Where Glaciers Meet Volcanoes: Iceland' s Aurora & Geothermal Science

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Where Glaciers Meet Volcanoes: Iceland' s Aurora & Geothermal Science

ASDAN Global Volunteering Program

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Winter 02.11 - 02.19 Senior High Iceland
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ASDAN Global Volunteer Program(Research+Volunteer)

Combine volunteer and research, ASDAN Volunteer Program equips volunteers with research knowledge and method,encourages volunteers to complete research reports on diverse social issues, which contributes to applying for university and making an real influence

Curiosity→Service→Reflection→Creation→Influence

It is the mission of everyone that spread love and strength over the world

Where Glaciers Meet Volcanoes: Iceland' s Aurora & Geothermal Science

Introduction

Step aboard the “ice-and-fire ark” of the North Atlantic and capture earth’s evolution in action!

Iceland, the “Land of Ice and Fire” on the edge of the Arctic Circle, is home to more than 200 volcanoes and is often described as the “Volcanic Island of the Arctic.” It is a spectacular natural lab shaped by both the forces within the Earth and the power of erosion. Here, the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are pulling apart, while magma rises from the mantle to create new land. Glaciers cover around 8% of the country, and geothermal energy provides much of Iceland’s electricity and heating. Volunteers will venture deep into glaciers, explore geothermal energy facilities and volcanic landscapes, and walk along the rift between two tectonic plates. They will discover the blue-ice wonders of Europe’s largest glacier, witness the dramatic eruptions of geysers, observe migrating whales at sea, and experience the northern lights. Guided by multimedia storytelling challenges, teams will use visual media to explore geological change, clean energy and polar ecosystems, sharing Iceland’s lessons in sustainable development with audiences around the world.

Program Significance

Mentor Profiles
20+ years living in Iceland and 10+ years in Iceland’s tourism and cultural travel industry; Multilingual in Icelandic, English and Chinese, with in-depth knowledge of Iceland’s geography, history, climate and road conditions; Experienced in turning Iceland’s unique geography, ecology and cultural traditions into immersive field experiences, helping students observe, question and explore in real-world settings
Extreme Resources and Experience
Explore the rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates; Venture into an 8,000-year-old lava cave; Observe blue ice at the Vatnajökull Glacier; Geological fieldwork at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach; Explore Gullfoss and Geysir geothermal sites; Clean energy study at the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant; Whale-watching; Geothermal experience at the Blue Lagoon; Explore the basalt columns of Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach; Polar nature exhibitions at Perlan; Polar Lights hunting

Program Itinerary

Why Us

Qualification

  • Official member of International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)
  • The ASDAN Volunteering Certfication is accredited by UCAS
  • Certification for 40-50 hours of volunteer service issued by ASDAN China,Volunteering Certification issued by official partner organization

In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , ASDAN "Volunteer + Research" Program meets the needs of colleges and the society for current and future talents, and cultivates the ability of discovering problems, actively acquiring and applying knowledge, and solving real problems.

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"Volunteering + Research", exclusively designed by ASDAN China, is an academic growth model that combines research-oriented learning and voluntary service. We refer to the authoritative theory of education, admission requirements of universities, 10 years of project experience, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to design our programs. ASDAN "Volunteering + Research" Programs cover four categories: Teach for Rural Areas, Community Support, Wildlife & Environment Conservation, and Cultural Heritage Conservation. Volunteers will experience rich and unique service scenarios and learn from different topics of research workshops concerning real social problems. We aim to guide volunteers to discover problems, propose solutions and report to the public, improve volunteers' research learning ability, meet the requirements of volunteers' personal growth and further education, and enhance their sense of social responsibility.

When it comes to voluntary services, admission officers of universities think highly of sincerely caring about society and comprehensive qualities and skills, such as proposers of innovative solutions, leaders of public welfare projects, and the continuity and depth of voluntary services. 62.1% of colleges would like to see applicants show a record report reflecting the whole process of volunteering. The world's top universities emphasize community commitment with problem-solving ability. Every high school student needs volunteering service experience that combines public welfare emotion and social problem-solving ability.

Volunteer
+Research

Value for University Application

  • Three authoritative certificates
  • Volunteer portfolio
  • Six transferable skills: research-based learning, self-directed learning, teamwork, problem solving, communication and presentation, use of IT resources
  • Research outputs can be further used in EPQ research learning certification to obtain university application UCAS bonus points and more opportunity of world-renowned universities' admissions
  • Visual academic outputs that is bene cial to the local communities
  • An uniqe volunteering portfolio that shows your growth

Academic
Outputs

Volunteering
Services

  • Professional tutor team: cooperate with frontline NGOs/social enterprises and experienced tutors
  • Participation: expose to real social issues and immerse in real volunteering scenes, and enhance the sense of experiencing
  • Realize self-worth: take actions and become an innovator and leader
  • Participate in volunteering service to contribute to the local communities
  • Long-term sustainable influence: take part in SDGs program continuously, and make a long-term sustainable impact!

Sustainable
Influence

Academic Outputs

Research

research report: visible outcomes beneficial to real social issues

Portfolio

academic portfolio:an unique academic report records your volunteering services

Story

real volunteering story:volunteering stories highlight your PS

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Qualification and Authoritative Certificates

Official member of International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)

Official member of the Volunteer Groups Alliance (VGA)

ASDAN UK Volunteering Short Course

which is accredited by UCAS

Volunteering Certification

issued by partner organization

Certification for 40-50 hours of volunteer service issued by ASDAN China

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