We are looking for 3 volunteers from abroad (Europe and partner countries*) between 18-30 years old – for stays of 4 to 12 months.

The European Voluntary Service (EVS) programme was created in order to promote solidarity and a sense of community among younger people within Europe (and other partner Countries). With this project, participants get to volunteer for many different organisations with various cultural and social aims. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and develop their competences, it is not merely an internship experience, as it allows space for self-discovery and the development of personal projects. 

EVS is financed by Movetia, the Swiss national Agency and therefore completely free for all participants. It includes travel expenses, food and accomodation, a language course and pocket money.

*Partner Countries: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lybia, Marocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Palestine, Russia, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine.

EVS opportunities available in Switzerland

[CALL CLOSED] #1 Project: LÄBESSCHUEL / SCHOOL OF LIFE (Schloss Glarisegg, Switzerland)

We are looking for Swiss residents for different internships (European Voluntary Service) in Belgium, Catalonia and Kosovo.

8 months (from January to August 2023)

Deadline for the application: as soon as possible

Description: The Läbesschuel / School of life is a project within the intentional community of Schloss Glarisegg. This EVS project was designed for 1 enthusiastic & motivated volunteer who are interested in non-formal alternative education and sustainable living, and who want to gain experience and participate in a innovative educational space full of activities such as: Non-formal education, forest school, communications as well as community-building, self-development and work in intercultural teams. During your months of stay you will get to know the life of a Swiss community and seminar center, Schloss Glarisegg and the wonderful educational methods of Läbesschuel.

[CALL CLOSED] #2 Project: COMMUNICATION AND EVENTS AT SCI SWITZERLAND (Bern, Switzerland)

12 months (March 2023 – March 2024)

Deadline for the application: as soon as possible

Description: 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. The main task of an EVS volunteer is to support the SCI staff in communication, public events, as well as the organization of « Living Libraries« . Additionally, the EVS volunteer can assist in organizing and facilitating non-formal education seminars and trainings.

[CALL CLOSED] #3 Project: ZIRKUS LOLLYPOP (Switzerland)

4 months (from 17.04 to 31.08.2023)

Deadline for the application: as soon as possible

Description: Circus Lollypop in Lüen is a well-established traveling circus working with children and youth with the aim to encourage young people to develop their own youth culture and gain more self-consciousness. 1 volunteer will travel with the circus through Switzerland from April till August and make stops at many schools in several cantons. The main work is the circus animation with children and youth. The volunteer will practice with young people different circus elements and at the end of the week the children always present their newly created show in the circus tent in front of many spectators. The volunteer also helps set the circus tent, do technical stuff, crafts and housework and play in the circus band. 

Are you interested in becoming an EVS volunteer?

Please read carefully the document « Tasks, conditions of participation and how to apply » of the project to which you want to apply. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us – info@scich.org

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