AOZ tandem program for refugees

Duration:

3-4 meetings per month for at least 6 months.

Location:

City of Zurich

How it will work:

• Registration and subsequent initial meeting with employees of the volunteering division.
• Meeting to get to know your tandem partner.  
• One-month probation period.
• Regular meetups for six months or longer.

Introduction:

• Initial meeting with employees of the volunteering division.
• Introductory evening in a group with other volunteers.

Support:

• Contact persons in the event of questions or uncertainties during the assignment.
• Networking events with other volunteers.
• Free trainings on various topics such as the asylum system, social welfare, proximity/distance, etc.

Tasks:

• Meet an individual refugee or family on a regular basis.
• You will decide on the content of your tandem together with your tandem partner.
• Examples: speaking and practicing German, getting to know Zurich and its surroundings, spending leisure time together, building a network, doing homework, supporting with administrative tasks, and offering guidance in everyday life in a new environment.

What you’ll need:

• You can volunteer as a single person or a pair/family.
• You have enough time for a regular commitment.
• You want to support refugees, are open for new cultures and experiences and are non-judgmental and respectful.
• You are reliable, can carry out your assignments independently and take initiative.
• You speak German to at least B1 level, know your way around Zurich and are at least 18 years old.
• You see volunteering with refugees as an opportunity for mutual learning.
• You are willing to sign an agreement and comply with the principles of volunteering with AOZ.