Travel publication AFAR has reported that from May 1st to 3rd, several of the Faroe Islands' most popular attractions will be closed to tourists. However, 80 volunteers will be able to visit these sites as part of the "Closed for Maintenance, Open for Volunteers" project. Applications opened on January 14th.
Volunteers will receive free accommodation, meals, and even a woolen hat from a local designer in exchange for their participation in various projects. They will be assisted in their work by local residents.
The project has been running for several years now. Since 2019, more than 600 volunteers from 50 countries have participated. Last year, volunteers worked on creating a path to the black sand beach in Tjørnuvík to make it more accessible for visitors with strollers and people with limited mobility.
The main requirement for applicants is to be over 18 years old. Those wishing to participate in the program can register on a special website. Fifty people will be selected randomly from the applicants. Another 30 volunteers will be chosen based on their experience, which could be useful for implementing projects this year. The final list of lucky ones will be published on January 22nd. All volunteers will receive a discount on flights to the Faroe Islands from Atlantic Airways.
In 2023, the Faroe Islands were visited by around 130,000 tourists, which significantly exceeds the population of the archipelago. The volunteer program aims to reduce the influx of visitors and help create viewing platforms and other tourist facilities.
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