Volunteer at our beautiful Church and explore South Iceland, Selfoss

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  Beschreibung

  This is one of the most historical places in Iceland. It is located in South Iceland around 1 hour drive from Reykjavík the capital. This was a bishop seat and center for learning and administration for over 700 years as well as a place of pilgrimage in medieval times. Today this is a place of culture, spirituality, and music where tourists both Icelandic and from different countries visit. Our Church is non profit and offer guided tours around the premises for tourists, and during summer there are cultural programs and festivals of music and religion. Year round there are cultural, educational, and artistic events and retreats.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Karitative Arbeit

  Unterrichten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Among the benefits are:
  Staying in a nice room on the site in South Iceland
  Learning about the culture and language of Iceland
  Getting to know different people from all over the world living and working here.
  Staying on the Golden Circle in South Iceland and having the opportunity to travel on the days off.
  Learning new tasks and working skills

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  Arbeit

  We need 2 people - preferrably a couple or friends who can share a room. We would like people to stay with us for a minimum of 3 months. Preferrebly for 4-5 months.
  
  1 person for helping out with gardening around the estate from May - October. This requires using machines for grass mowing, cleaning weed, keeping the outdoor area tidy and assisting the janitor with various tasks.
  
  1 person for working as a volunteer in the church
  These a very versatile tasks, which includes receiving interested guests, light cleaning of the church and site. They are required to open and close the cathedral daily. They should also assist priests during services on Sundays and eventually on other services like weddings or concerts. The church warden welcomes people who comes to the church, giving guided tours and providing information and guidance as appropriate. Helping out regristrering guests and with social media.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  I can provide lessons in introduction to Icelandic language and culture to helpers if they are interested.
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  Unterkunft

  A twin or dbl room in a house located by the Church. Shared bathroom and kitchen with workers of the hotel and restaurant on the site.
  
  There is a kitchen in the house that the volunteers can use. We will go grochery shopping regularely where we can buy the food they like.

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  Was noch ...

  The helpers will stay on the Golden Circle, one of the most vistied tourist attraction of Iceland. Only a few hour driving distance are the most spectacular nature sights that tourists love to visit. Reykjavík city is 1 hour driving distance away.
  The helpers will get a bus pass that they can use to take public transportation. The public bus will not stop here, but a lift will be provided to the nearest bus stop (10 minutes drive away) Also our staff can provide lift to the nearby town or to Reykjavík on a regular basis.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  zwei

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  Arbeitszeiten

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week