INTERCULTURAL WEEKEND
What is an intercultural weekend?
Get involved – in a short, meaningful way, together with others!
Would you like to get involved in an environmental, community or solidarity project – but only have a weekend to spare? Our intercultural weekends are short eventful volunteering projects (2-3 days) where you work together with others on community-based projects. In nature, with commitment and open to everyone.
The camps are open to people with and without a refugee background aged 16 and over (sometimes 18+) and are often family-friendly – so kids are welcome too! Together we create encounters, break down prejudices and actively work towards a sustainable future.
💡 An ideal place to get a first idea of volunteering. Here you can get a taste of what it’s like to volunteer in an SCI project, meet new people and experience the spirit and values of SCI Switzerland first-hand.
As a volunteer, I was given a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to a vegan and sustainable farm through explanation about its running and by assisting in the carrying out of several tasks such as building fences and clearing up grass for land maintenance. Spending time with the family while working, cooking, chatting or playing boardgame was also very valuable because it contributed to the forging of a favourable feeling towards their lifestyle, which is to some extend different from mine.
What to expect:
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Duration: 2-3 days, mostly over a weekend
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Location: Various regions across Switzerland
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Topics: Mainly ecological projects (e.g. permaculture, biodiversity, sustainable lifestyle), as well as occasional cultural and social assignments
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Target group: People living in Switzerland with or without a refugee background aged 16 / 18 and over (depending on the camp)
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Costs: CHF 120.- registration fee (reduced CHF 90.-, children CHF 50.-)
The next camps will take place in summer and autumn 2026 and will be announced here in spring. We look forward to your participation!
Why take part?
Get out & experience nature
Get out of the daily grind and head into nature – switch off, get to work and take a deep breath. Get involved in ecological projects in Switzerland and help to maintain and preserve valuable cultural landscapes.
Get to know new people
Meet at eye level – in a diverse, open group. You meet people from different backgrounds on an equal footing and set an example of respectful cooperation and solidarity.
Try out volunteering
Try out volunteering without obligation and find out whether it suits you. Once you have gained experience, you can take part in longer projects such as workcamps and long-term volunteering.
Solidarity in action
Get active together for the environment, community and integration. Whether permaculture, biodiversity or sustainable agriculture – you will be part of the action, not just a bystander
Experience the SCI spirit
Discover the values of SCI Switzerland: peace, sustainability & international friendship. Our intercultural weekends are characterised by openness, equality and the conviction that small deeds can make a big difference.
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