What GGG Benevol does

GGG Benevol is a nonprofit placement and coordination center for voluntary work, established in 1992 in Basel, Switzerland. It operates as an organization of the parent Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel (GGG Basel) and is a member of the Benevol Schweiz national network, adhering to its quality standards. The organization serves two primary customer segments: individual volunteers seeking meaningful engagement opportunities, and Basel-area nonprofits and associations needing volunteer staffing. Specialized programs include Tram-dem (accompaniment of elderly people on public transport), Deutsch-Konversation (informal German conversation practice), Gastfamilien für Geflüchtete (host families for refugees, including those from Ukraine), zämmehAlt (regular visits to elderly people living alone), and zämmehAlt Riehen (a municipality-commissioned variant in Riehen). All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, with a Freiwilligen-Jobbörse (online job board) and the Engagiert Digital quiz serving as supplementary self-service matching tools.

GGG Benevol is funded primarily by its parent GGG Basel, with additional revenue from donations (e.g., the zämmehAlt sponsorship model at 1,200 CHF per year) and project-specific grants from foundations such as Christoph Merian Stiftung. The organization does not monetize its services commercially; all pricing for end beneficiaries is free. It maintains one headquarters office in Basel (Marktgasse 6) and a consultation point in Riehen, with 11-50 employees coordinating programs, managing volunteer intake, and running outreach. Distribution is conducted through direct consultation, a website, social media (Facebook, Instagram), a newsletter, events like the Freiwilligenmesse and Fachgespräch Freiwilligenarbeit, and earned media coverage in Basel regional outlets. There is no proprietary technology platform beyond a basic website and quiz tool, and the organization does not develop AI or software products.

The competitive positioning rests on three decades of localized brand trust, integration with the Benevol Schweiz ecosystem, and commissioned-program relationships with the municipalities of Riehen and Basel-Stadt. Recent strategic moves include the 2023 communication campaign with the cantonal Department for Economy, Social Affairs and Environment to recruit host families, the commissioned zämmehAlt Riehen expansion, and the co-organization of the inaugural Freiwilligenmesse Basel in June 2026 with Christoph Merian Stiftung. Geographic reach is limited to Basel and Riehen, with no indications of expansion beyond the Basel-Stadt region.

Name

GGG Benevol

Legal name

GGG Benevol

Website

https://ggg-benevol.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GGG Benevol is a Basel-based nonprofit, founded in 1992, that coordinates and matches individual volunteers with nonprofits and social programs in Basel and Riehen, operating Tram-dem, Deutsch-Konversation, Gastfamilien, and zämmehAlt programs free of charge under the GGG Basel umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Coordination Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Volunteer Driver & Community Transportation Programs (TLAFAKAH)

Keywords

• Volunteer coordination
• Nonprofit services
• Elderly companionship
• Refugee integration
• Community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Organizational Funding: GGG Benevol is a nonprofit organization primarily funded by Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel (GGG Basel), its parent organization. It also receives funding from foundations for specific projects.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from the public to support its programs, particularly the zämmehAlt program which has a sponsorship model (1,200 CHF per year for one sponsorship).

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GGG Benevol is a placement and coordination center for voluntary work in Basel, Switzerland. It matches individuals seeking volunteer opportunities with community programs and nonprofit organizations, while operating five dedicated volunteer programs covering elderly companionship on public transport (Tram-dem), German conversation practice (Deutsch-Konversation), refugee hosting (Gastfamilien für Geflüchtete), and elderly home visits in Basel (zämmehAlt) and Riehen (zämmehAlt Riehen). All services are provided free of charge to volunteers and beneficiaries.

Product overview

GGG Benevol operates as a competence center for voluntary work in Basel, Switzerland, established in 1992. The organization functions as a coordination and mediation service connecting volunteers with organizations requiring assistance. Its portfolio consists of five core volunteer programs (Tram-dem, Deutsch-Konversation, Gastfamilien für Geflüchtete, zämmehAlt, and zämmehAlt Riehen) complemented by a volunteer job board (Freiwilligen-Jobbörse) and a digital matching quiz (Engagiert Digital). All services are provided free of charge to both volunteers and organizations, with the organization primarily funded by the Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel (GGG Basel).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tram-dem: Accompanying elderly people on public transport
• Deutsch-Konversation
• Gastfamilien für Geflüchtete
• zämmehAlt
• zämmehAlt Riehen

