins, kittiwakes, various 
	black birds from the Alcidae family, gannets, storm petrels and Leach’s petrels. Skrúðshellir cave at Skrúður is the
	 largest "puffin cave" in the world.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp.
	
	Work: We will help the locals to prepare the french days which will be from the 24th to the 27th of July and than we
	 will of course participate in the activites during the weekend. Other tasks will be cleaning and beautifying the town 
	and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will 
	depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work 
	might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the
	 time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions or boattrip will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in the local school. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring 
	his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be French.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 22	ARTS	24.07.2008	07.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 22    Skessuhellir – the cave of the trolls     24/07 – 07/08   ART / CONS   8 vols

	Project and location:This workcamp will take place in Reykjanesbær which is a major center of fishing and fish 
	processing, although in recent years tourism has played an increasingly important role in the local economy. 
	Reykjanes has something for everyone. Steeped in a rich vein of history, folklore and tradition, the region is also 
	home to some of the world's greatest geological wonders, including the Reykjanes Ridge, meeting place of the 
	Eurasian and American continental plates. Teeming with a wealth of bird and marine life whose habitats lie amid 
	some of Icelands most spectacular coastal scenery, Reykjanes is the natural choice for all lovers of the outdoors.
	
	In this town the authorities are very open for new ideas, for example here you can find the former NATO base 
	which is now becoming a University village and a centre of art and film making.
	More info http://www.reykjanes.is/english/
	The authorities are now planning to build “a home for Trolls” near to the port of the town, close to the center.  Like 
	elves, trolls are also part of the ancient heritage of the Scandinavian mythology. Although they are human-like in 
	form, they are still inhumanly strong, huge and ugly. They are very often thought to be fearsome and cruel 
	creatures. But, like elves, trolls often treat people as they are treated and they return favors for favors, exerting 
	vengeance if harmed. Trolls live in mountains, caves and cliffs, especially bird cliffs. Like humans, they live 
	together socially. They fish, cultivate land and keep animals. They are also very good at handicrafts and hold 
	feasts. 
	Work: There is an very well known art group here in Iceland called Nordan Bál  that have been doing all kind of art 
	and performances in Iceland. This group will do the construction of the Cave (home) of the Trolls and also make 
	the furniture and other things that they need for their daily life. Everything will be oversized so it will fit the big 
	creatures. We will help the art group to build the home and we will also do some environmental work in the area 
	around the place. Please notice that we will work with heavy things so the work can be physically hard
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the locals.
	
	Accommodation: in a house owned by the local community, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: the language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík – Keflavík Int. Airport is only 10 minutes away from the town. 
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 23	CULT	24.07.2008	07.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 23 Viking life     Hafnarfjörður 24/07 – 07/08     CULT / ART     8 vols  
	Project and location:Hafnarfjörður is a town with the populations of 23.500 people. It is located 10 km away from 
	the capital, Reykjavík. Hafnarfjörður takes its name (meaning Harbour-fjord) from the area's excellent natural 
	harbour. The town is first named in the medieval "Book of Settlements," and the earliest reports of voyages to 
	Hafnarfjörður date from the end of the 14th century. Today, Hafnarfjörður is one of the nation's largest fishing 
	centres and the site of Iceland's first fish wholesalers' auction market. 
	
	Hafnarfjördur is famous for having one of Iceland’s largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other mystical 
	beings, which are usually called ‘Hidden Folk.’  Centuries-old folklore has it that whole clans of such beings reside 
	in the rocks that make up part of the town’s centre.  We do not doubt this at all. Though elves are visible only to 
	those with second sight, a great many Icelanders believe in their existence. Indeed, there is much evidence to 
	support this belief, as stories abound of instances where new roads or housing developments were under 
	construction and strange happenings took place. Hidden Folk enjoy a certain regard, and nowhere more so than in 
	Hafnarfjördur. There is even a Hidden Worlds tour that takes you to their home sites, stopping at places like 
	Hellisgerdi Park and the base of the cliff Hamarinn, which is said to be home to the Royal Family of the Hidden 
	Folk.  Along the way, the guide relates ancient folk tales of the magical hidden worlds and describes how the town 
	grew and developed in harmony with the Hidden Folk. More info http://www.hafnarfjordur.is/english/
	The Vikings settled Iceland around 874 AD and the Icelanders are very proud of those brave people who had the 
	courage to start a life here in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. In Hafnarfjörður there is a small Viking village were 
	the workcamp will take place.  Icelanders and Vikings from abroad celebrate their heritage with appropriate style. 
	The Vikings' wild and adventurous spirit lives on today, in the people of this unique country. In the village there is a
	 lot of fun; there are displays of ancient arts and crafts, and large gruff men in full Viking attire demonstrate their 
	ancient battle skills to anyone brave enough to challenge them. More info http://www.fjorukrain.is/fjorukrain/en/
	
