Support urgently required

• Baar: Collect food items in Baar for those in need

  location

  Baar

  
  social user 6 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 10 June we will be collecting food items to save them from going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 -- A 3x3 m tent will be set up in front of several UBS branches. As a volunteer, you will ask passers-by to donate/deposit food items in the tent. These can be food items* brought from home or that they have just bought. (*unopened, non-refrigerated items in perfect condition such as rice, canned goods, oil, vinegar, pasta, sugar, flour, salt, etc. Items must be in date; no fresh products or frozen food). The items will then be taken to nearby regional warehouses of Tischlein deck dich, where they will be repackaged and distributed to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Assignment: 10 and/or 11 June 2021. Commitment: At least 3 hours, ideally between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will receive detailed information shortly before the assignment.

• obvita – go for walks with the elderly and the blind

  location

  St. Gallen

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  Residents are accompanied on walks in their local area. They form new acquaintances and find new things to talk about. You get to know elderly people and understand their thoughts and concerns, as well as developing your social skills. Commitment: 2–2.5 hours per week (2:00 p.m–5:00 p.m) or by arrangement (twice monthly is also possible) How it will work: – Volunteers meet at 2:00 p.m at b51 – Meet & greet with the “head volunteers” of the afternoon – Meet & greet with the residents going for a walk – Route is discussed – Departure at 2:15 p.m – A long or short work in the local area, depending on the weather – Return to the cafeteria for a chat Introduction: – Introductory meeting – Volunteers are made aware of proper conduct with blind people (before/during the assignment) Support: On Wednesdays, either with head volunteers or with Mrs. Vreni Eugster

• Zug: Driver required for food collection day

  location

  Zug

  
  social user 2 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 11 June we will be collecting food items to save them going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 --

• Tandem – mentoring for jobseekers

  location

  Schaffhausen

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  Tandem’s objective is to collaborate with jobseekers to help them find a new position. To this end, the jobseeker and the volunteer mentor meet regularly, as well as communicate by phone and email. You jointly plan and structure your activities. Tandem generally runs over a period of four months. Collaboration in Tandem can be varied and mean different things – from jointly viewing and searching job advertisements through discussing and improving application documents and personal appearance to boosting confidence, listening and lateral thinking. Time spent: One to two hours a week Collaboration in Tandem is limited to four months – or until the mentee successfully reenters the labor market. Process: As soon as a suitable participant or suitable mentee registers with us, we invite you to a three-way meeting, the matching discussion. You get to know one another and then decide whether you are available for this collaboration.

• Zug: Collect food items for those in need

  location

  Zug

  
  social user 6 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 11 June we will be collecting food items to save them from going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 -- A 3x3 m tent will be set up in front of several UBS branches. As a volunteer, you will ask passers-by to donate/deposit food items in the tent. These can be food items* brought from home or that they have just bought. (*unopened, non-refrigerated items in perfect condition such as rice, canned goods, oil, vinegar, pasta, sugar, flour, salt, etc. Items must be in date; no fresh products or frozen food). The items will then be taken to nearby regional warehouses of Tischlein deck dich, where they will be repackaged and distributed to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Assignment: 10 and/or 11 June 2021. Commitment: At least 3 hours, ideally between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will receive detailed information shortly before the assignment.

• Inclusion Program

  location

  Bern, aktuell online

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  education

  The Inclusion Program aims to help participants develop their potential and is followed by on–the–job training. The program was developed specifically to help refugees successfully enter the Swiss job market. Our goal is to enable people to live independently in Switzerland and to draw attention to the advantages of having a diverse, multicultural society. The assignments of job mentors can vary; these can be spread among classes (Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), occasional evening gatherings or arranged in a one-on-one conversation. The assignments of experts are arranged in a one-on-one conversation and mostly take place during class hours (Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).

• Zug: Driver required for food collection day Zug

  location

  Zug

  
  social user 2 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 10 June we will be collecting food items to save them going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 --

• incluso – Mentoring for migrants looking for an apprenticeship Zurich

  location

  Zürich

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  incluso is looking for volunteers with professional experience (mentors) to work with migrants (mentees). The aim of the project is to promote equal opportunities in the Swiss apprenticeship market for young people from migrant backgrounds – especially those who have recently immigrated to Switzerland. We organize tandems who work together over the course of a school year. There is an ever-increasing set of demands placed on school leavers as they transition to the job market. They need to be well connected, understand the complex Swiss education system and be confident in their own abilities. Young people from migrant backgrounds face greater hurdles in this process and often have fewer resources at their disposal. Commitment: incluso is based on the school year. The first program cycle begins in summer and the second in spring. Tandems usually work together until the mentee has found a job or apprenticeship opportunity, but not past the end of the school year. Mentors are asked to give 1–2 hours of their time per week on average.

