Environmentally Aware and trash Hunting in Reykjavík

This camp allows participants to learn about global and local environmental issues, through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations, and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor clean-up tasks. These clean-up tasks may be arranged in partnership with the abovementioned organisations or organised solely by our partner. They aim to also involve the local community, so some of theirs events may be open to the public. They hope participants will also learn how to plan and do their own trash hunting projects back home. This project is based on similar activities around the world, where outstanding results have been achieved with volunteers. One of the three options below is also included in this camp as a possible volunteering activity day: a day trip with a guided tour to the Hellisheiði power station, a trash hunt in the Blue Mountains area; the Hot River Hike, a hike up a valley filled with hot springs where one can bathe; and a day trip to the Reykjanes peninsula, combined with a coastal clean-up in the area. Furthermore, participants may be able to visit the recycling centre SORPA, where a tour of the facilities and a lecture regarding waste management in Reykjavik will be provided. The mentioned activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, pandemic-related restrictions, as well as availability of their partner organisations. This camp combines learning, sharing, work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walk medium distances during the clean-ups, as well as during other activities and sightseeing. Since part of the project happens outdoors, volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the changeable weather, they may not be able to perform some of the activities planned.