BOTANICAL GARDENS IN REYKJAVÍK
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About the project
BOTANICAL GARDENS IN REYKJAVÍK
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This is the eleventh year in a row that our Icelandic partner offers projects in the Botanical Gardens in Reykjavík. The Botanical Gardens are an outdoor collection of living plants, founded in 1961 and it will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2021. The gardens main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight. It conserves some 5000-plant species in eight plant collections. The collections give an idea of the enormous diversity of vegetation in the northern temperate zone. The garden is open to the public and free of charge.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be doing general park maintenance and assisting the horticultural staff tending to the collection of perennials, alpine trees and shrubs in the garden. The garden organises guided tours and events throughout the summer and some groups of volunteers will assist in the preparation and practical work related to some of these events. The group of volunteers will be able to join them. These special events are all related to the general aim and work of the garden and some of them are carried out at short notice.
The work can be repetitive as general gardening tasks tend to be and most of it is outdoors. The project starts early every weekday: working hours are from 8:00 - 15:00, except on Fridays, when work finishes at 12:00 as a part of an ongoing research into shortening the working week. Volunteers have to be motivated to start work early in the morning, but in compensation they will have more free time in the afternoon.
No previous experience is necessary. As it is outdoors work, volunteers must be ready to adapt and be flexible with the working and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the tasks or activities planned.
We recommend to bring good walking shoes/boots, warm and/or waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats).
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay in an equipped house, in a beautiful setting in the Botanical Gardens of Reykjavík, which are located about 4 kilometres from the centre of the city. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Please note that participants from other projects may also be staying in the same house.
🍲 Food
Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, etc. from your country for the international evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
📍 About the location
Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources such as geothermal power. About two thirds of the population of Iceland live in Reykjavík including the metropolitan area; over 200,000 people. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. Visitors easily experience the pure energy at the heart of Iceland’s capital, 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.
🎒 Leisure activities
Excursions (South Shore, Hot River Hike, Snæfellsnes or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares for participants in case there is additional free time after work or during the weekends. Participants in this camp will have a free pass to access one of the largest swimming pools in Iceland, situated within walking distance from the camps accommodation.
⚠️ Requirements
A basic knowledge of English is sufficient.
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation fee: 350 euros. The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day) and the Golden Circle excursion.
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📅 Available sessions
SEEDS 067
02/07/2017 → 17/07/2017
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05/05/2019 → 18/05/2019
SEEDS O23
22/04/2018 → 05/05/2018
SEEDS 030
06/05/2018 → 19/05/2018
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02/07/2017 → 15/07/2017
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22/04/2018 → 05/05/2018
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21/05/2017 → 03/06/2017
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18/06/2017 → 01/07/2017
SEEDS 038
21/05/2018 → 02/06/2018
SEEDS 030.
06/05/2018 → 19/05/2018
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23/04/2017 → 06/05/2017
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27/08/2017 → 09/09/2017
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22/07/2018 → 04/08/2018
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08/07/2018 → 21/07/2018
SEEDS 084.
16/07/2017 → 29/07/2017
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07/05/2017 → 20/05/2017
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21/05/2018 → 02/06/2018
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22/04/2018 → 05/05/2018
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12/08/2018 → 25/08/2018
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13/08/2017 → 26/08/2017
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08/07/2018 → 21/07/2018
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26/08/2018 → 08/09/2018
SEEDS 030.
05/05/2019 → 18/05/2019
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17/06/2018 → 30/06/2018
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19/05/2019 → 01/06/2019
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05/06/2017 → 17/06/2017
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17/06/2019 → 29/06/2019
SEEDS 109
26/08/2018 → 08/09/2018
SEEDS 051
03/06/2018 → 16/06/2018
SEEDS 059
17/06/2018 → 30/06/2018
SEEDS 039.
02/06/2019 → 15/06/2019
SEEDS 022.
22/04/2019 → 04/05/2019
SEEDS 094.
30/07/2017 → 12/08/2017
SEEDS 051.
03/06/2018 → 16/06/2018
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
20–99 years old
Solidarity donation
350.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Reykjavík, Iceland
Iceland
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Iceland Krona (ISK / kr)
Exchange rate
1 ISK = 0.007321 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time
Local time: 21:41 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken