Código:
WF142
RAUFARHEFN
Islandia
Fecha de inicio:
22/03/2013
Fecha de fin:
03/04/2013
Extra fee:
200.00
Euro
Idiomas:
Inglés
Inglés
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
40
Plazas:
15
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
During this workcamp participants will take part in the production of a video documentary which will be focused on how Icelandic people live and survive in isolated rural areas. It will be a mix of landscape shots and interviews of local people in order to find out how they feel about living there and what they think about international volunteers coming to the village. Another part of the project will be focused on the Auroras Borealis. During this time of the year it is very easy to see and experience this amazing spectacular phenomenon. Volunteers will be involved in a Time-Lapse project in order to catch the lights and have a common visual arts project.During this time of the year the weather in Raufarhofn can be very unfriendly and cold. We strongly recommend to bring really warm and waterproof clothes. You should also be aware of the fact that the weather can get so extreme that it will not allow us to go out of the accommodation. Don t forget to bring your cameras and tripods since big parts of the project are focused on Auroras hunting. The tripod is an essential tool to keep the camera working in a long exposure. You will not be able to enjoy and work in this part of the project without tripod So do not forget itThe third part of this workcamp will concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening a different country will cook for the rest of the Group and will be in charge of presenting their origin country and culture in a non formal way. It could be a presentation, games, theater or however you would like to show it. Therefore we recommend to bring food, photos or whatever you think is important and nice for the Worldwide evenings. This work camp is a way to enjoy an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while they are exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning.
Worldwide Friends volunteers stay in an indoor community facility offering basic facilities. Beds are provided, however volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home There will be almost no internet connection available and if so it will be in a very simple base. So please make yourself concious of isolation for 2 weeks.
The village of Raufarhofn is the community that lies farthest north in Iceland. It is located in the eastern part of Melrakkasletta close to the Arctic Circle. The population of Raufarhofn is about 200 and most of the people there earn their living from fishing and fish processing. The harbor is very beautiful and partly shaped by nature itself. A wide and untouched open area surrounds the village with a lot of birds and varied vegetation. The coastline with its inlets and creeks is filled with driftwood and reaches out into the Arctic Sea. Away and on the surface of the sea various sea-birds will be spotted and an occasional seal. On the beach waders strut and inland on the grassy moorlands there are dozens of lakes filled with trout. In the vicinity many species of ducks, waders and species that favor heaths and moorlands may be observed.Worldwide Friends volunteers have free access to the local swimming pool. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms.
Visual Arts skills will be considered especially in the selection process.
Aeropuerto:
THO
Estación de tren:
Keflavik Int. Airport
Notas:
participants will take part in the Production of a video documentary which will be focused on how Icelandic people live and survive in isolated rural areas and also about Auroras