Making a difference in the mountains

Duration:

• The assignment can last from one to five days, depending on the project and your availability.
• Assignments are mainly possible between April and October.

Location:

Throughout Switzerland, often in remote locations, as the assignments always take place in mountain areas.

How it works:

• You sign up for the desired assignment.
• bergversetzer takes care of the individual coordination.
• The assignment time varies depending on the location.

Introduction:

The tasks are explained on site; the work can vary depending on the season and the weather.

Support:

The assignment is guided on site, but not constantly supervised.

Tasks:

The assignments include tasks such as maintaining pastures and forests, ensuring the upkeep of paths as well as more complex tasks such as building dry stone walls or constructing sheds and stables.

What you’ll need:

• No special knowledge is required; it’s important to wear sturdy footwear (hiking boots that support the ankle) and appropriate clothing for physical work outdoors.
• Good level of physical fitness, surefootedness as you’ll often be working on steep inclines/uneven terrain.
   

Notes:

• Volunteers must speak the local language in the assignment location.
• Volunteers are responsible for their own travel and meals.
• Volunteers are responsible for organizing their own insurance.