Become a volunteer

Become a volunteer

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Next call for candidates: Spring 2030.

Interested in our missions? Would you like to apply your existing skills in new settings? Any Swiss abroad can register with the RESINT Training Center. We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and professions.

Basic requirements:

  • Swiss nationality
  • Minimum 5 years residence abroad
  • Demonstrable experience in one or more of RESINT’s mission areas
  • Knowledge of English and at least one national language
  • Age: from 18 years

Reasons to get involved:

  • Make the most of your existing skills, and develop new competencies
  • Contribute personally to the country’s current and long-term resilience
  • Find your place in an international, multidisciplinary network addressing real-world challenges
  • Cultivate a network of Swiss and international connections
  • Apply your skills not only within RESINT, but in diverse global contexts beyond your country of residence.

Volunteer profiles

Maria Fernanda López Camors

Maria Fernanda López Camors, a mathematician based in Mexico, is widely recognized for her Terra Data channel’s contribution to the public understanding of science. Specialising in soil science, her media work delves into crucial topics in the field. In this video, she opens her Individual Digital Package (IDP), a key step allowing her to actively participate in RESINT missions.

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Alejandro Dupertuis

A founding member of Hackers Against Natural Disasters (HAND), Alejandro Dupertuis boasts over 15 years of experience in cartography and geospatial data management. In a varied career, he has held specialist roles within the Swiss Confederation, the European Space Agency, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

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Sarah Weber

Sarah Weber, a passionate educator with a degree in anthropology, has had extensive field experience. Her career path, combining academic and applied research, has prompted her to rethink industrial location strategies, considering emerging local socio-economic dynamics in Latin America. Her dedication to understanding these strategies underscores her commitment to creating a lasting impact in the region.

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Luca Rossi

A native of Ticino, Luca Rossi studied at Sciences Po and the Geneva Graduate Institute. He has worked as an environmental security consultant for Swiss Re for over fifteen years, playing a key role in coordinating the firm’s response to climate risks and disruption.