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About us<\/h1>\n

Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad (SJAS<\/span>)<\/p>\n

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As the highest authority of the SJAS, the Foundation Board is responsible for raising funds and managing the Foundation\u2019s assets, setting up working groups to deal with internal SJAS issues, enacting regulations on organisation and management, and representing the SJAS externally.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad<\/span>
Alpenstrasse 24<\/span>
3006 Bern<\/span>
Switzerland<\/span>
+41 (0)31 356 61 16<\/span>
info@sjas.ch<\/a><\/p>\n

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Three staff members work at the SJAS administrative office. They ensure that our camps are organised and run smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With us, you can turn your passion for holiday camps into a career! We look forward to receiving your application for…<\/span><\/p>\n

Office manager<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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We currently have no vacancies. If you would like to volunteer with SJAS, click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2021<\/a><\/p>\n

2022<\/a><\/p>\n

2023<\/a><\/p>\n

2024<\/a><\/p>\n

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From \u2018Swiss Aid\u2019 to the \u2018Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad\u2019:<\/span>
A look back at over one hundred years of history of this non-profit organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Press<\/h2>\n

We are happy to provide all members of the press with an insight into the SJAS<\/span> camps for Swiss children Abroad. Please contact Isabelle Stebler at stebler@sjas.ch<\/a><\/p>\n

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Camps<\/h2>\n

More information about our different camps is available in the Camps section.<\/p>\n

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Camp leadership<\/h2>\n

The Camp leadership section contains more information about joining the leadership team at one of our camps, options for civilian service assignments, as well as J+S training course and further education opportunities.<\/p>\n

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