Today, we're diving into a remarkable initiative that celebrates community involvement and volunteerism in Switzerland, espcially in the City of Basel. In 2026, the world is celebrating the International Year of Volunteers.
In today's episode, we're highlighting some outstanding projects awarded at the prestigious "Prix Schappo Gala" held in Basel-Stadt. Four diverse projects have been honored, revealing the profound impact and the wide-ranging nature of volunteer work.
Join us as we speak with Joëlle Perret, volunteer coordination lead at the Canton of Basel-Stadt, reflects on what volunteering means to her, hosting a Schappo Gala She also talks bout the "Schappo pin" and "Schappo goes to School". She notes Switzerland's strong association culture and continued demand for the prize despite no monetary award.
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Audio Story With Ajita is a daily, English-language, podcast that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The daily Audio Story aims to provide listeners with news that impacts their daily lives.
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