SCI Swizerland is looking for 5 volunteers from abroad (Europe and partner countries*) between 18-30 years old – for stays of 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.
EVS opportunities available in Switzerland
#1 Project: PLACEMENT OFFICER AT SCI SWITZERLAND (Bern, Switzerland)
1 VOLUNTEER – 12 months (16.08.2023 – 14.08.2024) [or by arrangement]
Deadline for the application: 9 April
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 the EVS volunteer is the placement of short-term volunteers in workcamps in Switzerland and abroad. You will also be involved in workcamp planning and publication, in supporting the staff with the conception and realization of workshops and preparation weekends intended for the future participants of the workcamps and in workcamp evaluation.
MORE INFO: Tasks, conditions of participation and how to apply
#2 Project: ASYLUM CENTER RADOS (Valais, Switzerland)
2 VOLUNTEERS – 12 months (01.09.2023 – 31.08.2024) [or by arrangement]
Deadline for the application: 9 April
Description: The Asylum Office of the canton of Valais provides several centers in the region, where asylum seekers live, work and get education during the time they wait for their decision for a stay permit. The Asylum Office will host 2 volunteers at the center «Le Rados». Volunteers have the opportunity to work with different target groups (Unaccompanied minors, young adults, mothers with children, families…).
MORE INFO: Tasks, conditions of participation and how to apply
#3 Project: ECO-VILLAGE Sennrüti (Sankt Gallen, Switzerland)
2 VOLUNTEERS – 12 months (01.09.2023 – 31.08.2024)
Deadline for the application: 9 April
Description: The Eco-village in Degersheim, a holistic community project that promotes sustainable living, will offer 2 volunteers the possibility to participate in organic gardening, kitchen work, homecare, ecological building construction or refurbishing and event management, public relations and childcare. Beside all this, the volunteers will be encouraged and supported in developing their own ideas, initiatives and independent working. They can learn how and where they can contribute to all aspects of community life.
MORE INFO: Tasks, conditions of participation and how to apply
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
