Meet open-minded people from all over the world in a casual and inviting atmosphere at our social events. Enjoy informative talks, inspiring discussions and exciting excursions.
Practise and improve your language skills in a safe and friendly space. Choose from a variety of languages including English, German and Swiss German. Click here for details, which languages are currently being offered and when.
Coffee connoisseurs - and coffee addicts - are welcome to visit the Kaffeemacher roasting house and sample some of their gourmet blends. After the tour, participants have the option of going out for lunch at a restaurant in the Gündeli.
Place: Kaffeemacher, Güterstrasse 140, Basel
Date and Time: Thursday, 11th December, 11:00 - 12:00
Who: Members and guests
Cost: CHF 31. Payment details will be provided in the confirmation email. Additional costs for lunch.
An opportunity to practise your German in a friendly environment whist having a cup of tea or coffee. Members with all levels of German knowledge are welcome.
Place: Centrepoint
Who: Members and guests
Cost: Free, small donations are welcome
A popular weekly chance to meet other members, make friends and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. There are volunteers at the coffee morning to welcome new members and show guests around.
Place: Centrepoint
Date and Time: Fridays 10:30 - 12:30
Who: Members and guests
Cost: Free, small donations are welcome
Another opportunity to practise your German in a friendly environment whist having a cup of tea or coffee. Members with all levels of German knowledge are welcome.
Place: Centrepoint
Date and Time: Fridays 14:00 - 15:30
Who: Members and guests
Cost: Free, small donations are welcome
How To Find Us
From Barfüsserplatz you can take the stairs via Lohnhofgässlein (1) to Lohnhof (blue arrows) or follow the tram tracks up Kohleberg (2) (green). The nearest tram station is Musik-Akademie (3, purple). More instructions
Volunteering
Whatever your interests, skills or time budget, you are welcome to contribute. Start your own activity group, lead a conversation group, organize events, help with marketing or become a volunteer for a day..
As Secretary you are responsible for preparing the monthly board meetings, the Annual General Meeting and recording all actions and decisions. You are closely working together with your colleagues on the Board by keeping the calendar and all procedures up to date.
If you are interested in this role at the heart of Centrepoint, please contact Jan-Willem van Wijck at president[at]centrepoint.ch
The Editor for Static Content will review and update the static webpages (ie. volunteering, activity groups, language conversation groups or member benefits) on a monthly or quarterly basis in close collaboration with the responsible board members.
The Editor for Editorial Content will lead the editorial team and coordinate the creation and publication of news, reports and features. Together the two editors are responsible for ensuring that the Centrepoint website remains informative and appealing, attracting both members and potential members and partners. Both editors will be part of the editorial team and the Communication and Marketing team.
The goal is to create 5-6 ArtWall exhibitions per year in the Centrepoint hallway. You should have a special interest in arts, be open to explore local arts and create contact to artists.y
You will have a small team of helpers to set up exhibitions and vernissages.
Centrepoint can be visited during the opening hours to connect with members. The Front Desk Volunteers are open for questions and will be happy to help.
Join Us
Become part of our community. Meet open-minded people, join our activities or volunteer to enrich our club life. Why? Find some answers of our members:
„Centrepoint is a great place if you want to connect with people. Volunteering is the way to get in touch with the club members, socialise and learn about the fascinating stories they have to share.“
Heidrun, Vice President and Communications Coordinator
„Apart from the language lessons, trips, talks and aperos, Centrepoint is the place to meet people from diverse and interesting backgrounds. Giving back to a community that has done so much for me is very satisfying. Centrepoint has people at its heart, and its heart is for the people.“
Wouter, Volunteer Coordinator
„I’m excited about my role as Trips Coordinator and the chance to discover more about the beautiful city of Basel and its surroundings. It’s also a great way to support Centrepoint, since all its activities are managed entirely by volunteers.“
Michelle, Trips Coordinator
„Almost anything can be interesting if you dig deep enough. That’s why I agreed to take over as Talks Coordinator – and because nothing virtual can ever match the concentration and excitement of a live, in-person event.“
Bronwen, Talks Coordinator
„Centrepoint is the result of a unique vision and a dedicated team of volunteers. I am proud of what all of us, from the oldest to the newest members, have accomplished over the years. May our "home" in the beautiful Lohnhof continue to thrive as a place where everyone feels welcome, enjoys meeting people and has the urge to get involved.“
Jan, Centrepoint founding members and, well over 25 years later, still an active member and volunteer
„I love Centrepoint for its diversity, you will find people from over the world who can share their own story of Swiss integration and inspire you!“
Maria
„At Centrepoint I love working together with dedicated and skilled people on the communications team.“
Maik, Website Manager
„I really enjoy being a volunteer at Centrepoint. It gives me meaning and purpose as well as plentiful opportunities to socialise with the members of this great community.“
Alison, Horizon Editor
„Meeting wonderful people, at conversation groups made my integration to Basel so much easier.“
Ilma, Marketing and more
„I am enjoying my volunteering engagement for the highly diverse community at Centrepoint!“
For more than a year, Centrepoint’s Ukrainian Initiative has provided a kind and welcoming oasis for refugees from the conflict in Ukraine. More about the Initiative and how your support can help:
The level of this group will be decided according to interest. It will take place on Wednesdays 13:00-13:55. It is not suitable for complete beginners, some knowledge of the language is needed.
This new group will take place on Tuesdays at 15:30. It is for beginners and is suitable for learners who would like to cover the basics of the language.
Meet open-minded people from all over the world in a casual and inviting atmosphere at our social events. Enjoy informative talks, inspiring discussions and exciting excursions.
Activity groups enable members to share common interests in a relaxed social atmosphere. Join an existing group or create your own.
Practise and improve your language skills in a safe and friendly space. Choose from a variety of languages including English, German and Swiss German. Click 
