Project Coordinator in Environmental Program (Iceland)


Project Coordinator in Environmental Program (Iceland)

Worldwide Friends-Veraldarvinir

Stadur, Iceland

Activity description

The project focuses on environmental awareness in all aspects and is truly needed all around our planet. The main purpose of the project is to raise awareness about sustainability among young local and international people in their daily life. We want to bring up some fresh ideas that can help the young people and the organization to improve the way that we treat mother earth. The Project Coordinators will work as a team under the supervision of the Project Manager of the organization. They will organize and run programs for both short-term/long-term volunteers which will do 5-7 hours of environmental work during weekdays. They will also participate in Nature-oriented, Educational, and Environmental Protection Projects in Iceland. In each group, there are two or three leaders from the organization. Additionally, as leaders, they will act as role models creating a good atmosphere in the group!

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Worldwide Friends ESC volunteers stay in the Worldwide Friends sustainable centre offering good facilities. Beds and bed sheets are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. The rooms are for two up to four volunteers. Food ingredients is provided however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes (and spices) from home! Local transportation related to the project is provided

Training during the activity

The project reflects learning opportunities for the volunteers as well as for our organisation and the community where it will take place. By hosting ESC volunteers, we bring another long-term international dimension to the organization with our internship program, educational tours and short-term projects. discovering many kinds of new techniques related to environmental sustainability, new skills, a new language, involving children and youngsters in creative sessions and take responsibility to realize an own project.

Participant profile

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-driven candidates who can work independently on projects and can bring and implement ideas and all-scale solutions to climate change reduction and sustainable lifestyles. English is the language spoken in our camps therefore a good knowledge of English is required. Motivated to live with other international volunteers and lead a sustainable lifestyle and fight global warming. Excited to spend Five Months in Iceland. An Environmental Science background is a plus Outdoors personality; recreational activities such as; hiking, camping, swimming, etc,.

Activity dates

A total of 24 week(s) during the period 13/05/2024 to 01/11/2024


Activity location

Brú 500, Stadur Iceland


 Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Romania


Activity topics

Environment and natural protection


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 30/04/2024