Volunteering around the world!
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VOLUNTEERING FOR PEACE
SCI Switzerland is part of the international network Service Civil International (SCI). SCI Switzerland organizes volunteering projects around the world that contribute to peace in a broad sense: to social justice, sustainable development, equality, solidarity and non-violent conflict resolution.
Find your volunteering project
Workcamps
Together with volunteers from various countries, you support a social, ecological or cultural project abroad or in Switzerland
1 – 3 weeks
Long-Term
Make a substantial impact in a charitable project in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe or North America
1 – 12 months
European Voluntary Service
Work with non-profit organizations in Europe. All costs are covered by the Movetia Foundation
1 – 12 months
Eastwards
Do a language course, stay with a host family, do an internship or go on a group trip to Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan
1 – 12 months
Keep it in mind
Decolonising volunteering
If you are thinking of volunteering in Africa, Asia or Latin America to “help poor people”, sit back and read on. If you want to volunteer in Switzerland or any other western country, stay here and read on too. It’s worth it.
Climate and Volunteering
Embarking on a journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle is not merely a personal choice; it is a collective responsibility imperative for combating climate change. We suggest you choose an ecological project.
Volunteering in orphanages
At SCI Switzerland, we prioritize ethical volunteering practices. As part of our commitment, we decided to stop sending volunteers to orphanages. This decision is based on several important reasons.
News
Participants wanted: Pro Terra Engiadina school programme 29.09 – 03.10.2025
Join the school campaign for nature and biodiversity in the Engadin! Would you like to get active together with other...
Take part in the next pre-departure training (05 April)!
Join us as a participant for our pre-departure training on Saturday 05 April 2025 in Bern! This seminar is for all...
Workcamp-Season 2025
The work-camp season 2025 just started. We are very happy to present you selected workcamps that will take place in...
Local Projects in Switzerland
Are you back from your workcamp or long-term assignment and want to stay active in Switzerland? Or do you want to put the SCI values into practice at the local level? Let yourself be inspired!
Trainings
We offer workshops on topics such as interculturality, conflict resolution, non-violent communication, group dynamics, cultural prejudices/stereotypes, Global Justice, racism, post-colonialism, gender and safe spaces and much more.
Be part of SCI!
As a volunteer
Discover other aspects of the world in various volunteering projects
(short-term, long-term, local projects…)
As a project partner
SCI supports ecological, social and cultural projects. Would you like to organize a workcamp in your project?
As a member
You can vote at the annual meeting and benefit from a reduced participation fee for workcamps
Become active – stay active
Do you want to get involved in the public discussion for a more peaceful future and participate actively in the peace movement? Join us!
Working group on peace policy actions
Join SCI in peace demonstrations and non-violent actions. Stay active!
Working group on political statements
We regularly publish political statements on current peace policy issues.