Education

MOVING PICTURES: Volunteers wanted for setup and dismantling in Basel

Basel

Seasonal

Free spaces available Seasonal recurring

MOVING PICTURES is an impressive nature photography exhibition featuring over 150 award‑winning photographs by internationally renowned photographers. The exhibition raises awareness for biodiversity conservation and highlights the impact of human behavior on endangered species worldwide. For the upcoming tour stop in Basel, we are looking for committed volunteers to support the setup and dismantling of the exhibition and become part of this unique environmental project.

Social engagement with EDUCA SWISS

online

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

EDUCA SWISS is the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion and Financing of Education and, since 2015, the largest private educational support initiative in Switzerland. We are committed to greater equal opportunities in education and training. Our coaches support motivated individuals in realizing their educational goals by providing free guidance in planning and budgeting, and, if needed, EDUCA SWISS arranges low-interest educational loans. As a coach, you will accompany our candidates as they develop their educational and financial plans, making a tangible contribution to expanding educational opportunities. What you can expect: - A meaningful activity with direct social impact - Appreciation from EDUCA SWISS and our candidates - A structured introduction to your role - Being part of a dedicated coaching community - Professional support from the head office team Together, we create sustainable educational opportunities—and change lives. If you are ready to pave the way for education, we look forward to hearing from you.

Inspiring young people for a successful application

The whole of Switzerland

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Inspire youth with the Application Process module of the Young Enterprise Switzerland (YES) Personal Economics program. First, we offer you a short training course to become a YES volunteer. Then you can get to work with young people right in their classroom! Self-awareness and knowledge of the world of work, researching job offers, writing job applications and most importantly simulating job interviews: you coach the students (14-16 years old) in one or more of these topics according to the needs of the class and thus prepare them in an optimal way for their future job applications. You are free to use our teaching materials, to draw inspiration from our other volunteers or to share your knowledge in your own way. We need your professional experience to give the students the best chance to be inspired and motivated! Volunteering with YES allows you to support youth and have a real positive impact. Furthermore, it's also an opportunity to develop new professional skills and access our network of partners and volunteers.

Assess sustainable school projects as a jury member: Get involved now!

The whole of Switzerland

Seasonal

Free spaces available Seasonal recurring

As a volunteer jury member with J’aime ma Planète, you will assess sustainable school projects as part of the UNESCO-recognized Eco-Schools program. Your contribution: reviewing schools’ sustainability initiatives, providing valuable feedback, and supporting the development of an environmentally conscious, engaged young generation. Your involvement promotes education for sustainable development and makes a real difference for the future of our society.

Empowering youth: Volunteers wanted for financial education

The whole of Switzerland

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Inspire the youth with the Money Management module of the Young Enterprise Switzerland (YES) Personal Economics programme. First, we offer you a short training course to become a YES volunteer. You can then work together with young people, right in their classroom! Budgeting, savings, insurance, payslips, tax returns or even telephone subscriptions and leasing: you coach the students (14-16 years old) in one or more of these topics according to the needs of the class with the aim of enabling them to face the future calmly and avoid excessive indebtedness. You are free to use our teaching materials, to draw inspiration from our other volunteers or to share your knowledge in your own way. We need your professional experience to prepare young people for life and to give them inspiration and confidence! Volunteering with YES allows you to support youth and have a real positive impact. Furthermore, it's also an opportunity to develop new professional skills and access our network of partners and volunteers.

Volunteering as a job coach at Powercoders

across Switzerland

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Accompany a Refugee / Migrant during their Internship: Powercoders is a work integration program for refugees and migrants. We offer a 3-month coding bootcamp, followed by a 6-12 month internship in an IT company or IT department. To support the participants in making their internship a success, all of them are accompanied by a volunteer Job Coach. The Job Coach meets the coachee regularly and supports him/her in reaching their goals. The Job Coach also joins monthly meetings at the company and supports the coachee in his/her social and professional integration. Job Coaches can be based anywhere in the Romandie or Deutschschweiz.

MOVING PICTURES: Volunteers wanted for setup and dismantling in Winterthur

Winterthur

Seasonal

Free spaces available Seasonal recurring

MOVING PICTURES is an impressive nature photography exhibition featuring over 150 award‑winning photographs by internationally renowned photographers. The exhibition raises awareness for biodiversity conservation and highlights the impact of human behavior on endangered species worldwide. For the upcoming tour stop in Winterthur, we are looking for committed volunteers to support the setup and dismantling of the exhibition and become part of this unique environmental project.

