as association member
Join the Wikimedia CH association
Any individual or legal entity can become a member of Wikimedia CH. As an individual, you can join either as an Active or a Supportive member (sponsor). If you are part of an organisation or company and would like to support us, you can sign up as an institutional member. Please read our Bylaws, our Privacy Policy and apply by following the instructions at the bottom of this page.
Our memberships
Active member
Any individual who would like to actively participate in the work of Wikimedia CH or one of the projects we support can become an active member. There are various ways to influence the association. As an active member, you have the right to participate in general meetings, submit motions, and vote.
Yearly membership fee: CHF 50.-
Supportive member
If you prefer not to be actively involved in the association but would like to financially support the aims and work of Wikimedia CH, you can become a supporting member (sponsor). In this case, you are rather a silent supporter who can participate in general assemblies and submit motions. However, you do not have voting rights.
Yearly membership fee: CHF 75.-
Institutional member
If you are part of an organisation, institution, or company and would like to support our goals in this capacity, you can become an institutional supporting member. According to the statutes, you will then have the same rights as supporting members (sponsors): you are silent supporters, who can attend general assemblies and submit motions. You don’t have voting rights.
Yearly membership fee: CHF 150.-
Reduced membership fee
If you are a student or have limited funds available, we offer a reduced yearly membership fee. Email us with your background information and we will submit your request to the board.
How you can get engaged
There are many exciting opportunities to get actively engaged in the work of Wikimedia CH. Here are just a few ideas:
Support the staff with organisational tasks (e.g. around the General Assembly, with project work, etc.).
Become a volunteer at events (e.g. as a trainer, at the Welcome Desk, as a room angel, guide, babysitter, etc.)
Represent the association, e.g. as a delegate at partner organisations.
Share your professional knowledge in your preferred field as an expert in working groups or development teams for ongoing or new projects of the respective programmes.
Provide us with feedback on project ideas.
Support us with public relations activities in social media, storytelling or as an ambassador.
You can join Wikimedia CH as a board member.
What makes membership valuable
As a member of the Wikimedia CH association, you show your active commitment to free knowledge and in particular to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.
Your membership endorses the importance of Wikimedia CH as a partner and strengthens the association’s voice in the promotion of free knowledge (the association’s mission).
You will be invited to Wikimedia CH events and member meetings, especially the General Assemblies, where active members have voting rights (see bylaws).
You can participate in numerous volunteer activities in the areas of culture, education, media literacy, software and tool development or public relations.
You receive access to a protected members space with
information and networking opportunities. Learn more!
Upon request, we can set up a @wikipedian.ch e-mail address for you and provide you with a business card.
If needed, we will provide you with a letter of confirmation for your voluntary work.
How to become a member
That’s easy: You only have to fill in the membership form. Thank you for considering to strengthen the voice of Wikimedia CH and support our work as member. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Get in touch with us!
Clara Wiest
Membership Manager