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.
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SEEDS 051. Photography in Reykjavík - Pride
05.08.2024 | 13.08.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 054. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
05.08.2024 | 13.08.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
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SEEDS 055. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - August
14.08.2024 | 22.08.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 056. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
14.08.2024 | 22.08.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 057. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
14.08.2024 | 22.08.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
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SEEDS 053. Island of Viðey (2/2)
20.08.2024 | 29.08.2024
Construction / Environmental / Renovation
Capital Region
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SEEDS 059. Photography in Reykjavík - Culture Night
23.08.2024 | 31.08.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 060. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
23.08.2024 | 31.08.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 063. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - September
01.09.2024 | 09.09.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 064. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
01.09.2024 | 09.09.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 065. Awareness, Engagement & Action!
01.09.2024 | 09.09.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
South West
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SEEDS 066. Forestry in the Far East of Iceland
07.09.2024 | 21.09.2024
Construction / Environmental
East
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SEEDS 067. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - Autumn
10.09.2024 | 18.09.2024
Arts / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 068. Environmentally Aware & Trash Hunting
10.09.2024 | 18.09.2024
Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 070. Environment & Photography - September
19.09.2024 | 28.09.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 071. Environment & Photography - Film
29.09.2024 | 08.10.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 072. Environment & Photography - Imagine Peace
09.10.2024 | 18.10.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 073. Environment & Photography - October
19.10.2024 | 28.10.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 074. Environment & Photography - Autumn
29.10.2024 | 07.11.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 075. Environment & Photography - Airwaves
08.11.2024 | 17.11.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 076. Environment & Photography - November
18.11.2024 | 26.11.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 077. Environment & Photography - Winter
27.11.2024 | 05.12.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
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SEEDS 078. Environment & Photography - Advent
06.12.2024 | 14.12.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region
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SEEDS 079. Environment & Photography - Christmas
15.12.2024 | 23.12.2024
Arts / Environmental / Study/Discussion/Research
Capital Region