Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "construction" project in Switzerland

The volunteer-task is to repair and build dry stone walls. An expert of dry stone walls will show you how it s done. Be aware that the work is physically demanding and you have to stay outdoors all the day. Volunteers in this project need to be physically strong, patient and have a certain skill for manual work. Normally the weather in August can be hot, but there could also be rainy days. The working time is 7 hours.

Volunteers will live in a nice apartment belonging to a religious institution, but clearly it is open for all people, no matter what you believe. In the mornings and at night you will do the coo-king yourselves. For lunch Volunteers have to prepare sandwiches. They are responsible for their own cleaning and chores and need to respect the host s house rules.

The pre-alp region along the right riverside of the lake of Thun offers different possibilities for trekking. Close from here is the Niederhorn with a nice panoramic view. You can discover the caves Beatus or visit the close by alp town Thun with its magnificent old castle and historical town centre. Walk along the old streets and enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the pretty street cafes. From Thun you can reach Berne in 20 minutes by train. Berne is the capital of Switzer-land and UNESCO world heritage.

In the alpine region there can be objective natural hazards (for example steep paths, falling rocks). That s why volunteers need to be confident and fit and they have to bring good, weather proved clothes. This includes robust, water proofed hiking shoes and rain clothes. As you can get dirty during your work, you also have to bring old working clothes. You will have to carry around many heavy stones. The work is physically demanding that s why you shouldn t have any health problems.

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Beatenberg

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ZRH: Zurich (Zurich, Switzerland)

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