Supporting & promoting integration, tandem volunteering

Duration:

• 6 months, depending on your availability
• Time commitment: approximately 1 hour per week.
• Meeting times are arranged individually by each tandem pair

Location:

• Basel region (Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft).
• Tandem partners decide where to meet 

How it will work:

After registering, you’ll meet with the program coordination team for a personal introductory session, where you’ll learn more about the Tandem Program and have the opportunity to discuss your interests, expectations and availability.

We then carefully match you with a suitable tandem partner. Shared interests, language skills and location are taken into account during the matching process. Following an initial meeting, tandem partners organize their regular meetups themselves based on their individual preferences.

Throughout the program, the coordination team supports you and is available to help with any questions or challenges.

Introduction:

Before your first meeting, you’ll attend a personal orientation, where you’ll be given all the important information about the Tandem Program, your role as a volunteer and will be introduced to topics such as intercultural communication and respectful collaboration.

You’ll have access to helpful resources and reference materials. The program coordination team will be a reliable point of contact throughout your volunteer experience.

Support:

The coordination team supports you throughout the program. Regular check-ins provide opportunities for discussion, reflection and feedback.

If you have any questions or concerns, support is always available. In addition, zRächtCho organizes events and networking sessions where you can meet other volunteers and share experiences.

Tasks:

• Meet regularly with your tandem partner
• Take part in leisure activities together
• Speak German and support language development
• Help with navigating daily life in Switzerland
• Encourage cultural exchange and learn from one another
• Demonstrate openness, mutual respect and reliability
• Contribute to social inclusion and integration

What you'll need:

• Openness toward people from diverse backgrounds
• Reliability and commitment
• Ability to commit for at least one year
• Good command of German
• Enjoy meeting people and building relationships
• Interest in volunteering and community engagement
• No specific experience or qualifications required