en

Login

Sign Up

After creating an account, you'll be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation.
Username*
Password*
Confirm Password*
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone*
Contact Address
Country*
* Creating an account means you're okay with our Terms of Service and Privacy Statement.
Please agree to all the terms and conditions before proceeding to the next step

Already a member?

Login

‘See you in 100 years’ Helpers

Volunteer during See You in 100 Years, where all our dreams come true and new friendships come to life during the closing of the Centenary year of the World Scout Centre

Celebrate the KISC’s Centenary year with us by volunteering as a Helper!

Helpers work together with the Long Term Staff and Short Term Staff preparing meals, cleaning facilities, and checking guests in and out of their accommodation. If assessed, they also lead activities for guests during the busy weeks.We are looking also for volunteers who can help organising our programme during this special weekend. If you would like to come back to KISC and have a positive attitude towards work all the different areas of the Centre, we look forward to receiving your interest form.
General requirements
Skills and qualifications
Main tasks
Management
Practical information
  • Has previously been a member of the staff team at KISC
  • Is a member of an Association recognised by WOSM/WAGGGS
  • Communicates in English
  • Has to commit for the full period of the event

Essential

  • Ability to work within an international team of volunteers
  • Affinity for customer service and guest contact
  • Good communication skills
  • Positive attitude towards work
  • Willingness to work according to a flexible schedule

 

Desirable

  • Has an active scouting life
  • Experience in cleaning and/or cooking
  • Experience in maintenance, repair or grounds work
  • Experience in PR and Marketing
  • Experience in logistics

Main tasks

  • Ensure a high quality of guest service at all times
  • Prepare meals for guests and staff (including catering for special dietary requirements)
  • Clean of guest and staff areas within the hygiene standards set out by KISC
  • Assist maintenance on different projects
  • Lead activities for KISC guests
  • Assist in the planning and organisation of laundry
  • Assist in the organisation of the special New Year’s Eve with the countdown to the closure of the 100-year celebration.

 

Other responsibilities

  • Care for all staff working at the Centre
  • Assist in other areas of the Centre where necessary
  • Flexibility in working hours according to the needs of the Centre

General

Helpers provide great support for the Centre during the busy times or special events, working very closely with the Short Term Staff and Long Term Staff.

Line manager

The line manager for this position is one of the Senior Leadership Team members of the Centre. Daily work is regularly supervised by Long Term Staff from different teams.

Team management

Helpers will have regular contact with other members of the Short and Long Term Staff team and it is essential to create a good working relationship and honest communication with them. Helpers must understand, respect and follow current KISC Staff rules and regulations during their entire stay.

Insurance

Accident Insurance (provided by the Centre): Everyone is insured for work and non-work-related accidents while working at KISC. Dental treatment is only covered if the damage was caused by an accident.

If you are accepted as a Helper, we strongly recommend that you arrange your own private travel insurance to cover sickness, routine dental treatment, travel to and from Kandersteg, and other cases/material that you consider important, as the Centre does not provide this.

Visa Support

VISA: In case you need a visa to enter Switzerland, we will support you with a visa support letter in an early stage before May 2023. If you are accepted, please send a visa support request to 2023@kisc.ch.

Other

If a helper would like to stay longer than the agreed amount of time (listed in Benefits), they must pay for accommodation and food at ex-staff prices. After this period, they would also lose the benefits of being KISC Helpers.

 

Benefits

  • Shared Accommodation with other Helpers
  • All meals at the Centre, both while at work and on days off
  • 1.5 days off per week when working for at least one full week
  • 3 free overnights within a year after the event
  • Staff Night Out during the work period, a regular evening programme organised by staff
  • A special green “helper” scarf for 1 week of work or more. A Helper only ever receives 1 helper scarf regardless of how many times they have helped.
  • Accident insurance both on days off and during work
  • All bedding and towels, shampoo, soap and other basic toiletries
  • Basic first aid items
  • Laundry facilities

BENEFITS

  • Shared Accommodation with other Helpers
  • All meals at the Centre, both while at work and on days off
  • 1.5 days off per week when working for at least one full week
  • 3 free overnights within a year after the event
  • Staff Night Out during the work period, a regular evening of programme organised by staff
  • A special green “helper” scarf for 1 week of work or more. A Helper only ever receives 1 helper scarf regardless of how many times they have helped.
  • Accident insurance both on days off and during work
  • All bedding and towels, shampoo, soap and other basic toiletries
  • Basic first aid items
  • Laundry facilities

Open Call

Helpers - See You in 100 Years
Apply here