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Re-Forming Formed: 1982 Established: 1982
This page last updated:7/10/2010
Zentrum der Einheit Schweibenalp
Brienz,
Switzerland
 Volontariat in den Schweizer Bergen
Das Zentrum der Einheit befindet sich auf der Schweibenalp auf 1100m direkt über den Giessbachfällen in einer wunderschönen Berglandschaft. Das Hochplateau ist ein Naturparadies mit Blick auf den türkisfarbenen Brienzer See.
Dieser aussergewöhnliche Kraftort fasziniert durch seine Geschichte als alter Druidenplatz, Pilgerstation auf dem Jakobsweg sowie als langjähriges, spirituelles Begegnungs-Zentrum.
Im Mittelpunkt unserer Vision stehen die Einheit aller Menschen unterschiedlicher Kulturen und Glaubensrichtungen und die Erfahrbarkeit dieser Einheit im Herzen.
Als Lebens- und Arbeitsgemeinschaft widmen wir uns der Verwirklichung von Wahrheit, Einfachheit und Liebe im konkreten Alltag.
Ein Volontariat auf der Schweibenalp bringt Dich mit vielen Aspekten Deines Seins in Berührung. In der Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Menschen übst Du Offenheit und Flexibilität.
Du möchtest:
• mit neuen Menschen in Kontakt kommen
• Selbstverantwortung üben
• in offener und wahrhaftiger Kommunikation sein
• dich auf das Zentrum und die Menschen hier einlassen
Was Dich erwartet:
• Einsatz in einem der Bereiche: Küche, Hauswirtschaft oder Aussenbereich
• 7 Stunden/Tag, 5 Tage/Woche - 36 Stunden incl.1 Stunde Volontärstreffen
• Unterkunft im Mehrbettzimmer oder Zelt
• Teilnahme an den hauseigenen Aktivitäten
• eine wunderbare Natur und Landschaft, in den Schweizer Bergen
• Mindestdauer 2 Wochen (Kost & Logis frei)*** English translation added by FIC staff using Google translate***
Volunteer in the Swiss mountains
The center of the unit is on the Schweibenalp at 1100m just above the Giessbach falls in a beautiful mountain landscape. The plateau is a natural paradise overlooking the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz.
This extraordinary power place fascinated by its history as an old Druid place on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage station and as a long-standing, spiritual encounter center.
The focus of our vision are the unity of all people of different cultures and beliefs and the perceptibility of this unit in the heart.
When living and working community, we dedicate ourselves to the realization of truth, simplicity and love in real life.
An internship at Schweibenalp takes you with many aspects of your being in touch. In collaboration with other people you practice openness and flexibility.
You want to:
• with new people come into contact
• personal responsibility to practice
• in an open and truthful communication to be
• yourself at the center and the people involved here
What you can expect:
• Use one of the areas: kitchen, laundry and outdoor use
• 7 hours / day, 5 days / week - 36 hours, + 1 hours volunteer meeting
• Accommodation in a shared room or tent
• Participate in the in-house activities
• a wonderful nature and landscape in the Swiss mountains
• Minimum 2 weeks (free food & lodging)
 
Contact:
Christine Fischer
Schweibenalp
Brienz, 3855 Switzerland
Phone: 0041339522000
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This page last updated:7/10/2010
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Just drop by!
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Population
Members(adults and children):
20
Non-member Residents:
10
(volunteers)
Open to new members:
Yes
(only through vacant jobs)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
49.4 acres (20.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
6
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Other
 
 
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