Products and services

• Tram-dem Volunteer program where trained volunteers accompany elderly people on public transportation in Basel, helping them navigate trams and buses safely. Free for elderly participants and volunteers.
• Deutsch-Konversation Informal German conversation practice program where volunteers meet regularly with participants in a relaxed setting, supporting language learning and social integration. Free for participants and volunteers.
• Gastfamilien für Geflüchtete Host family program that matches refugees and protection-seekers with private families for temporary co-housing, supporting integration through shared living arrangements. Free for refugees and host families.
• zämmehAlt Volunteer companion program where volunteers regularly visit elderly people living alone at home in Basel, spending time together through activities such as walking, cooking, or playing games. Operates with a sponsorship model of 1,200 CHF per year per sponsorship.
• zämmehAlt Riehen Regional variant of the zämmehAlt program operating specifically in Riehen municipality, providing elderly companionship services for residents in that area. Commissioned by the Gemeinde Riehen.
• Freiwilligen-Jobbörse Online job board connecting organizations seeking volunteers with individuals looking for volunteer opportunities, featuring listings across various sectors and commitment levels.
• Engagiert Digital Digital engagement platform helping interested individuals find suitable volunteer work through an interactive quiz that matches skills and preferences with available opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services for beneficiaries - volunteers pay nothing and elderly/refugee clients receive support at no cost
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel (GGG Basel)coreOthersGGG Benevol is an organization of GGG Basel and is largely financed by this parent organization. GGG Basel is a broader civic society organization in Basel supporting charitable and community initiatives.
• Christoph Merian StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized and co-funded the first Freiwilligenmesse Basel in June 2026. Christoph Merian Stiftung is a major Basel foundation that supports cultural and social projects.
• Benevol SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for regional volunteer centers. GGG Benevol is a member and operates according to Benevol Schweiz quality standards and guidelines.
• Gemeinde RiehencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Riehen commissions GGG Benevol to provide the zämmehAlt Riehen program for elderly companionship services in the municipality.
• Sozialhilfe Basel-StadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial welfare office of Basel-City canton that refers refugees to the Gastfamilien program and provides financial support for refugee housing arrangements.
• Departement für Wirtschaft, Soziales und Umwelt des Kantons Basel-StadtsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal department that partnered with GGG Benevol in 2023 for a communication campaign to recruit new host families for the refugee program.
• benevol AargausecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partner organization in Aargau. Cooperates on training courses such as Social Media for Organizations.
• benevol BasellandsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partner organization in Baselland. Cooperates on training courses such as Social Media for Organizations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• VolunteerMatch: US-based digital volunteer matching platform. Comparable volunteer-to-organization matching function but operates as a technology platform rather than a place-based coordination center — represents the digital-native model GGG Benevol lacks.

Direct peers

• benevol Aargau: Regional volunteer coordination center in Aargau canton that cooperates with GGG Benevol on training programs. Operates the same matching/coordination model in a different Swiss canton.
• Benevol Schweiz: National umbrella organization for regional volunteer coordination centers in Switzerland. GGG Benevol is a direct member, operating under Benevol Schweiz quality standards — directly comparable mission, model, and constituency.
• benevol Baselland: Regional volunteer coordination center in Baselland canton, a listed secondary partner of GGG Benevol. Same model, different Swiss canton — directly comparable structure and service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Pro Senectute: Switzerland's largest foundation for elderly support, offering broad services including elderly companionship, mobility help, and social engagement — overlapping substantially with GGG Benevol's zämmehAlt and Tram-dem programs but at national scale.
• Caritas Schweiz: Large Swiss social services nonprofit covering refugee integration, elderly support, and broader humanitarian aid. Comparable mission and overlapping programs but a much broader portfolio and national footprint.
• Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (Swiss Red Cross): Major Swiss humanitarian organization with elderly support, refugee integration, and community engagement programs that overlap with GGG Benevol's portfolio at substantially larger scale.
• HEKS (Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz): Swiss aid organization of the Protestant churches running refugee integration, social services, and community programs comparable to Gastfamilien für Geflüchtete, but with a broader portfolio and national reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GGGBenevol
• Instagraminstagram.com/gggbenevol

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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