L’Arche la Corolle community, founded in 1983 in Versoix, works to support people with intellectual disabilities and currently welcomes 42 adults into its homes and workshops. It is looking to fill the following volunteer positions (French speaking)

L’ Arche La Corolle recherche : une Présidente ou un Président bénévole pour son association, 15 à 20 heures/mois sur 10 mois.

Une Présidente ou un Président bénévole

L’ Arche La Corolle recherche : une Trésorière ou un Trésorier pour son association bénévole, 10 à 12 heures/mois sur 10 mois.

Une Trésorière ou un Trésorier bénévole

We are thrilled to announce that Serve the City Geneva is just starting its 15th year of service! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our incredible volunteers for your unwavering support and dedication. Your help and your heart to make a difference in our community, truly inspire us every day.

Some of the project comming up include Partage Food Collection Program – June 13th & 14th.   Signups will start May so do watch this spot. This week, we had a productive meeting with the Partage group about their upcoming food collection program Samedi du Partage. While Serve the City will be supporting eight stores, it’s amazing to see how thankful they are for our continued support over the past 10-12 years.

Although our eight stores are a small part of the 90 stores participating in the event, we will need about 100 volunteers to help cover these locations.

Following the collection, there will be sorting of goods for the next 6-8 weeks. Serve the City will provide help during this period in the mornings at the Partage offices. Your assistance will be a great help to the community, as Partage provides meals and food to over 2,000 people per week, for the next 6 months.

The Partage team has a special need during the month of April.. They have 50 pallets of chocolate, biscuits, and pasta which need to be sorted. If you and some friends would like to participate at the partage offices signup here. 8:30 to noon. Partage Map is on STC home page..List date and number of helpers iin your signup,..

Upcoming Event: Biopark Support on April 12th.  Signups are now available, as are other opportunities with the soup kitchen and Salvation Army.

The Biopark in Bellevue is extremely happy with the wonderful work our volunteers have done over the past several months. We are excited to support the work the BioPark is doing in the education and protection of birds and animals in our area.

We thank all of you for being a part of this project as well , and of supporting the Parc.

 This spring, we are excited to offer some new and renewed relationships, with the service providers in our area. Stay tuned for exciting updates and opportunities to contribute.

We encourage everyone to continue opening your hearts to the marginalized members of our community. We greatly appreciate the wonderful response we’ve received for those requesting Serve the City admin help. We’re committed to matching skills with interests to meet our community’s needs.

Thank you for being a part of the Serve the City team!

Dear Serve the City Geneva Volunteers,

We are thrilled to invite you to our Serve the Servers Gala Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating all those who have given their time and energy as volunteers. Whether you have participated in one event or many, this evening is for you!  The red shirt (and signup is all you need to join into the great eventing..

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 7th February

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Refettorio Restaurant, Rue de Lyon 120, Geneva

This is a wonderful opportunity to:

Connect with the Serve the City team.

Meet event planners and fellow volunteers.

Learn about upcoming opportunities to get more involved.

We are expecting around 60 attendees, and we would love for those who have earned a red shirt, to be one of them.

For Those Who Have not had an opportunity to volunteered yet:

This is your moment! We need volunteers to;

Set up tables

Serve the food

and Clear the tables afterward

This is a perfect opportunity to earn your red shirt and become part of the Serve the City community.

How to Sign Up:

Please sign up on our website as soon as possible to confirm your participation. (under the Serving option)

We are looking to see you on the evening of the 7th! Thank you for your support and enthusiasm.

Warm regards,

The Serve the City Team

Greetings, all Serve the City Geneva volunteers.

We have a couple of announcements for you…1. we could use your help and 2. we would love you to come and join us for a Galla Dinner Thursday 30 January.

We have an immediate demand for some additional help in sorting the goods collected from the Samedi du Partage food collection last month.   If you or you and your group,  can come and help us, we’ve got three days of service that we have promised to full fill with Partage. And it would be fantastic if we could get some help sorting all of these generous goods that have been collected from the generosity of the shoppers of Geneva. The result will be servicing 5,000 people per month with these donations, and we’ve got to make sure that they are all sorted so they can be distributed properly. We have booked 3 more days this month and would appreciate your help.  The xxx project has been postponed due to lack of participants, and hope to reschedule later this year.

On January 29th, Wednesday, the Biopark is looking for some help to help restore the camel enclosures and perhaps some other things. If you are free on that day,  I would appreciate very much signing on the website. Other information will be distributed on your sign-up.

And lastly, just a special invitation for all of you who in the past couple of years have at least participated in one Serve the City event. We would like to honour you and thank you, by inviting you to a dinner on Thursday evening 30 January at 18:30. The dinner will be held at the Soup Kitchen right across the street from the train station, so there’s plenty of parking. And we look forward to seeing you and being able to introduce to you the STC team and other volunteers that have been working so hard over the past several months. And we look forward to joining this special dinner occasion. Please signup early to insure your place.

