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ESC: Volunteers in Iceland
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Project properties
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Only for belgian residents
Project supported by the european commission: All fees are supported by the esc program - Between 18 and 30 years old
- English , Icelandic , German , Danish , Swedish , Norwegian
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Location informations
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Local currency : Iceland krona (ISK / kr)
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Currency exchange rate
(2026-06-07 07:20:02)
- 1 kr = < 0.01 EUR
- 1 EUR = 143.45 kr
- Timezone : Greenwich mean time
- Local time : 07-06-2026 19:58:00
Closest airport(s) and plane ticket average price
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Reykjavik Airport
(1.89 km) - Iceland -
Keflavik International Airport
(37.01 km) - Iceland -
Aérodrome d'Ísafjörður
(219.53 km) - Iceland -
Akureyri Airport
(248.08 km) - Iceland
Mix Train-Bus-Avion
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Itinéraire
depuis Ashburn vers Reykjavík
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About the local hosting organization
Fırat University has a 47-year history serving with 17 faculties, 37.361 students and 4000 staff. Firat University one of Turkey's 20 research universities for its achievements in research, education and innovation has qualified to become a university. The university has medical, dental, veterinary, engineering, technology, education, economic and administrative units. There are faculties of theology, architecture, science, humanities and social sciences, pharmacy, technical sciences, aquaculture, communication, health sciences, sports sciences. In 2022, our university was among the first thousand successful universities worldwide on the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy platform. In URAP rankings, it ranked among the top 5 universities in Turkey in 4 fields.
Our university has undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 26 and graduate students aged 23 and above. A total of 37,361 students are studying at our university. There are also 2500 international students at our university. Our students host students from many different geographical regions, especially Elazığ province and Eastern Anatolia Region. Our students are individuals with academic discipline, broad vision and high level of social responsibility. Our students have a homogeneous structure in terms of gender and socio-economic status. Our students include relatives of martyrs and veterans, physically disadvantaged individuals are also involved.
Presentation of the program
Our main goal is to organize projects where people of all backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities can live and work together for a common purpose — contributing to meaningful community-based initiatives that promote cooperation, understanding, and positive social impact.
Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated young people aged 18–30 who are interested in environmental protection, sustainability, volunteering, and intercultural learning. Participants should be open-minded, adaptable, and willing to contribute to community-based environmental projects in Iceland.
Volunteers should enjoy working outdoors and be prepared to take part in activities such as ecological restoration, forestry, beach clean-ups, conservation education, organic agriculture, and environmental awareness initiatives. No previous experience is required; however, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, teamwork skills, and respect for cultural diversity are essential.
Deadline: 15/06/2026 17:54
Deadline: 15/06/2026 17:54
Extra information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.