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Fresh snow at the volunteer basecamp

Volunteering in 2018

After a short break we will begin preparations for next season. Full details about our 2018 programme including placement dates and application forms will be published here on December 15th. Interviews and placement allocations begin in the new year and applications will be open until January 31st.

Video of our work…

Since we began our work in Thórsmörk five years ago, each season has ended with a visit by a team of volunteers from the International School of Zug and Luzern in Switzerland. The students help with the end of season tasks which include trail maintenance, erosion control work and planting as well as construction and maintenance at the Langidalur volunteer camp.

These groups have been with us from the start and are an important part of our programme. The teams help us to finish the season’s work tasks and their energy, hard work and enthusiasm are hugely appreciated.

During their September visits the students have worked in all kinds of weather but this year the team found themselves in sunshine for much of their visit. Perfect conditions for making a video about their adventures in Thórsmörk…