Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger

Beschreibung:
Work: We will work five days a week with the weekends free. From 09.00 to 12.00 we will do some environmental outdoor work - the tasks are not set yet but possible tasks are planting trees, fixing hiking paths, weeding and etc. After lunch we will work on the study theme of the WorkCamp: "Water, nature and sustainable energy". We will have workshops and discussions and we will also visit geothermal- and hydropower plants, geothermal hot springs areas, Geysir, several waterfalls, spring water bottling company, Industrial companies and other companies which are using water and electricity as main resources. Study theme: Water, nature and sustainable energy Location: Free access to all the modern geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik, We will do some excursions around the south and southeast of Iceland related to the study theme of the camp. Partner: Iceland is a country extremely rich in water resources. Strong rivers and big lakes with fresh water can be found all around the island and under the surface there are huge cold water springs fed from high in the mountains by gradual filter of rainfall, snow and ice melt. Situated on the mid-Atlantic ridge, there is constant, volcanic activity beneath the surface in various parts of the island. As a result, there are huge amounts of hot water reservoirs in the ground. This geothermal water is used for making electricity and to heat up most of the houses. There is also a lot of cold water coming from the mountains and glaciers, that water is used to create energy in hydropower plants.Iceland is the only western country that produces all its electricity from emission-free and sustainable natural resources in the form of geothermal and hydro power. Iceland's electricity production is an environment friendly product from the country's natural resources. In most parts of the world, increased needs for electricity are met by burning greater quantities of polluting fossil fuels. In Iceland this is done with geothermal steam and hydropower The camp will take place in two different places, in the capital city Reykjavik and than in the south part of IcelandIn Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world's northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. South Iceland contains many of Iceland's foremost natural treasures. Many of the nation's best-known historical sites are in South Iceland, such as Þingvellir and Skálholt. In the area you can find strong rivers, hot springs, Geysir, glaciers and waterfalls. Accomodation and food: We will be staying in fully equipped house in the centre of 101 Reykjavik, the location can not be better. In the south of Iceland we will stay in a local community centre.The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries

Location: REYKJAVIK

Land: ISL

Region: south

Flughafen:

Bahnstation: Keflavik Int airport

Sprachen: en

Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

Höchstalter: 70 Jahre

Camp/Projekt geeignet für Menschen mit
Benachteiligungen: Nein

Vegetarisches Essen: Nein

Familie: Nein

Extragebühren: 180,00 €