At AF Bostäder, the caretakers recruit a student for each corridor to be the corridor contact with responsibility for, among other things, cleaning routines and dialogue with the caretaker. The corridor contact is a highly appreciated and important link between the caretakers and the tenants and has great significance for the wellbeing of the students.
“The corridor contact’s duties include welcoming newly moved-in students and showing them where everything is and how life on the corridor works,” says Donovan Cuber, a caretaker at Sparta. “They plan, schedule and coordinate cleaning of shared spaces. They also help the caretakers by providing ongoing contact with the tenants.
All those who become corridor contacts must sign a contract in which the duties are specified. Compensation is in the form of a rent reduction. On completion of their time as a contact, they receive an employment certificate and the possibility to use AF Bostäder as a future reference, for example in a job application. Filip Ohlsson, who is studying to become a nurse, is a corridor contact at Sparta.
“Being a corridor contact is easy and enjoyable but also a role with an important social responsibility,” says Filip Ohlsson. “This applies in particular to the international students who perhaps do not have a network here. I ensure that everyone gets an introduction, so they quickly feel at home. Alongside the social and organising aspects, the duties vary slightly from corridor to corridor. For example, I am responsible for joint purchases, such as kitchen equipment.”
“Once a semester we bring together all the corridor contacts for a moving-in meeting,” says Donovan Cuber. “At the meeting we talk about matters such as such as wellbeing and safety including fire protection, cleaning and waste management. We also go through any maintenance work that is to be carried out. The corridor contacts also get the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions and submit requests. After the meeting, the corridor contacts ensure that the minutes of the meeting are made available to the rest of the tenants.”
For assistance, Sparta’s 42 corridor contacts also have each other, all coordinated in a joint chat group.
“Chatting with the other corridor contacts is an important tool and provides a great sense of security,” says Filip Ohlsson. “If we feel that the volume is too high at a party, see that someone has forgotten a rubbish bag somewhere, have a good tip to share or want to send a reminder about something fun that’s happening, we just have to send a message, and everyone is quickly informed. We are accessible for each other around the clock and there is always someone to turn to for support if questions arise.”
“The importance of corridor contacts cannot be overestimated. I would like to give a big shout-out to all the amazing, dedicated people who step up and take extra responsibility for where they live. The contribute every day to ensuring that everyone on the corridor has a pleasant period of study,” says Donovan Cuber.
Latest update July 17, 2026