Writing Support

Support with correspondence

The writing service offers practical assistance to people who need support with written communication. The service helps these individuals with administrative tasks, registrations, and everyday issues. Assignments can be planned flexibly.

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The writing service provides practical assistance to individuals who need support with written communication. It helps these individuals with administrative tasks, registrations, and everyday questions.

What is it about?

During designated times, volunteers in the writing service assist with:

  • Writing job applications and resumes
  • Reading and writing letters
  • Filling out forms
  • Understanding official and other documents
  • Saving documents onto a USB stick

The writing service also offers the following two-hour courses:

  • Apartment hunting on the internet
  • Job application workshop
Why should you participate as a corporate partner?

Corporate partners can benefit significantly by participating in this initiative. Through charitable engagement, your employees can contribute to meaningful social volunteering efforts. This project seamlessly integrates into your company’s ESG strategy, aligning with sustainability goals and social responsibility.

Furthermore, your partnership enhances your company’s visibility, featuring it on the Life Science Cares Switzerland homepage and offering the opportunity to showcase the project on your own corporate website. This collaboration not only promotes goodwill but strengthens your organization's reputation within the community.

Why should your employees participate as volunteers in this project?

Through voluntary engagement in the writing service, your employees can actively contribute to the community. They provide support with everyday issues, written and administrative tasks, as well as the acquisition of basic skills. This assistance eases access to everyday knowledge and skills for those affected, thereby fostering their participation in social life.

As a volunteer, you will be invited to a networking reception, where you can exchange ideas with other corporate partners.

Conditions

The assignments per employee are flexibly plannable:

  • At least three assignments of two hours each
  • You decide whether you want to work in the traditional writing service or assist in a course, such as apartment hunting on the internet
  • You can easily register in the schedule based on your availability
  • All volunteers receive on-site training for their tasks and are accompanied by staff from the writing service during their assignments

Requirements

  • Good German and computer skills
  • Openness, patience, and respect towards diverse clientele
  • High level of general knowledge is an advantage
  • Intercultural sensitivity
How does Life Science Cares Switzerland provide support?
  • Facilitation of contact between corporate partners and the writing service
  • Point of contact for questions
  • Organization of the networking reception for the volunteers from corporate partners