Volunteering

Young adults can actively support a non-profit project in a field of their choice in Switzerland or Europe. This enriching experience abroad allows them to develop on many levels and make a positive contribution to society.

What it's all about

European volunteering offers young adults the opportunity to support a non-profit project abroad in the social, cultural, or health sectors. All host organisations meet quality standards for hosting volunteers. Individuals residing in Switzerland can volunteer in Europe or in a neighboring partner country, while those from these countries can volunteer in Switzerland. We provide financial support for their commitment.

  • For young adults aged 18 and 30

  • Volunteering from 2 to 12 months, starting from 14 days for participants with special needs

  • In Switzerland for residents of Europe or a neighbouring partner country or in one of these countries for residents in Switzerland

  • No prior professional experience required

  • Interested individuals can view the available volunteer opportunities on our match&move volunteering platform and apply directly

  • Applicatications for vacant positions can be submitted at any time

Field report

«Dieses Projekt hat wieder Leben in mir geweckt»

Antoine Giroud aus Martigny-Combe musste seine Lehre wegen einer Depression abbrechen. Nachdem er sich erholt hatte, engagierte er sich in Genua im Rahmen des Europäischen Freiwilligeneinsatzes. Er ist der erste Walliser, der sich auf ein solches Projekt einlässt.

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Added value

  • Develop pedagogical, social, societal and professional competences.
  • Enrich your CV with international experience.
  • Support a non-profit service project.
  • Learn or improve a foreign language. 
  • Develop an understanding of other cultures.
  • Build international friendships.

Options

  • Volunteering in Switzerland

    • Volunteering for a non-profit project

    • For individuals aged 18 to 30 residing in a European country or a neighbouring partner country

    • In Switzerland

    • Between 2 and 12 months

    • No prior professional experience required

    • Participation in training sessions with other volunteers before and during the volunteering period

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  • Volunteering in Europe

    • Volunteering for a non-profit project

    • For people aged 18 to 30 residing in Switzerland

    • In Europe and neighbouring partner countries

    • Between 2 and 12 months

    • No prior professional experience required

    • Participation in training sessions with other volunteers before and during the volunteering period

    Learn more

Similar funding opportunities

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    An internship in Ireland or Geneva or apprenticeship project in China? VET students/apprentices and graduates can gain work experience abroad or in another language region of Switzerland during or shortly after their apprenticeship. In any case, an enrichment for the CV.

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  • Student exchange

    Students have the opportunity to spend time abroad during their studies. They can choose to do an exchange semester at another university or gain work experience with a traineeship. Financial support is available both for studying and for working abroad.

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