Volunteering in Switzerland –
doing good together

Achieving more together

Volunteering is an important part of a responsible society, connecting people, providing new perspectives and making it possible to actively tackle challenges. Whether it’s environmental protection, social support, education or entrepreneurship – discover how you can make a visible and tangible difference.

UBS Helpetica brings together volunteers and organizations looking for support. Take action now and help shape the future – for yourself and for Switzerland.

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Your commitment counts

Find specific projects in your region or related to topics that are close to your heart. The platform offers a wide range of projects ranging from environmental protection and social support to education and entrepreneurship.

Have you found the right project? Register directly online and become part of a community of people making a difference together.

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Projects for private individuals

Find the right project for you as a private individual and get involved where your help really counts. Discover a wide range of options in the categories of environmental protection, social support, education and training or entrepreneurship, to gain new experiences and actively contribute to the common good – by lending a hand in your community.

Get started with Helpetica today and experience how rewarding volunteering can be!

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Projects for companies

As a company, take the opportunity to find suitable corporate volunteering assignments for your employees and to promote social engagement. Strengthen your team spirit, promote social skills and position your company as a responsible actor.

Get started with UBS Helpetica today and start putting social responsibility into practice.

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Success stories: inspiration from real-life stories

Be inspired by our experiences! In our success stories, volunteers and leaders of non-profit organizations talk about their assignments, personal experiences and the positive changes they have been able to make together.

Experience first-hand how diverse and enriching volunteering can be – and discover how you too can become part of this movement. UBS Helpetica accompanies you on this journey and facilitates access to meaningful assignments.

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Testimonials

Volunteers and nonprofit organizations share insights into how their work with UBS Helpetica helps them make a real difference.

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“I see working with young people, passing on experience and supporting them as an important obligation of our society”.
Franziska Volunteer, MUNTERwegs Association
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“It’s exciting to do something other than sitting in front of my computer at the office – and to do good at the same time”.
Kevin Volunteer, FREETHEBEES Project
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«Connecting with volunteers is an opportunity to promote diversity in society. We are also very grateful for the hands-on support we receive in our work.»
Tamara eden21
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“This experience makes me see the world with different eyes”.
Richard Volunteer, Blind Jogging Project
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“Being able to make other people happy is a real pleasure for me”.
Renatus Volunteer
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“Supporting people and giving them new perspectives is very fulfilling and helps you develop as a person and gain valuable insights”.
Juliette Volunteer, prointegration - fokusnetzwerk
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«We approached the day expecting to make a practical contribution, gain new perspectives and strengthen our team spirit. These expectations were not only met – they were often exceeded.»
Gabi Volunteer
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“I like the idea of distributing food that would otherwise be thrown away but is still edible, to help relieve poverty”.
Nini Volunteer, Tafel Thanksgiver Switzerland
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“Not only did we collect around 850 kilograms of food, but there were also positive encounters and conversations about food waste and people affected by poverty in Switzerland”.
Bettina Member of the executive board at Tischlein deck dich
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«Through UBS Helpetica, we found the support that truly makes a difference. Every helping hand strengthens our animal sanctuary – and at the same time enables us to give people in need renewed confidence through close contact with our animals. Thank you for making this connection possible.»
Sandra Gnadenhof Amara
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“We meet people we would otherwise be unlikely to come into contact with. This broadens our horizons – both professionally and personally”.
Tobias Volunteer, Züriwerk Project
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«What motivated us most was the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a team and to deliberately take time out of our workday to contribute to society.»
Gabi Volunteer
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“Sharing, even if it’s just a kilo of rice or pasta, can really help people. It’s the gesture that counts”.
Lucas Volunteer, Samedi du Partage Project
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“I can pass on my experience to the next generation”.
Annika Volunteer, Startbahn 29
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“People bring their items and we repair them together – helping them to help themselves”.
Raimondo Association, Repair Cafés Zug canton
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“It’s nice to give people time and a week to escape from everyday life. That’s exactly why I like doing this so much!”
Juliane Volunteer, Aladdin Foundation
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“Thanks to the hard work of the volunteers, we were able to clear this sensitive habitat of reeds and emerging bushes”.
Luca Team Leader BirdLife nature center Neeracherried
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“So many stories motivate us to continue our mission for disadvantaged senior citizens and make our work meaningful”.
David Project Leader Association Dôme Senior
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“Thanks to the valuable efforts of UBS Helpetica volunteers, we’ve been able to restore some of the balance between wild honey bees and the forest ecosystem”.
Yvonne Project Leader FREETHEBEES.
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