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Live the adventure & help out at a campground near Interlaken!

The experience

Spend your summer in the heart of the Swiss Alps! We’re looking for adventurous volunteers to join us at Camping Hobby near Interlaken—Switzerland’s adrenaline capital. Help us upgrade our campground with light evening work (16 hrs/week) like gardening and maintenance. In return, enjoy a private room, shared bathroom, use of a bike, and all meals. Stay 4–8 weeks and explore the epic Jungfrau region!

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 49 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At Camping Hobby, we offer a work-for-room-and-board volunteer exchange during our high season in July and August. In return for helping us out around the campground—gardening, cleaning, light maintenance, and keeping things tidy—you’ll receive:
A private room with a shared bathroom
All meals provided (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Use of a bike to explore the area
Plenty of free time to enjoy Interlaken and the stunning Jungfrau region
Volunteers work an average of 16-20 hours per week, mostly in the evenings, giving you the rest of the day to hike, swim, paraglide, or just relax and take in the mountain views.

We ask for a minimum stay of 4 weeks and a maximum of 8, so you can really settle in and become part of the Camping Hobby summer experience.

Activities & Shift

As a volunteer at Camping Hobby, your tasks will be hands-on and varied—perfect if you like being active and outdoors! Typical activities include:

Gardening: watering, weeding, planting, and keeping green spaces looking great
General cleaning: helping keep our Bed & Breakfast, shared spaces fresh and tidy
Pitch maintenance: light upkeep around the campground and guest pitches
Playground care: making sure the play area is safe and welcoming
Helping guests: occasionally lending a hand with small tasks or questions
We keep things flexible and fair. Volunteers work an average of 16 hours per week, mostly in the late afternoon or early evening—leaving your mornings and early afternoons free for adventures or downtime.
Shifts are usually 2–4 hours, and we try to organize a weekly schedule so you know in advance when you're on and when you're free. We keep it relaxed, but reliable—just like life at the campsite!

Rules

To keep things running smoothly and make sure everyone has a great stay, we ask our volunteers to follow these simple rules:

1. Commit to your schedule
Please show up on time for your agreed shifts. If you need to change something, let us know in advance.
2. Minimum stay is 4 weeks
We want volunteers who are reliable and can get into the rhythm of life here.
3. Keep shared spaces clean
Tidy up after yourself in the kitchen, bathrooms, and common areas.
4. Respect quiet hours
We ask for quiet from 22:00 to 07:00, out of respect for our guests and fellow volunteers.
5. No smoking inside
Smoking is strictly not allowed inside any buildings. Please use designated outdoor areas only.
6. Positive attitude required!
Be friendly, helpful, and respectful—to guests, staff, and fellow volunteers. This is a team effort and a community space.
7. Take care of equipment and bikes
If you use the bike or any tools, return them in good condition and let us know if something breaks.
8. Substance use
No excessive alcohol or drug use. We want a fun but responsible environment.
9. Enjoy your time here!
Make the most of your free time—explore the area, connect with guests, and soak up the mountain vibes.