ASÍ Volunteering

Are you thinking about working as a volunteer in Iceland?

Well, think twice! Do not participate in social dumping.

FACT

In Iceland, volunteer work is only acceptable in case of charities and cultural or humanitarian activities – not in economically active companies including farming.

FACT

It is a violation of Icelandic law and workers right to let volunteers replace employees in a regular job.

FACT

Employment contracts stipulating less favorable terms than those provided for in collective agreements are invalid.

In doubt? Contact the Union in your area.

Unions provide their members with information and legal services about the terms that acts of law and collective wage agreements ensure for them. Union employees are bound by obligations of confidentiality to members seeking their rights.

Icelandic Confederation of Labour

Guðrúnartúni 1, 105 Reykjavík.

tel: +354 535 5600

email: asi@asi.is