Volunteering

7 phrases · Swiss German with romanization, English and audio

  1. Ich wett gärn freiwillig hälfe.

    I would like to help as a volunteer.

    Usage

    Tells an organiser that you would like to volunteer

    Grammar Note

    composed: freiwillig means voluntarily; wett gärn means "would gladly like to"

  2. Wie cha ich mi aamälde?

    How can I sign up?

    Usage

    Asks how to sign up to take part

    Grammar Note

    composed: aamälde means to sign up; mi is the reflexive "myself"

  3. Ich ha Erfahrig.

    I have experience.

    Usage

    A short statement that you have relevant experience

    Grammar Note

    composed: Erfahrig is feminine and used without an article

  4. Wo bruuched Sie Hilf?

    Where do you need help?

    Usage

    A polite question to an organiser about where help is needed

    Grammar Note

    composed: the polite Sie takes the plural ending -ed

  5. Cha ich mit ere Gruppe mithälfe?

    Can I help out as part of a group?

    Usage

    Asks whether you can volunteer together with a group

    Grammar Note

    composed: mithälfe means to help out; ere is the dative feminine article

  6. Wie lang gaat de Iisatz?

    How long does the assignment last?

    Usage

    Asks how long the volunteer assignment lasts

    Grammar Note

    composed: Iisatz is masculine and means deployment or assignment

  7. Bruuch ich e Usbildig?

    Do I need any training?

    Usage

    Asks whether training is required

    Grammar Note

    composed: Usbildig is feminine

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