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Kandersteg International Scout Centre
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Come and Live the Dream ...
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Baden-Powell's Dream ...
… of a “Permanent Mini Jamboree”…
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Continues today
… for 12,000 young people a year, from over 40 countries.
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World Scout Centre
KISC is a World Scout Centre. It is your centre!
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Come and Feel the Magic ...
Time after time, the magic of Kandersteg has
exceeded the expectations of those who visit.
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Year Round
Visit KISC at any time of the year and take advantage of all the Alps and Switzerland have to offer.
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Indoor Accommodation
The Centre can accommodate up to 351 guests indoors using 4 different buildings: The Chalet, Kander-Lodge, The Tower and Sunneblick.
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Campsite accommodation
Campsite accommodation is available for another 1400 guests; mainly in summer. All sites have running water nearby, as well as access to
shower blocks and toilets.
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International Staff
KISC is run by an international group of volunteers, commonly known as Pinkies. They come and work for periods of 3 months, to several years, in a wide variety of jobs. They are always willing to help and have fun!
Short Term Staff (STS)• Requirements:
- Members of either WOSM or WAGGGS.- Aged 18 years and over.- Able to communicate in English – the official language of KISC!
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Short Term Staff (STS)• STS work for 3 month periods, starting in December, March, June
and September.• STS help in a variety of departments throughout the Centre with a
number of jobs. Shorties find themselves working everywhere from the kitchen, to the campsite, to leading hikes and climbing!
• During summer, there are around 30 Short Term Staff. In the other seasons, we have around 6-8.
• Visit our website for information on how to apply.
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The Dream continues…• Previous STS often return to the Centre to volunteer in a more
specific role, normally as Long Term Staff (LTS) or as Helpers!
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