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🌿 Join our environmental organisation on the west coast of Norway
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12 October – 6 November | Bergen area | 4 volunteers + 1 team leader
Are you passionate about nature, environmental protection and hands-on learning?
Join our Norwegian environmental organisation for a month on the beautiful west coast of Norway. You will become part of a small international team and take part in environmental projects, outdoor activities, practical learning and cultural exchange.
Our base , a unique environmental learning and volunteer hub surrounded by forest, water and beautiful Norwegian nature.
During this period, we are preparing for the next year's volunteer and educational activities. You will participate in practical activities at the site, learn about traditional building methods and sustainable ways of working with the landscape, and join our team in caring for and preparing the site.
Alongside this, you will participate in our wider environmental work in the Bergen area, which can include marine-litter collection, boat activities, environmental education and outdoor activities. This is a chance to experience environmental work in Norway from the inside — while living together with an international team and learning from one another.
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🌱 – our environmental learning hub
is much more than a place where our volunteers stay. It is a place that our organisation uses for volunteer activities, environmental education, practical learning and demonstrations of traditional and sustainable ways of working with buildings and the landscape.
The site is located beside a lake, surrounded by forest and close to the fjords. It includes historic farm buildings, traditional grass roofs, a unique water watersystem, gardens and other features that reflect different approaches to living and working with nature.
Throughout the year, is used for volunteer activities, educational visits, environmental projects and gatherings.
Autumn is an important period for us because we prepare and care for the site before the next season of activities begins.
During your stay, you will therefore participate in practical activities that help prepare - for future volunteers, educational activities and environmental projects.
Depending on weather and what the site needs, activities may include:
Caring for outdoor areas and gardens
Caring for existing buildings and structures, organise our educational spaces
Preparing spaces for future volunteer and educational activities
General site organisation and maintenance
Learning about traditional building methods
Exploring sustainable approaches to working with buildings and the surrounding landscape
The activities are carried out together with our team. You will learn about what we are doing and participate alongside us rather than being expected to work independently or provide specialist tradesperson services.
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🌊 Our wider environmental work: - is only one part of what we do.
During your stay, you will also have the opportunity to participate in environmental projects in the Bergen area. Depending on weather, tides and what projects are taking place, these may include:
🛶 Going out by boat to collect marine litter
🌊 Cleaning beaches and coastal areas
🌿 Exploring and learning about Norwegian nature
👩🏫 Participating in environmental education with children and young people
🤝 Taking part in local clean-up activities
🌱 Supporting other environmental projects carried out by our organisation
This gives you the opportunity to experience different sides of environmental work — from practical work at an environmental learning site to working directly with marine pollution, nature and local communities.
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🌍 Cultural exchange
Cultural exchange is an important part of this experience.
You will live and work together with a small international team and have the opportunity to experience Norwegian everyday life, nature and environmental culture.
We want to learn from you too. You may come from a completely different country and have different traditions, experiences and perspectives. We want to hear your stories, share meals, exchange ideas and learn from one another.
During your stay we will make time for:
Shared meals and cooking
Conversations about our countries and cultures
Exploring the local area
Outdoor activities
Games and social evenings
Learning about Norwegian life
Sharing knowledge, ideas and skills
Our team leader lives together with the volunteers and participates in the daily activities. We want the group to feel like a small community rather than simply a group of people completing tasks.
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💚 What you can learn
You don't need professional experience to join us.
We are more interested in your curiosity, motivation and willingness to participate.
During the experience you can learn about:
Marine litter and ocean protection
Environmental challenges in Norway
Environmental education
Sustainable living
Traditional building methods
Caring for historic and natural environments
Outdoor life in Norway
Working in an international team
The work of an environmental NGO
You will also have the opportunity to share what you know with us.
We are interested in your experiences, ideas, culture, environmental knowledge and skills.
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👥 The team
The team will consist of 4 volunteers + 1 team leader.
You will live and work together with our team leader, Carole.
