The Semjase-Silver-Star-Center in Switzerland is the global headquarters of FIGU (Freie Interessengemeinschaft Universell) and is situated in the Zurich Oberland; it is also easily accessible by public transport. The address is:
Semjase-Silver-Star-Center
Hinterschmidrüti
CH-8495 Schmidrüti
Tel. +41 52 385 13 10
Fax. +41 52 385 42 89
Please note that, as a rule, questions regarding lifestyle, UFOs, etc. are not answered over the telephone. For enquiries of this nature, please use the FIGU-Center SSSC contact form (German only).
Visiting hours:
Usually on Sunday mornings between 09:00 and 12:00 and in the afternoon from 13:00 to 17:00.
Please note! Respectful visitors/ those interested are welcome. The SSSC is not a ‘power-location’ and we do not have a museum. Curious onlookers, sectarians, racists, xenophobes and other lunatics and abnormal individuals are unwelcome and are requested to stay away from the Center!
Registration for Work
Please complete the following form so that we can organise your stay at the SSSC. Your contact details are required so that we can contact you if necessary to clarify any queries (your details will not be passed on to third parties). Should you be unable to attend during the specified period after we have received your work registration, please let us know in advance by emailing info@figu.org.
Please note:
● Outdoor work will mainly involve tasks in the garden, on the grounds and around the house, etc. Please bring suitable weatherproof work clothes, sturdy footwear, rain gear and, if necessary, sun protection.
● During the winter months (November to March), no voluntary work is possible at the Centre. Please note that you may stay at the Centre for a maximum of three weeks.
● Please note that, depending on weather conditions (snow), voluntary work may not be possible as early as October or as late as April. Should this be the case, we will contact you.
● The work at the FIGU Centre is demanding and very varied. If you have any health restrictions and are therefore unable to carry out all tasks, we would appreciate you letting us know so we can plan accordingly. You can provide details in the comments field.
● We do not have any accommodation facilities at the centre, apart from a campsite.
● Meal allowance: CHF 25 per day
● Under Swiss law, you are required to carry a valid insurance certificate with you when working on site.
Registration for Work (German only)
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