• Zug: Collect food items in Zug for those in need

  location

  Zug

  
  social user 6 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 10 June we will be collecting food items to save them from going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 -- A 3x3 m tent will be set up in front of several UBS branches. As a volunteer, you will ask passers-by to donate/deposit food items in the tent. These can be food items* brought from home or that they have just bought. (*unopened, non-refrigerated items in perfect condition such as rice, canned goods, oil, vinegar, pasta, sugar, flour, salt, etc. Items must be in date; no fresh products or frozen food). The items will then be taken to nearby regional warehouses of Tischlein deck dich, where they will be repackaged and distributed to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Assignment: 10 and/or 11 June 2021. Commitment: At least 3 hours, ideally between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will receive detailed information shortly before the assignment.

• WohnFit

  location

  Stadt Zürich

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  In a housing market as competitive as Zurich's, finding suitable accommodation is much harder for those affected by poverty. Adequate living space is essential for social and economic inclusion and for escaping poverty. WohnFit is looking for volunteer mentors willing to spend six months helping social welfare recipients in Zurich to find an apartment. Commitment: 1–2 hours per week. How it will work: To be agreed individually and in consultation with the person you will help to find an apartment. If necessary, the project manager can provide support. Introduction: Mentors are interviewed in detail about their expectations and capabilities and receive individual training to prepare them for their tasks. Support: After mentor and mentee have been introduced to each other, they will both be personally guided and advised by the WohnFit project manager throughout the process. We organize regular meet-ups where volunteers can share their experiences with one another, helping you achieve your goals.

• Grenchen: Driver required for food collection day

  location

  Grenchen

  
  social user 2 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 11 June we will be collecting food items to save them going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 -- A 3x3m tent will be set up in front of several UBS branches where we will be collecting food items for the needy throughout the day. These dry goods will then be transported from the tent to the nearby Tischlein deck dich collection point later in the evening. For this to happen, we require a volunteer driver. Dates: 10 and/or 11 June 2020. Commitment: 1 hour on either day.

• Grenchen: Collect food items in Grenchen for those in need

  location

  Grenchen

  
  social user 6 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 11 June we will be collecting food items to save them from going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 -- A 3x3 m tent will be set up in front of several UBS branches. As a volunteer, you will ask passers-by to donate/deposit food items in the tent. These can be food items* brought from home or that they have just bought. (*unopened, non-refrigerated items in perfect condition such as rice, canned goods, oil, vinegar, pasta, sugar, flour, salt, etc. Items must be in date; no fresh products or frozen food). The items will then be taken to nearby regional warehouses of Tischlein deck dich, where they will be repackaged and distributed to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Assignment: 10 and/or 11 June 2021. Commitment: At least 3 hours, ideally between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will receive detailed information shortly before the assignment.

• Grenchen 72: Driver required for food collection day

  location

  Grenchen

  
  social user 2 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 10 June we will be collecting food items to save them going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 --

• Grenchen: Collect food items in Grenchen for those in need

  location

  Grenchen

  
  social user 6 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 10 June we will be collecting food items to save them from going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 -- A 3x3 m tent will be set up in front of several UBS branches. As a volunteer, you will ask passers-by to donate/deposit food items in the tent. These can be food items* brought from home or that they have just bought. (*unopened, non-refrigerated items in perfect condition such as rice, canned goods, oil, vinegar, pasta, sugar, flour, salt, etc. Items must be in date; no fresh products or frozen food). The items will then be taken to nearby regional warehouses of Tischlein deck dich, where they will be repackaged and distributed to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Assignment: 10 and/or 11 June 2021. Commitment: At least 3 hours, ideally between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will receive detailed information shortly before the assignment.

