Iceland Nature Conservation Volunteer Project

Project Costs

To volunteer in Iceland on this programme, the cost for the 11 days programme is £595 which covers all project costs, including accommodation and all of your food, all activities and travels around Iceland, equipment provided for the project (not personal), transportation during the placement, all training and supervision by project manager and volunteers’ leaders, WorkingAbroad Projects backup and placement support. In addition, the volunteers need to cover the cost to and from Iceland, including the visa fee (if applicable).

Payment Terms

To secure your placement on the project, you will need to complete and submit the application form with your application payment of £190 (included in the total project costs listed above). If for some reason your application is not accepted, we will reimburse this payment fully. However for those who are accepted, you will be required to pay the remaining balance 2 months before arrival.   Once your place is confirmed, you will receive pre-departure information on your project, suggested items to bring etc.

Project Dates

Volunteers are divided in small teams of 5 (4 volunteers and 1 volunteer leader). The programme runs for 11 days, and the teams stay in one location.

Group 1: 7th June (Sunday) – 18th June 2026 (Thursday)
Group 2: 12th July (Sunday) – 23rd July 2026 (Thursday)

This project is a 11 days’ project and this summer there are two possible start dates available (7th June and 12th July). The applicant must ensure that he/she will be available for the whole duration of the programme.

No previous experience in this field is necessary as all training will be provided; however, enthusiasm and team spirit are essential. Due to the strenuous natural environment, participants must be physically fit. Applicants should have some experience of outdoor practical activities, and hiking. The remoteness of worksites and Iceland’s notoriously changeable weather make the volunteer programme both an adventure and a challenge. Applicants must be over 20 years of age. Note that considering the type of volunteering, volunteers with disabilities cannot participate to this programme.