The Zug host programme
Volunteers from Zug act as hosts to accompany newcomers upon their arrival in Zug. They show them the most important places in Zug and pave the way to help them settle in successfully and quickly.
Volunteers from Zug act as hosts to accompany newcomers upon their arrival in Zug. They show them the most important places in Zug and pave the way to help them settle in successfully and quickly.
Every year about 2500 people move to Zug from abroad. They often have two initial difficulties in common: 1) uncertainty about general life in Zug and 2) lack of social and professional network and contacts. The aim is for newcomers to settle quickly in Zug, get to know the most important authorities and be able to participate actively in society, whilst also improving their German language skills. Become part of the New Zug Welcome Culture and contribute actively to a harmonious coexistence!
Every year about 2500 people move to Zug from abroad.
They often have two initial difficulties in common:
The aim is for newcomers to settle quickly in Zug, get to know the most important authorities and be able to participate actively in society, whilst also improving their German language skills.
Join as a Zuger Newcomer and get to know your new home better. You will be guided by a local host, improve your network and participate actively in Zug. This will make you feel more quickly at home here and learn German at the same time.
To be open-minded and curious about new things.
The aim is for local hosts to make it easier for you as a newcomer to settle into Zug. You will be able to master the daily challenges of life quicker and more independently.
Register online as a newcomer using the form below or visit FMZ in person
Matching is carried out by FMZ according to demographics and interests, such as hobbies and family circumstances. FMZ will send you and your possible host the email contacts for direct contact.
You meet 1 to 3 times, depending on mutual interest, without any further obligations and no financial expenditure other than your own expenses
As a host, you accompany a newcomer up to three times, as needed. Showing them your favourite places or clubs. Your role as host is to immerse yourself in new cultures, gain a better understanding of the challenges for newcomers, take an active role in two-way integration and make a valuable contribution to social welfare.
You show the canton to new arrivals from abroad. Be their contact person for everyday questions, provide information about Zug, the authorities and introduce them to Swiss culture and values.
As a host, you can make new acquaintances with newcomers from all over the world and immerse yourself in new cultures.
1) Register as a host: online (below) / by mail / or in-person at FMZ.
2) We send you and your potential newcomer the email contacts for direct contact.
3) You meet one to three times, depending on mutual interest, without any further obligations.
4) You will receive tips and possible tour suggestions from FMZ on how to arrange these meetings. FMZ is always available to answer your questions.
5) If you are interested, you can sign up for additional host assignments.
We match hosts and newcomers according to demographics, common interests and/or place of residence.
Switzerland is a country of clubs with a high level of civil commitment. Clubs have a considerable influence on our social interaction. In our increasingly individualised society, you and your club also assume an important function in the field of integration.
Existing club members can get involved as hosts and accompany like-minded new arrivals upon their arrival and make the introduction to their club easier.
There are two ways for clubs to participate in this project:
1) Register your club as being interested in accepting newcomers as new members.
2) Existing club members register individually as hosts and show newcomers - among other things - your club.
Every year about 2500 people move to Zug from abroad.
They often have two initial difficulties in common:
The aim is for newcomers to settle quickly in Zug, get to know the most important authorities and be able to participate actively in society, whilst also improving their German language skills.
Join as a Zuger Newcomer and get to know your new home better. You will be guided by a local host, improve your network and participate actively in Zug. This will make you feel more quickly at home here and learn German at the same time.
To be open-minded and curious about new things.
The aim is for local hosts to make it easier for you as a newcomer to settle into Zug. You will be able to master the daily challenges of life quicker and more independently.
Register online as a newcomer using the form below or visit FMZ in person
Matching is carried out by FMZ according to demographics and interests, such as hobbies and family circumstances. FMZ will send you and your possible host the email contacts for direct contact.
You meet 1 to 3 times, depending on mutual interest, without any further obligations and no financial expenditure other than your own expenses
As a host, you accompany a newcomer up to three times, as needed. Showing them your favourite places or clubs. Your role as host is to immerse yourself in new cultures, gain a better understanding of the challenges for newcomers, take an active role in two-way integration and make a valuable contribution to social welfare.
You show the canton to new arrivals from abroad. Be their contact person for everyday questions, provide information about Zug, the authorities and introduce them to Swiss culture and values.
As a host, you can make new acquaintances with newcomers from all over the world and immerse yourself in new cultures.
1) Register as a host: online (below) / by mail / or in-person at FMZ.
2) We send you and your potential newcomer the email contacts for direct contact.
3) You meet one to three times, depending on mutual interest, without any further obligations.
4) You will receive tips and possible tour suggestions from FMZ on how to arrange these meetings. FMZ is always available to answer your questions.
5) If you are interested, you can sign up for additional host assignments.
We match hosts and newcomers according to demographics, common interests and/or place of residence.
Switzerland is a country of clubs with a high level of civil commitment. Clubs have a considerable influence on our social interaction. In our increasingly individualised society, you and your club also assume an important function in the field of integration.
Existing club members can get involved as hosts and accompany like-minded new arrivals upon their arrival and make the introduction to their club easier.
There are two ways for clubs to participate in this project:
1) Register your club as being interested in accepting newcomers as new members.
2) Existing club members register individually as hosts and show newcomers - among other things - your club.
17.00-17.45: Fragen/Networking für Hosts
18.00: Welcome
18.10: Panel discussion with a newcomer/host pair moderated by Cathy Newman, English consultant FMZ (German/English)
18.30: Grüezi Switzerland: Short version (English)
19.00: networking and aperitif