-> Carole is originally from Belgium and first joined our organisation as a volunteer herself. She later moved to Norway to continue working with environmental protection and marine litter. She is social, engaged and down-to-earth, and loves being outdoors, playing games, cooking and creating a good team atmosphere.
We are a group of people who:
Love being outdoors
Enjoy nature even when it is cold, wet and muddy
Like living in a small community
Enjoy shared meals and conversations
Like games and social evenings
Care deeply about the ocean and environment
Enjoy meeting people from different cultures
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📍 Your home:
You will stay , approximately 25–30 minutes outside Bergen city centre. The site is surrounded by forest and fjord, with water and hiking opportunities directly outside your door.
🏡 Accommodation
You will live in a shared volunteer house with:
Shared bedrooms
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Washing machine
Common living space
Bedrooms may be shared with volunteers of the same gender.
🌲 Free time
You will have access to canoes, hiking opportunities and beautiful natural surroundings.
On days off you can explore Bergen, including its cafés, museums, culture and surrounding nature.
🍂 Autumn on the west coast
The west coast of Norway in October and November can be wet, windy and cold.
It can also be spectacular.
We spend a lot of time outdoors, so you should genuinely enjoy being outside in changing weather.
Good waterproof clothing, warm layers and suitable outdoor shoes are essential.
📅 Practical information
Arrival: 12 October
Departure: 6 November
Crew: 4 volunteers + 1 team leader
We are only looking for people who can participate for the whole period.
🍽️ Food
Basic food is provided. We normally cook and eat together as a group, with a mixture of vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. We try to accommodate dietary requirements where possible.
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🌊 About our organisation
Our organisation was founded in 1993 and is a well-established environmental NGO in Norway, headquartered in Bergen, with regional offices in Tromsø, Trondheim and Oslo.
Our work includes:
Marine litter and ocean protection
Climate and environmental policy
Ecosystem and nature protection
Food security and environmental justice
Indigenous rights and social welfare related to environmental issues
Since 2017, our work has contributed to removing more than 385,000 kg of marine litter and involving thousands of volunteers and children and young people in environmental activities.
We believe that environmental protection is something you learn through both knowledge and participation.
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🌍 What we hope to learn from you: a cultural exchange works in both directions. We hope to learn about:
Your country and culture
Environmental challenges where you live
Your experiences and perspectives
Your food and traditions
Your ideas about sustainability
Skills and knowledge that you would like to share
You don't need to arrive with a particular professional skill. Your perspective and willingness to share are just as valuable to us.
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💪 Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who:
Are 25-35 years old
Can stay for the entire period
Enjoy being outdoors
Are curious about environmental issues
Are willing to participate in practical activities
Are social, respectful and cooperative
Enjoy living with other people
Are comfortable with rain, mud and changing weather
Want to learn rather than simply travel through the area
Are interested in meeting people from different cultures
You do not need professional restoration or building experience.
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✉️ How to apply
When you contact us through Workaway, please tell us:
About you:
Name and age
Where you are from
A little about yourself
Why this experience interests you
What you hope to learn
Your interests
Environmental interests
Outdoor experience
Boating or canoeing
Education or experience with young people
Photography, film or communication
Other skills or interests you would enjoy sharing
Practical information
Confirmation that you can stay for the entire period
Driving licence: yes/no
Dietary requirements or allergies
Anything else that would help us understand whether this experience is a good fit for you
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❤️ What we hope you take home
We hope you leave Norway with more than memories. We hope you will have:
🌊 A deeper understanding of environmental protection
🇳🇴 A genuine experience of Norwegian nature and everyday life
🌍 New perspectives from living with people from different countries
🤝 New friendships
🌱 New practical and outdoor skills
💚 A better understanding of how an environmental NGO works
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Sustainability
Charity work
Animals
Cooking & food
Photography
Mountain
Beach
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Nature
Sailing / Boating -
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
🌍 Cultural exchange & learning
By joining our project, you become part of a truly international environment where people from different cultures and backgrounds live and work together.
