Thórsmörk trail volunteers (Trailteam.is)
Mission
Helping to build and maintain Thórsmörk’s hiking trails. Land and Forest Iceland (Land og Skógur) coordinates trail maintenance and wilderness management projects with international volunteers in Thórsmörk, Goðaland and beyond.
Work and weekly time
Weekly volunteering time is described as more than 30 hours. This includes hiking to the project sites, which can be about 1.5 hours on an average day.
Accommodation and food
There is no participation fee. Food and campsite facilities are provided. Volunteers bring their own tents.
Who this suits
This programme is a good fit for people who have some experience of camping and hill walking, enjoy wilderness landscapes, and are ready for a physically demanding outdoor project.
Requirements
Iceland’s changeable weather means volunteers need warm clothing, good waterproofs, and a sturdy tent. Due to the strenuous nature of the work, participants should be physically fit. Many work sites are remote, so hiking to reach them is part of the routine.
Participants must be 20+ years. Participants organise and pay for their own travel to and from the meeting point in Thórsmörk, and they are responsible for arranging travel insurance.
Operations team
Be part of the operations team
The operations team includes volunteer team leaders and supports project logistics and the day to day running of the programme. Practical training is provided for trail work.
Contact and application
Official info, dates, and application forms:
https://trailteam.is/opportunities/
Email: thorsmork AT trailteam DOT is
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