A heartfelt insighful conversation with Barbara Leishman, from Innovage Northwest Switzerland on winning the prestigious 54th Prix Schappo. We speak about life after retirement, finding meanaing and purpose in volunteering.
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About Innovage: a Swiss organization, Innovage leverages the skills of retirees to support nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2010, Innovage has completed 1800 projects across Switzerland, with 160-180 volunteers providing free consultancy services. Projects range from fundraising and marketing to strategic planning and program development, benefiting a diverse array of organizations including charities, clubs, and sports groups. Innovage is a volunteer organization that provides meaningful opportunities for retirees to utilize their professional skills and experience. The organization offers a sense of community and purpose through project-based work and encourages continuous learning and adaptation. While Innovage values its current size and community feel, it seeks to recruit new members with diverse skills, particularly in communication, marketing, and technical areas.
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