Family Support

Family Support Coordination Service

The ARCE association is a recognized public interest organization whose goal is to help families experiencing difficulties with childcare. This also applies to caregivers of minor children and young adults with disabilities. The association helps supplement home care. The association offers a counseling service for parents, homework help workshops, day care centers for schoolchildren during the holidays, and connects nannies with families in need of home care. Volunteer tasks include organizing volunteer and family meetings, organizing homework help workshops, and sending information from the volunteer to families who request it. Volunteer Time: Every Wednesday between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. in Geneva Location: 15, rue des Savoises, 1205 Geneva Procedure: After an initial interview, an information session will be organized with the families and volunteers. According to the specifications agreed upon with the volunteer and the family, Presentation of the activity to the volunteers: Attend homework workshops and accompany the child at home as needed. Volunteer Supervision During the Intervention: The volunteer has the opportunity to contact the association at any time and has regular contact with the association. Volunteer Duties: Take children home from school Play with children and schoolchildren Help with homework or ARCE workshops English tutor for children Walks/shopping/reading Organize family meetings Hold Information booths Volunteer requirements: Safety measures and good hygiene Good oral and written communication skills in French and/or English No criminal record CV and references Conditions of use: Normal business attire