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The project's goal is to teach sustainability, create community and connect people to where food comes from and it’s true value. Volunteers should be eager to learn these principles and proactively follow them.
Also I am partially disabled in one arm so I need a lot of help with housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, cooking and this is over 50% of the work required.
I also am a rare plants seed bank and seedlings producer. I am very excited about what I do and love to teach people about sustainability and have fun doing it. Join us!
I only take helpers from mid March or April through October.
Minimum stay is 4 weeks. No short term stays. This is a real learning and volunteering experience and not just a cheap way to travel, if you are not interested in learning about sustainable practices and permaculture or just want a free place to stay this is not the right place for you.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about Organic practices in every phase of growing Learn about heirloom veggies and why plant diversity is so important. Learn how to live more sustainably. Eat super healthy and delicious food grown right here... and even learn to cook it. See the beautiful Swiss Alps and enjoy many free time activities and adventures in this beautiful part of the world. Hiking, biking, climbing, etc. and we are located in Interlaken Switzerland the Adventure Sport Capitol of the world! Also as we are in the center of Europe this is a fantastic starting point to see the rest of Europe. Bicycles are provided and will easily get you to all the fun things to do in this area.
Help
Help needed varies with the season and abilities of volunteers but can be: Gardening (30-50%) preparing ground, transplanting, weeding, picking, watering etc. Helping with housekeeping tasks (70-50%) cleaning, laundry, making beds, cooking and even DIY projects.
I am partially disabled in one arm so I need help in all such activities.
Also conversing in Spanish if you "habla español" to help us learn Spanish better is also apriciated. Helpers are expected to help about 20hrs a week in return for accommodation and 3 meals a day.Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: BeginnerAccommodation
There is a dorm bedroom in the main house basement with beds for up to two persons and volunteers have a separate bathroom. We also provide bikes for you to get around on and the Public transport system here is fantastic. Note: we have cats! If you are allergic this is not the place for you. This is a non -smoking house, smoking is never allowed inside. We do not take Vegans or others with special diets or severe food allergies. Gluten free or Vegetarian is OK.
What else ...
Note: this is a learning and volunteering experience and NOT just a free place to stay! If you just want a cheap way to travel and aren’t interested in the project and open to learn DON’T come here. Minimum stay is 1 month, and we never take people for less than 3 weeks unless written in last minute! We are omnivores. Please no Vegans or others with very strict dietary issues. No volunteers traveling with pets please, nor any families with children! No drugs or heavy drinking. We, your hosts, are very tidy and respectful, hard working, positive happy people and we expect the same from you. Taking helpers from late March through October ONLY, no availability other months unless specifically written in description. Note: we have cats! If you are allergic this is not the place for you.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads are very welcome here as long as their schedules don’t conflict with the volunteer help. Basically if you can be available by 9am and your digital work doesn’t start till after 2pm it’s never a problem. The helping day is usually either mornings or afternoons: between 9:00 and 14:00 or 13:00 and 17:00.
Space for parking camper vans
I have 1 space for a van/camper. Must be no longer than 4.8m, 1.7m wide, 2m high
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Liz is a great host and made us feel very welcome in her home. She likes to tell stories and we definitely had some good laughs. And she was really happy to have someone else cook! We also met a lot of her friends; everyone was very welcoming and made us feel part of the… read more
It was my first workaway experience and Liz took good care of me (almost like a second mom haha).
She is really funny, nice and she explained me a lot about gardening and her work. Her cooking is really good, I got to taste flavours I didn't… read more
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Liz is a great host and made us feel very welcome in her home. She likes to tell stories and we definitely had some good laughs. And she was really happy to have someone else cook! We also met a lot of her friends; everyone was very welcoming and made us feel part of the… read more
It was my first workaway experience and Liz took good care of me (almost like a second mom haha).
She is really funny, nice and she explained me a lot about gardening and her work. Her cooking is really good, I got to taste flavours I didn't… read more
The work has been gardening and maintenance. I learned so much about plants, potting and planting, setting up irrigation systems, building and taking down hoop greenhouses. Liz is knowledgeable and decisive, herself always at the frontline of work. We got a lot done, I met fantastic… read more
I have never met a person like her before. Someone… read more
Liz is an incredible host, she is super friendly, open-minded, cool and with lots of energy, and she tries her best to make the workawayers feel at home. It is really easy to meet a lot of interesting people around her and… read more
She actually took over the whole business while I went on vacation for a week and absolutely everything ran smoothly!!
I enjoyed having her so much and I hope she will come back again next… read more
His talent and experience in renovation work is very good. Also his gardening knowledge is very good… read more
She is a woman of many stories, lots of laughter and incredible knowledge.
You will feel right at home here :)
I highly recommend this work-away experience to anyone!!!!
I stayed at Elizabeth's place for 2 weeks (At very short notice) and I had a great time. I helped her with some… read more
I honestly hated to see here go and am waiting for her to come back… read more
He always gave his best and with a big smile and… read more
Liz was super welcoming from the start and it didn’t take long for me to feel part of her little family in Bonigen. She’s quite an inspirational person to be around with loads of life… read more
If you want to eat the… read more
And a super brave gal who’s not afraid to go outside her comfort zone.
She was a pleasure to have and I am sure we will remain friends.
Thanks Chance for sharing your first work away experience with me!
I got there a bit early in the season,… read more
It kept geting… read more
Amazing place! Interlaken is awesome! And Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau are a wonder
Easy things to do and interesting with plants!
So for me was an incredible experience.
If you have the chance, you are lucky.
I'll be back!!
Only good… read more
Elizabeth is a very open, funny and lively person, she is very capable and organized and it was sometimes really hard to catch up with her when working hahah. She made us feel welcome and explained everything we… read more
Liz is a great teacher, the tasks are enjoyable and you learn a lot about growing organic fruits and vegetables and you get to try them… read more
El trabajo es fácil y Liz es muy buena maestra, paciente y flexible. Además, Liz es muy divertida, amable y con un gran corazón. Solo puedo escribir cosas positivas sobre ellos dos. Os echaré de menos,… read more
Liz had a fantastic set up with a variety of work/things to learn and experience which always kept it fun.
We would love to come back again and would highly recommend… read more
The work is great, the instructions are clear, and she is amazing and fun. The amazing landscapes that you will see only add to the great experience. I definitely recommend this as one of the best hosts ever!!!!