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VOLUNTEER AT OUR CHALET

Unlock your potential and find your path to leadership high up in the Swiss Alps!

The World Centres Volunteer Leadership Programme places over 100 participants a year across the World Centres, helping Guides & Scouts from around the world develop into leaders in their own communities.

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World Centre Volunteers are vital to the day to day running of the World Centres. They help with everything from cleaning to cooking, and campfires to customer service. Volunteers build international friendships, have fun, take on outdoor challenges, learn new skills, and maybe even earn a special badge or two!

The World Centres Volunteer Leadership programme

The World Centres Volunteer Leadership programme is a 3 month residential volunteer experience for Guides and Scouts aged 18+. At Our Chalet you will be part of a team of 8-14 volunteers (depending on the season).

During your time at the Centre you will give back to Guiding and Scouting by working on Guest Services, kitchen, and Programme tasks. We will support you to build your confidence, learn new skills, gain a greater understanding of the world, and become a stronger leader. 

a part of THE OUR CHALET Team

Working as part of the Our Chalet team you will support the day to day running of the Centre and make sure Guides and Scouts from across the world receive a warm welcome and a challenging programme! 

You will get involved in all parts of running the Centre from working in a commercial kitchen to helping organise and carry out maintenance projects, from delivering programmes to groups of all ages and abilities to keeping the accommodation sparkling clean!

Through these hands-on experiences, you will be able to explore your passions and learn new skills that will help you for the rest of your life. At the same time, training and mentoring, based on the WAGGGS Leadership Model and learning methodologies will support you to reflect on your experience and build your leadership skills.

You will leave this programme:

  • A World Centre Volunteer, confident using WAGGGS Leadership Mindsets and leading programme.
  • More confident in yourself and your abilities.
  • With friends from all over the world.
  • With a wide range of life and work skills.
  • More connected to the global Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement.
  • And as a global citizen!

Join an inspirational alumnus of World Centre volunteers and apply today!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more about the different volunteer opportunities available at Our Chalet.

Full Season Volunteer (3 month volunteer leadership placement)

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Short Term Volunteer (2-4 week placement)

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Marketing & Communications Volunteer (3-6 MONTH VOLUNTEER LEAdership placement)

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Guest Services Volunteer (3-6 Month Volunteer LEadership placement)

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Programme Volunteer (3-6 Month Volunteer Leadership Placement)

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Kitchen Volunteer (3 MONTH SUMMER VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP PLACEMENT)

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READ WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY

Dimithri, Sri Lanka, Winter Volunteer
Our Chalet was my first ever trip by myself and Our Chalet led me to be free and independent. I was able to visit many interesting places in Switzerland and even Italy by myself. I was able to learn new recipes and face challenges in the kitchen with confidence and I could experience leadership in different platforms such as conducting programs indoors and outdoors. I am genuinely convinced that today’s young women need confidence as their armour to face obstacles and Girl Guiding is the best place to develop that.

— Bex, UK. Short-Term Volunteer.
"There is something truly magical about having the opportunity to be a part of history at our oldest world centre. To be a part of the volunteer family that helps a building steeped in tradition survive, and not only survive but to thrive. To be a part of that magic when guests come to visit is an experience that words cannot describe. When someone shared the advert that Our Chalet was seeking last minute short term volunteers I was unsure at first. I mean, I’m 33 and married. I thought I would be too old and wouldn’t fit in. I need not have worried about being too old, or not fitting in. All the volunteers are so welcoming and warm. We have so many unique and amazing people here. I’ve made friends from Columbia, Mexico, Canada, Sweden and Italy."

— Luz, Argentina. Summer Volunteer.
"I was so nervous! Mostly because of the language. My first language is Spanish. Although I have studied English for a lot of years, being in a international team with native English and with different accents, scared me. But it became better and the staff’s empathy helped. At the Chalet we never get bored! Every day, every event is different. We always learn something new and we always have fun!! This was definitely one of my best life experiences. I will cherish my memories of the Chalet forever."

— Alice, New Zealand. Autumn Volunteer.
"Worldwide friendship has been the most favourite part of my trip; sitting with guests and hearing all about their countries and sharing stories with the other volunteers and staff about their experiences.  The world feels very small when you are at Our Chalet.  I also know how to tie a friendship knot on my scarf now!"

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