📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Parc Ela is a regional nature park in the east of Switzerland in the canton of GraubEnden. It is located in the middle of the Alps.The nature parks organization is committed to preserve the cultivated landscape, support local sustainable economy and cultural heritage. The park maintains diverse wildlife from 745 to 3418 meters above sea level.One of the Parc Ela projects is to maintain and reconstruct dry stone walls that characterize the landscape and historic routes for centuries.
💼 What the programme involves
Together with professionals from Parc Ela, you will reconstruct dry stone walls along historic roads. Dry stone walls are built only with stones. Although no concrete or cement is used to build walls, it can last for centuries.You will learn a handcraft that is known for generations. You will help us to preserve this cultural heritage which provides biotopes to highly adapted plants and animals. We also promote the maintenance, care and protection of the alpine biodiversity by supporting organic farmers and their daily work.
🏠 Accommodation on site
All volunteers will stay in an accommodation with sleeping rooms with up to 4 people.Mattresses, blankets, and bedsheets will be provided.The accommodation is fully equipped with one toilet, one shower and a washing machine.Volunteers cook on their own with food that can be bought at the local grocery store. Access to the Internet can not be guaranteed at all times. If it is necessary we can provide a mobile hub for several hours a day.
ℹ️ Additional information
What to bring? For work, it is necessary to wear hiking or working boots. Height above the ankle. Working clothes that can get dirty including a raincoat and if it is available rain pants. A backpack or similar is recommended to carry your stuff during workdays and leisure activities.