Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
Responsible Person for Volunteer Work Department (50%), Ageing and Care
- 07 July 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
The Alter und Pflege department in Winterthur offers diverse services. Join a supportive team enhancing residents' lives through volunteer work.
Tasks
- Coordinate volunteer activities in Adlergarten and Neumarkt centers.
- Organize training and appreciation events for volunteers.
- Advise groups on volunteer engagement and conduct administrative tasks.
Skills
- Higher vocational education or similar qualification required.
- Strong social and communication skills essential.
- Experience in volunteer work and caring communities is a must.
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About the job
The Ageing and Care department of the City of Winterthur offers a diverse range of services for the population of the City of Winterthur in the five senior centres as well as with Spitex. Volunteer work at Ageing and Care of the City of Winterthur aims to enrich the daily lives of the residents in the 5 senior centres individually and is regarded as a valuable complement to the existing care and activation services. From 1 November 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a competent individual who, together with a colleague and approximately 200 volunteer staff, will shape the volunteer work at Ageing and Care. You will contribute to ensuring that volunteer work offered by Ageing and Care, City of Winterthur, is tailored to the needs of our residents. You will impress with your professionalism and commitment and work efficiently with your team colleague and the residential groups of the senior centres.Your Tasks
In addition to coordinating assignments within the framework of volunteer work in the Adlergarten and Neumarkt senior centres, you will be responsible for organising and planning training and appreciation offers for the volunteer staff. Your area of responsibility also includes:- Advising the individual residential groups on the deployment of volunteer staff
- Working according to BENEVOL standards
- Administrative tasks
Your Profile
- Advanced technical college (HF) or comparable education or further training
- Social and communication skills
- Experience in the field of volunteer work/Caring Communities
- Initiative, flexible personality with organisational skills
- Competence in teamwork and the ability to share responsibility
- Very good oral and written German skills
What We Offer
- Secure jobs and attractive salaries
- Informal culture across all levels
- Extensive training opportunities and development prospects
- Diverse offerings in the field of health promotion
- Preferential conditions with various providers
- 5 – 6 weeks holiday
- Further benefits can be found on our website
https://stadt.winterthur.ch/themen/arbeiten-fuer-winterthur
Contact
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Dieter Rung, Head of Corporate Development/Head of Interprofessional Medical Specialist Service, telephone 052 267 42 00 Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/gemeinde/verwaltung/soziales/alter-und-pflegeWe look forward to receiving your online application.
