Volunteers are in charge of the maintenance of the park; trim shrubs and the lawn, help to repair stone walls and assist making an inventory of objects in historical buildings.
Accomodation & food:
The volunteers will stay in a dormitory part of a modern underground shelter in the middle of Cavergno. Meals are being served in a restaurant close-by; pick-nick at noon.
Location & leisure:
Cavergno is a small village situated in the southern alps of Switzerland. 600 m above sea level and surrounded by mountain-peaks natures impresses in many respects. Beautiful hikes take you to other picturesque villages and refreshing rivers just a stone-throw away. Lake Maggiore is about 50 km away. Catching a train from Locarno it s just about an hour to Lugano connected with Milano. You can reach Luzern and Zurich within approximately four hours. In their leisure time volunteers can go for a hike in the nearby mountains. This region is famous for hiking tourists. It s also possible to visit the surroundings of Locarno on the weekend
Requirements:
Volunteers are working outdoors what can be physically demanding. They should bring along warm, robust working clothes, sun and rain protection and hiking shoes. The Workcamp is an Access 4 All project and is open for people with and without handicaps.CLOSEST AIRPORTS: Milano, Zurich
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
