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The Farmacy
New: handyman needed end of March 26. The Farmacy is an organic, sustainable garden project and B&B apartments located in the heart of the Swiss Alps with tons to do and see. Hiking, biking, climbing and Adventure Sports of every kind. The Farmacy is a project that’s goal is to teach sustainability, create community and connect people to where food comes from and it’s true value.
Tasks include Housekeeping cleaning laundry and gardening. Volunteers should be eager to learn these principles and proactively follow them. The work required is physical: gardening, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, help cooking. Note: this is a real volunteer and learning experience. If you are just looking for a free place to stay and cheap travel DON’T come here!
We are kind, tidy, respectful and fun people with a passion for gardening and heirloom vegis. Our focus is on healthy sustainable living & organic gardening. Enjoy home grown food and beautiful nature everywhere around you while learning principles of more sustainable living. Volunteers have a shared dorm room, a shared bathroom and dedicated kitchen, wifi, a bike to use and Info about all the great stuff to see and do here. We take volunteers from late March through October only. We don’t take volunteers with pets or children.
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About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Australia
We had a lovely stay with Liz for 6 weeks, we learnt so much about growing vegetables/gardening, making jams and pickling pickles, we left with some great recipe’s and heaps of amazing memories! We had delicious fresh veg from the garden to cook with our dinners each night, Liz was very particular in how she wanted the air bnb’s cleaned which made it very easy for us with the clear instructions. We had had so much time to go and explore with plenty of time off, we had a great time getting to know Liz, she ended up being like our mum away from home! 💜
4 months ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Netherlands
This was my first Worldpackers experience and it was wonderful! 🥰 Liz is very welcoming and loves giving tips about the surrounding area! The hours are also extremely reasonable so there is plenty of time to explore the beautiful lakes and mountains. The work is mainly cleaning the Airbnb’s, but you’ll also learn a lot about working in a garden or conserving food (like making jam or pickles), which was really fun!
I would definitely recommend this experience, and would love to come back! Also gonna miss the cats (Neiro and my special girl Fluffer 🥹) !
5 months ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Spain
My experience at Liz's house was beautiful. I was able to learn a lot at her farm, continue to improve my English and enjoy both her hospitality and the hospitality of interlaken which is truly a beautiful place
I made beautiful memories with fellow volunteers and with the work done
I highly recommend this experience.
6 months ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Brazil
Liz is wonderful, she’s so welcoming, always in a great mood, and loves chatting and giving tips on how to make the most of your time in Switzerland. The work is split between cleaning the flats and gardening, and everything is clearly explained and never complicated. Interlaken is absolutely charming, with plenty of leisure options, if you enjoy hiking, cycling, or paddleboarding, it’s the perfect place. Switzerland truly feels like paradise, and this has been the best volunteer experience I’ve had so far.
Liz, thank you so much for everything. I’ll definitely be back soon! ❤️
8 months ago
About the experience in: Bönigen, Switzerland
Mexico
Learning about gardening and the environment impact was truly rewarding, I will never forget what i lived here it was incredibly enjoyable and learning about Liz’s experiences was so fun. I will try to keep replicating what I learned with her it was honestly an incredible experience.
8 months ago