We are a network of young people driving
dialogue, action, change
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Projects

We run the following projects.

Past projects

We are looking back on these projects.

Events

We host the following events.

About

We're a Swiss non-profit association.

Global Shapers Zurich is the Zurich Hub of the Global Shapers Community, a global network of young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities. Initiated by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Global Shapers Community seeks to unite purpose-driven people between 20 and 30 years old who want to develop their leadership potential towards serving society. To that end, the hubs undertake local or national projects to improve their communities and the world.

Contact

You can contact us at info@globalshaperszurich.com.

Board

The board of the Global Shapers Zurich.

Weza Bombo João

Curator

Catherine McDonald

Outgoing Curator & Wellbeing Officer

Sabine Fankhauser

Partnerships

Riccardo Carasin

Impact officer

Antonia Straden

Vice Curator

Lukas Zuellig-Knecht

Members Office

Nicole Keller

Finance

Apply

Become a member of our community.

We are looking for motivated new members with diverse backgrounds and would be happy to receive your application.

In order to apply to our hub, you have to be:

  • between 18-27 years old at time of acceptance
  • living in or near Zurich or willing to travel from nearby Cantons for at least 1-2 years
  • committed to working with peers to improve the state of the world
  • ready to engage in the community and follow our Community Charter

Members are selected based on their time commitment, altruistic motivation, diversity and professional excellence. We are committed to equal recruitment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Interested in getting involved? To begin the application process, please complete our application form. Our recruitment cycles occur twice a year, with deadlines at in January and the September respectively. The next recruitment day is at September 12th. However, you're welcome to submit your application at any time and we will get back to you via email as we approach the end of the current recruitment cycle.

If we think you might be a good match for our Hub, we will invite you to a casual meetup so that we can get to know each other. Successful candidates will then start a six-month exploration phase, to meet the Hub and engage with its members. Should you have any questions regarding accessibility, the time commitment or if you just want to learn more about the Hub, please contact Lukas for more information.