SEEDS Workcamps - Short-term projects
Workcamps and learning camps are the most common form of short-term opportunities that SEEDS offers, in which a group of participants live together and work on a specific project. Camps generally last from 9 to 16 days.
The projects we develop tend to focus on one or more of the following goals:
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Cultural and intercultural exchange and education
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Education and awareness of current environmental issues
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Education and development of artistic skills (such as basic photography skills)
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Nature preservation and reforestation
The summer projects mainly consist of outdoor camps that take place in Reykjavík or around the country in partnership with local organisations or municipalities. The work carried out in these camps encompasses outdoor volunteer work that raises environmental awareness through intercultural cooperation such as:
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Restoring hiking trails in nature parks for public use
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Planting trees in green areas
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Restoring cultural heritage damaged by the weather and natural disasters
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Carrying out coastal and beach clean-ups
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Helping with maintenance of the Botanical Gardens in Reykjavík
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Construction or renovation of community buildings, monuments or community centres
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Ecological research
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Removing invasive growth amongst others
The winter camps, usually called “Environment and Photography” mostly take place in the capital city. During these camps, our short- and long-term volunteers carry out non-formal educational activities to raise awareness of environmental, cultural and artistic topics of their interest. They usually carry out workshops, beach and downtown cleanups in cooperation with the Icelandic Ministry for the Environment, Blue Army as well as carry out night photography and northern lights workshops amongst other activities.
International camps bring together volunteers from different nationalities and backgrounds with the aim of building global understanding and therefore encouraging peace while working for an identified need of the local community. Group sizes vary from 6-30 participants.
SEEDS 020
SEEDS 020. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
25.05.2024 | 02.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 030
SEEDS 030. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
25.05.2024 | 02.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
SEEDS 023
SEEDS 023. Photography & Midnight Sun in Reykjavík
03.06.2024 | 11.06.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 024
SEEDS 024. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
03.06.2024 | 11.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 033
SEEDS 033. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
03.06.2024 | 11.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
SEEDS 027
SEEDS 027. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - June
12.06.2024 | 20.06.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 028
SEEDS 028. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
12.06.2024 | 20.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 037
SEEDS 037. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
12.06.2024 | 20.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
SEEDS 038
SEEDS 038. Hitting the Slopes - Blue Mountains - Skálafell
16.06.2024 | 26.06.2024
Construction / Environmental / Renovation
Capital Region
SEEDS 031
SEEDS 031. Summer Solstice & Photography in Reykjavík
21.06.2024 | 29.06.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 032. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
21.06.2024 | 29.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 041. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
21.06.2024 | 29.06.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
SEEDS 035
SEEDS 035. Midnight Sun & Photography in Reykjavík
30.06.2024 | 08.07.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 036. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
30.06.2024 | 08.07.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 045. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
30.06.2024 | 08.07.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 039. Photography in the Summer in Reykjavík
09.07.2024 | 17.07.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 040
SEEDS 040. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
09.07.2024 | 17.07.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 046
SEEDS 046. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
09.07.2024 | 17.07.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
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SEEDS 043. July Photography in Reykjavík
18.07.2024 | 26.07.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 044
SEEDS 044. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
18.07.2024 | 26.07.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 049
SEEDS 049. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
18.07.2024 | 26.07.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
SEEDS 047
SEEDS 047. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - Summer
27.07.2024 | 04.08.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 048
SEEDS 048. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
27.07.2024 | 04.08.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
SEEDS 050
SEEDS 050. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
27.07.2024 | 04.08.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West