What services can be offered within the framework of Supportive Housing?

Housing in exchange for services is a great option for anyone with a limited housing budget and some time to offer.
Overview of this new concept and the services offered.

Definition of housing in exchange for services

Housing in exchange for services is an opportunity for students and, more generally, low-income individuals to find a room at a lower cost with a Host. This is done in exchange for one or more services rendered.

The shortage of housing or their high cost in large cities like Paris, Lyon, or Nantes has pushed some associations to offer intergenerational housing. These accommodations connect students and seniors often in situations of dependency. The problem is that once you are over 27 years old, you no longer meet the selection criteria. Fortunately, a new platform like ours offers a housing option that is not only broader but without age or profile constraints.
Whether you are 30, 50, or 70 years old, you can apply for this type of housing. Hosts also have very diverse ages and profiles. Among them are single parents, seniors, young professionals looking to take music or foreign language lessons. This housing in exchange for services system is open to everyone.

This type of accommodation, provided it is properly regulated, can only be beneficial to all parties involved.

Services offered

There are 3 categories of services offered in exchange for a room in someone's home:

• Learning service: You help with homework, or offer music or computer lessons, or anything that can be taught. The supportive cohabitant thus works on collaborative education within the framework of housing in exchange for services.

• Everyday service: Such as picking up children from school, taking them to their next lesson, preparing meals or feeding them. You can also help a senior or a person with reduced mobility in their daily life. This can be by doing their shopping, reading to them, or simply providing companionship.

• Short-term service, over a weekend or a week: 67 million French people and 63 million pets! A figure that makes you think! Few owners have a care arrangement for their animals. If you want to discover a city or region for a weekend or more, offer to look after Félix or Médor. Otherwise, simply offer to look after the house or, depending on your skills, do some repairs or gardening maintenance in exchange for accommodation. These services can facilitate housing in exchange for services.

Remember that it is in the interest of both parties to legally define your agreements. This way, you will approach this experience of supportive housing in a completely positive manner.