Advent brunch and Advent afternoon with senior citizens

Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk

Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick, 12435 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
  • Sat, 14/12/2024 | 09:00  –  13:00
  • Sat, 14/12/2024 | 14:00  –  18:00
Show dates
  • Seniors
  • Christmas

About the volunteering opportunity

Support in organizing a festive Advent brunch and an Advent afternoon for the residents of the nursing home "Alt-Treptow".

Number of volunteers:
  • 1 volunteer: 09:00 - 13:00
  • 3 volunteers: 14:00 - 18:00

Your Tasks

  • Support with preparing and serving brunch
  • Talking to, looking after and supporting the residents during the Advent afternoon
  • Helping to create a festive atmosphere that brings joy to the residents' lives

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity, intermediate German skills are required.
The volunteers do not need any special professional qualifications. However, the following are desirable:

  • Empathy and patience: in dealing with older people with dementia who may need support.
  • Eagerness to communicate: openness to conversation and the desire to make the residents' day enjoyable.
  • Flexibility: willingness to adapt spontaneously to the needs of the residents and the schedule of the event.
  • Ability to work in a team: Good cooperation with other volunteers and employees.
  • Physical resilience: especially for tasks such as serving or supporting less mobile residents.

What to bring

The volunteers should wear comfortable everyday clothing that is suitable for lighter physical activities.

Time required

Once

Important notice

About the nursing home "Alt Treptow":
The nursing home "Alt Treptow" offers 97 people in need of care a loving and comfortable home. The facility has individually designed single and double rooms as well as conservatories, eat-in kitchens and a cafeteria as central meeting points. The well-tended garden and balconies, which offer space for relaxation and socializing, are particularly popular. 

Dates

You need to sign up for this project 1 day(s) in advance

Sat, 14/12/2024
09:00  –  13:00
0 of 1 booked
Sat, 14/12/2024
14:00  –  18:00
0 of 3 booked

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.

More about the organisation
Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick, 12435 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
  • Sat, 14/12/2024 | 09:00  –  13:00
  • Sat, 14/12/2024 | 14:00  –  18:00
Show dates
Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick, 12435 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
  • Sat, 14/12/2024 | 09:00  –  13:00
  • Sat, 14/12/2024 | 14:00  –  18:00
Show dates