Forestry activities and paths maintenance in the unique Hveragerdi hot spring area

  Iceland

Reykjavik

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 4 - July 18

Description: Hveragerði is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjavík. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field, providing heat to hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. The name Hveragerði means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hveragerðis lifeblood, and it would be difficult to find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. Very interesting is Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents.

The international group of volunteers will be fixing walking paths and working in the forestry in the frame of this project.

Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be organized by the hosting partner.

There is an extra fee of 90 Euro that goes to support the local host
of the project.

Highlights: The study theme of the project is "Global warming and new energy - Our climate, our actions, our future".

Cost in US$: $290 US

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Iceland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.