Climate protection project afforestation in Swedish Lapland
- Surrounded by nature
- Work outdoors
- Varied activities
Make Sweden even more green again! That is the motto of this non-profit project. The Swedish government has a plan to plant three plants for every tree felled in Sweden. To make this happen, many young people make themselves available every spring and autumn. In this project you will be five to realize the idea of ​​a green Sweden.
Swedish Lapland
from 16 years
2 - 4 weeks
/ from €1.490
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Take immediate measures to combat climate change and its effects.
What's the matter?
This project is a non-profit project where a group of five people will plant trees in the Swedish forests. The Swedish government has a plan to plant three plants for every tree felled. To make this project a reality, every year in spring and autumn many young volunteers in Sweden volunteer for this hard work to work together against climate change.
Your job site consists of a great team (Johanna & Konstantin) who are already very committed to nature conservation and run a husky farm.
The goal is to plant as many trees as possible. Sweden should become greener again and thereby contribute to climate protection.
Your tasks as a volunteer
The tasks are simple. The motto is to be positive and work hard to plant as many trees as possible each day. That's basically all. It takes a lot of hands, a good mood and commitment. You do not need any previous knowledge, everything will be shown to you. There is a two-day briefing in advance so that you are well prepared.
You start together by car very early so that you can get to work on time. After everyone has gotten their equipment and the plants are distributed across the area, planting begins. Konstantin will prepare a small breakfast for the whole group and then we will continue. Lunch also takes place in the forest to keep you energized and in a good mood! After work, you go back to the husky farm and spend the rest of the day as you please, together or alone. Dinner takes place again with everyone in the main house.
You work eight to nine hours five days a week. It's not a classic working week from Monday to Friday, but rather individual, as sometimes you have to wait a bit due to the weather and preparations. This project only finds once a year held in June.
Accommodation Catering
Farmhouse in Swedish Lapland
Your accommodation is either in the main building, a typical Swedish wooden farmhouse, or in the guest house next door. The main building has two floors: the team lives on the upper floor and the volunteers and guests stay on the lower floor. You share your room with up to three other volunteers. WiFi is available.
The house has an open fireplace and in winter you have to keep an eye on the fire. We eat together in the dining room. In the guest house there is another multi-bed room on the lower floor, the guests sleep on the upper floor. The deployment site is on the same site - so you don't have to commute to work.
Location
Swedish Lapland
Swedish Lapland is located in the far north of Europe. Our project location here is surrounded by picturesque landscapes: Huge forests, clear lakes and beautiful mountains are waiting for you out here!
Here in the far north you can also experience wonderful natural spectacles, such as the midnight sun and the northern lights. Nature will certainly inspire you here, especially in winter, because then the snow-covered landscapes transform into a true winter wonderland! In this partly deserted and extensive wilderness you can comfortably let the calm work on you.
With average temperatures of around 20°C in summer and around -20°C in winter, the climate in Swedish Lapland is quite varied. But at any time of the year, the forests and mountains invite you to go for walks, hikes and other activities. And what's better than relaxing by the fire with a hot drink after a day in the snow?
So do you feel like switching off and living in nature for a while? Are you fascinated by the north and don't mind if it gets a little colder? Then off to Swedish Lapland! A special kind of break awaits you here!
On-site procedure
Arrival in Swedish Lapland
After your arrival at Arvidsjaur Airport, a team member will pick you up with a car. If you land at Skellefteå Airport, they will also take you from there to the deployment site, but this transfer then costs 100 euros. The drive to the accommodation takes about an hour. After your arrival you will be shown your room and the surrounding area and everything important will be explained.
Note: In Sweden it is more common to pay with card and less so with cash. You will receive further information on this when preparing your trip.
Orientation program in Swedish Lapland
The orientation program will take place on the first, second and third day after your arrival. You go to the kennels where you are surrounded by the dogs. The main thing here is to learn the names of the animals. The team will also give you valuable tips on safety and hygiene on site.
There is also a briefing for the reforestation project, where you will learn everything important about the work, the tasks and precautionary measures.