	Work: The volunteers will work in the Viking village most of the time but they will also help the local community 
	with some environmental tasks. While working in the Viking village the volunteers will receive Viking costumes to 
	wear and perform different tasks. They will give assistance to visitors, and help the other Viking volunteers in the 
	kitchen, serving meals or cleaning the area. They will also have the opportunity to make paintings, sculptures or 
	other peaces of art and sell them in the shopping street in the village. This camp is really perfect for people with 
	art skills.
	Leisure time:  Excursions and free time activities will be arranged for volunteers. The volunteers will have a free 
	access to the local swimming pool.
	Accommodation: In a house near to the center of Hafnarfjörður, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Don’t forget 
	to bring a warm sleeping bag 
	
	Food:  The volunteers will have all the meals provided and cooked by our hosts in the Viking community.
	
	Language: English is the language in the camp, but high level is not required. 
	Study: The Saga of the Vikings
	
	Terminal:  Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF.  Distance from the airport 35 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 24	ENVI	25.07.2008	07.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 24     Vestmannaeyjar festival     25/07 – 07/08     ENVI / FEST       15 vols

	Project and location: This is the fifth time that we host this project and it has been one of the highlights each year.
	
	The Westman Islands consist in a group of fifteen islands which are situated at a short distance off the south 
	coast of Iceland. They are so named because the Nordic settlers in the country called the Irish after which the 
	islands are named after "westmen" (=the men from the west). All the islands have been created in submarine 
	volcanic eruptions during comparatively recent geological time. The colourful town, the beautiful bird-cliffs, the new
	 lava and volcano and the landscape in general give the islands a scenic interest as varied in character as any in 
	the country. Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island in the group and is Iceland´s longest off shore island 
	with an area of 13,4 sq. km. Fishing and fish processing and subsidiary trades are the main source of income. 
	Heimaey is sheltered to the north by low mountains and the imposing bird-life Heimaklettur, which protects the 
	narrow cove at the end of which the harbour lies.
	The festival: On the first weekend of August, Icelanders celebrate the 1874 grant of Icelandic sovereignty with a 
	huge festival in the town on Heimaey. The population moves into a tent city in the Herjolfsdalur, a short distance 
	west of town, for an extended weekend of bonfires, dance, and song. This festival is the most popular one in 
	Iceland.
	
	Work: The volunteers will help with the preparation of the festival, helping to run it and of course taking part in it 
	and afterwards help to clean the area.  We will also do some environmental work and help with the project “Pompei 
	of the North” to excavate 7-10 houses that were covered by ash after the eruption in Eldfell 1973. More info 
	http://www.vestmannaeyjar.is/
	 
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting 
	partner.
	
	Accommodation: In the community and Sport center of Heimaey. Participants are asked to bring their sleeping 
	bags.
	
	Language: The language of the workcamp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus and boattrip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 25	ENVI	26.07.2008	09.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 25     Neskaupstaður     26/07 – 09/08     ENVI  / MANU     10 vols

	Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium sized town by Icelandic standards, has the largest population 
	(1.420 inh.) of any of the towns in the East Fjords, is almost completely self-sufficient and has grown and 
	prospered since the early 1900's, thanks to the fishing industry. Its remoteness has led to a necessary self-
	sufficiency, including the town having its own bakery, dairy, supermarkets, banks, post office, school, sports hall,
	 swimming pool, church, hospital, harbour, airstrip, hotel, jazz club, rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all 
	the services you would expect in a larger town except an optician! To the east of the town, facing the ocean, there 
	is a nature reserve and recreational area. The lower section of it, called Hagi, is the location of the renowned 
	Páskahellir (Easter Cave), which is essentially a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10-12-million-year-
	old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, as is typical in Iceland, there are various folk tales associated 
	with the cave. Neskaupstaður is only reachable after driving through a one-way tunnel.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp. 
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. There is a 
	festival in the village during the weekend 29/7 – 01/08 called Neistaflug, we will at least enjoy the festival and it is 
	also possible that we will help with the preparation.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Acconmmodation: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own 
	warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries 
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 26	ENVI	27.07.2008	11.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 26  Herring festival    Siglufjörður     27/07 – 11/08     ENVI / FEST / KIDS    12 vols
	
