Volunteering
our community is powered by our members
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
Members Coordinator (Board Role)
Centrepoint is looking for a Members Coordinator to join the Governing Board from March 2026.
Vacancy IT-Coordinator
The Centrepoint organisation is run entirely by volunteers. More and more we rely on IT-tools to collaborate, to inform, and to organise our activities. Last year, we made a plan to strengthen our IT
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.
Want to help? Our Volunteers Coordinator would love to hear from you: volunteers@centrepoint.ch.
Volunteer of the month
Colin Hughson, March 2026
I grew up in the UK but have always had itchy feet and a curiosity about the world. Over the years I’ve been lucky enough to live in Switzerland, the USA, China and Japan, experiences that really shaped how I see people, culture and community.
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