Volunteering

Au Coeur des Grottes

Au Coeur des Grottes is a center that provides living support for women with their children. Most are facing difficult situations that may include domestic violence, exploitation in the workplace and human trafficking .  We organize Easter, Halloween and Christmas parties for the children as well as provide backpacks and school supplies.

Foyer Arabelle Women's Shelter and Crèche

With a mission to provide support to any woman, with or without children, who is temporarily in difficulty, Foyer Arabelle is the only association in Geneva that provides both shelter and a crèche, allowing mothers and children to stay together. In 2021, the Foyer hosted 40 women and 56 children representing 22 nationalities. The majority of women (70%) were fleeing domestic violence.

The AIWC has previously raised funds for the women and children to attend a summer camp/retreat on a farm in France. We continue to provide school supplies at the beginning of the year.

Partage

Partage means share. The group was founded as a central warehouse to collect non-perishable foods and personal care items to distribute among charities in Geneva. The AIWC helps with the biannual collection of food in Geneva's grocery stores as well as sorting the pallets during the following weeks. For more information read our blogs: A Morning Sorting Food and Samedi du Partage: Coming to a grocery store near you!

Colis du Coeur

Founded in 1993, Coulis de Coeur distributes food and hygiene products to families and persons in precarious situations residing in the canton of Geneva. More than 8000 people a week receive food and basic necessities. Our volunteers help sort items at the distribution site.

La Maison de Tara

La Maison de Tara offers an alternative to hospitalization for people in palliative care to spend their final days. They have recently moved to a new home. Volunteers from the AIWC have previously helped maintain the gardens of the home and will continue to help in the new location.

Le Bateau Genève

The Bateau is a warm, safe place for those living in difficult situations where they can come for a warm breakfast, learn French and participate in activities to help them integrate into Swiss society. For many years the AIWC cooked meals at the Bateau. Now we still help support them by providing toiletries and other items for distribution.

Cancer Support Switzerland (formerly ESCA)

Cancer Support Switzerland provides free emotional support, practical help, well-being activities and a welcoming community in English for anyone affected by cancer. Their services are available in Geneva, Lausanne and online. 

The AIWC assists with several Cancer Support Switzerland fundraising events. We have hosted talks about CSS's mission, supplied refreshments for their Open Houses and World Cancer Day Events. We have participated in their Dragon Boat competitions and most recently we enthusiastically support the Steps for CancerSupport Challenge.  Join one of our virtual steps teams and see what it's all about.