Volunteering
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Ways to volunteer
All skills and interests can find a home at Centrepoint.
Ways to volunteer include:
- Lead a language conversation group or activity group
- Organise events, talks or trips
- Support marketing, public relations and communications efforts
- Provide a talk on an interesting subject
- Prepare food and beverages for the monthly apéro, the vernissage of the ArtWall or other social events
- Staff the Centrepoint welcome desk and greet members and visitors
Want to find out more? Please contact: volunteers@centrepoint.ch.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering at Centrepoint is not only a way to give back — it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and enjoy being part of a vibrant community.
Volunteering with Centrepoint offers many advantages, including:
- Develop your skills and gain practical experience while helping others and supporting Centrepoint
- Build relationships with fellow volunteers and connect with other organisations in Basel
- Contribute to the integration of new members into Basel and Switzerland
- Experience the satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to the community
- Boost your wellbeing through social connection and purposeful activity
- Enjoy fun and engaging activities while meeting interesting people
- Improve your English along the way
Current volunteering opportunities
Apéro Team Members
Centrepoint is looking for two more volunteers to join the team that organises the monthly apéro, which takes place on the third Thursday of each month.
Supporting Volunteers
Centrepoint is looking for volunteers to help at events during the day or the evening. We have created a pool of volunteers, to whom we send an e-mail when an event is coming up. The volunteers will check their availability and just sign up when they have time.
Want to help? Our Volunteers Coordinator would love to hear from you: volunteers@centrepoint.ch.
Volunteer of the month
Joanna Lonergan, April 2026
Joanna grew up in London and came to Basel in 1973 to work for the BIS. She joined Centrepoint in 2007, after enjoying a city walk as a guest of a friend who was a long-time member.
Behind the scenes
Friday Coffee Morning Welcome Desk
The Friday Coffee Mornings are a key opportunity for both current and future members to connect, chat, make friends, and learn more about the many activities that Centrepoint offers.
Why we volunteer
"I enjoy teaching beginners’ bridge at Centrepoint because it blends problem-solving, fast feedback, and intuitive pattern-spotting into a game played with people, not just against them. Watching newcomers discover the pleasure of playing bridge — and even give me new insights — is genuinely rewarding."
Sev from Russia
“I really enjoy volunteering on the Front Desk, as the variety of tasks makes every shift engaging and helps me feel connected to the Centrepoint community. Volunteering with the Italian Conversation Group is also rewarding as it gives me pleasure to share my language and help others develop their skills."
Francesca from Italy
"Volunteering at Centrepoint gives me the chance to organise fun events like minigolf, summer meet-ups, and visits to interesting places. I also enjoy being part of the Photography Club, where we share our passion, meet new people, and work together to make the group a success."
Marcel from Switzerland
“I enjoy volunteering at the Welcome Desk during weekly Coffee Mornings, where I can greet members and offer new members and visitors a friendly introduction. It’s rewarding to help people settle into the Centrepoint community.”
Steffen from the Netherlands