Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Switzerland

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Live with a lovely local family and enjoy the stunning Swiss landscapes in Stäfa, Switzerland
About Us We are a family of four living in beautiful Stäfa, Switzerland. Our two children are <1y and 2 years old, so life is lively and full of little everyday adventures. We enjoy welcoming open-minded people who feel comfortable around babies ......
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Join our community focused on ecological transition, social reintegration, and sustainable living in Gimel, Switzerland
We are a community project which aims to experiment with new ways of living, based on respect for the living, for others, and for the earth. Located in Gimel (Switzerland) since November 2017, it is open to welcoming and exchanging with the outside ......
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Explore the surrounding nature and enjoy the peace of mountain life in Ticino, Switzerland
******* Update March 19th 2026 Hi everyone: We are looking for volunteers for the next season from May 3rd 2026 to October 2nd. PLEASE NOTE, FOR SECURITY AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION CONTROL REASONS WE WILL REQUEST YOU TO SEND A COPY OF YOUR IDENTITY ......
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Husky dog-sitting and enjoying cultural exchange in Oberlgatt, Switzerland
I looking for someone who’s able to look after my flat/house and my older husky when I'm not at home. One of my Husky (Sydney) left me lin 2023 due to illness and a second one, Hinata, l just lost her in 2024. You should like outdoor activity by any ......
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Help us cultivate our home's organic garden in Guggisberg, Switzerland
Peter and me, Yvonne fell in love with the magic of the place we live now since end of 2019. In a very origin region near by the big mountains we are surrounded by nature-hills and rivers, we are enjoying the sun- and of course the beautiful view to ......
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Join our large yard and animals while learning about permaculture in Leysin, Switzerland
We are a 4 people family (two grown kids that are here (or there). The little one (20 yo) is very sick so we need to spend time with they, and a lot of driving to the hospital as well. We have many medical appointements and sometime intense stress ......
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Experience daily life with our dog loving family in Gontenschwil, Switzerland
We are a family of five with lots of pets (guinea pigs, rabbits and a dog) and live in an idyllic village in our house with lots of space and a big garden. My husband and I are self-employed and work a lot, he in the workshops and I in the gardens, ......
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Experience conscious and simple life on mount RIGI, Switzerland
Dear Workawayers Please note this information in advance regarding our location. We live up on 1600 meters above sea level in a car-free zone. Our place only can be reached with various mountain railways, cablecabins or by hiking. You will find ......
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Share our family life and play with our kids in a small village near Sierre, Switzerland
Bonjour, hello, hola, hallo, ciao, zdravo, добрый день, merhaba, salam ! Welcome to our page and to our place ! We are an energetic family of 5 mini and maxi backpackers, who have recently settled down back in Switzerland. Since Alex and Adèle met ......
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Join us on family trips and speak to our children in English or French in Thal Nature Park, Switzerland
EN | A yodeling festival is a true celebration of alpine joy! Here, tradition, music, and community come together for an unforgettable experience. Become a part of our typical Swiss family life. Discover the traditional instrument of the alphorn and ......
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Live with a family in the Alps and enjoy nature and activities in the famous touristic area of Laax, Switzerland
Hello dear workawayers! We are a family of 3 living in Laax, a village in a well-known ski resort in the Swiss Alps. We're looking for warm-hearted persons giving us hands to help for everyday tasks and bring in their skills and interests to ......
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Join our friendly family life in Zurich-Oerlikon, Switzerland
Hi, I’m Jackie 😊 I live with my 8-year-old daughter Joana in Oerlikon, about 5 km from Zurich’s city center (around 20 minutes by public transport or bicycle). Our neighborhood is urban and lively, yet very family-friendly. We live in a housing ......
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Join our family and help with gardening in the French speaking part of Le Mouret, Switzerland
We are farmers living in the french part of Switzerland. We produce milk for the production of Gruyère cheese and own about 20 dairy cows. Our son Raoul (28 years old) is the manager of the farm. Our daughter Lucie (26 years old) is studying ......
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Help our little family with everyday activities in Sorengo, Switzerland
Join our lively family in beautiful Lugano and experience life with us! We are a Spanish family living in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland — a unique cultural crossroads that makes every day an adventure. Marco and Cristina are the parents ......
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Join us on different projects in the beautiful mountains of Kandergrund, Switzerland
Update 9/3/26: Outlook Spring & Summer 2026 The weather in the mountains gets warmer, new ideas are coming up and soon there are a few new projects starting! Around my home i'd like to create a little gardenspace with a fireplace - it could be nice ......
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Become part of our big family at a multi-lingual holiday camp for kids in St. Cergue, Switzerland
Hoi, Salut, Ciao, Allegra & Hello :) We organise buzzing language & sports camps for kids aged 10 to 17 in Switzerland - and we’re every bit as colourful, dynamic and lively as the languages we help our students to learn. Learning languages ​​can ......
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Join and stay in a magnificent environment in Fontanezier, Switzerland
Latest news: This spring 2026, various infrastructures will need to be installed, either outdoors or in the workshop, such as a garden shed, compost bins, shelves and other storage spaces for equipment and tools, and so on. These projects will ......
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Experience simple life in nature in Villeneuve, Switzerland
Welcome to my old farmhouse near Lake Geneva! My name is Marie, I’m 60 years old and I live in an old rural house with 20,000 m² of land, in the beautiful Montreux region of French-speaking Switzerland. Just to be clear, this is no longer an ......
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Join our family in a Swiss-Italian village – forests, waterfalls and lake swims in Novaggio, Switzerland
Hello! We are a family of three looking for a kind and responsible person who would like to spend some time with us and help with the children and a few small tasks around the house. Our family is made up of me (Laura) and my two energetic children, ......
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join our multicultural family and enjoy the beautiful Zug in Switzerland
We are a Family with two girls 8/10 and two boys 0/3 big place to life with outdoor spaces in the middle of wonderful city of Zug. Teacher and fulltime Mother always lots on and always can use hands that can help. With us you will have your own room ......