Your first day in the project
As soon as you have familiarized yourself with everything, you can start with your project work. On your first day at work you will of course take care of the dogs, train them, help around the house and do general care and maintenance work.
Pricing
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2 weeks of participationbase fee€ 1.490, -
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up to 2 weeks respectivelyextension week€ 265, - / week
included
Services
Before departure
- Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
- Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
- Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
- Non-binding flight advice
- Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
- RGV t-shirt
On site
- Orientation program with the team on site
- Support and guidance from the on-site team
- RGV 24h emergency number
- Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities
- Transfer from Arvidsjaur Airport on the agreed arrival and departure day (arrival and departure from Skellefteå Airport is not included)
- Accommodation at the job site
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (volunteers cook together)
After return
- Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
- Reflection course on your experiences abroad
- Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion
not included
Services
- Round trip
- Private expenses on site
- Excursions with microlight flights
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Visa and Vaccinations
- All nights outside your agreed accommodation
- Public transport and extra transfers
- Transfer from Skellefteå Airport (for a fee of approx. €100)
Individual
Recommended additional offers
& must-haves
Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?
With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.
Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Would you like to receive a cheap flight offer for your stay abroad that is perfectly tailored to you? After you have successfully registered, you can have a non-binding offer created.
The excellent rates for volunteers, students and young people are a great advantage. Arrival times and flight time changes can also be sent directly to RGV upon request, so that our RGV teams in the destination countries are always informed about your arrival times.
These special tariffs give you special added value:
- maximum flexibility for rebookings and cancellations
- generous baggage allowance
- Additional discounts on one-way flights: The new volunteer tariffs include attractive discounts to reduce your financial burden on one-way flights (e.g. for stopovers, project or country combinations).
Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
You can easily book the long-term travel protection of ERGO Reiseversicherung after you have registered. You will receive the links to this automatically after a successful registration.
The following building blocks are included:
- Health Insurance
- Comfort protection: accident, liability and interruption insurance
- Travel insurance
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Two tools to get you started on your personal developmentPersonal development introductory courseFree of charge
Swedish Lapland
Team
site
Konstantin was born in Germany in 1987 and is trained as a chef and lifeguard. In his childhood he practiced judo for many years. He has always had a fascination for the north and especially for dogs. At the age of 25 he went to Finland and worked on a husky farm. After a few more stations he decided to have his own dogs and to become self-employed. With the new challenges you also learn many other things, for example he builds most of his furniture himself and also renovates most of it himself! If you have any questions or need help, he's happy to help.
Konstantin is supported by John. He was born in 1989 and comes from Germany, more precisely from the Harz Mountains. Johannes worked as a social worker in inpatient youth care for ten years and then stopped work for a six-month sabbatical. After his first holiday with Johanna and Konstantin, Johannes was so fascinated by the dogs, the work and Sweden, including the people and the landscape, that he made the decision to "swap" 45 young people for 36 dogs - a very easy decision for him. He has been on the husky farm for a few years now and works there as a dog handler and tour guide, which makes him very happy. In addition, Johannes tries to fill his free time with everything that can be done outdoors. So far during his stay in Sweden he has learned and tried out countless new things, such as working and building with wood, ice fishing, driving a snowmobile or quad bike and much more.
Auch Alexandra is part of the team at the husky farm. She was born in Germany in 1994 and studied sports and tourism management. She enjoys playing beach volleyball, hiking, skiing and running. She is a trained outdoor guide and instructor. Although Alexandra is not on the husky farm all year round, she is there several times a year.
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FAQ
to the project
What are the project fees used for?
Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.
Do I need a visa?
As an EU citizen and from Switzerland, you do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you have to apply for a residence permit in the first month at the location.
What language skills do I need for the project?
In order to be able to communicate well with the team on site, you should definitely have good English skills.
When does the project always take place?
The project takes place once a year in June.
What are the requirements for the environmental project?
No special prior knowledge is required to participate. Motivation, good health, the ability to work in a team, fun working outdoors and an interest in environmental issues are important.
What do I have to bring?
Bring old, sturdy clothing for the project and be prepared for any weather.
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