	Project and location: Siglufjördur is the northernmost town in Iceland, located at the foot of towering mountains on 
	the shore of a small fjord bearing the same name. Fishing and the processing of marine products provide the 
	principal source of employment for the town's 1,600 residents, as the settlement has developed around one of the 
	country's best natural harbours. The historic architecture, the colourful rooftops of the upper town, the harbour and 
	inspiring backdrop are all postcard material on a fine day. There is plenty of variety in the life of the town, which 
	includes many sorts of social and cultural activities. Both the church and music school are centres for musical 
	activities, and sports are very popular. Furthermore, the splendour of the mountains and natural beauty are 
	practically an invitation to all outdoorsmen.
	More info www.siglo.is 
	
	Work: Giving a helping hand with the preparation of the Herring festval which will take place in the first weekend of 
	August, we will also help around during the festival. The environmental tasks can be planting trees, cleaning the 
	coastline, making hiking paths. We will also help the locals with the preparation and running of a football tournament
	 for young girls which will take place in the second weekend of August.
	Please notice that we will have days of in the middle of the week but not during the weekends.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals.
	
	Accommodation: in a house owned by the local community on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to 
	bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Languagethe language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 28	ENVI	03.08.2008	17.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 28      Eskifjörður       03/08 – 17/08     ENVI / MANU    10 vols
	
	Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbour with direct sailing to
	 Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the 
	slopes of the mountain which rises above the town.Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. 
	Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One of the 
	several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður 
	town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the 
	Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s 
	best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve 
	and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in 
	Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop.
	 “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of 
	Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot 
	of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area 
	you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and
	 the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know
	 the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will 
	be working during the camp.
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is 
	asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.

	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 29	ENVI	05.08.2008	19.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 29      Week of love Bolungarvík     05/08 – 19/08     ENVI  / FEST   12 vols
	
	Project and location: Bolungarvík is a village in the North-West of Iceland, located at the Vestfirðir peninsula, 
	approximately 13 kilometers from the village of Ísafjörður and 473 km from the capital city Reykjavík. It has 957 
	inhabitants. Bolungarvík has a long and interesting history, being one of the oldest fishing towns in Iceland, and 
	one of the few mentioned in the Sagas. For centuries it was the greatest fishery town in the West Fjords and at the
	 turn of the last century, the greatest in Iceland. The quiet countryside attracts some tourists, mainly in summer. 
	There is a indoor swimming pool, a museum for natural history and an open air fishing museum. The surroundings 
	of Bolungarvík are quite popular destinations for hiking, horse riding and birdwatching. Bolungarvik was the shooting
	 location for Nói Albínói, a movie by Dagur Kári about a teenager living in a remote Icelandic village.
	
	The yearly Week of Love in Bolungarvík will take place on August 10-16th. The program during the Week of Love 
	is one of variety and entertainment.  
	The goal of the Week of Love is to support the increase of newborns in Bolungarvík and by doing so increasing the
	 number of residents and to encourage people to love one another. 
	Among the highlights of the Week of Love are a hugging course and an art show by children with the headline “It is 
	good to love”. Poets from the Westfjords will read from their work of love poetry. The program also contains 
	concerts, adventure yacht trips and last but not least the “Laughing Healthy Gala Evening”.  
	The residents of the town of Bolungarvík are encouraged to place red lights in their homes’ windows, buy a bouquet
	 of roses for their loved ones, love themselves, love their spouse, love their friends, love their children, and love 
	the entire world and life itself.  
	
	Work: Helping with the preparion and during the festival. Working in the forestry, making hiking paths. Beautifying 
	the area around the village, cleaning the coastline
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, excursions will be organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in the local community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is 
	asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the workcamp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík - Keflavík. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize. 
	Ísafjörður airport is close to the project.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 120,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 30	ENVI	07.08.2008	21.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 30    Flower festival  Hveragerði     07/08 – 21/08     ENVI / FEST      12 vols
	
	Project and location: The Flower festival in Hveragerði is a mixture of art and culture with a taste of the flower 
	power in the area. Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. 
	This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, providing heat of hundreds of 
	greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year, you can even find bananas 
	growing in thise houses. The name Hveragerði means ‘hot springs garden’. Geothermal energy is Hveragerði’s 
	lifeblood, and it would be difficult to find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in 
	the world. Very interesting is Gufudalur, the lovely ‘Steam Valley’ behind the town. The whole valley explodes with 
	hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. 
	More info www.hveragerdi.is 
	
	Work: Helping with the preparion and during the festival. Working in the forestry, making hiking paths. Beautifying 
	the area around the village Fixing walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the 
	village. Planting trees.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. 
	
