The unique KISS model in 10 points

1. A new kind of neighborhood help for Switzerland
   Switzerland-wide, recognized volunteer and partner organization for reliable neighborhood help that strengthens social cohesion in a new era

2. Uncomplicated care, support and community
   Uncomplicated offer to promote quality of life for people of all ages through a. caring support, b. assistance with daily tasks and c. community with others

3. Give and take at eye level in tandems and KISS meetings
   Central elements are the tandems in support and companionship as well as the KISS meetings - in both cases, the give and take that cheers people up takes place at eye level

4. Careful coordination of needs
   The coordination office uses a tried-and-tested system to carefully identify the needs of the recipients and the opportunities of the givers and forms tandems that complement each other perfectly

5. Volunteering with multiple benefits
   The diverse services are provided free of charge by volunteers, who thus strengthen civil society and make a significant contribution to relieving the burden on the health and social care system

6. Time sheets for transparency and recognition
   Our own time tracking system records the hours spent and records volunteer commitment individually and collectively for transparency and recognition

7. Cooperative for all creates intergenerational work
   Attractive cooperative membership accessible to everyone regardless of age, religion and beliefs, as well as companies and institutions, which connects generations and creates long-term affiliation without coercion and regardless of location

8. Locally anchored, present throughout Switzerland
   Cooperatives throughout Switzerland operate services with a high level of expertise and tailored to specific situations national foundation networks and supports cooperatives on a license basis logistically, in terms of content and financially and ensures quality assurance and development

9. In partnership for a new era
   Network geared towards the new needs of an increasingly older, more individual and more mobile society, which seeks partnerships with cities and municipalities, other organizations and offers from a complementary understanding

10. KISS is likeable
    As a friendly brand, KISS stands for the caring commitment of a giver and the gratitude of a receiver - but also for the network's “keep it small and simple” approach