Program Description

Volunteer in Iceland (6 months, 1 year) with United Planet!

Description

Glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, mountain peaks and lava deserts are the scenic landscapes you will enjoy in Iceland.

Travel to this European island and dive into the local community helping out in activities ranging from drug rehabilitation, children, community development, the disabled, health services, and the environment. Help the community and learn about European culture while being in one of the most beautiful islands in the North Atlantic.

Highlights

As a long-term volunteer, you will have the exciting opportunity to gain an even deeper understanding and appreciation of a foreign land and culture through humanitarian service, language and inter-cultural training, cultural learning activities, and exploration.

United Planet is the proud US and Canadian partner within the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) Federation, the oldest long-term volunteering federation in the world. With over 50 years of experience, the ICYE Federation has a proven track record and upholds the highest standards for excellence in serving both the volunteers and the communities involved.

Long-term Quests are available for 6 months and 1 year. Volunteers take part in intensive orientations, mid-year, and final year camps with other volunteer exchanges from all over the world. You do not need any specific skills or language abilities to take part. You will attain new skills, competencies, and broadened global perspectives through your involvement in the long-term quest program!

There are many interesting destinations both in developed and developing countries. You can support children and the disabled in communities throughout France and Italy. You can assist in agricultural, environmental, and community projects in New Zealand, Nepal, and India. You can help with AIDS/HIV programs in Uganda, Russia, Nigeria, and more. You can assist in human rights issues in Brazil, Bolivia, Mozambique, and Lithuania. These are just a few of the many opportunities we offer!

United Planet and the ICYE Federation, as non-profit organizations, are committed to the accessibility of these programs for all. For less than the cost of living independently in many of our program countries, you can participate in a fully supported and well-structured international voluntary exchange program with years of experience. We hope that you will recognize and take advantage of this special opportunity.

Further Information
Cost Description: 

* Food & lodging in your host country (host family or residential live-in at project)
* Local transportation to the volunteer site
* Health, accident, and third party liability insurance
* Preparation before departure/ evaluation on return
* In-country orientation, language course, mid-year camp, and final evaluation
* Intensive support and supervision during your year
* Monthly stipend for incidental expenses

Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English
Living Arrangements: 
Home-stays
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants Travel to Iceland Independently
Application Requirements: 
Phone Interview, Written Application

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Program Info

Country: 
Iceland
City(s): 
Reykjavik
Volunteer Type: 
Community Development
Length of Program: 
3-6 months
6-12 months
Cost: 
6 months 4,695 USD, 12 months 7,195 USD

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