We are now accepting applications for our 2025 volunteer program. The deadline to apply is April 22nd. Volunteers must be available for a minimum of five weeks, and priority will be given to candidates with greater availability. Fluency in spoken English is required. We’re looking for positive, proactive, and motivated individuals who are eager to contribute across a range of activities and work collaboratively as part of a team. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Boisbuchet is operated by a team of cultural entrepreneurs, designers, architects, and scientists. Boisbuchet gathers professional guests and visitors from the neighbouring and global community alike. Be part of our summer community !

GENERAL STAFF

• We value positive, proactive and motivated people willing to cooperate in different areas and collaborate as a team.
• We value passionate and committed people, capable of fostering a feeling of community with fellow staff members, participants, and designers
• Responsibilities vary but may include: cleaning and maintaining, deep cleaning of assigned areas, setting up and maintaining complementary functions including the coffee service and events, cleaning and setting-up meeting room functions, restocking housekeeping stations, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance and providing participants with quality service in a timely and friendly manner.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

• Interest in food design
• We require knowledge for the basic rules of hygiene.
• Have experience in F&B preferred, but not essential
• Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking
• We value positive, pro-active and motivated people who are willing to cooperate in different areas
• We are looking for passionate and committed people, capable of fostering a feeling of community with fellow staff members, participants and designers

PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER

• Professional experience in photo-video documentation
• Eye-catching portfolio
• Flexibility to engage under the artistic supervision of our director and operational supervision
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop, Capture One, or other photography or video-specific software
• Shooting and lighting skills
• Create rough and final cuts
• Competency in applying photographic best practices and techniques
• Ability to provide your own equipment

GUIDED TOURS

• Fluency in spoken French and English.
• A good host, an outgoing personality, able to conduct groups of people.
• Great communication skills.
• Desirable: a background in architecture, design or cultural activities.
• Indispensable: willingness to participate in general hospitality duties; possibly in the kitchen, laundry, office or other posts related to the running of the program.

TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

• Interest and experience in crafts and eager to assist with a wide range of materials and techniques
• High-level of creative thinking and the confidence to use it
• Survey buildings and repair to ensure the safety standards
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.)
• Assist in the setup of the location prior to the workshop season

PROCEDURE

To apply for the volunteer program, please complete the APPLICATION FORM.

The missions are open exclusively from MAY 26TH – OCTOBER 5TH 2025.

TIMELINE

From 24 March – 22 April: complete the APPLICATION FORM (after April 22nd you can still submit your application, although it may not be eligible for this season)

Between 15 April – 26 May: Personal interviews and selection process. The first interviews will be held with candidates who are available between May and July, followed by interviews with candidates who are available between July and September.

Currently a lot of applications are reaching us. We thank you for your interest in volunteering at Boisbuchet and we kindly ask for your patience in the handling of these applications.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, contact us at workshops@boisbuchet.org

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