Organic gardening and forestry activities in Iceland

2 weeks volunteering in Sólheimar, Iceland‘s first and only eco-village. The heart of the Sólheimar ideology is to give all individuals a fair chance and to maximize their potential. By focusing on individuals' abilities instead of their limitations, Sólheimar aims to create the space for each resident to take every opportunity that arises for each person to grow and develop. Versatility is the strength of Sólheimar so people with special needs that reside here will always be the center of the community. This works through the idea of reverse integration: those without special needs adapt to the abilities of those who do, they can work together to make their community an equal and sustainable one. The foundation of the ideology of Sólheimar derives from the visions and lifework of Sesselja herself. Sólheimar is a pioneer in practicing organic farming. In Sólheimar, there is an organically certified greenhouse, forestry, and arboretum. Other environmentally-friendly projects in Sólheimar include geothermal energy and recycling. The main work in this international volunteer project will be in forestry called Ölur and also in the greenhouses which are called Sunna. Volunteers will be working in the greenhouses planting and harvesting vegetables, doing weed control and sometimes you will also be gardening. The work might involve work around the property, painting or fixing things. During the winter, volunteers will also have to help remove snow and keep the walk paths clear for the residents.

Project dates: March 4 - March 18, 2024 March 18 - April 1, 2024 April 1 - April 15, 2024 April 15 - April 29, 2024 April 29 - May 13, 2024 May 13 - May 27, 2024 May 27 - June 10, 2024 June 10 - June 24, 2024 June 24 - July 8, 2024 July 8 - July 22, 2024 July 22 - August 5, 2024 August 5 - August 19, 2024 August 19 - September 2, 2024 September 2 - September 16, 2024 September 16 - September 30, 2024 September 30 - October 14, 2024 October 14 - October 28, 2024 October 28 - November 11, 2024 November 11 - November 25, 2024 November 25 - December 9, 2024

More details available at https://cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland

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