WohnFit – Volunteering at Caritas Zurich
Zurich-Altstetten, Zurich-Oerlikon
Toute l’année
Société
People affected by poverty are significantly more likely to experience inadequate housing in Zurich’s highly competitive housing market. Yet, suitable housing is essential for social and economic inclusion and for finding a way out of poverty. The new housing search support center addresses this issue. We offer direct and personal assistance in finding accommodation.
Would you like to support us in the WohnFit project as a volunteer at Caritas Zurich?
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
- Introduction session and "Trial assignment" at the support center
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
Langue (du projet)
Allemand
Depuis 1926 Caritas Zurich s’engage pour les personnes défavorisées dans le canton de Zurich, indépendamment de leur religion, de leur nationalité et de leurs convictions politiques.