Volunteering opportunities

Volunteer at Our Chalet

Volunteering at Our Chalet offers you the chance to meet Guides and Scouts from many countries, explore Switzerland, learn new skills and so much more!

Volunteer positions are available during Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring seasons for individuals to assist with guest services and the programme needs of operating a World Centre.

Short term volunteer positions are also available for individuals and groups with a specific skill to share and contribute to on site tasks and projects.

Our Chalet offers four options to volunteer:                                                               

Volunteer applications close six months prior to the start of each season.

Season            Dates                                               Closing date for application
Winter 1 December – 1 March

1 June
Spring 1 March – 31 May 1 September
Summer 15 May – 1 September

31 December
Autumn 2011 * 1 September – 15 October 1 March

* Autumn 2011 is a shorter season due to building projects at that time

For further details please download the Volunteer Information Package.

Volunteer at the World Centres

Volunteering at a WAGGGS World Centre will give you the chance to lead groups in the Swiss mountains, assist community action projects in India, participate in service projects in Mexico, run events in London and much more! You will also get professional experience in areas such as event management, training and personal development in the areas of leadership and cultural awareness.

WAGGGS recognizes and values the contribution of volunteers as the world’s largest international voluntary organization for girls and young women.

Free full board and lodging is provided for all volunteers at Sangam, Our Cabaña, Our Chalet and Pax Lodge.

Check out the World Centres micro sites for more information about the volunteer programmes currently on offer:

  • Our Cabaña
  • Pax Lodge
  • Sangam

I would have never trade this volunteer experience for anything in the world! I have learned so much about who I am. It has made me more determined to accomplish what I would like to and to reach the goals I have set.

Carey Hofner, winter volunteer at Our Chalet

 

Working at Sangam is an adventure of self-discovery – immersing yourself in Indian culture, working, living and socializing with the international staff, being embraced by the world friendship of Guiding – I feel like I can only but come away from here a better, more tolerant person.

Geraldine Haack, volunteer at Sangam