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Our Amazing Volunteers

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the Basel Children’s Trust! They bring warmth, energy, and dedication to every event, support group, and community initiative, helping create a welcoming and vibrant space for families. Whether organising events, sharing resources, or lending a listening ear, our volunteers make a lasting impact in the lives of so many. We’re grateful for the amazing work they do, and we’re always excited to welcome more helping hands to the team!

Simona Ciriello

Simona joined the BCT for the first time as participant in 2020, to take then on first the role of playgroup leader and subsequently of co-chair. She is the proud mom of 2 kids and works full-time for a software company. In her free time, she loves baking, reading, shooting archery, and occasionally swimming.

Olivia Eggenberger

Olivia has lived in Switzerland since 2016 and moved to Basel in 2022. She lives in Gundeli with her husband, daughter (born at the end of 2023), and cat. She joined the BCT through attending Bumps and Babes and coordinates the neighborhood WhatsApp groups to help foster the community feeling that she has so appreciated since becoming a mom.

Morgan Hardy

Morgan has been a BCT member and supporter since she moved to Basel with her family in 2018. After spending many mornings at the BCT playgroup she grew to love the friendship and support that the BCT has to offer. Volunteering with the BCT was a natural next step. In her free time Morgan enjoys walking in the city or hiking with her family in the mountains.

Amanda Johnson

Amanda has had the joy and honor of coordinating Bumps and Babes every Friday for the BCT. As a qualified doula, she loves supporting mums from pregnancy through those precious newborn days and beyond, watching their little ones grow. It’s a privilege to be part of this journey, offering a safe, supportive space for mums to chat, share, and learn together.

Christina Liao

Christina recently joined the BCT and looks after its various Social Media channels. She is a Video Producer and has worked in and out of Basel for over 10 years. Her biggest joy is to travel with her family.

Omair Makhdumi

Omair moved permanently to Basel from London in 2023, joining his young family who has lived there since 2016. Having previously led the marketing team at a health and wellbeing charity, he is passionate about the vital role organizations like the Basel Children’s Trust play in assisting families as they navigate life’s challenges.

Cathy Meyer

Cathy coordinates meetups for the Liestal neighborhood group, which helps new BCT members settle in, find resources, and meet other BCT members. She has lived in Switzerland and Germany for the past 14 years and enjoys swimming, hiking, and exploring new kid-friendly activities in the greater Basel area.

Laura Müller

Laura has volunteered as Treasurer to the Basel Children’s Trust since 2023. She is the proud mum of an active little boy (born in 2022) and enjoys exploring the world through his eyes. Laura is also a full-time working mum (she works at Roche in Pharma Corporate Strategy) and previously worked in the Financial Sector. She’s excited to put to use her Finance experience as Treasurer. Laura loves to travel with her family, and when she is not abroad you will often find her walking through the woods in Reinach with her husband and son.

Chelcie Plowright

Chelcie is a proud mum of two boys who moved to Basel after meeting her partner shortly before the pandemic. Balancing life as a business owner, she enjoys working part-time and staying active through running and other outdoor pursuits. Chelcie joined Basel Children’s Trust when her first son, Bodhi, was born in 2021 and has since become an active member of the membership committee, where she contributes her skills in graphic design and website updates.

Tressa Schnittger

Tressa is originally from Minnesota, USA and moved to Switzerland from Sydney, Australia with her husband in 2022. She joined the Basel Children’s Trust after the birth of their son in 2024 and shortly after started volunteering as the secretary. She loves animals, does not like elevators, and in her free time enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring new places.

Daniela Sustac-Roman

Daniela moved to Basel in 2016 and has been a volunteer with the BCT since 2021. She is in charge of organizing the playgroups and occasionally leads the Nature Detective Walks. For the last three years, she has charmed kids as a fun-loving, hop-happy Easter Bunny!

Angie Wells

Angie moved to Basel in 2023 from Minnesota, USA where she was an elementary educator for 7 years. She lives in Allschwil with her husband and daughter. Angie joined the BCT when her daughter was born in 2024 and started volunteering soon after as a way to help her creativity flow again. In her free time, Angie is an avid movie watcher. She also loves to cook and bake and is always looking to try new recipes.

Nadya Zadarozny

Nadya moved to Basel more than 10 years ago from Russia, where she used to be a history teacher. Here in Switzerland, she found her passion in organizing big events for BCT families alongside with full-time job as a nanny. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in Swiss Alps and making clothes for her 2 kids.

Claire Zamarreno​

Claire is from the UK and she has been in Basel for 11 years now. She lives here with her husband who is Spanish, their daughter who is 3 and their rescue dog Otis. She has been volunteering with the BCT for 3 years now, first as a playgroup coordinator and now as the communications and advertising coordinator. In her spare time, she loves cooking and baking. She enjoys volunteering as she gets to meet new families, find out about events and activities to do as a family and also share her knowledge of Basel with families who are new to the city. 

Join our team!

We welcome new volunteers!

Everyone has something to contribute. Volunteering with the BCT is a wonderful way to make friends, become more familiar with the Basel area, and build connections. It can make integrating into the Basel community fun and easy. You do not have to be a parent in order to volunteer. We welcome anyone with a bit of free time and enthusiasm for families in Basel.  Find out more about our open positions here. If you have any questions or want to join the team, please send us a message.  We look forward to hearing from you!

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