Amazing Experience in Iceland

My experience volunteering in Iceland was one that I will remember forever. The work was very eye-opening, as we cleaned nearly 5 miles of coastline gathering plastic waste and driftwood. We also assisted in restoring a historic herring factory that was used in the early 1900s when the herring industry was booming in Iceland. My group members were from Germany, Spain, Finland, USA, Canada, and Mexico. We exchanged stories and facts about our home countries and even made a well-known dinner from each country. Needless to say, I was exposed to several cultures and backgrounds that I would have never experienced without Volunteers for Peace. I learned so much about the world, how to interact with a very diverse group of people, and had the chance to visit one of the most beautiful places on earth. Thank you VFP so much for giving me this opportunity.