Worldwide Friends (WF), was founded in 2001 as a non-profit organization promoting nature and peace-oriented activities for volunteers wanting to spend some time in Iceland. Our main theme for this year is to give education about the 17 Sustainable Goals of the United Nations and to clean the whole coastline of Iceland. The main activities that we offer are workcamps, seminars, local events, and exchange programs suitable both for young people and adults.
İş Tanımı
Purpose
The main purpose of the project is to raise awareness about sustainability among young local and international people in their daily lives.
Activities;
Serving as the main point of contact for the organization, your activities include, but are not limited to;
*Communicating with international partner organizations.
*Preparing and distributing documents concerning the placement procedure.
*Dealing with applications of foreign volunteers applying for placements.
*Initiating and looking after visa proceedings for participants.
*Maintaining the organization’s databases on projects/bookings/information brochures/training/information sheets.
*Answering incoming requests of participants and international partners.
*Any other administrative tasks at the request of the office.
You will travel around Iceland, as our houses are located at various sites across the island. We’re all about flexibility: we expect you to adapt to changes quickly and we encourage you to try new things.
Working hours may vary depending on the workcamps and the organization's needs. However, you will have 2 days off per week. You will be able to discover Iceland's unique sites.
Konaklama ve Yemek
During the workcamps the leaders will share a double or quadruple room in a house fully equipped. Beds are provided with sheets and blankets. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. Washing machine available
Food is included at our accommodations; however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. We provide a well-balanced and healthy variety of food products that includes a wide variety of whole grains, seasonal fruits & vegetables, pantry staples, and dairy products, A vegetarian diet is encouraged!
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Weekends are free, however, sometimes you will still need to be around!
Usually, the excursions take place during the weekends. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights, such as waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam vents, and even icebergs.
The areas around the houses are also great for hiking.
Notlar
Working hours; 5 to 7 hours per day of environmental work during the weekdays. With lunch and coffee breaks. Note: working hours may vary depending on the workcamps and the organization's needs. 2 days off per week.
Make sure to bring your computer!
Further support from the organization:
Provides Accommodation: Yes
Food is provided: Yes
Local travels: You will have the opportunity to travel all around Iceland free of charge with the scheduled minibus trips organized by WF Iceland. Please note that travels during your free time are not paid for.
Int. travels: Not paid
Insurance: Not provided. You need Medical Insurance for your stay in Iceland.
