Summer Volunteers, Event Support & Public Engagement

Summer Volunteers, Event Support & Public Engagement

04/05/2026
Application ends: 10/05/2026
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Job Description

FSD

Description

Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD) is a Swiss humanitarian non-profit organisation specialising in humanitarian demining. Since 1997, FSD teams have been working to locate and destroy landmines and explosive remnants of war, deliver explosive ordnance risk education and support victims of accidents.

FSD operates in around 30 countries across four continents and employs over 700 staff worldwide. Its mission is to contribute to safer and more sustainable futures for communities affected by conflict and instability, by protecting civilians from explosive hazards.

 

Context

As part of its awareness-raising activities in Switzerland, FSD is organising a major public event in summer 2026 in Geneva.

This event will feature an interactive maze installation, designed to help the public better understand the realities of humanitarian demining in an engaging and accessible way.

To take part, volunteers are required to attend an information session on 12 May 2026 at 14:00Registration for this session is mandatory via email at info@fsd.ch before the event (latest 10th of May).

FSD is seeking volunteers to support the implementation and animation of this event.

 

Key responsibilities/tasks

Event support and public engagement

  • Welcoming and guiding visitors through the interactive maze
  • Supporting and animating information stands and activities
  • Raising awareness about the dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of war
  • Communicating FSD’s key messages in a clear and engaging way

Operational support

  • Assisting with the set-up and dismantling of the installation
  • Supporting the smooth running of the event on-site

 

Duration and conditions

  • Dates: Summer 2026 (with possible participation in set-up and dismantling)
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Information session: 12 May 2026 at 14:00.
  • Commitment: Flexible – volunteers can participate according to their availability

 

Profile

  • Motivated and reliable individuals interested in public engagement
  • Comfortable interacting with a wide audience
  • Interest in humanitarian issues, particularly mine action
  • Ability to communicate clearly and engage with the public
  • Availability during the event dates (full or partial)

 

What we offer

  • A short information session covering the basics of humanitarian demining and key messages
  • Practical experience in a public awareness event
  • The opportunity to contribute to an important humanitarian cause
  • A dynamic and supportive team environment

 

How to apply

Please send your application to info@fsd.ch.

To learn more: www.fsd.ch