Iceland Reforestation Volunteer Project

Best thing ever! Not only I got the opportunity to help the environment and be the change I would love to see in everyone, and to see the land of ice and fire, but to meet lovely, passionate people. An experience I will never forget.

Planting trees on a high hill, with a waterfall 10 meters away, overseeing the mountains covered in ice on my left and black sand and the Atlantic Ocean on the right – best views whilst working. Such an incredible opportunity. I think everyone should do it at least once in their life!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity and being so helpful, Vicky. I loved it and miss it! Might plan another one.

I had an absolutely amazing time in Iceland, and met wonderful people who I now consider friends. It’s hard to put into words, but the whole experience actually altered the course of my life for the better.

The work itself was tough but rewarding, and I felt like I was provided with everything I needed to be comfortable in the field. The living accommodations also wildly exceeded my expectations.

Everything went very smoothly for me as far as logistics and communication were concerned, too. Hope this is a little helpful. I would definitely recommend Working Abroad to others, and the Iceland program (for a certain kind of person; the work really is hard, and the weather can be unkind).

Thank you for everything and best wishes,
Evan

I was working with the volunteer 2-week program and found it an exceptional experience.

The work is highly rewarding knowing the impact you are having and the mentored are ready to add to that knowledge so you know exactly what good you’re doing to the Icelandic environment and global impact.

While working a relatively relaxed 9-5 on the weekdays, the afternoon and weekends are a perfect time to explore Reykjavik or the surrounding are, or relax and recover surrounded by outstanding Icelandic scenery.

The friends I have made while staying there, I hope, while last after the work has ended as I have to say that the working, eating and car drives together had to be the greatest part of the whole trip.

The trip is one of the most rewarding and reflective trips I’ve been on and I cannot wait for an opportunity to go again.

“I loved the project. It was really challenging physically but I made some great friends (who I’m still in touch with), got to see and do loads of cool things. I didn’t want to leave! “

I had a great time! The Covid situation didn’t make any difference to our experience and it was such fun.

My experience with volunteering in Iceland is quite positive. I learned lot of new information, met new people and had chance to see bit if Iceland. In my view the project was quite well organized. And last (but not least) – I feel I did something useful and important. It was really great experience for me.