Supporting local forestry in Iceland
Supporting local forestry in Iceland
Skógræktarfélag Íslands
Selfoss, Iceland
5 , ClosedDescripción del proyecto
The goal of the IFA and the other forestry associations in Iceland is to provide green recreational areas (open to anyone), increasing the forest cover of and protecting the forest remains of Iceland. The IFA will host 5 EVS volunteers for 5 months, from 1st of May until 30th of September. The project composes of various outdoor activities, including; planting, path making/maintenance, basic wood/stone construction and light thinning. The team will be led by a forestry educated supervisor who will work with and instruct the group in their work. The main location of the project is in and around the farm of Úlfljótsvatn, which is the headquarters and home of the volunteers during their stay. Additionally, the group will travel to different sites around country were the volunteers will assist small forestry associations with their recreational forests. Applicants should consider that the tasks will be physically demanding and the weather conditions can be challenging.
TraducirAlojamiento, manutención y transporte
The EVS volunteers´ base camp is situated in Úlfljótsvatn. Participants should be aware that the base camp is located in the countryside and not in a city. The accommodation is rustic farm house with all modern utilities. Úlfljótsvatn is to the south of the national park of “Þingvellir” and in the area of the famous "Golden circle" (including geysers, waterfall and beautiful nature area). The volunteer team will have a car specifically devoted to them. This means the team can be independent in many ways.
TraducirFormación durante el proyecto
Participants will be trained to conduct the different tasks during the hosting period, including planting technique and theory, security on work location, use of forestry equipment, path making and construction.
TraducirPerfil del voluntario
Participants should first of all be interested in nature and physical outdoor work and education on environmental matters, knowledge and experience in forestry can be beneficial. Communication skills and a positive mind-set are vital, since the tasks are performed in a group. However, everyone is considered and strong motivation and passion is the biggest quality. This project can include young people with fewer opportunities, however there is no adapted frame for physically and mentally disabled people. Once training completes participants need to be able to work and live independently.
TraducirCómo presentarse
You need to contact the sending organization listed from your country and apply through them. Only individuals from the listed countries can apply. For further information see our information page: http://www.skog.is/forest/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=199&Itemid=50
TraducirEnlaces
Further information on the website of IFANews and activities of the association in EnglishThis opportunity is offered in the frame of an Erasmus+ volunteering project and will be confirmed as soon as funding is approved.
For further information on the status of the project, please get in touch with the organisation.
Fechas del proyecto
Total de 21 semana(s) desde 01/05/2018 hasta 30/09/2018
Lugar del proyecto
Úlfljótsvatn, 801 Selfoss Iceland
Se buscan voluntarios de
Chequia, Italia, España, Polonia
Temas de los proyectos
Agricultura, silvicultura y piscicultura
Medio ambiente y cambio climático
Fecha de solicitud
Fecha de solicitud: 30/01/2018
Contacto
Name: Jón Ásgeir Jónsson
Organización de acogida
Reykjavík, Islandia
Organización de envío
INEX - SDRUZENI DOBROVOLNYCH AKTIVIT Z S
Praha, Chequia
WROCLAW, Polonia
BOLOGNA, Italia
LEON, España
Organización coordinadora
Reykjavík, Islandia
