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LOCATION: Casa Parrocchiale, Strada Nova 34, 6677 Aurigeno / TI
DESCRIPTION:A week of volunteering in nature – practical week on “Climate change and the forest”\n\nExperience a week full of nature, community and genuine engagement with our forest – and do something on its behalf. The practical week is aimed at forest enthusiasts who want to get involved, actively help shape the forest and learn a lot about it and the impact of climate change.\n\nUnder the expert guidance of forestry professionals, you’ll work in small groups at exciting locations that change daily, all of which are related to climate change. Whether caring for young trees, building paths or preserving biodiversity, each task makes the forest stronger in the long term and provides a deeper understanding of its relevance to climate change.\n\nThe week offers an authentic insight into forestry work and shows how we can meet the challenges of climate change. Together, we are working to create a resilient forest and strengthen it for the future.\n\nDetailed description\nDuration:\n\n\n	From Sunday afternoon, 4 October to Friday afternoon, 9 October 2026\n	Start and end in Aurigeno\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n	Casa Parrocchiale, 6677 Aurigeno / TI\n	Precise directions to the location will follow after registration\n\n\nHow it will work:\n\n\n	Work is carried out in daily rotating working groups of seven people at different sites.\n	Bildungswerkstatt Bergwald will organize transport to the sites and work instructions (as well as food and accommodation).\n\n\nIntroduction:\n\nAt each worksite you will be instructed by a forestry expert and accompanied throughout the day.\n\nSupport:\n\nTo ensure optimal support at the work location, each small group of seven people will be instructed, accompanied and supervised by a trained forestry expert.\n\nTasks:\n\n\n	At the worksites, which change daily, different work is performed to maintain both mature and young forest.\n	One excursion in the local area will also be organized during the week.\n\n\nWhat you’ll need:\n\n\n	You must be in good physical shape, although some allowance can be made for different levels of fitness.\n	You must be surefooted.\n	No previous experience required.\n	Interest in forests and forestry is welcome.\n\n\nAccommodation:\n\n\n	Accommodation in Casa Casa Parrocchiale, Aurigeno / TI,link\n	Shared rooms with 6, 12 or 21 beds\n\n\nTerms of use:\n\n\n	The work is for people aged 18 and over.\n	Please bring work clothes and shoes.\n	Financial contribution towards accommodation and meals, cost per person: CHF 350 / (CHF 240 reduced price for those of limited financial means).\n	Participants are responsible for their own insurance.\n	The maximum number of participants is 21, and they will be divided into smaller work groups.\n\n\nImportant:\n\nWhy does the practical week cost money even though it’s voluntary work?Voluntary work also incurs costs, such as for organization, expert supervision, tools, accommodation and meals. Your participation fee covers part of these basic costs. We receive additional funding through compensation for the work performed, charitable foundations and donations. This enables us to offer high-quality practical weeks for adults that combine learning, forest maintenance and spending time in nature.\n\nBy participating, you are making a direct contribution to the protection and maintenance of the forest – our natural resource. At the same time, you benefit from in-depth forest knowledge, authentic insights into forestry activities and a better understanding of ecological relationships and sustainable forest management.\n\nThe project week is conducted bilingually (in German and French). Volunteers should have a good knowledge of at least one of these two languages.\n\n\n\nOur project partner:\nBildungswerkstatt Bergwald (Bergwald educational workshop)\ngyr@bergwald.ch\n\nhttps://ubs-helpetica.ch/en/projects/detail/a-week-of-volunteering-in-nature-on-climate-change-and-the-for/\n\nAdditional details about your registration can be found here:\nhttps://ubs-helpetica.ch/en/auth/profile/
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SUMMARY:A week of volunteering in nature – climate change and the forest
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