	Accommodation: In the local theatre on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Distance from the project 80 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 31	ENVI	07.08.2008	21.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 31     Sólheimar  - Eco village      07/08 – 21/08      ENVI / AGRI     10 vols
	
	Project and location: Sólheimar Eco-village, founded in 1930, is the first community of its kind in the world where 
	so-called able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has
	 focused on cultivating the individual and the environmental and is the first community in Scandinavia to practice 
	organic cultivation. Today, Sólheimar (The home of the sun) is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, 
	renowned for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social 
	and sporting activities, the village is only one hour drive from Reykjavik. 
	The volunteers have free access to the swimming pool and gym. Volunteers are also encouraged to take part in 
	social happenings in Sólheimar like in sports, music, the theatre group, etc. Sólheimar Arts Summer festival will 
	last until the beginning of August. The program is varied with all sorts of arts exhibitions, an outdoor market, and 
	theatre and cabaret performances at 4 o’clock every Saturday and every Sunday in the theatre and café Græna 
	Kannan. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the singing groups and cabarets. More info www.solheimar.is 
	
	Work: In Ölur forestry centre, the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland: plant trees, construct paths + in 
	Sunna organic cultivation centre: plant vegetables, dig the weeds and other kind of gardening work. Other tasks will
	 be decided according to the need of the community.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool and to the fitness centre. Excursions will be organized by the 
	hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: In the sport centre on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: Our host in Solheimar is offering a prepared lunch every working day but all other food will be provided for 
	the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning for other 
	meals.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your 
	own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF  Distance from the airport 140 km.
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 33	ARTS	10.08.2008	24.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 33    Skessuhellir – the cave of the trolls     10/08 – 24/08   ART / CONS   8 vols
	
	Project and location:This workcamp will take place in Reykjanesbær which is a major center of fishing and fish 
	processing, although in recent years tourism has played an increasingly important role in the local economy. 
	Reykjanes has something for everyone. Steeped in a rich vein of history, folklore and tradition, the region is also 
	home to some of the world's greatest geological wonders, including the Reykjanes Ridge, meeting place of the 
	Eurasian and American continental plates. Teeming with a wealth of bird and marine life whose habitats lie amid 
	some of Icelands most spectacular coastal scenery, Reykjanes is the natural choice for all lovers of the outdoors.
	
	In this town the authorities are very open for new ideas, for example here you can find the former NATO base 
	which is now becoming a University village and a centre of art and film making.
	More info http://www.reykjanes.is/english/
	The authorities are now planning to build “a home for Trolls” near to the port of the town, close to the center.  Like 
	elves, trolls are also part of the ancient heritage of the Scandinavian mythology. Although they are human-like in 
	form, they are still inhumanly strong, huge and ugly. They are very often thought to be fearsome and cruel 
	creatures. But, like elves, trolls often treat people as they are treated and they return favors for favors, exerting 
	vengeance if harmed. Trolls live in mountains, caves and cliffs, especially bird cliffs. Like humans, they live 
	together socially. They fish, cultivate land and keep animals. They are also very good at handicrafts and hold 
	feasts. 
	Work: There is an very well known art group here in Iceland called Nordan Bál  that have been doing all kind of art 
	and performances in Iceland. This group will do the construction of the Cave (home) of the Trolls and also make 
	the furniture and other things that they need for their daily life. Everything will be oversized so it will fit the big 
	creatures. We will help the art group to build the home and we will also do some environmental work in the area 
	around the place. Please notice that we will work with heavy things so the work can be physically hard
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions will be organized by the locals.
	
