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Description: Work: The volunteer-task consists of maintenance work on the pilgrim-path around the lake of Thun. One of the main tasks will be to repair dry stone walls. The volunteers will also build new 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 need to be physically strong, patient and have a certain skill for manual work. The working time is 6 hours. During the week there will be a workshop on one day. Volunteers will only work 5 days. Location: 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 cafés. From Thun you can reach Berne in 20 minutes by train. Berne is the capitol of Switzerland and UNESCO world heritage. Partner: What happens if you mix young and old volunteers in an intergenerational Workcamp? This pilot project should offer a platform to make friendships and experiences with another age group and try to build up friendship and better understanding. Because it is our first experience we want to put the focus on the mix of generation. That's why this Workcamp is only open for Swiss volunteers. Old and young people will live together, plan the daily schedule and work together very close. In this week there will be a special day with workshops. Normally they will work along the pilgrim- path. Members of the union called Region Thunersee are municipalities around the lake of Thun. The aim of the union is to take care of the cultural landscape in the region. One big and ongoing project is to maintain the old pilgrim-path. It is part of the famous trails leading to Santiago de Compostela. Requirements: OPEN FOR SWISS VOLUNTEERS OR GERMAN SPEAKING VOLUNTEERS between 16 and 30/ 55 and 99 years old. 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 can be physically demanding that's why you shouldn't have any health problems. Accomodation and food: Volunteers will live in a guest house with kitchen, showers and toilets. It's called the "Naturfreundehaus" (to be confirmed). The volunteers need to bring sleeping bags. In the mornings and at night you will do the cooking yourselves. For lunch Volunteers have to prepare sandwiches.
Age: 17-99
Region: -
Location: BEATENBERG
Language(s): German
DRY STONE WALLS
Description:
Description: Work: The volunteer-task consists of maintenance work on the pilgrim-path around the lake of Thun. One of the main tasks will be to repair dry stone walls. The volunteers will also build new dry stone walls. Be aware that the work is physically demanding and you have to stay outdoors all the day. Volunteers 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 6 hours. Location: 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 cafés. From Thun you can reach Berne in 20 minutes by train. Berne is the capitol of Switzerland and UNESCO world heritage. Partner: Members of the union called Region Thunersee are municipalities around the lake of Thun. The aim of the union is to take care of the cultural landscape in the region. One big and ongoing project is to maintain the old pilgrim-path. It is part of the famous trails leading to Santiago de Compostela. Around the lake of Thun this path fits nicely in the landscape between lake and mountains. It's a beautiful old trail, not only for pilgrims, but also for nature-lovers and hikers. In order to maintain the path this project called "Treffpunkt Pilgerweg" needs the help of volunteers. Requirements: 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 can be physically demanding that's why you shouldn't have any health problems. Accomodation and food: Volunteers will live in a nice guesthouse belonging to a religious institution, but clearly it is open for all people, no matter what you believe. The volunteers need to bring sleeping bags. In the mornings and at night you will do the cooking yourselves. For lunch Volunteers have to prepare sandwiches. The village lies on a terrace above the lake and offers a fantastic view to the alps of Berne with it's majestic four thousand meters high Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Age: 18-55
Region: -
Location: BEATENBERG
Language(s): English
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