2026: The Year of the Volunteer — A New Momentum for Corporate Volunteering and Team Building in Switzerland

In an inspiring global move, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development — a landmark recognition of the power of volunteering to drive positive change around the world. (unv.org)

This proclamation celebrates volunteers everywhere and underscores the vital role that volunteering plays in achieving sustainable social impact and advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

For Swiss companies and teams ready to make a difference, this global call to action creates an exciting opportunity to elevate corporate volunteering as a core part of organizational culture, team building, and purpose-driven engagement.

Volunteerism: A Universal Force for Good

Volunteerism — the act of freely giving your time, skills, and energy to help others — is recognized by the UN as an essential force for sustainable development and community resilience. (knowledge.unv.org)

When teams step outside the office and engage in meaningful volunteering activities together, they not only contribute to worthy causes but also strengthen relationships, enhance collaboration, and deepen team cohesion — powerful outcomes for workplace culture.

What the Year of the Volunteer Means for Swiss Corporate Volunteering

Swiss corporate volunteering is uniquely positioned to respond to the global call of IVY 2026. Whether it’s helping local nonprofits, supporting environmental efforts, or rolling up sleeves with community partners — volunteering connects corporate teams with tangible impact while reinforcing shared values.

In Switzerland and beyond, corporate volunteering programs are growing because they offer more than just a day of service — they translate into:

• Stronger team building through shared purpose and action

• Enhanced employee motivation and engagement through meaningful contribution

• Positive brand impact within communities served

• Skill development as team members collaborate in new contexts

  
  

With 2026 officially declared as the Year of the Volunteer by the UN, now is the perfect time for Swiss companies to reimagine their corporate volunteering strategy and make social impact part of their team DNA. (unv.org)

How Chariteam Can Help

At Chariteam, we help organizations transform Swiss corporate volunteering into impactful team experiences. Our corporate volunteering events are designed not just to give back — but to bring teams together in purposeful ways that strengthen connections and create lasting memories.

Why choose Chariteam for your corporate volunteering?

• Tailored volunteering experiences for teams of all sizes

• Integrated team building activities that align with company values

• Seamless planning and logistics — so your team can focus on impact

• Meaningful ways to contribute to causes through collective effort

  
  

Make 2026 a Year of Impact

As the world recognizes 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers, companies have an unprecedented chance to amplify their commitment to community and sustainability. (unv.org)

Join Chariteam in turning corporate volunteering into a movement — one where teams come together, roll up their sleeves, and make a real difference.

Let this be the year your organization shows what it can achieve when purpose, passion, and teamwork come together.