Veraldarvinir / Worldwide Friends (WF) was founded in 2001 as a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainability, nature conservation, peace-building, and intercultural understanding.
For 25 years, we have worked to create meaningful opportunities for people to contribute to environmental protection while building friendships across cultures. We believe that sustainability is not only about protecting nature, but also about fostering cooperation, mutual respect, and global responsibility.
WF Iceland offers a wide range of programs, including short- and long-term volunteering opportunities, summer camps for teenagers, exchange programs, and educational tours. Through hands-on environmental and peace-related projects, participants gain practical experience while contributing directly to the preservation of Icelandic nature.
Over the past 25 years, we have welcomed 22,676 volunteers to Iceland. Together, they have contributed 2,590,000 hours of service supporting conservation efforts and sustainable development across the country.
By connecting people through shared action and purpose, we continue to strengthen intercultural understanding and promote a more sustainable and peaceful future.
Meet our team
Tóti Ívarsson
Director
Victoria Aguilar
Project Manager
Giuseppe Foti
Head of Education and Development
Martina Baraggi
Education Officer
Lorena Aguilar
Placement Officer
Kaoutar Atabou El Hanbali
European Project Manager
Lorenzo Piacquadio
Social Media and Journalism
Blanca Bernia
Education Officer
Pau Diaz
Campleader
Nádia Nunes
Campleader
Thomas Kameas
Campleader
Giorgia Gheller
Data Manager
Laura Canut
Campleader
Hugo Hellebuyck
Campleader
Thomas Müller
Campleader
Lou-Anne Viricel
Campleader