WohnFit

location

Zurich-Altstetten, Zurich-Oerlikon

calendar

Year-round

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Social issues

People affected by poverty are significantly more impacted by inadequate housing on Zurich's highly competitive housing market. Yet, adequate housing is essential for social and economic inclusion and a pathway out of poverty.

This is where the new Housing Search Support Center comes in. We provide direct and personal assistance in finding housing. Would you like to support us in this effort?

Commitment: 

  • Assignments starting from 2 hours per month (weekly assignments possible)
  • Mondays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or Thursdays from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location:

  • Mondays in Zurich-Altstetten
  • Thursdays in Zurich-Oerlikon

How it will work: 

  • Informal introductory meeting to clarify expectations
  • Next introduction session on Thursday, November 27, 2025  (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM) in Altstetten or on Monday, December 1, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM) in Altstetten
  • "Trial assignment" at the support center possible starting January 2025

Introduction:

  • Volunteers will be thoroughly interviewed in one-on-one conversations about their expectations and availability and will be prepared for their tasks through an individualized introduction.

Support:

  • Introduction and professional guidance at the support center by the WohnFit team
  • Regular training opportunities and experience exchanges with other volunteers

Tasks:

  • One-on-one support for visitors (30-45 minutes per person) at the support center
  • Introduction to housing searches with a focus on non-profit housing
  • Assistance with application documents (e.g., cover letters) and the housing search
  • Help with using online platforms (Flatfox, Mein Konto, etc.)

Requirements:

  • Interest in social issues (housing, poverty, migration)
  • Proficiency in using PCs and the internet
  • Experience in housing searches
  • Patience, openness, and social skills
  • Advantageous: Multilingualism

Project language

German

Our project partner:
Caritas Zürich

Since 1926, Caritas Zürich has been working on behalf of disadvantaged groups and people affected by poverty in the Swiss canton of Zurich – regardless of their religion, nationality or beliefs.

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