The farm, one of the few and largest organic farms in Iceland is run with the large support of volunteers; who have been helping in the project of organic locally grown crops for the last years. About 20% of the farm is used for cultivation of different crops and the rest of the land is grassland, there is a forest of about one million trees planted there since starting the farm in the 1970s. The two major crops grown are barley and potatoes, and others include parsley, kale, beetroot, lettuce, kohlrabi, carrots and cabbage. The farm is located in the municipality of Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland's easternmost populous municipality; 16 km from the largest town in the Eastern Iceland – Egilsstaðir (population 2300). Total population is about 3.700 (01.01.2009) and it is the largest municipality (in area) in the country. The wild reindeers of Iceland are found in Fljótsdalshérað, they are about ten thousand and also the biggest forest in Iceland, Hallormstaðarskógur is located within the district. The East Fjords is a region of a special landscape, dominated by long, narrow fjords and steep mountains. This is one of the oldest regions of Iceland shaped by glaciers in the Ice Age.

SEEDS volunteers will be working at one of the few organic farms in Iceland, located in the East of the country. Our main tasks will be to harvest (by hand) vegetables, mainly potatoes, beats, beetroots and lettuce. Alongside the harvesting tasks, we will clean the vegetables and make them ready for the consumers in the Icelandic market. Around the farm there is a young forest that can be maintained and cleaned in case the harvesting jobs are done. Volunteers need motivation to work mainly outdoors on physical jobs and under changeable weather conditions. We will be provided with good waterproof overalls and gloves for the work.

To know what the program fee cover and doesn't cover, please contact the organization at info@concordiavolunteers.org.uk

English will be the language of the camp; high proficiency is not required. SEEDS organises the “minibus option”, a shared transport from Reykjavík to the camps and back again, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows us to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites.

Food: The project cost bears the main meals and for further other additional food the volunteer has to pay through his own pocket.

Application process online, Interested candidate can apply on line through the below given link http://www.concordiavolunteers.org.uk/volunteering-overseas/introduction-vo/how-to-apply/

Vaccinations: It is your responsibility to make sure that get professional advice on which vaccinations you will need and remember that they can be expensive. For more information please check out: www.dh.gov.uk/travellers