📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Following the success of last years projects, IBG and international volunteers are again invited to come to Gammertingen. An old monastery overlooks the village from atop the surrounding hills and lush forests of the Swabian Albes. 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 young people with learning difficulties, disabilities or illnesses. A diverse range of people i young and old i 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
A farm with cattle, pigs, geese and sheep is located just outside of Mariaberg. This farm, which belongs to the institution, can be reached by foot on a small path through the forest. The institution wants to make the farm more attractive for people to visit and therefore an easier and more exciting access is necessary. An international workcamp in 2015 started this task by setting up a xylophone, benches, a balance pole and other things that make this path attractive for people with and without disabilities. The path is much more in use now and therefore some more places to have a rest or to be attracted are useful. You will set up benches and install tools to train the fitness 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 Cafe and restaurant of the village .
📍 About the location
Gammertingen is situated 80 km south of Stuttgart, nestled in the Swabian Albes (not Alpes)i 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, restaurants and cafes) 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.