Iceland
Volunteer Opportunities in Iceland
Volunteers For Peace offers projects in Iceland every year for volunteers ages 16+. Iceland was the 2nd most popular destination for VFP volunteers in 2011! The VFP registration fee is always $350 ($500 if you're under 18). Most projects in Iceland require an additional fee between $200-$300, payable on arrival. Short-term projects (2-3 weeks) and group opportunities are available!
This experience educated me about Iceland and other cultures. It was an enlightening on the community living dynamic and living with other cultures. We were challenged daily while living with a lot of people in a small area. It was cool because our group bonded very well and it made it an enjoyable project to work on." J. Stelter ~ Iceland 2011
This volunteer work camp really was the opportunity of a lifetime and I enjoyed every second of it. The work itself involved building a stone wall around a valley in preparation for the nation's biggest festival. Though the work was grueling and the weather wasn't always agreeable, the people (great people from all over the world) and the scenery - the most beautiful islands, cliffs, volcanoes, and bird-life imaginable - made every second awe-inspiring and fun, to say the least." M. Sullivan ~ Iceland 2010
Credit: J. Beeton ~ Iceland 2009