Get Involved
Foreign policy has found its community!
At foraus, our volunteer community contributes through a wide range of content formats and initiatives. Want to become an agent of change?
+130 active volunteers
+30 partners
since 2009
Become a member and join a large network of foreign policy enthusiasts
You’ll receive access to all these opportunities through our members’ newsletter.
+130 active volunteers
supported by foundations
Why become a Member?
Coaching Programme
- benefit from the experience and guidance of internal and external experts.
Content & Contributions
- actively contribute to the impact of foraus as a Policy Fellow, editor, or coordinator.
- share your expertise in newspapers, on radio, or on television through our platform.
Community & Network
- Community and International Networks
- Opportunities tailored to your interests and background
- Decide the future of foraus together with the other members.
Exclusive Events
- Connect with members from across Switzerland during our two-day gatherings.
- Events Across Switzerland
- Discounted prices on select events
- Plan your own event
Opportunities & Careers
- We share job offers to boost your career.
- Access to our job board for members
- Develop your skills through various workshops organised by and for the community.
Find the option that’s right for you
How can you get involved as a member?
At foraus, there are many ways to get involved as a volunteer. Contribute where your interests and strengths lie. What connects all our formats: we work in a participatory, forward-looking, evidence-based, and independent way.
Do you want to write and make your ideas visible?
Blog, Policy Brief
Blog – your quick entry point
A blog post allows you to test a strong opinion before developing it further, comment on current events, and contribute to public debate. Have you invested a lot of time in your high school thesis, bachelor’s thesis, or master’s thesis, but feel like no one is reading it? Summarise your findings on the foraus blog and share your key conclusions with a broader audience.
Contact: blog@foraus.ch
Policy Brief – in-depth analysis with impact
Through our podcast forecast, you can host your own episodes or join as a guest to share insights from your high school thesis, bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, or other foreign policy ideas.
Contact: engagement@foraus.ch
Would you rather speak than write?
Podcast
Podcast – make your voice heard
Through our podcast forecast, you can host your own episodes or join as a guest to share insights from your high school thesis, bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, or other foreign policy ideas.
Contact: communication@foraus.ch
Would you like to connect with others in your region and strengthen a community?
Regional groups, international coordination, alumni
Regional Group – connect in your city
Contact: engagement@foraus.ch
Become an international coordinator—connect foraus across borders
Contact: engagement@foraus.ch
Alumni – stay connected
Our forever coordinators are also former foraus members. Feel free to reach out to them directly.
Contact: forever@foraus.ch
Would you like to ensure the quality of our content and support authors?
Review Board, blog editorial team
Review Board – support publications
Contact: engagement@foraus.ch
Blog review – support blog contributions
Contact: blog@foraus.ch
Still unsure which role suits you best?
No problem—our engagement team would be happy to help you find the right role.
Contact: engagement@foraus.ch