Worldwide Friends (WF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 with the mission to promote nature conservation, intercultural understanding, and peace through volunteer activities in Iceland.

In 2026, our focus will be on climate action, community resilience, and sustainable lifestyles — empowering participants to take meaningful action in their daily lives and local communities.
WF organizes a variety of programs, including international workcamps, seminars, local community projects, and exchange programs, open to both young people and adults who wish to make a positive impact while experiencing Iceland’s unique culture and natural beauty.

The renovation team will carry out essential repairs, maintenance, and improvement tasks to support the community in the Bordeyri area. Activities include, but are not limited to:

- Painting interior walls and creating murals
- Laying new floors
- Replacing doors and windows
- Installing or renovating playgrounds
- Insulating walls and improving energy efficiency
- Performing gardening and landscaping tasks
- Supervising or assisting others in these roles

All activities are carried out with safety as a priority, ensuring a secure environment for participants and the community. The renovated houses and facilities will be used for local community purposes, providing long-term benefits to Bordeyri residents.

This project is ideal for participants interested in hands-on work, construction, and community development, contributing directly to the revitalization of this rural Icelandic community. Work will depend on weather conditions, so flexibility is essential. Working hours are approximately 5 hours
a day, 5 days a week. As the Icelandic saying goes: “If you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes—it might change.”

Volunteers will stay at the Worldwide Friends house in Brú, which can accommodate up to 30 people. The house features 12 double rooms, several bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, common areas, workshop rooms, and galleries.
Wireless internet access and a washing machine are available for all volunteers.
Food is included for the duration of the work camp. Volunteers are expected to share responsibilities for cooking and cleaning. Meals are well-balanced and healthy, featuring whole grains, seasonal fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, and dairy products. Vegetarian diet encouraged.

Worldwide Friends Iceland is running a center of Environment & Sustainability near the crossroads to the West, South, and North of Iceland. The center is called BRÚ, and it is located in Hrutafjordur which is 36 km long fjord in Hunathing vestra, on the R1.
Keep in mind that is a 1-hour drive to the closest city (Borganes). Based just off the main road, we are not set in a town, therefore the only way to get around is by car. Brú's stunning surrounding countryside offers the perfect tonic to relax and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Around the house, you can find a lot of pure and unspoiled nature, waterfalls, rivers, canyons, and craters. The purpose of the center is to protect nature in the area and to raise awareness of sustainability among the locals and the visitors who are coming to the area. The area nearby is great for hiking.
The best time to see aurora borealis in Iceland is between September and April. It’s when the nights are dark enough to see the Aurora. Iceland only gets 2-4 hours of daylight in midwinter, providing endless opportunities to hunt for aurora borealis.

We will also concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening, volunteers from different countries will be in charge of presenting their country of origin and culture in an informal way. It can be a presentation, a game, or theatre – the form of introduction is up to you! Therefore, we encourage you to bring along some food, photos, or anything interesting related to your country for a fun and informative evening amongst other volunteers.

WF Iceland will organize reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights, such as waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam vents, or even icebergs.

This workcamp allows you to spend an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge while exploring creativity, environmental issues, and intercultural learning.

Please make sure to bring:
- Warm outdoor work clothes suitable for Icelandic weather
- Waterproof gear (jackets, pants, boots)
- Personal protective equipment as needed for renovation and outdoor work (e.g., gloves, safety glasses, helmets)

9:00 a.m.
Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11 (Bus stop #1 Ráðhúsið)
Main Entrance
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