Iceland Wilderness Management Programme
Ex-Volunteer Feedback Extracts
Iceland Wilderness Management Programme Volunteer July 2004 - Alan Silcock, from the UK, writes about his experience in Iceland and gives his feedback on the project:
- Your general feeling about the project and the work carried out.
Great project, really happy to have picked that one. The work carried out was varied enough to get to try the various things available yet we were able to spend enough time on each one to make it worthwhile.
- Your relationship between you, the manager, interns, the volunteers and the locals?
Again I couldn't have wished for better! There was a good atmosphere between all the different groups. Chas (Project Manager) was excellent, very approachable and organised. Julie our group leader was easy going and also very friendly. Having the smaller group we did have to work a bit harder than others to see similar progress but we were all happy with that. The Icelandic locals and ones from the campsite and park all were friendly easy-going people.
- Iceland - the island, the environment, sea, climate, town etc - did you like it?
As far as I know we were extremely lucky with the weather compared to what it could have been like, not half as much rain as I had expected or planned for (not that I'm complaining!). Brilliant country for this type of trip, especially so because of the cost of living. This would be the only affordable way that I could think of to see the real Iceland .
- Do you feel that you have benefited from this experience?
Definitely, each country I have visited has left me with stories and experiences, this trip was certainly no different.
- Are there any recommendations that you can give to the next group of volunteers?
Have a good sturdy tent, comfortable boots and a debit card/ credit card.