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Agriviva — Volunteering on Swiss Farms
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14–18 yrs · freeA volunteering project on Swiss farms for 1–8 weeks for young people. Participants work on farms, care for animals, do farm work, gain experience in nature and connect with local families. For citizens or residents of Switzerland and EU/EFTA countries, aged 14+ (minimum 16 for participants from other language regions abroad).
- Age
- 14–18 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Always open
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Switzerland
- From Ukraine?
- Not stated whether children from Ukraine can apply — check with the organiser
- Organiser
- Eurodesk
About the Programme
Agriviva offers young people the chance to work on Swiss farms for 1–8 weeks. Participants work with farm animals, do garden and field work, take part in fruit, berry and wine production, work on Alpine pastures and at markets.
Requirements
- Age: 14–24 years old
- Minimum 16 years old for participants in another language region or if living abroad
- Basic foreign language skills at A2/B1 level for participants in another language region
- Must live in Switzerland or be a citizen/resident of an EU/EFTA country
- Interest in nature, farm life, meeting new people, physical work and new experiences
What Participants Gain
- Authentic experience of farm work and rural life
- Practical skills and work experience
- Valuable life lessons and growing connection to nature and responsibility
- Opportunity to improve language skills
- Exchange and dialogue between city and country, generations, cultures and language regions
How to Apply
- Find and choose a farm placement and mark your preferred options
- Reserve your chosen placement
- Agriviva reviews your reservation
- You begin work on the farm
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