Volunteer visitor wanted for lonely elderly gentleman
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
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About the volunteering opportunity
An elderly gentleman from Reinickendorf (near Paracelsus-Bad) is looking for a volunteer visitor to keep him company and take him on outings, such as visiting flea markets or going out for ice cream together. The aim is to bring more variety and enjoyment into everyday life through personal interaction and joint activities. The time frame is around one meeting per week, although the days and times can be arranged flexibly.
Your Tasks
- Have conversations and listen
- Playing games together
- Going for walks
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Patience
- Time
- Reliability
- Enjoy being together with older people
- Empathy
Time required
The time frame is approximately one meeting per week, whereby the days and times can be arranged flexibly.
Where?
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Since 1946, the UNIONHILFSWERK has been providing social aid out of Christian responsibility. To this day, we remain committed to those who depend on care and support. Our commitment is shaped by our mission statement "to create an individual quality of life" in order to help people to help themselves. Originating from 70 years of civic involvement, voluntary involvement continues to be a fundamental pillar of our commitment to others. As an alliance of the corporate foundation, association, six non-profit organisations and support foundation, UNIONHILFSWERK offers a wide range of possible applications and a commitment-friendly framework.