JOURNALISM & PHOTOGRAPHING IN REYKJAVIK

Name: JOURNALISM & PHOTOGRAPHING IN REYKJAVIK
Start: 2014-04-21
End: 2019-05-31
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

Code: 61999 Copied

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the denominators of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 330,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Additional information: There is an extra participation fee of 350 euros for this workcamp. The fee includes a minibus trip from the meeting point of the camp to the accommodation and the Golden Circle South Iceland excursion.

💼 What the programme involves

Every year WF Iceland hosts hundreds of international volunteers participating in projects all around the island. WF Iceland publishes a magazine called UNA, where people can read about the life of the organisation http://wf.is/news/ In the beginning of the project, volunteers will receive an introduction about the tasks - afterwards we will choose a topic for the magazine. This is a great opportunity to get to know Reykjavik and the area around it in a different way. The group will take photos, create videos and conduct interviews with volunteers, local hosts and people living in the area. The outcome will be published in the UNA WF magazine. The volunteers will also document the work of the association in all the camps running throughout the same period with a photo-reportage and they will publish it on WF social media such as Facebook and Instagram. At the end of the project, we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it online.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Worldwide Friends volunteers will be staying in our house in Sveinsstadir, which is located on the outskirts of Reykjavik. This place is like a farm in the city, so you can enjoy pure nature and the city life of the capital at the same time. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bags and towels, but beds/mattresses and bed sheets are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes (and spices) from home!

📍 About the location

On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights, such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even icebergs. Take a look at http://wf.is/excursions/ We will also focus on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening, volunteers from different countries will present their country of origin and culture in an informal way. It can be a presentation, a game, theatre – the form of introduction is up to you! Therefore, we encourage you to bring along some food, photos or anything interesting related to your country for a fun and informative evening amongst other volunteers. This workcamp gives you the opportunity to spend an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning.

ℹ️ Additional information

Fee includes the transportation to/from the meeting point and and also the Golden circle excursion

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

WF205

19/03/2017 → 29/03/2017

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WF411

10/11/2016 → 20/11/2016

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19/06/2018 → 29/06/2018

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06/12/2017 → 16/12/2017

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27/10/2018 → 06/11/2018

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30/05/2017 → 09/06/2017

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20/04/2016 → 01/05/2016

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16/04/2017 → 26/04/2017

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18/08/2017 → 27/08/2017

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08/02/2016 → 21/02/2016

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14/04/2018 → 24/04/2018

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09/02/2018 → 19/02/2018

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08/03/2018 → 18/03/2018

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04/04/2018 → 14/04/2018

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10/05/2018 → 20/05/2018

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06/06/2018 → 16/06/2018

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30/06/2017 → 08/07/2017

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22/07/2017 → 01/08/2017

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03/09/2017 → 13/09/2017

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02/10/2017 → 12/10/2017

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10/11/2017 → 20/11/2017

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09/07/2017 → 18/07/2017

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29/07/2017 → 07/08/2017

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06/11/2017 → 16/11/2017

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09/10/2016 → 19/10/2016

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WF203

22/03/2018 → 02/04/2018

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12/05/2014 → 25/05/2014

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21/04/2014 → 03/05/2014

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14/07/2018 → 25/07/2018

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17/09/2018 → 27/09/2018

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16/11/2018 → 26/11/2018

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21/01/2019 → 31/01/2019

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22/03/2019 → 01/04/2019

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21/05/2019 → 31/05/2019

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10/02/2017 → 20/02/2017

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16/12/2018 → 23/12/2018

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17/02/2018 → 27/02/2018

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21/01/2017 → 31/01/2017

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07/10/2018 → 17/10/2018

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19/07/2017 → 28/07/2017

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30/05/2016 → 11/06/2016

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18/03/2015 → 28/03/2015

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06/09/2018 → 16/09/2018

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17/05/2018 → 27/05/2018

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04/08/2018 → 14/08/2018

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06/10/2018 → 16/10/2018

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11/03/2016 → 22/03/2016

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–70 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: 22:02 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

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+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Icelandic