If you have never participated and you do not have a red shirt, you are also invited to participate. We are looking for volunteers to serve at the dinner. . So if you’re willing to come maybe an hour early and help set up the tables, serve the meal and clean up the tables, we would love to have you. We need about a half a dozen new registered sign-ups and look forward to meeting you. And you can also meet those involved with Serve the City volunteering and administration. Thank you very much for your sign-ups found on the website. We look forward to seeing you at the end of the month and trust that you will continue to enjoy working with Serve the City to help the marginalized people of the community.

Thank you very much. Serve the City team.

Dear Volunteers and Supporters,

Happy New Year!

As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for the incredible work you’ve done throughout 2024. Your dedication has had a profound impact on the community, and we couldn’t be more grateful. This newsletter is packed with updates, opportunities, and a look back at what we accomplished together last year.

We invite you to read through the entire newsletter—there’s even a special surprise waiting at the end!

Section 1: Current Volunteer Needs

We’re kicking off 2025 with some urgent volunteer opportunities, and we need your help to make these projects successful.

1. Food Sorting for Samedi du Partage

In November, we completed another round of food collection as part of the Samedi du Partage campaign, gathering a significant volume of donations to support over 5,000 people per month.

Now, we’ve committed five days in January to sort and prepare these goods for distribution to 60 organizations that will rely on this food over the next six months.

We need volunteers to help us sort through this incredible collection!

• Dates: Flexible slots available over the next three weeks
• Location: Details provided on main web page for map and access information.
• Impact: Feeding thousands in need—your efforts make it possible!

1. Sorting collected goods at Eureka – Carrefour Rue

Carrefour Rue collects donated clothing, household items, and miscellaneous goods to distribute to those in need. Their Eureka warehouse now needs help organizing these items.

We’re looking for volunteers to:

• Sort donations into categories
• Clean or prepare items for distribution
• Recycle unusable goods

Dates: Flexible scheduling available—check the online signup for information!

Location: Details send on your signup request.  3 different days on offer. Don`f for get to mention your preferences.

Your time and effort will make a big difference in repurposing these donations for meaningful use.

1. Soup Kitchen Support

We continue to operate our Soup Kitchen several days a week, providing meals to vulnerable populations. We need volunteers to assist with food preparation, serving, and cleanup.

Sign up for a shift online and help us ensure no one in our community goes hungry.

Section 2: 2024 in Review – A Year of Impact

Reflecting on 2024, we’re proud to highlight the accomplishments made possible by our incredible volunteers.

Volunteer Participation

• 376 new registrations for Serve the City Geneva
• 267 active members participated in 44 activities
• 450 total participants, including repeat volunteers who gave their time to multiple projects

Thank you to everyone who stepped forward to help—whether once or multiple times.

Samedi du Partage

We successfully supported this biannual food collection initiative twice in 2024, with:

• 75 volunteers per event staffing shifts at 8 stores
• Over 3 hours per shift dedicated to collecting donations

Your efforts directly supported thousands of people in Geneva—thank you for making it possible.

Soup Kitchen at Carrefour Rue

Thanks to Ridwan, our dedicated project leader, we had:

• 100 volunteers contributing their time
• 3,000 hours of service—equal to 58 full working days
• Meals served to 240 people daily, totaling 48,000 meals in 2024

The Soup Kitchen continues to be one of our most impactful projects.

Ecological Support – Biopark in Bellevue and Zoo Lagarenne in the city of Vaud

Under the leadership of Angela Horsord, we supported ecological conservation efforts at the biopark with:

• 250 volunteers contributing 800 hours
• Regular Saturday events and a Sunday Open Day in September

During the Open Day, we welcomed 1,600 visitors, significantly boosting membership to over 4,000 members—up from 1,500 just a few years ago.

This growth is a testament to the importance of environmental preservation and community engagement.

Other Notable Projects

• Carrefour Rue – Eureka Sorting: Organized and repurposed donations for families and individuals in need.
• Community Events and Partnerships: Collaborated with corporate teams, churches, and schools to expand outreach.

Looking Ahead to 2025

We have big plans for this year, and we’re counting on your continued support. Whether you can give a couple of hours, a full day, or join us regularly, your time and effort make a lasting impact.

Check out our online calendar to sign up for upcoming events and shifts—let’s keep making a difference together!

A Special Surprise!

We promised you a treat if you made it to the end of this newsletter—and here it is:

Volunteer Appreciation Event – Save the Date!   

For those who have a red shirt, who have participated in at least one STC event, we’re hosting our 4th Serve the Servers Evening on Thursday 30 January to celebrate your hard work. Join us for:

• Refreshments and a wonderful dinner.
• Stories of impact
• A chance to connect with fellow volunteers,

Details and signups to follow soon, So watch your emails.. and mark your calendars!

Thank You!!

BUT WAIT..  for those who have not yet served in a STC event. We have an opportunity for you.   Will will need a team to setup the dining erea, serve the meal and clean up at the STServers Dinner.  T shirts will be awarded for this great act of service.  Again, watch for signups..

Thank you for being part of the Serve the City Geneva family. Together, we’re transforming lives and building a stronger, more compassionate community.

We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!

Warm regards,

The Serve the City Geneva Team