Schweizerischer Blinden und Sehbehindertenverband (SBV)
Yverdon-les-Bains
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Creative Group Assistant (hourly paid)
- 24 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Yverdon-les-Bains
Job summary
The Swiss Federation for the Blind and Visually Impaired supports autonomy.
Tasks
- Facilitate creative group activities for visually impaired individuals.
- Assist participants with crafting and textile projects weekly.
- Provide empathetic support and adapt activities to participants' needs.
Skills
- Experience in teaching and crafting, plus computer skills preferred.
- Strong knitting knowledge is essential for this role.
- Creative, empathetic, and able to engage with diverse abilities.
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About the job
The Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired FSA is the national mutual aid organization dedicated to visual impairment. Since 1911, it has supported blind and visually impaired people so that they can lead an autonomous and harmonious life privately, in the workplace, and within society. To achieve this, the FSA focuses on advice, training, and the promotion of innovative technologies, as well as public information and awareness.
Creative groups allow those affected to recharge and exchange ideas in a friendly atmosphere. The focus is on creation, manual and craft work. The animation team provides ideas adapted to age and disability, teaches participants new techniques, or helps them realize their ideas.
For our group in Yverdon-les-Bains, we are looking immediately or by agreement for a
Creative Group Assistant
(hourly paid) every Friday afternoon each week
You are a committed and creative person who - thanks to your skills - is able to support and lead a group of about ten blind and visually impaired people. Ideally, you have professional experience in teaching and in-depth knowledge in the field of crafts and textiles. Computer skills are desired for small administrative tasks.
Together with your colleague, you support the participants in all their activities; very good knitting skills are required. You are empathetic, enjoy trying and developing creative work, and know how to adapt it to the participants' abilities.
Ruth Kober, head of creative groups, tel. 031 390 88 29, is happy to provide you with further information.
We expect your complete application file by April 6, 2026.
Please apply directly online via our website www.sbv-fsa.ch > The Federation > Job Offers.
We look forward to meeting you!
