FORESTRY IN THE WEST OF ICELAND - TEAMS
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About the project
FORESTRY IN THE WEST OF ICELAND - TEAMS
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
💼 What the programme involves
WORK/PROJECT: SEEDS volunteers will be working on a project in the beautiful forest Stálpastaðaskógur in the
South-west of Iceland, doing nature and environmental oriented tasks. SEEDS has been cooperating with the
Icelandic forest service for more than 15 years with very good results for the volunteers, the host and the
Icelandic nature conservation and reforestation efforts. The main tasks of the SEEDS volunteers will be:
Clearing a recently thinned area of branches, the branches will be wood-chipped on site; preparing the area for
the creation of a future recreational path; restoring an old, forgotten path through an arboretum, including step
construction, bridge building, installation of picnic tables; and manual work using mattocks, sledgehammers,
and other toolsThe main tasks at hand are related to forestry, to maintaining and repairing footpaths within the
forest. SEEDS volunteers will perform four different types of tasks depending on the project and host needs
each time.
Well maintained paths enable people to visit these amazing areas without damaging them and this important
work also helps to improve safety for visitors. Most of the work is done by hand with wheelbarrows and hand
tools. Additional tasks may be cleaning or beautifying the area, like hand-picking garbage or collecting trash
blown by the wind in the area and its surroundings. The working day normally runs from 09:00 - 17:00, with
breaks for lunch and coffee. No previous experience is necessary but the work is demanding, it can be repetitive
and requires a good physical condition. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall 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. The plan will depend on the needs of the host, the advance of the diverse
projects and of course on the weather conditions. Volunteers need to be motivated to work outdoors on physical
jobs and under changeable weather. Weather is unpredictable and it can be cold and/or rainy, be prepared to
experience all kinds of weather.
🏠 Accommodation on site
ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS volunteers will sleep in beds in a house belonging to the Icelandic Forest Service.
The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, showers and a washing
machine. Participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 4 people so everyone is expected to behave
considerately. Please bring your own towel and sleeping bag. There is no WiFi Internet in the house.
🍲 Food
Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food
SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or
games from your country for the intercultural evening. 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
LOCATION: The work takes place in the forest Stálpastaðaskógur which is located about 25 km from Borgarnes
and about 3 km from Bifröst. In the area there are many interesting places to visit, the waterfalls Glanni and
Barnafossar, hiking trails and Húsafell, a summer house area with a camp site, hot springs, glacier view
West Iceland is famous for its Sagas, most of the Icelandic Sagas were written in West Iceland. Egils Saga,
Sturlunga saga and Laxdæla are all stories of farmers, vikings and outlaws in year 850-1000. In West Iceland
you will also have a lot of stories of elves and trolls and folk tales. The area is very charming with a lot of history
⚠️ Requirements
LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.
🤝 Meeting point
TERMINAL: Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). From the airport there are bus services to the
city, either the Flybus or the bus number 55. The meeting point will be at the partner office at Grettisgata 3a.
SEEDS offers the minibus option, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camp and back. Apart from being
cheaper and convenient, it allows participants to meet and have a relaxed trip. The minibus to this
camp will cost EUR 45 each way, about 20% cheaper than public transport
ℹ️ Additional information
EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 300 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance
via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. The participation fee does not include the transportation from
Reykjavík to the camp and back which will cost EUR 45 (Euros) one way or EUR 90 (Euros) both ways.
This work camp takes place in a very remote place, located in a natural area of extreme beauty. Outdoor
free-time activities, for instance hikes or walks in the surroundings, will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers. We
recommend bringing warm winter and waterproof clothes, good walking shoes/boots, underlayers, overcoats,
scarves, gloves and hats, the tasks and activities take place outside. Please bring a sleeping bag.
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📅 Available sessions
SEEDS - forestry in the west - TEAMS27
01/08/2027 at 00:00 → 30/09/2027 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
380.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
310 Borgarnes, 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: 21:57 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken