📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Mariaberg, a quarter of Gammertingen, is not only a village, but also a supporting organisation of the “Behindertenhilfe”, an institution offering homes, workshops, and education (kindergarten and schools) for people with learning difficulties, disabilities or illnesses. A diverse range of people – young and old – come together here to live, learn and work. We ask you to come with an open heart and mind, as you will be in close contact with the people when working in Mariaberg!
💼 What the programme involves
As also the workers with disabilities living in Mariaberg become older and retire the aim is this year to create a special green area for seniors with disabilities to be outside, enjoy the sun and stay curious. The workcamp will prepare the area for a multi-sensory garden for these seniors addressing all different senses (flowers for the eyes, herbs for the smell, fruits for the taste, but also different tools for other sensorial adventures as humming stones). Concrete tasks will be to prepare the ground and to build a path which can also be used with wheelchairs, to restore a historic archway which will be included in the garden, to set up raised beds for plants and the different tools, signs and a huge board. These tasks will be done under the supervision of a professional worker.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be in a gym hall in the centre of Mariaberg close to all needed facilities like showers and toilets. You will certainly have access to the swimming pool of the quarter and have the opportunity to use other facilities. You will not prepare meals for yourself since there is no kitchen close to your accommodation. Hence, you will be served in the local Café and restaurant of the “village”.
📍 About the location
Gammertingen is situated 80 km south of Stuttgart, nestled in the Swabian Albes a beautiful mountain chain with spectacular nature. Without a doubt, you will find enough to do in Mariaberg itself (swimming pool, barbecue, gym halls, bowling, restaurant and café!) but the region also offers its nature, typical Swabian villages and small towns as worthy day-trips. The locals are looking forward to the cultural exchange with you and will be happy to organise trips and other activities for you.