Voices of volunteers
Since 1924, thousands of volunteers have taken part in SCI Switzerland projects, such as volunteer camps, long-term volunteer assignments, seminars, local projects, etc. They have all worked for peace, social justice, sustainable development, equality, solidarity and non-violent conflict resolution. Read their experiences and be inspired!
Volunteer Camps
Erfahrungsbericht: Besuch des Projektes Tent of Nations in Palästina (2022)
Peter, a member of SCI Switzerland, was in Palestine in 2022 and visited one of our project partners. The Tent of...
Rebuilding History: My Volunteer Camp Experience in Nature Parc Ela, Savognin
By Bo Yan, volunteer in the volunteer camp ‘Nature Parc Ela - Reconstruction of dry stone walls (Savognin GR)’ in...
L’expérience d’Ainhoa en tant que coordinatrice de camp à Gipsgrueb
Le volontariat à court terme au sein de la Communauté de Gipsgrueb a été une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais. Au...
Long-Term
Volunteering at Killarney National Park
Experience volunteering with SCI Swizterland in Killarney National Park Ireland. As a volunteer you actively support...
Mein Langzeiteinsatz mit “RedMarina Perú”
Nach der Pensionierung wollte Gladys ihre Zeit sinnvoll nutzen – und entschied sich für ein Langzeit...
Erfahrungsbericht: Veras Langzeit-Einsatz in El Salvador
Während ihres Langzeiteinsatzes mit Consciente und SCI Schweiz reiste Vera nach El Salvador, um dort Englisch zu...
Trainings
Interview mit Brezita – Kochen, Community und Nachhaltigkeit
Brezita kam über einen Jugendaustausch zum SCI Netzwerk. Seither engagiert sie sich regelmässig in den Kochteams bei...
From Ajloun to Bern, and from there to the whole world: Unforgettable lessons
Across continents and cultures, activists came together in Bern to learn, share, and act for climate justice for the...
Eco Stories Training 2025 – A Successful Journey of Growth and Empowerment
From March 17th to 24th, Bern, Switzerland, became the heart of a transformative experience, as 25 passionate youth...
European Voluntary Service
Read about Ainhoa’s experience as an EVS volunteer in the SCI office!
Hoi zäme! My name is Ainhoa and I am the new Placement Officer in the SCI Switzerland office. I came from Spain as an...
Polina Buikina: European Voluntary Service in der Schweiz
By Polina Buikina Meine Reise begann im Sommer 2022, als ich in Bern ankam und begann, beim SCI Schweiz als...
Ecole d’humanité: Milica Dukić on her experience at the EVS program in Switzerland
by Milica Dukić After finishing my studies, I realized the plan that existed even before them - taking a role in...