Bergversetzer is Switzerland's premier volunteer coordination platform, connecting mountain communities with dedicated helpers for over 30 years. This comprehensive digital solution facilitates thousands of volunteer hours annually, supporting essential mountain region projects from pasture maintenance to complex construction work. As lead developer, I architected and implemented a complete platform redesign from scratch, creating an intelligent matching system with advanced filtering, multi-role user management, and comprehensive project lifecycle tracking. The platform serves as a vital bridge between urban volunteers seeking meaningful experiences and rural communities requiring practical support, embodying the Swiss spirit of mutual aid and community solidarity.
Bergversetzer represents a unique digital transformation of Switzerland's most established volunteer coordination system. Operating under the Swiss Mountain Aid (Schweizer Berghilfe) and the Swiss Association for Mountain Regions (SAB), this platform has facilitated meaningful connections between urban volunteers and mountain communities for over three decades.
The platform addresses a critical need in Swiss mountain regions where seasonal work, infrastructure maintenance, and community projects often require additional hands. From alpine pasture clearing and dry stone wall construction to trail maintenance and building renovations, Bergversetzer coordinates thousands of volunteer hours annually.
Switzerland's premier volunteer coordination platform serving mountain communities
Facilitating meaningful connections between urban volunteers and mountain regions
Full internationalization support for German, French, Italian, and English
Dual-type system supporting Beneficiaries and Time Donors with sophisticated matching algorithms.
Comprehensive role-based system supporting 5 user types with organization-level management.
End-to-end tracking from advertisement through completion with participant management.
Google Maps API with Swiss LV95 coordinate system and canton-based filtering.
Automated email notifications with interest tracking and real-time communication.
Full inventory system with accommodation booking and file management.
Explore the volunteer coordination platform interface and key features
The modernized platform has significantly improved volunteer coordination efficiency, reducing administrative overhead while increasing successful project matches. By digitizing the matching process, Bergversetzer now facilitates tens of thousands of volunteer hours annually, directly supporting Swiss mountain communities.