Discover the 7th programme of the Foundation «Planet of Dreams»
Recruitment and training of new Giggle Doctors
The data for the 2026 training program is available! Are you available to complete all training modules in person and full-time?
If you are interested, please make a note of the dates. The application process will start in August 2025 (previous applications will not be considered).
– Auditions: December 1, 2025, in Biel (German and Italy) and December 2, 2025, in Biel (French)
– In-person training module 1: April 20 to 23, 2026, in Lausanne
– In-person training module 2: June 15 to 26, 2026, in Verscio TI
(Arrival on June 14 in the evening, departure on June 27 in the morning)
– In-person training module 3: September 7 to 11, 2026, in Lausanne
– In-person training module 4: February 18 to 20, 2027, in Morges
– 12 to 20 visits to hospitals and specialist care centres spread over the period from April 2026 to February 2027
The Theodora Foundation recruits new performers every one to two years so that it can maintain and extend the programmes that it offers in hospitals and specialist care centres.
The recruitment process consists of several rounds of shortlisting. To select the future Giggle Doctors, the applications received are assessed by a qualifications committee based on set criteria. Out of the 200 to 300 applications that are generally received, around 30 will be invited to an audition, which will be used as a basis for picking about 10 trainee Giggle Doctors.
Interest?
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As Giggle Doctor, I experience firsthand every week how our visits change the lives of the children in the hospital. For me, it’s the best job in the world.