You will:
Learn about Norwegian culture, history, and everyday life
Be introduced to our local community and visit Bergen city
Experience how we work hands-on to protect nature in Norway
🌱 What you will learn
Practical experience in environmental work and marine pollution clean-up
Sustainable restoration of traditional buildings
Insight into environmental protection, activism, and politics
New outdoor skills, such as boating, canoeing and working in nature
You will also develop:
Teamwork and communication skills
Cross-cultural understanding
Confidence in working in new environments
🤝 Connections for life
Most importantly, you will meet people from all over the world.
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Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).
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Help
We need help to stop marine and river pollution! You can be an important part of doing that with river cleaning and spreading awareness through conversations and social media. You will take part in daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, but also helping with other environmental tasks the organisation might need help for during your stay.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
🏡 Accommodation & food
You will stay at our environmental hotel, a unique place made up of five traditional houses from different parts of Norway, each with its own story and design.
Our team will live together in one of these houses, called the Oppdal house, which is fully equipped with everything you need:
Kitchen
Bathrooms and showers
Washing machine
Comfortable bedrooms
Cozy common areas
🍽️ Food & meals
Food is provided and prepared together as a group.
We usually have 3–4 meals per day
The group decides together what to cook
We serve a mix of fish, meat, and vegetables
Drinking water is provided
We aim to keep our lifestyle as sustainable as possible.
If there are several vegetarians in the group, we try to keep meals mostly vegetarian.
There is always flexibility:
You can buy your own food if you have preferences
There is access to a car for grocery shopping and errands
Sometimes we also catch fish that can be used for meals
If you have allergies or special dietary needs, you can:
Bring your own food
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What else ...
On your time off there will be plenty of opportunities to explore Bergen city, go hiking, go bouldering and other fun activities. We might also go out with canoes or boat and catch some fish for dinner.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I came to this project wanting to do something real, spend time outside, and maybe figure a few things out. I did not expect picking plastic out of cracks for hours to become a form of meditation, but apparently it is!!
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It was so much more than just a trip — it was a real, hands-on immersion into the heart of the fight against pollution.
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I came to this project wanting to do something real, spend time outside, and maybe figure a few things out. I did not expect picking plastic out of cracks for hours to become a form of meditation, but apparently it is!!
The work can be hard, wet, cold and occasionally involve questioning your … read more
It was so much more than just a trip — it was a real, hands-on immersion into the heart of the fight against pollution.
I witnessed firsthand the dedication, passion, and professionalism behind every action and initiative. From local cleanup efforts to … read more
Ida, Ruben, and the crew are such passionate people. You can immediately feel their energy and commitment, which makes you want to follow their lead and invest just as much.
It is a lot of hard work, but it is so rewarding and worth it. On top of … read more
This project is something else, yes, because it's extremely rare to find an organisation that actually works towards being an active part of the change. I'm delighted that I had the chance to witness what making an impact means.
The main objective of the project … read more
Every day felt meaningful and inspired—heading out on the boat with the common goal of doing our part for the environment.
I warmly recommend applying if you're ready to take matters into your own hands. It is hard work, but it is nothing compared to the rewarding feeling of … read more
Last but not least the team of international volunteers: we … read more
I spend 6 weeks and am so thankful for the whole experience, which included ice-cold fjord water in my face, screm-singing in the car, fishing (4 fish at the same time?!?) and the satisfaction of leaving many remote rocky beaches tons of plastic … read more
I highly recommend this experience if you want to get your hands dirty and fight against marine pollution!
All the … read more
Best wishes,
Ida and the team
Ps: we all got inspired to start crocheting because of you
Loft of love, the crew!
From Norway with love <3 -Ida
Of course, it isn’t difficult to list all the unique memories this project allowed me to collect - from kayaking, fishing, hiking and sleeping amongst the wild heather on secluded islands, to grilling, swimming, chasing sunsets and even witnessing whales in the wild- … read more
