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Welcome Serve the City Volunteers

Several activities are now open for your participation. There are some wonderful projects currently available in need of your help.

Coming up very quickly is a need at the BioParc to prepare for winter.

Signups are not available for Saturday 11 November – Bioparc animal sanctuary, Bellevue, Geneva needs further help to prepare the animal enclosures for winter. 9-1pm. Further information will be shared once you register.

Many thanks..

You may be aware that Samedi du Partage is coming up the 24th and 25 of November. We are looking for many helpers to collect food and needed supplies for the needy of Geneva at 100 stores throughout the city.

Serve the City has 8 stores that can use your help. You can find the available stores and time slots on the sign-up option.

  •   The Course de l’Escalade:

A blend of fun and seriousness. This event, held every December, attracts over 40,000 runners, making it Switzerland’s largest running event.

This time, on the 2nd and 3rd of December.

It aims to promote regular physical activity for the community and offers a competitive platform for elite athletes, setting an example for young people.

This unique combination unites various stakeholders in a collective effort to promote values like fun, respect, solidarity, integration, and excellence in the enchanting Geneva winter.

It is a tremendous honor to be part of this event and contribute to our city.

We kindly request you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at communication@servethecitygeneva.ch.

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La Course de l’Escalade :

Un mariage harmonieux entre joie et sérieux. Cet événement, traditionnellement organisé chaque décembre, attire une impressionnante participation de plus de 40 000 coureurs, ce qui en fait la plus grande course en Suisse.

Cette année, nous vous donnons rendez-vous les 2 et 3 décembre.

L’objectif de cet événement est de promouvoir l’activité physique régulière au sein de notre communauté et de fournir une plateforme compétitive aux athlètes d’élite, tout en servant d’exemple inspirant pour la jeunesse.

Cette alliance unique rassemble divers acteurs dans un effort collectif visant à promouvoir des valeurs telles que le plaisir, le respect, la solidarité, l’intégration et l’excellence, le tout dans la magie de l’hiver genevois.

C’est pour nous un immense honneur de participer à cet événement et de contribuer à notre ville.

Nous vous serions extrêmement reconnaissants de bien vouloir vous inscrire dès que possible afin de garantir votre participation.

Pour toute question, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à l’adresse communication@servethecitygeneva.ch.

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  •  Are you proficient in the French language?

Serve The City Geneva is embarking on a new project in collaboration with ‘Le Petit Escabeau,’ an organization devoted to addressing a significant social issue in Geneva.

It’s noteworthy that 45% of school-going children, along with their parents, lack proficiency in French.

This language barrier poses a hindrance to these children’s pursuit of education and dreams. ‘Le Petit Escabeau’ boasts 120 dedicated volunteers who offer educational support to 150 children, who represent the future of Geneva’s society.

Providing them with education can empower them to realize their dreams and integrate effectively.

Let’s join hands with ‘Le Petit Escabeau’ and together, we can shape a brighter future for these children, fostering a harmonious and prosperous society.

If you’re interested in joining this incredible journey,

please reach out to us at communication@servethecitygeneva.ch or through our social media channels (Instagram/Facebook).

One of our team members will guide you through the volunteering process.

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Maîtrisez-vous le français ?

Serve The City Genève s’associe à ‘Le Petit Escabeau’ pour s’attaquer à un problème social majeur.

45 % des enfants scolarisés et leurs parents ont des difficultés avec le français, ce qui entrave leur éducation et leurs rêves.

‘Le Petit Escabeau’ compte 120 bénévoles soutenant 150 enfants, façonnant ainsi l’avenir de Genève.

Donnez à ces enfants les moyens de s’émanciper par l’éducation pour construire une société plus lumineuse et harmonieuse.

Rejoignez-nous, contactez-nous à communication@servethecitygeneva.ch ou via les réseaux sociaux (Instagram/Facebook).

Notre équipe vous guidera tout au long du processus de bénévolat.

Serve The City Geneva & Samedi du Partage Newsletter

Dear Serve the City volunteers,

now is the time for one of our biggest events of the year.. We are looking for 110 volunteers to help with one of Geneva’s best services to the community and those in need.

