Make a Difference: Volunteer for Us

Transform Lives with Your Time and Skills

Why Volunteer with Us?

Volunteering is at the heart of everything we do. Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of skills, with many having personal experiences with cancer—whether as patients, caregivers, or family members.

Make a Meaningful Impact: Help improve the lives of those affected by cancer and support our crucial awareness and education efforts.

Flexible Involvement: Choose from a variety of roles that fit your schedule, from hands-on assistance to remote tasks.

Ongoing Training and Development: Benefit from continuous training, including specialised job-related skills, to stay informed and enhance your effectiveness in your volunteer role.

Advance Your Career and Build Connections: Volunteering provides a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills, and grow your professional network.

Recognition: Volunteers with over a year of committed service may request a letter of recommendation.

Why we Volunteer

How You Can Help

Drop-In

Welcome visitors
Answer phone calls
Help with other administrative tasks
But most of there, be there with a smile, a sympathetic ear and a cup of tea!

Communications

Write content for our communications
Be a part of our social media team – help coordinate as well as create content
Translation – most notably from English into French & German
Update the website

Peer Support

Further into your volunteering, following additional training, consider becoming a peer supporter.
Tasks can include providing transportation, shopping for groceries, or simply being there to listen.
Attend one of our support groups, along aside a counsellor and lead a compassionate ear

Administration

Provide general administrative support
Tasks related to membership, database management, finance, report writing and IT (Salesforce experts appreciated!)

Outreach & Awareness

Represent us at events and information stands (hospitals, schools, companies, and more)
Connect with organisations and partners to raise visibility
Medical Outreach
Seek opportunities to promote our work across Switzerland

Fundraising & Events

Organise fundraisers and events like Steps for Cancer Support and our Open House
Support community fundraising initiatives
Run or help with one of our community spaces
Explore new funding opportunities
Manage donations and donor relations

Join Our Community of Volunteers!

At Cancer Support Switzerland, we believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and we’re always excited to welcome new volunteers! Together, we can ensure that no one faces cancer alone! Fill in the form below and join our team. Our volunteer coordinator, Nicola, will be in touch.