About the Project
Join an international environmental volunteering project in the picturesque coastal town of Stykkishólmur, Iceland. This initiative focuses on protecting natural areas, improving outdoor recreational spaces, and supporting sustainable access to local forests and hiking routes.
Volunteers will contribute to a variety of practical environmental tasks, including:
- Trimming vegetation and clearing overgrown areas;
- Cutting branches and removing selected trees to improve forest pathways;
- Maintaining existing walking trails;
- Assisting with the development and restoration of hiking routes;
- Helping preserve natural landscapes while increasing visitor safety.
Depending on daily needs, participants may work in smaller teams, although groups will always consist of at least two volunteers.
Working hours are generally 09:00–17:00, including scheduled lunch and coffee breaks.
No previous experience is required. However, the activities involve physical outdoor work, so participants should be prepared for demanding tasks and enjoy working in nature.
Accommodation, Meals & Travel
Participants will stay in shared rooms within the facilities of a local school in Stykkishólmur.
Accommodation includes:
- Shared sleeping areas with mattresses provided by the host organisation;
- Access to a fully equipped kitchen;
- Shared bathroom facilities;
- Unlimited entry to the local swimming pool, where shower facilities are available.
Volunteers should bring:
- A sleeping bag;
- Swimwear;
- A towel.
Food supplies will be provided throughout the project. Volunteers will prepare their own meals together and share responsibility for cooking and cleaning duties.
Please note that all food supplied by SEEDS will be vegetarian.
Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+/ESC travel distance calculator.
Training and Support
Before and during the project, volunteers will receive practical guidance related to all environmental activities.
Training will cover subjects such as:
- Forest maintenance techniques;
- Safe use of tools for vegetation management;
- Trail restoration and maintenance;
- Environmental protection practices;
- Sustainable management of outdoor recreation areas.
These activities help preserve Iceland’s natural landscapes while ensuring visitors can safely enjoy them without negatively affecting the environment.
Participant Profile
The project welcomes motivated young people from eligible countries who are interested in environmental volunteering and outdoor activities.
Ideal participants should:
- Be enthusiastic about nature conservation and sustainability;
- Be willing to adapt to a simple communal living environment;
- Enjoy teamwork and international cooperation;
- Show initiative, creativity, and a positive attitude;
- Be flexible, responsible, and ready to contribute actively throughout the project;
- Feel comfortable assisting with group activities when needed.
No specific qualifications or previous volunteering experience are required.
📍 Location: Stykkishólmur, Iceland
📅 Activity Dates: 26 July – 9 August 2026
🤝 Activity Type: European Solidarity Corps – Volunteering Teams
Eligible Countries
Applications are open to participants residing in:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden.
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