Project Location: Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it’s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger centre elsewhere in the world.
Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. In June there is 24 hours daylight and you will see the city’s skyline silhouetted against the midnight sun. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjökull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal.
Secret Solstice is an Icelandic music festival that is being held for the third time on the 16th-19st of June 2016. In the festivals inaugural year it received critical acclaim and very positive feedback from attendees and media alike. It showcases both established artists as well as exciting up-and-coming talent over the course of three days in the 24 hour midnight sun during the summer solstice. It‘s themed after the Norse religion and mythology of old. It‘s set to deliver a unique party atmosphere filled with great entertainment. http://secretsolstice.is/ This year bands like Radiohead, Of monsters & men and Apollonia will be there.
Work: The volunteers will work before and after the festival so they will have the opportunity to enjoy the festival. During this project volunteers will be involved in different task. We will help the organizers of the Festival with the following according to the choice of the volunteers:
1)Stewarding (Campsite, Internal and External)
This very important volunteer crew makes sure that our audience know where they’re going, how to get there, monitor areas to make sure everything is safe, be able to answer questions from people and help where necessary. Volunteers for this crew must be friendly, helpful and be ready to adapt to any situation as it arises. You could be asked to help other crews if need be.
2)Recycling/Waste Management Crew
This vital crew keeps our festival site clean and tidy. It’s that simple. This is actually more fun than you would think.
3)Site Build Crew
This crew is all about hard work and long hours and takes place before and after the festival. You’d be doing all kinds of different jobs with the build and breakdown of the festival site. Physically demanding and will require heavy lifting. Not for the faint-hearted, but very rewarding. The great thing about this shift is that you can enjoy the festival in it’s entirety.
Shifts: 6 x 8 hour shifts. This will require at least two evening shift – Volunteers will get a VIP pass to the FestivalVolunteer will get a Tee-shirt which they have to wear at all times while on duty.
Leisure: Free VIP ticket for the festival. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysirs, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs.
Accommodation and Food: Worldwide Friends volunteers will stay in a house located in the centre area of Reykjavik. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bag and towels, but beds are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge, and volunteers also have free access to shared desktop computers in communal areas. 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 favorites recipes from home!
Terminal: Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik, Iceland
Additional Information: There is an extra participation fee of 250,- Euro for this workcamp.