• Save food items from going to waste and send food by mail to Tischlein deck dich

  location

  The whole of Switzerland

  social

  We save food items from going to waste. We send food items in perfect condition by mail to Tischlein deck dich to distribute to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Food items (unopened, non-refrigerated items in perfect condition such as rice, canned goods, oil, vinegar, pasta, sugar, flour, salt. Items must be in date; no fresh products or frozen food) are packaged in Tischlein deck dich regional warehouses and distributed to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Idea proposed by: Tischlein deck dich

• Caritas-Bergeinsatz. Help mountain farming families in need

  location

  The whole of Switzerland

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  Volunteers help Swiss mountain farming families who are experiencing an emergency due to accident, illnesses, pregnancies, or some other hardship. Help with a range of occasional work such as hay making, farm work, animal care, household chores, childcare and the like, and experience the joy of the simple life in the mountains. Commitment: At least one week (5 days), mainly in the work-intensive months from spring to autumn Location: Throughout Switzerland How it will work: The daily work schedule is set out by the farming family. This will vary depending on the weather and whatever work is required at the time. Introduction: The mountain farming family introduces the tasks and oversees the work during your stay. Support: The family provides support. The office of Caritas-Bergeinsatz is ready to assist if need be.

• Retired and committed

  location

  The whole of Switzerland

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  entrepreneurial

  Would you like to use all your experience to volunteer in projects that help the community? become an Innovage consultant. Innovage is a network of retired specialists and managers active throughout Switzerland who advise non-profit organizations (associations, foundations and cooperatives) free of charge. They offer support with structural and strategic matters, develop concepts and oversee organizational processes.

• Repair Café Lucerne: Fix it up, don't throw it out.

  location

  Luzern

  

  Wegen Covid-19 ist das nächste Durchführungsdatum noch offen

  environment

  Both the Neubad and Bourbaki Repair Cafés in Lucerne are booming. Volunteer repair teams are looking for people who are good with their hands, no matter if they're already employed or retired. Are you good at fixing broken things such as electrical devices, gadgets, textiles, mechanical appliances, toys, jewelry and the like? Are you a people person keen on promoting sustainability? Then you've come to the right place! Our dynamic repair café team needs your help. Here's how it works: Visitors bring in their broken items and get to work fixing it in the repair café with the help of an expert. Tools and material are on hand to repair all sorts of gizmos. And on top of that you can talk shop over some coffee and cake. How it will work: – 10:00 a.m.: Welcome and introduction, set up worktables together – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Repair broken items with visitors at your own worktable – From 3:00 p.m.: Joint dismantling and review of lessons learned – Free food / drink vouchers – Whatever has been put in the donation box is divided up among all the experts at the end of the day – Last: Group sit-down (voluntary) Introduction and support: given by host Christoph Notter with the assistance of expert colleagues.

• Digi-Treff

  location

  Bremgarten, Frick, Region Zofingen und Baden

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  We have seen a massive increase in digitalization as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, a trend which is set to continue. However, this places technophobes at a disadvantage from the outset. As part of Digi-Treff (from the German “treffen”, meaning “to meet”), anyone interested can come by with their laptops or smartphones and ask questions about various software applications. Two volunteers will be on hand to answer individual questions. In Digi-Treff, volunteers help participants practice using their laptops and smartphones. Typical scenarios: Setting up an email account, writing emails, filling out online forms, setting up and using digital banking, looking for a job/apartment online. Commitment: 2.5 hours, 1–4 times per month Assignment location: Oftringen, Bremgarten, Frick How it will work: – You will set up the room 15 minutes before the start of the session – You are physically present to provide active support with questions related to laptop, tablet or smartphone software applications – Tidying up the room and rearranging the tables (15 minutes) Introduction: Via a one-on-one meeting with the project leader Support: Provided by a contact person on site

• Nature conservation in Neeracherried

  location

  Neerach

  
  environment user 0 spaces sind noch frei time 59 days verbleiben noch

  The Neeracherried is a natural habitat for countless animals and plants – it contains populations of national importance and has more than 450 documented plant species. But these native populations are being increasingly threatened by invasive plants that have been introduced to the region. Unless we take measures to protect them, newcomers like golden rod could completely overwhelm weaker native species like orchids. It is not enough to regularly mow the reed meadows. The only way to preserve biodiversity effectively is by pulling out invasive plants by their roots. Duration: Full day Location: Neeracherried, meeting point at BirdLife Nature Center, Neeracherried How it will work: 9:00 a.m.: Welcome and distribution of equipment 9:10 a.m.: Walk to the site, description of the work 9:30 a.m.: Rooting out of invasive plants and problem weeds 12:00 noon: Lunch break (bring your own picnic!) 1:00 p.m.: Rooting out of invasive plants and problem weeds 3:45 p.m.: An hour-long guided tour of the natural surroundings 5:00 p.m.: End of conservation action (You can change clothes in the center before you go home) Introduction: Experienced guides explain on site what needs to be done. They point out which plant species need to be weeded and oversee the work.

