Intern in the Textile Workshop, 80-100% (Pre-Internship) - 4-6 Months

06 March 2026
80 – 100%
Internship
Bern

Job summary

Join CONTACT, a foundation focused on harm reduction services. Great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Tasks

Assist in guiding and supporting clients in the textile workshop.
Contribute to production and packaging of quality textile products.
Participate in product design and other workshop activities.

Skills

Interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Motivated to improve textile craftsmanship and skills.
Flexible, resilient, and knowledgeable in MS Office.

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About the job

CONTACT, Foundation for Addiction Support, offers services in the field of harm reduction. Its goal is to reduce the risks and negative consequences of substance use for those affected and society. CONTACT is guided by the Four-Pillar Model of Swiss addiction policy.

From July 1, 2026, or by arrangement, we are looking for a

Intern in the Textile Workshop, 80-100% (Pre-Internship) - 4-6 Months

CONTACT Work offers supervised workplaces and daily structure for people with substance use problems and psychosocial difficulties. CONTACT Work Wood+Textile in Bern produces high-quality wood and textile products and operates an electronic recycling service.

During your internship, you will support us with:

Assisting in the guidance and supervision of clients
Assisting in production
Preparing goods, packaging, and transporting
Contributing to product design in the textile workshop
Helping in the kitchen, with deliveries, etc.

You

are interested in engaging with people with extraordinary life stories
are motivated to improve your textile craft skills
are resilient and flexible
hold a valid car driving license (Category B)
have MS Office user skills

We offer an inspiring internship experience in an exciting work environment, accompanied by a dedicated team.

Interested?
For further information, please contact Mr. Dominik Steiger, Head of CONTACT Work Wood+Textile, phone 031 320 80 21.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

CONTACT
Foundation for Addiction Support
Monbijoustrasse 70
3007 Bern