Every year, there is a lot of work to be done in the botanical garden. The Volunteers will support the gardener in his daily garden work. Interested Volunteers should be physically strong and interested in agricultural and garden work. Work is seven hours a day, two day per week are off. The group of Volunteers consists of only two people. Interested candidates should be autonomous and self-managing. All the freetime activities have to be organized independently. The last two weeks the MTV s will work together with the volunteers of the HAY FEVER Workcamp.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will sleep in the hotel in the old flats of the staff (in a shared room). Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided from the personal canteen. In the hotel are staying the ordinary holiday guests, the Volunteers will stay in the personal flat and spend the time together with the employees of the hotel.
Location & leisure:
Set in an exceptionally beautiful bowl of mountains Davos is the highest town in Europe at 1560 meters. In Davos there is the world class ice hockey, cross country skiing and ice skating, Volunteers will stay at the hotel Schatzalp. With a peaceful location 300 meters above Davos this traditional hotel is reached by a short ride on the Schatzalp funicular from the main street and enjoys glorious panoramic views across the valley.
Requirements:
The motivation of the volunteers has to be very high to work outdoors and it can be physically demanding. The weather might change (rain). Applicants should be very interested in gardening work and agriculture. That s why a MOTIVATION LETTER is required. Volunteers should bring along warm, robust working clothes (water proofed), trekking shoes (suitable for the mountains) and hand gloves (strong working gloves). Smoking during the work is not allowed.
Age:
18-60
Location:
Davos
Language(s):
English, German
Airport:
ZRH: Zurich (Zurich, Switzerland)
Trainstation:
Davos platzThis project is suitable for disabled volunteers
« The outside world did not interfere, because it seemed so distant, and so we spent our spare time getting to know each other and learning about each other countries', languages and cultures. Everyone was completely relaxed. This simply would not have been possible on any other type of holiday. VAP enabled me to have a truly memorable experience. »