Samedi du Partage which will take place November 24th and 25th. The Partage Foundation collects and distributes food to people of need in Geneva thru over 60 different service organizations. We need volunteers to collect food items outside several supermarkets in and around the Canton of Geneva. This year we have 3 locations in Vaud for those in this area and several more in Geneva.

As a special event for all the volunteers we are going to have a ServeTheCity Samedi du Partage Apero meeting on Saturday evening 18 November, 6pm. This will be a thank you for all our volunteers, meet members of our team, information about what will happen on the 2 days, and T-shirt distribution to all the new volunteers. The Apero meeting location will be announced soon.

Please check in early to save the spot and time of your preference. If you possibly might be able help us out on Friday evenings.. to consider it as these have been our most difficult time slots to fill.. And families are more than welcome join in..

Regards to all, The Serve the City Geneva Team….

Serve the City Geneva – October Newsletter

Hello to all our Serve the City volunteers.
 
We hope you have been taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather. We have been very fortunate…but, as you know, there are always people in Geneva who are less fortunate and in need of our help.
 
One of our biggest events of the fall will be the Samedi du Partage which will take place November 24th and 25th. The Partage Foundation collects and distributes food to people of need in Geneva.
 
We need volunteers to collect food items outside several supermarkets in and around the Canton of Geneva. Samedi du Partage is always a successful event, thanks to our selfless volunteers. Sign up as group and help our community while spending time with friends.
 
Once all the food items have been collected, they will be delivered to Partage warehouse in Plans-les-Ouates for sorting. Serve the City will be asking for volunteers to help with this process. Dates will be announced on our website and social media once the food has been collected. The sorting takes place over the course of a few weeks at the warehouse from 8:30 am to 11:45 am. Please check back more information!
 
OTHER WAYS to Serve the City:
 
Bioparc Genève
 
Calling all animal lovers!
 
We need your help. On October 28th  from 9h to 13h, Bioparc needs volunteers to prepare the animal enclosure for the winter season. More information will be sent once you have registered.
 
For those of you who don’t know of Bioparc (formerly Parc Challandes), it is an
animal sanctuary in Bellvue, Genève. Bioparc “is the only place in the canton where you can closely observe more than 250 animals of around 85 different species, European and exotic, and participate in taking action for their preservation. The Geneva Bioparc works for biodiversity through 4 key missions: conservation, research, environmental awareness and education and animal therapy.”
 
 
Jardin de Montbrilliant
 
This Soup Kitchen located behind Gare Cornavin serves almost 300 meals per day to people in need. The Soup Kitchen is open from Tuesday to Saturday. Serve the City Volunteers help prepare and serve the meals and are generally working from 8h30 to 13h.
 
Salvation Army
 
The Salvation Army offers four projects for volunteers, including serving meals to Ukrainian refugees and homeless women at the Bel Experience hotel. They also have various opportunities in other locations. Get in touch with us to learn more.
 
 
We are always seeking more ways in which we can help our community. Please check back regularly to see what’s new! Come and join us at Serve the City and remember….
 
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.” – Bernard Meltzer

Dear volunteers.   a note from Partage

We wanted to let you know that new dates are now available for the preparation of food aid bags have been extended thru September.. then the system will be changed.    If you have previously signed up you may have to signout then signup again with new date/s of interest.

RE.. FOOD SORTING ALSO AT PARTAGE..

We have one more week of sorting 17 to 21, then the following week some help with taking inventory would be appreciated

Signups are nor required.. but it does help us keep track of volunteers and allows us to keep you informed of changes.

Best regards   The STC team

Dear volunteers.   a note from Partage

We wanted to let you know that new dates are now available for the preparation of food aid bags have been extended thru September.. then the system will be changed.    If you have previously signed up you may have to signout then signup again with new date/s of interest.

RE.. FOOD SORTING ALSO AT PARTAGE..

We have one more week of sorting 17 to 21, then the following week some help with taking inventory would be appreciated

Signups are nor required.. but it does help us keep track of volunteers and allows us to keep you informed of changes.

Best regards   The STC team