• Learning German

  location

  Region Aargau

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  We require volunteers with good German to teach the language to migrants in one-on-one tandems 2 to 4 times per month. You can help them learn German in the traditional way with a grammar book, or combined with other activities like shopping, museum visits or cooking together. These tandems are an opportunity to target the migrants’ precise individual needs and for them to obtain specific language skills. You can meet in public or private spaces. Commitment: Minimum one hour, 2–4 times a month How it will work: This is determined on an individual basis Aargau (assignment location): We try to allocate tandems based on region to avoid either person having to make long journeys. Introduction: There is no formal introduction but the first meeting will take place with the project leader. After an ice-breaker, you and your partner will set goals together and agree on where to meet and how the tandem will work. Support: The project leaders are on hand to help and advise volunteers at any time. Volunteers are invited to attend 1–2 sessions each year to discuss their experiences. They also have the possibility to receive free further training.

• Baar: Driver required for food collection day

  location

  Baar

  
  social user 2 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 11 June we will be collecting food items to save them going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 --

• Accompanying people with physical disabilities

  location

  Reinach BL

  

  Postponed due to COVID-19

  social

  The WBZ is a residential and office center that provides accommodation for 70 residents. WBZ offers a diverse range of leisure opportunities, ranging from regular and one-time activities and events on WBZ premises to trips in the local area and further afield. Volunteers might accompany residents on cultural excursions, trips to the zoo, or cook a meal together, etc. Commitment: On an hourly or daily basis, as you prefer (this depends on the form of accompaniment required) How it will work: This varies depending on assignment Introduction: Takes place in advance Support: Lucienne Wicht, department manager for accompaniment, spaces and activities

• Baar: Collect food items in Baar for those in need

  location

  Baar

  
  social user 6 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 11 June we will be collecting food items to save them from going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 -- A 3x3 m tent will be set up in front of several UBS branches. As a volunteer, you will ask passers-by to donate/deposit food items in the tent. These can be food items* brought from home or that they have just bought. (*unopened, non-refrigerated items in perfect condition such as rice, canned goods, oil, vinegar, pasta, sugar, flour, salt, etc. Items must be in date; no fresh products or frozen food). The items will then be taken to nearby regional warehouses of Tischlein deck dich, where they will be repackaged and distributed to people affected by poverty in Switzerland. Assignment: 10 and/or 11 June 2021. Commitment: At least 3 hours, ideally between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will receive detailed information shortly before the assignment.

• developing strategies

  location

  Biel / Bienne

  entrepreneurial

  The aim of this project is to enable the charity association Tel 143 – Dargebotene Hand Nordwest (“Helping Hand Northwest”) to locate new sponsors and volunteers and to promote its existing connections. As Tel143 is entirely dependent on donations, it must find new sponsors and volunteer listeners, and promote its existing connections. Your help will be important to the long-term success of our mission. How it will work: This depends on your creativity, skills and availability Introduction and supervision: As part of our collaborative work, you will be supported and guided by staff at our Biel/Bienne branch located in north–west Switzerland. You can also take advantage of the facilities and utilities available at the branch to bring your ideas and strategies to life.

• Baar: Driver required for food collection day Baar

  location

  Baar

  
  social user 2 spaces sind noch frei time 0 days verbleiben noch

  On 10 June we will be collecting food items to save them going to waste. The Swiss food aid organization Tischlein deck dich (“Wishing-Table”) will then distribute these at 132 points throughout Switzerland to people affected by poverty. -- REGISTRATION POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 21 --

• obvita – cafeteria support

  location

  St. Gallen

  

  Will be carried out taking protective measures into consideration

  social

  Residents are served in the cafeteria. They form new acquaintances and find new things to talk about. You get to know elderly people and understand their thoughts and concerns, as well as developing your social skills. Commitment: 2.5–3 hours (afternoons from 2:00 p.m.) (Number of days to be determined) How it will work: – Volunteers meet at 2:00 p.m at b51 – Meet & greet with the “head volunteers” of the afternoon; discussion of who does what – Chat, time for games, reading a newspaper, etc. Introduction: – Introductory meeting – Volunteers are taught how to work with blind people either before or during the assignment, though we take a “learning by doing” approach Support: Either by head volunteers on the day of your assignment or with Mrs. Vreni Eugster