Coordination of volunteer work and leisure 80 – 100% (m/f/d) — Caritas Schweiz
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
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Full description
Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Engage with us for the vision of a solidarity society, as Caritas Switzerland has been running asylum centres for families, individuals and unaccompanied minors (MNA) at five locations in the Canton of Zurich since March 2024 on behalf of the Cantonal Social Office (KSA). The Volunteer and Leisure department coordinates volunteer assignments and further develops volunteer work in the asylum centres and various departments. He also coordinates leisure activities and holiday activities for residents in the asylum centres. Their tasks
- Cross-location and cross-departmental coordination and further development of volunteer work in coordination with the responsible department heads and the volunteer work group
- Organisation of exchange meetings and promotion of knowledge transfer in volunteer management
- Development of standards and processes for volunteering as well as evaluation of offers and assurance of quality
- Clarification of the need for intervention with the locations and recruitment, selection and placement of volunteers
- Organisation of the mission administration and advice and support of volunteers and contact persons at the locations
- Organisation of training, exchanges and measures for the recognition of voluntary commitment
- Coordination of internal and external leisure activities and holiday activities for residents (focus on children and young people) in the asylum centres and development of new projects
- Cooperation and networking with internal and external partner organisations as well as participation in fundraising
Our requirements
- University degree (at least Bachelor) in social work, socio-cultural animation, social education or a related discipline
- Knowledge of the asylum area is beneficial
- Experience in volunteer coordination and/or further training in volunteer management or volunteer coordination
- Own commitment as a volunteer*r is beneficial
- Very good oral and written knowledge of German as well as good oral knowledge of another national language and/or English
- Good user knowledge in Microsoft Office
- Communication strength, independent and forward-looking working methods and strong organisational capacity
The place of work is Zurich. Start of work: immediately or by agreement. Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the pulse of social issues. For the transformation towards role-based work, we count on employees with a digital and agile mindset who like to participate in change processes and take responsibility. Information on this position can be provided by Mr. Thomas Gasser, Co-Director MI-DCH, telephone +41 76 347 72 09. We thank you for the interest and look forward to your application until 03. December 2026 via the online portal. Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne www.caritas.ch
Questions about this listing
What salary does Caritas Schweiz offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 63'000 - 116'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Caritas Schweiz. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Caritas Schweiz offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Caritas Schweiz during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Caritas Schweiz?
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