Básar | Thórsmörk Trail Volunteers

Feb 26

Trailteams ready for the summer…

Applications for the 2017 programme closed at the end of January and we have been busy putting the summer teams together.

Our request for volunteers received a huge response with hundreds of applications from over 50 countries. A (not so) shortlist was made and the Skype interviews have been completed. Most of the places are now allocated and we have waiting-lists ready to finalise any remaining placements within the next couple of weeks.

This season, the programme has received a lot of interest and allocations have taken longer than expected due to the large number of applicants. We wanted to give all the applications carefully consideration. There were many more good applications than places available and unfortunately it was not possible to accept everyone though we have added some extra places to the programme so that we can include as many as possible.

Now that we have our team, final preparations for the summer can begin!

Jan 28

Last chance to join us this summer – applications closing soon!

We have now reached the last few days of applications for our 2017 trail teams. This month we have been busy with placement planning and Skype interviews and although many of the places have now been allocated, we do still have some places available in several of the groups.

As our work area and number of teams increased last season, we have expanded our Operations team and created several new places for additional volunteer leaders. Applications will close on Tuesday, January 31st, so if you would like to join us, don’t delay!

No previous experience of trail construction work is necessary as practical training will be provided. We are looking for participants who have some experience of camping and hill walking, enjoy wilderness landscapes and are ready for a challenge. Iceland’s notoriously changeable weather means that our teams have to be well prepared with warm clothing, good waterproofs and sturdy tents. Due to the strenuous nature of our work, participants must be physically fit and as many of our work sites are in remote locations; we do a lot of hiking to get to them!

Full details and application forms… https://trailteam.is/opportunities/

Jan 10

Volunteer application update… Interviews and allocations

We are now in our second week of Skype interviews and progress has been good. We are steadily working through all the application and we have now allocated the first places. Further Skype interviews are planned throughout the next two weeks.

It is an exciting time as the summer teams are starting to take shape. Places are filling quickly so if you would like to join us this summer, don’t delay!

Volunteer opportunities

The final deadline for volunteer applications for this season is January 31st.

Dec 21

Gleðileg jól – Happy Christmas!

Very best Christmas wishes to all!

Dec 15

Volunteers wanted – The search for volunteers for our 2017 teams begins today!

Details and application forms for our 2017 volunteer programme are now available.

We are looking for international volunteers to join us for two or six-week placements as well volunteer leaders to join our Operations team. No previous experience of trail construction is necessary as training will be provided. Participants organise their own travel plans and join us at the meeting point in Thórsmörk. There is no participation fee.

Applications will be open from December 15th to January 31st.
Full details can be found at https://trailteam.is/opportunities/