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Volunteer at our beautiful Church and explore South Iceland, Selfoss

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  • Description

    Description

    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.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Teaching
    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    LGBTQ
    Events & social
    Culture
    Writing
    Photography
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

  • Help

    Help

    We need 2 people. We would like people to stay with us for a minimum of 3 months. Preferably for 4-5 months.

    Our Workawayers need to have excellent communication skills and be fluent in English language. They also need to be independent, flexible and preferably older than 20 yrs old. This is an isolated place and people need to be self-sufficient and ready to stay in one place for long periods of time. The tasks vary and can change from day to day, so being flexible and capable of doing different kinds of tasks is important. You will be sharing a house with different people, so good communication skills and understanding of others is essential.


    We mainly need people volunteering church wardens in the cathedral. The tasks of the church warden are versatile:
    Welcoming guests and giving information and guided tours
    Cleaning the church and the visitor center
    Open and closing the church daily
    Assist with ceremonies such as Sunday mass
    Assist during concerts in the church
    Assisting with social media and website

    If you are skilled with Instagram, Facebook, wix website, making short videos, taking pictures, etc. then you would be very useful to us.

    The winter months are very slow with few guests, so days are not busy. It is important that the volunteers have other interests and are self-sufficient when it comes to entertainment.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I can provide lessons in introduction to Icelandic language and culture to helpers if they are interested.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    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.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The volunteers 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.

    This is an isolated place as there is no public transport here. The voulunteers will not have a car provided but can get a lift to the nearest bus station with staff members.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A small, rustic turf house with a green roof sits on open grassy land, a stone path leading to its door under a dramatic cloudy sky.
A white church stands peacefully surrounded by snow, under a blue-tinged winter sky. Snow-covered trees frame the serene scene, with a cleared path leading forward.
A woman stands in front of a group of people, likely giving a presentation or speech, with a crowd of people seated behind her. The scene appears to be a formal event or gathering.
The image depicts a church interior with rows of pews, a podium, and a cross, featuring a large window and a wooden floor, likely taken for a religious or community event.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a gray roof, set against a starry night sky with the vibrant green glow of the aurora borealis in the background.
The image shows a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a discussion or meeting, with some individuals speaking and others listening attentively. The atmosphere appears to be collaborative and focused.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a body of water, possibly a lake or river, with a grassy bank and a few trees, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear sky.
The image depicts a scenic landscape with a body of water, trees, and a road, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility. The scene is likely a park or recreational area.
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The image depicts a serene scene of a church with a steeple, surrounded by trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. The background is green and natural.
The image depicts a large building with a flat roof, featuring a row of windows and a prominent central structure, likely a church or cathedral, set against a clear sky.
The image depicts a narrow room with white walls and ceiling, featuring two beds, a window, and a radiator, with a door visible on the left side.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white building with stained glass windows, set against a backdrop of a vibrant green aurora borealis in the night sky.

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