by Sonja_IBC | Jul 7, 2023 | testimonials
“As a mother, I particularly appreciate IBC’s work for young people.“
In 2019 I started to look for a pro bono activity to complement my professional role as a lawyer – and I found my place at IBC! I am impressed by the approach to fostering sustainable development by focusing on prevention of alcohol and drug harm. As a mother, I particularly appreciate IBC’s work for young people. My main activity is proofreading and translation work. Whenever I can, I also use my legal skills to support IBC’s activities. I admire the team’s dedication and commitment, and I am very happy to be able to assist them as a volunteer.
Christa Stamm, Switzerland
by Sonja_IBC | Jul 7, 2023 | testimonials
“I was looking for an opportunity to support children and young people.“
At IBC, I found a gorgeous and highly committed team appreciative of its volunteers´ input. While orientingmyself, I was looking for an opportunity to support children and young people. At IBC, I found exactly what I was hoping to find, in fact even more. I started in IBC´s Bern office with administrative tasks and then shifted my focus to fundraising. Meanwhile, I realized that I would like to develop a professional career in this field. Thank you, IBC!
Markus Ola, Switzerland
by Sonja_IBC | Jul 7, 2023 | testimonials
“I developed an understanding of the crippling effects especially alcohol has in poorer countries.”
I started supporting the IBC team in 2017 with translations, proofreading and drafting funding applications. In the following time I developed an understanding of the crippling effects especially alcohol has in poorer countries – an interesting topic I hardly ever thought of before! IBC’s profile as an international organisation with several projects on different continents managed by a dynamic team of different nationalities was a decisive factor for my decision to join the organisation as a volunteer. I discovered a kind and generous team always appreciative of the support of their volunteers.
Sharon Ryan, Switzerland
by Sonja_IBC | Jul 7, 2023 | testimonials
“The projects implemented at IBC serve humanity across the globe !“
For many years now, volunteering in humanitarian organisations has been integral part of my life. I believe that we must help each other so that we can find someone to help us if we need it some day. At IBC I found fellow volunteers and staff working together in this spirit. I am proud to be part of the Blue Cross team. The projects implemented at IBC serve humanity across the globe !
Hammam Mubarak, Switzerland
by Sonja_IBC | Jul 7, 2023 | testimonials
“At IBC I could use my skills and I quicky felt like an integral part of its great team.”
Moving to a new country is always a challenge. It can be difficult to find new friends and find a balance between working and exploring a new culture. Volunteering at IBC was a great opportunity for me to learn more about the work culture in Switzerland. As a journalism graduate communication is my thing! At IBC I could use my skills and I quicky felt like an integral part of its great team. During my volunteer service I was free to choose work fields and tasks, which interested me the most.
Nora Elhariri, Switzerland