IT/GenAI instructor

Lausanne

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Eden-Well is a youth empowerment organization equipping 13 to 25-years-olds to become responsible leaders in AI and tech—turning screen time into purpose-driven innovation and real-world impact through building apps, animations, and other digital creations. We offer 1.5h workshops twice a month at our center near Lausanne gare, as well as in schools and other youth organizations. You can commit to one or more workshops. We are looking for IT/AI instructors who will make the learning experience delightful and fulfilling for youth. Some interesting topics for Eden-Well are 3D modeling, (AI-powered) animation, no-code web and mobile app development, website creation, data analysis & visualization, machine learning, the future of jobs with AI. We are also open to any other IT topic you are passionate about and that fits in our values. Support youth aged 13-25, including immigrants, refugees and locals.

Volunteer at the AI animation event in Lausanne

Lausanne

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Be part of a unique event and support the “Rendez-vous with Hollywood” featuring award-winning animation director Jamy Wheless (Star Wars, Hulk, Pirates of the Caribbean) in Lausanne! As a volunteer, you’ll help inspire young talents for animation and creative tech, assist with on-site organization, welcome guests and partners, and ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll gain exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the film industry, connect with professionals, and empower the next generation of storytellers. Your commitment makes a real difference—for yourself, the participants, and the future of the creative industry!

Empower youth: Volunteer as an IT assistant for Animation & AI bootcamp

Lausanne

07.04. - 10.04.2026

Free spaces available 4 days remaining until

We empower youth—both refugees and locals—through Social Tech and GenAI. In April 2026, we are excited to welcome Jamy Wheless, animator for Star Wars and Hulk, for an exclusive week of events in Lausanne. Highlights include the "Rendez-vous with Jamy" Masterclasses and a four-day youth bootcamp. As a volunteer, you will play a key technical and logistical role in supporting 20 young talents. Your responsibilities will include sourcing free laptops, providing on-site troubleshooting and English-French translation during the bootcamp, and securing high-tech prizes for the student competition. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate honesty, integrity, proactivity, and accountability. In return, you will receive a work certificate and a valuable boost to your CV through this meaningful NGO experience.

Inspiring young people and discovering the economy

The whole of Switzerland

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Inspire the youth with the programme Our Community of Young Enterprise Switzerland (YES). First, we offer you a short training course to become a YES volunteer. Then you can get to work close with young people right in their classroom! Thanks to our available programme, you will teach 5 lessons that will take the students (9-10 years old) on a journey through a fictitious community to discover, in an interactive and playful way, the functioning of the economy and life in society. We need your professional experience to offer students varied lessons anchored in reality! Volunteering at YES allows you to support the youth and to have a real positive impact. However, it is also an opportunity to develop new professional skills and access our network of partners and volunteers.

Assignments to support a group of refugees

Zurich, Adliswil, Affoltern a/A., Brüttisellen

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Support a group of refugees during their social and professional integration in Zurich. As part of our group offers, you’ll be helping a group of refugees on a weekly basis. For example, you’ll teach German classes or support young people with their homework. The offers enable refugees to make initial contact with people living in Zurich, help them establish a daily routine with meaningful activities, and support those participating in education and work integration programs achieve their personal goals. Join us and do your bit for solidarity and understanding!

Social engagement at Powercoders

online, Zurich, Bern, Lausanne

Year-round

Free spaces available Year-round recurring

Support people with refugee or migrant backgrounds. Powercoders is a work integration program for refugees and migrants. We offer a 3-month coding bootcamp, followed by a 6-12 month internship. The goal of IT training is to support the Teaching Lead as well as the participants during the bootcamp. You as volunteer will step in and help the individuals doing IT exercises and to get their homework and projects done, onsite usually half-days and online a few hours.You have an understanding of some technologies in a specific IT field, mostly Web development, but also DevOps, Software programming,Testing, Machine Learning, cybersecurity and more. No prior teaching experience is required.

MOVING PICTURES: Volunteers wanted for setup and dismantling in Basel

Social engagement with EDUCA SWISS

Inspiring young people for a successful application

Assess sustainable school projects as a jury member: Get involved now!

Empowering youth: Volunteers wanted for financial education

Volunteering as a job coach at Powercoders

MOVING PICTURES: Volunteers wanted for setup and dismantling in Winterthur

IT/GenAI instructor

Volunteer at the AI animation event in Lausanne

Empower youth: Volunteer as an IT assistant for Animation & AI bootcamp

Inspiring young people and discovering the economy

Assignments to support a group of refugees

Social engagement at Powercoders

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