Voices of volunteers
Since 1924, thousands of volunteers have taken part in SCI Switzerland projects, such as workcamps, 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!
Workcamps
Begegnungen und Arbeit in einem Tal in den Pyrenäen – lebenslange Verbindungen
Lies den Erfahrungsbericht von Nathalia Zimmermann (Geschäftsstelle Bern). Sie nahm vom 27. September bis 5. Oktober...
Lies Nathalias Erfahrung im Mini-Workcamp mit Wendy Welt
Das dritte Mini-Workcamp fand vom 11. bis 13. November im aargauischen Juragebiet beim Lebenshof Wendy Welt statt. Der...
Read Simran’s experience at the Mini-Workcamp “Bio-Vegan Weekend in Sornetan”!
"Taking a break from sitting in front of our computers all day long, to presenting oneself with unknown, challenging...
Long-Term
Deux mois au Salvador, deux visions d’une même réalité
Lis l'article sur l'expérience d'Annalia Bodeo, volontaire à long terme avec Proyecto Consciente au El Salvador.Une...
Trainings
“My Experience at the “Volunteering against Discrimination” training course in Bern”
Here is the voice of the volunteer Élise Brasseur who participated in the "Volunteering against Discrimination"...
Voices of volunteers from the training course «Training of Trainers for Peace»
Here are some voices of volunteers who participated in the training course “Training of Trainers for Peace” training...
Voices of volunteers from the annual training «SCI Placement Officer Training»
Here are some voices of volunteers who participated in the SCI Placement Officer Training (POT) 2023 in Köniz (Bern,...
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...