Switzerland
2011
Background
The idea
behind the foundation of Workcamp Switzerland had Sophie Kaiser. She volunteered
in different projects in Europe and Latin America. Her experiences got it on to
organise Workcamps in Switzerland and to place volunteers abroad. On 10th January
2004 the association Workcamp Switzerland was founded by enthusiastic young people.
Our association is young and dynamic with concrete aims and ideas. We offer youths
to gain valuable experiences in an unconventional way. And we support our partners
in their social, cultural and ecological projects. Over the last years, the demand
increased, the interest exists and the demands on our association rise.
Are
you initiative, creative and motivated for an honorary engagement during your
spare time? Do you want to bring your experiences in our directorate? To work
in our association means an interesting and various assignment, experiences in
the non formal youth work, contact with people around the world and a new challenge
you can even mark out in your reference.Because we are a small association we
are happy about all the support we can get. Experiences in an association would
be nice, but it's not obligatory. If you feel too compressed to work in the directorate
we would be even happy, if you can help out from time to time. This could be during
an event, a presentation in schools or other irregular activities.
Aims
Cultural
exchange and getting to know young people from all over the world, is the aim
of Workcamp Switzerland.
To support charity projects is possible with the help
of our volunteers. Workcamp Switzerland wants to be better known by increasing
media presence, getting more members, partners, sponsors and of course volunteers.
Main
focus is public relations. Thanks to institutions and companies, Workcamp Switzerland
was able to build up its presence. But the great demand on the part of volunteers
and partners forces us to find more sponsors.
Statutes
Workcamp
Switzerland is a non-profit association. Politically independent and non-confessional.
By
organising and placing international workcamps, Workcamp Switzerland wants to
develop two appeals.
On the one hand to support social, cultural and environmental
projects which could not or rarely be realised. On the other hand to enable young
people cultural interactions, to open their understanding for other cultures,
to strengthen their sense of responsibility and to develop their practical experiences
as well as their ability to cooperate.
For more information visit: www.workcamp.ch/