	Accommodation: in a house owned by the local community, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: the language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Reykjavík – Keflavík Int. Airport is only 10 minutes away from the town. 
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 36	ENVI	16.08.2008	30.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 36      Fjarðabyggð     16/08 – 30/08     ENVI  / MANU     12 vols

	
	Project and location: “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It 
	includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. 
	The towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the 
	houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords
	 are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths.
	 You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in 
	Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp. 
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own 
	warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries 
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 37	ENVI	18.08.2008	31.08.2008	18+
	description
	WF 37      Hvolsvöllur     18/08 – 31/08     ENVI     12 vols
	
	Project and location: Hvolsvöllur is a small town in the south of Iceland about 106 km to the east of Reykjavik. It 
	is a young community whose development began in 1930 when a large cooperative store was opened there. The 
	town is located in a fertile region amid pleasant surroundings with the snow-capped Mt. Hekla rearing above the 
	horizon. The inhabitants base their livelihood mainly on services rendered to the agricultural surroundings, the 
	manufacture of meat products, for the domestic market and tourism. The town is situated in one of the most 
	important Saga regions of the country, with some of the main stages of the renowned Njal's-Saga. Those who are 
	interested in the Icelandic Sagas should not miss visiting the Njala Centre in town. Salmon and trout fishing in the 
	nearby rivers is very rewarding.
	
	W: We will clean and help the locals to rebuild old beautiful caves in the area. We will also plant trees, maintain old 
	trails, mark footways and help the locals to beautify the surrounding of Hvolsvöllur. We will also do a little bit of 
	work around the great waterfalls “Seljalandsfoss” and “Skógafoss”.
	More info www.south.is 
	
	The study theme of the camp is “The Icelandic Saga ”
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the swimming pool in Hvolsvöllur, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will stay in a community center called “Goðaland“, which is about 10 minutes drive from the 
	town. 
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Distance from the project 150 km 
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF 40	ENVI	29.08.2008	12.09.2008	18+
	description
	WF 40      Fjarðabyggð     29/08 – 12/09     ENVI  /  MANU    12 vols

	Project and location: “Fjarðabyggð is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It 
	includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. 
	The towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the 
	houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords
	 are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths.
	 You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in 
	Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp. 
	
	Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the 
	coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition 
	and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you 
	should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. 
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip will be 
	organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own 
	warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre.
	
	Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share 
	of the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries 
	
	Language: The language of the camp will be English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Iceland	WF15	ENVI	07.07.2008	21.07.2008	18+
	description
	WF15     Þórshöfn  in Langanes    07/07 – 21/07      ENVI     10 vols
	
	Project and location: To truly sense the remote beauty of the north-east, then the charming little fishing village of 
	Þórshöfn on the north-east coast is the place to go. The town of Þórshöfn lies on the head of the Langanes 
	peninsula and has 388 inhabitants. There's a variety of outdoor activity on offer from hiking to salmon and trout 
	fishing and horse trekking in some of Iceland's most spectacular scenery. The Langanes Peninsula is also one of 
	the best areas in which to enjoy Iceland's rich and varied birdlife. Þórshöfn is within driving distance of some 
	Iceland's most prized natural pearls, such as Myvatn, with its geothermal activity, and the waterfall Dettifoss, one 
	of Europe's most powerful and spectacular waterfalls. This village has a good, natural harbour and the inhabitants 
	base their livelihood on fishing, fish processing and commerce.
	More info http://www.langanesbyggd.is/category.php?catID=17
	
	Work: We will be working on cleaning up the shores and beaches in the area. Additional work will be undertaken as 
	reforestation tasks, planting trees and taking care of those already planted.
	
	Leisure time: Free access to the gym and the local swimming pool with sauna, guided hikes with locals. Excursions
	 will be organized by the hosting partner.
	
	Accommodation: We will be staying in the local school, sleeping on mattresses on the floor, participants are asked 
	to bring a sleeping bag. 
	F: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of 
	the cooking/cleaning.  It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along 
	recipes from your own countries
	
	Language: The language of the work camp is English.
	
	Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp 
	site for a fair prize. Egilsstaðir airport and Akureyri airport are more near to the project. 
	
	Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 90,-
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	Межрегиональное молодежное общественное 
	движение поддержки добровольческих инициатив 
	«СФЕРА»
	
	Адрес: 603000, г. Н.Новгород, ул. Большая Покровская, д. 60, оф. 41/1
	Контактные телефоны: (831) 278-96-05, 278-07-56, 410-57-10
	Факс: (831) 278-07-56
	e-mail: out@dobrovolets.ru
	web: www.dobrovolets.ru