February 12, 2025
Alpinum Schatzalp, a botanical garden in Switzerland are looking for volunteers interested in environmental protection and conservation!
Country: Switzerland
Date: 29th June – 12th July 2025
Number of volunteers: 8
Age: 18 and over
Project Code: CH-SCI 10.11
About the project:
Alpinum Schatzalp, is a botanical garden located within the Art Nouveau Schatzalp mountain hotel, in the heart of the Swiss mountains. The garden is home to over 5000 different plant species from around the world.
Alpinum Schatzalp’s main goals are:
- Conservation and collection of global plant species
- Educating visitors about plant diversity
- Providing a space for local recreation
For more information about Alpinum Schatzalp, check out their website here.
Type of work:
During your stay, you will gain hands-on experience in horticulture, with a focus on alpine gardening. Volunteers will be involved in various tasks, including:
- Managing and removing invasive neophytes (weeding)
- Building pathways
- Preparing compost and soil for future planting
- Propagating plants
- Maintaining garden grounds and flowerbeds
Volunteers will also have the opportunity to learn from experts at Alpinum Schatzalp, particularly in plant conservation, alpine horticulture, gardening, and botanical sciences.
Accommodation:
At the on-site hotel in either shared or single rooms, depending on availability. Sheets and blankets provided. Shared toilets and showers are located on the same floor.
Volunteer requirements:
Bring sturdy shoes and appropriate work clothes. The work can be physically demanding.
No application deadline, open until all spaces are filled.
More info and how to apply
This project is part of VSI’s International Volunteer Projects (IVP) programme, a unique form of values-based volunteering that brings together people from around the world to work on short-term projects with local communities. More info on the programme here.
1. Apply online on the SCI international website
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Application is through our international online placement system. You need to register on the website to apply: How to Apply
View this project on our international database here: Volunteer at a Botanical Garden in Switzerland CH-SCI 10.11
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Fees
Project in Europe:
European Project Waged €155
European Project Unwaged €105
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