CULTURE and MIDNIGHT SUN IN THE EAST FJORDS

This is the second time SEEDS organises projects of this type, even though we have been working with the municipality of Seyoisfjaroarkaupstaour in the past. This project is different from many others because it is based on a cultural experience and voluntary service exchange, giving participants the opportunity to experience a real Icelandic community in the East fjords.The volunteers will assist a local artist prepare a course for children in drawing and painting. They will help the artist prepare material used in the course and set up the classroom to be used. Volunteers help with moving furniture, assist and help the community school to settle in the school building. Participants will help out with moving household items and equipment between houses and taking stuff to the recycling centre.Some part of this project can be physically demanding but it is has varied tasks for everyone.The volunteers will be invited to dinner by families in town, will have access to the swimming pool and the gym, as to the centre for visual arts located in town. Our hosts will also organise some guided walks in the nature surrounding the town, a bonfire with locals and a concert in the neighbouring fjord. The camp happens around the summer solstice, when the sun hardly sets and the nights are almost as bright as the days. The bright nights are magical and staying awake enjoying the surroundings is a unique experience.